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Whitney J. Palmer has been with Diagnostic Imaging since 2011, serving as the Senior Editor since November 2019. She has 20 years experience in healthcare and academic medicine reporting.
Most Sleep Disorders in Radiologists Go Undiagnosed and Untreated
Among providers, including radiologists, who test positive for a sleep disorder, more than 90 percent have been undiagnosed and untreated.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Nov. 2, 2020, to Nov. 8, 2020
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
Pandemic Imaging Higher Among Older, Male, Non-White Patients
Imaging utilization has varied by socioeconomic factors during the COVID-19 outbreak.
7 Months, 40 Studies, 5 COVID-19 Lessons Learned
Ali Gholamrezanezhad, M.D., from the Keck School of Medicine, shares his COVID-19 insights after conducting more than three dozen studies.
MRI with Artificial Intelligence Can Improve Glioblastoma Prognosis, Treatment
A convolutional neural network can accurately measure skeletal muscles, helping predict patient survival.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Oct. 30, 2020
Breast Cancer Screening in Indian & Pakistani Women; Fluciclovine PET for Prostate Cancer Imaging; Cardiac Ultrasound & COVID-19; and Improving Mammography Patient Experience
Radiotracer Improves Detection of Tau Accumulation in Patients with Dementia
Modifying an existing imaging probe and labeling it with fluorine-18 improves providers’ ability to pinpoint protein accumulation – and differentiate between neurodegenerative conditions.
Gadolinium Carries Low Adverse Event Risk for Cardiac MRI
Study reveals favorable acute safety profile for macrocyclic gadolinium.
Lung CTA in Stroke Patients Accelerates COVID-19 Detection
The scan, which is already part of the stroke management process, offers an opportunity for faster identification of patients with viral infection.
Patients with Few Lung Metastases Get Faster Treatment with One SBRT Treatment
Research indicates patients who undergo a single 28-Gy session experience similar outcomes to those who have four 12-Gy sessions, pointing to safer, faster treatment.
“Looking at Stars on a Dark Night” – New MRI Technique Doubles Brain Tumor Visibility
3D technique manipulates radio waves and magnetic fields used for MRI to significantly increase tumor visualization on contrast-enhanced images.
PET/MRI Boosts Prostate Cancer Staging and Hormone Therapy Evaluation
18F-fluciclovine PET/MRI can improve treatment guidance with better staging and evaluation of androgen deprivation therapy.
PET-Enhanced MRI is “Best Available Test” to Guide Recurrent Prostate Cancer Treatment
Adding the 18F radiotracer to MRI scans provides more detail, leading to better treatment planning and better disease-free survival rates in men with recurrent prostate cancer.
FDA Clears Siemens Healthineers Intelligent Radiography System
Ceiling-mounted system offers intelligent interface to guide technologists through exam.
New Tool Used with MRI Better Detects White Matter Lesions
A tool that objectively measures the volume of white matter lesions can accurately pinpoint evidence of early dementia.
Ultrasound Reveals Cardiac Injury Caused By COVID-19
The modality is the only one that can be safely conducted at the bedside with patients on a ventilator.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Oct. 26, 2020, to Nov. 1, 2020
Younger Indian and Pakistani Women Diagnosed with Aggressive Breast Cancer
More culturally relevant screening strategies could improve preventive healthcare in these groups.
In a Choice Between AI and a Radiology Extender, Choose AI
Industry experts advocate for radiologists to opt for relying on artificial intelligence – rather than non-physician providers – for help with workflow and cost reduction.
Global MRI Initiative Looks to Improve Brain Injury Treatment
Worldwide effort will amass large datasets from institutions that can be used to identify long-term traumatic brain injury and augment therapies.
Radiation Oncology Payment Model Start Date Delayed
CMS pushes launch from January 2021 to July 2021.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Oct. 23, 2020
Ultrasound as the New Stethoscope; Pre-Operative MRI and Dense Breasts; Spectral CT and COVID-19; Corporatization in Radiology
Don’t Stop with Disinfecting Surfaces – Clean the Air to Decrease COVID-19
Researchers from China recommend disinfecting the air, alongside, sanitizing surfaces, to reduce exposures and transmission.
MRI Is Safe for Pacemaker Patients, Opening the Door for Needed Exams
Study shows MRI exams can be safely performed with no adverse events in patients who have non-MR conditional devices, making the exams available for patients who frequently needs these studies the most.
Spectral CT Makes Detecting Early-Stage COVID-19 Easier
Spectral CT provides greater detail about the extent of ground-glass opacities than conventional CT scans.
Lack of Medicare Coverage Limits CT Colongraphy Use in Minority Patients
African American, as well as other racial and ethnic minority, patients likely have lower levels of CTC screening due to out-of-pocket costs.
Industry-First Prostate AI Cleared by FDA
Algorithm cleared to help radiologists analyze and segment prostate MRI.
Pre-Operative MRI Catches More Cancers in Women with Dense Breasts
MRI catches more malignant lesions in women with dense breasts who undergo digital breast tomosynthesis than those who have digital mammography alone.
Deep Learning Plus CT Produces Spectral Images Without Higher Radiation
Training a neural network with images captured by dual-energy CT can produce high quality studies without the added dose or expense.
GE Healthcare Captures FDA Clearance for Industry-First Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Biopsy
Serena Bright™ shortens time to biopsy results, a critical capability during the COVID-19 pandemic.