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AIUM: What can sonographers learn from astronauts' use of ultrasound?

AuntMinnie

ORLANDO -- Sonographers on Earth can take a page or two from astronauts who use ultrasound in space, according to presentations given at the 2025 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual convention. In their talks, Leroy Chiao, PhD, andScott Dulchavsky, MD, PhD, from Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan discussed ultrasounds utility in micro-gravity environments such as aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

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Will Automation Bias be Tractable?

Ben White

In this previous post about breast imaging , we briefly touched on the soon-to-be-growing-and-maybe-even-critical problem of automation bias in radiology caused by the growing use of AI. We see similar findings in this study evaluating AI-assisted detection of cerebral aneurysms : Results False-positive AI results led to significantly higher suspicion of aneurysm findings (p=0.01).

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Unnecessary imaging wastes $12B a year and uses enough electricity to power a small town

Radiology Business

Between 2017 and 2021, all inappropriate imaging generated upward of 129.2 kilotons per year, with CT and MRI accounting for the largest portion.

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Society of Interventional Radiology seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty

Health Imaging

During their annual meeting being held this week in Nashville, the society announced the launch of the SIR Foundation Endowment.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Radiology 'giant' Lawrence Muroff dies at 82

AuntMinnie

Radiology clinician, educator, and mentor Lawrence Ross Muroff, MD, died on March 27. He was 82. He was thoughtful, caring, and charming, according to an obituary posted by Segal Funeral Home, and throughout his life, he combined "entrepreneurial, academic/technical, and interpersonal skills to inspire others." Lawrence Muroff, MD. Segal Funeral Home Muroff earned an undergraduate degree in sociology at Dartmouth College (1964) and his medical degree at Harvard Medical School (1967).

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Radiologists say paid family and medical leave a key factor when choosing a practice

Radiology Business

Respondents in academic practices were more likely to report a paid-leave policy when compared to others working in hospitals or private practice.

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Society of Interventional Radiology formally welcomes new president

Health Imaging

Robert Lookstein, MD, FSIR, has been serving as the chief of interventional radiology at Mount Sinai for more than a decade and has worked in numerous roles with SIR for 20 years.

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AIUM: POCUS residency tracks improve skills for family med specialists

AuntMinnie

ORLANDO -- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) residency tracks lead to marked improvement in exam performance by family medicine specialists, according to findings presented March 31 at the 2025 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual conference. In her talk, Laurel Gutierrez, MD, from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, discussed her teams research on how first-year residents significantly performed better on POCUS exams than non-track residents at their institution.

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Aidoc and Transpara by Screenpoint: What You Need to Know

Aidoc

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women in the U.S. (skin cancers are first), accounting for around 30% of all new female cancers yearly. 1 And 2025 will be no exception. The American Cancer Society estimates nearly 317,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer and about 59,000 new cases of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), with more than 42,000 estimated deaths. 1 So, how are these cancers detected?

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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American College of Radiology says it’s available as a resource to new FDA, NIH leaders

Radiology Business

ACR said March 27 that it will "continue to advocate for federal funding for radiology research and encourage imaging as a priority to the healthcare leaders.

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Renowned journalist credits interventional radiology team for saving his life

Health Imaging

Sebastian Junger says he hopes his story will help raise awareness of the many possibilities of interventional radiology.

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AIUM: Aspirin use in pregnancy not linked to fetal ductal constriction

AuntMinnie

ORLANDO The use of low-dose aspirin during pregnancy is not tied to fetal ductal constriction, suggest findings presented March 30 at the 2025 American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) annual convention. In her presentation, Nkechinyelum Ogu, MD, from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL discussed her teams findings showing that compared to no use, aspirin use among pregnant women is not tied to more severe fetal ductus arteriosus constriction, right ventricular hypertrophy or valv

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Advanced Visualisation in Radiology: Transforming Medical Imaging with 3D, VR, and AR

Open Medscience

Advanced Visualisation in Radiology enhances anatomical insight, supports surgical planning, and improves both diagnosis and patient communication. The post Advanced Visualisation in Radiology: Transforming Medical Imaging with 3D, VR, and AR appeared first on Open MedScience.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Bipartisan bill would allow radiologists and other physicians to own certain hospitals

Radiology Business

The American Hospital Association announced its opposition March 27, contending docs will "inflate healthcare costs and drain essential resources.

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Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation seeks to bolster research funding for the specialty

Health Imaging

During their annual meeting being held this week in Nashville, the society announced the launch of the SIR Foundation Endowment.

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CAC score of 0 indicate low heart event risk, even in older people

AuntMinnie

PET/CT exams indicate that a coronary artery calcium (CAC) score of 0 is an accurate indicator of low coronary heart event risk -- even as a person ages, investigators have reported. The findings are good news for people entering their "golden years," wrote a team led by Jeffrey Anderson, MD, of Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City. The research was presented March 29 at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) annual meeting being held in Chicago.

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Is the D-Dimer Useful in High-Probabilty Pulmonary Embolism?

REBEL EM

Bottom Line Up Top: A negative D-Dimer likely excludes significant pulmonary embolism (PE) in all patients but the low chance of getting a negative result makes a D-Dimer first approach of low clinical utility in the high pre-test probability group. Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old man with malignant melanoma presents with right-sided pleuritic chest pain for 3 days.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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SimonMed Imaging gives official notice of cyberattack weeks after initial reports

Radiology Business

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based radiology practice issued a notice to impacted parties on March 28 after reports of the hack first started surfacing in mid-February.

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Most popular radiology video interviews on Health Imaging

Health Imaging

Radiology has seen a lot of large language model and generative AI research and adoption and it is clearly a hot button topic with our No. 1 video.

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GE HealthCare wraps up purchase of Nihon Medi-Physics

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare has purchased full ownership of Japanese radiopharmaceutical developer Nihon Medi-Physics (NMP) from Sumitomo Chemical. The vendor had previously held a 50% stake in NMP, which has a product portfolio that includes GE HealthCares Vizamyl amyloid visualization radiotracer, DaTSCAN agent for Parkinsons diagnosis, and Myoview SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging agent.

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Street Medicine: Compassionate Care for the Unhoused

REBEL EM

Introduction: In this episode of Rebel Cast, host Marco Propersi, along with co-hosts Steve Hockman and Kim Baldino, delve into the practice and importance of street medicinethe direct delivery of healthcare to homeless and unsheltered individuals. Special guests Dr. Jim O’Connell, a pioneer of street medicine, and Dr. Ed Egan, a recent street medicine fellowship graduate, share their experiences and insights on serving this vulnerable population.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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CEO of radiology provider Akumin departs abruptly after 1 year on job

Radiology Business

Krishna Kumar, former CEO of Philips India, was replaced Monday by Henry Howe, the former CFO and interim CEO of Envision Healthcare.

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Atlantis Worldwide Recognized Among Top 45 Best Radiology Blogs

Atlantis Worldwide

Discover the benefits of refurbished radiology equipment and stay informed with expert insights from one of the top radiology blogs, Atlantis Worldwide.

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SimonMed confirms data breach

AuntMinnie

Scottsdale, AZ-based outpatient medical imaging provider SimonMed Imaginghas confirmed that it experienced a data breach in January and will issue notices about the event to affected individuals. The company was alerted by one of its vendors of a "security incident" on January 27. It reviewed its systems, discovered suspicious activity, and began an investigation.

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Interventional Radiology-Led Study Shows Significant Limb Salvage Benefits with Transcatheter Arterialization

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients with no-option chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), transcatheter arterialization provided over a 25 percent higher amputation-free survival rate over standard medical management at one year, according to research presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?