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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.
FDA Clears Two Siemens Healthineers AI-Based MRI Interpretation Tools
The company has captured 510(k) clearance for artificial intelligence-based software that facilitates brain and prostate image interpretations.
Night Shift CT Interpretation Errors More Common
Both radiology residents and attending providers make more interpretive mistakes during evening and overnight hours.
Carestream Health Launches New Detector for Long-Length Digital Radiography
Multi-sensor device captures high-resolution images in seconds with single exposure to reduce dose.
CT Scans for Arterial Plaque Better Predictor for Heart Attack Than Stroke
Across racial and gender groups, CT scans that measure coronary artery calcium can more accurately predict the 10-year risk for heart attack.
Thoracic MRI Is Effective as Alternative to CT in Detecting COVID-19 Pneumonia
MRI offers high sensitivity and specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive value in detecting infection without the radiation.
Outpatient Imaging Centers Lag Behind Main Hospitals in COVID-19 Volume Recovery
Imaging volumes fell farther across most modalities in outpatient imaging centers and are taking longer to rebound.
“Recover Wisely” Program Helps Groups Re-Claim Pre-Pandemic Imaging Volumes
The University of Cincinnati launched a 10-week program that led the department back to roughly 100-percent pre-COVID-19 levels.
Too Little Exercise Is Causing Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Radiologists
Nearly 90 percent of providers report experiencing disabling pain at work with 30 percent indicating the pain prevents regular exercise.
Who’s Reading Your Second Opinions?
A recent study reveals referring providers do not always read requested second opinions.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Aug. 14, 2020
Abbreviated MRI; Low-Field Cardiac MRI; Contrast-Enhanced Breast Imaging; Obesity and Alzheimer's; and Neuroimaging and COVID-19
Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Reduces Risk of Death
Implementing annual breast cancer screening a woman’s 40 can significantly reduce her mortality risk.
MRI Shows Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Common in Young Stroke Patients
Images reveal hypertension can be significant risk factor for CSVD.
3 Tips to Improve MR Safety with Implants and Devices
Knowing what causes screening delays and how to safely assess risks can streamline your MR imaging.
Faster, Cheaper Breast MRI Performs As Well As Full-Protocol Scans
Abbreviated MRI protocols can detect and diagnose breast cancer as well as full-protocol MRI.
CMS Delays Full Implementation of Appropriate Use – Again
Referring physicians will have until after 2021 to adopt appropriate use criteria and clinical decision support.
High-Performance, Low-Field MRI Provides Diagnostic Quality in Heart Attack Patients
Performance of 0.55T MRI is comparable to 1.5T MRI in acquiring and interpreting late gadolinium enhancement in patients suspected of myocardial infarction, research shows.
Remote Reading? 4 Experts Weigh in on the Post-Pandemic Future of Teleradiology
Support for continued teleradiology after the pandemic is strong, but some concerns exist.
GE Unveils Three New MRI Technologies at ISMRM
Products focus on Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and accelerating clinical translation.
Lung Ultrasound Identifies Patients Who Could Benefit from Longer-Term COVID-19 Rehab
Lung ultrasound scans pinpoint lingering lung damage in patients who meet clinical parameters for hospital discharge, alerting doctors to patients who will need longer-term care.
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Does Not Change Diagnostic Accuracy of Breast Diffusion-Tensor Imaging
Limitations in contrast enhancement standardization indicate unenhanced diffusion measurement should be preferred.
Mammography VALET Improves Breast Cancer Screening for Underserved Women
Houston-area mobile mammography program brings screening mammography and access to diagnostic services to women who have barriers to care.
Pink Cards Secure Same-Day, Walk-In Mammograms
Provider-distributed cards facilitate same-day mammogram screenings for women in racial and ethnic minority groups.
SPECT Scan Reveal Link Between Obesity, Brain Blood Flow, and Alzheimer’s
Brain imaging shows blood flow to the brain progressively reduces as a person’s weight increases, promoting the development of Alzheimer's.
Location Plays a Role in DBT Cost-Effectiveness
Nations with lower breast imaging recall rates and high mammography compliance are less likely to view digital breast tomosynthesis as a cost-effective screening option.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Aug. 7, 2020
Pediatric Imaging Increase, Appropriate Use Criteria, Radiology Residency Pandemic Branding, Snapchatting Emergency Images
RBMA: 7 Leadership Tips to Improve Your Practice
From fashioning a vision to creating a cohesive team to fixing problems, these leadership strategies can strengthen your practice and improve productivity.
9 Compliance Pitfalls to Avoid
Paying attention to these requirements and regulations can help you avoid Medicare over-payments and any potential suggestions of fraud.
Radiology Practices Seeking Pandemic Financial Aid Nears 70 Percent
More than 90 percent of practices applying for assistance submitted to two or more programs.
RSNA, ACR, AAPM Join Forces in COVID-19 Image Database for AI
Medical imaging and data center will support development of artificial intelligence and medical advancements during the pandemic.
Siemens Healthineers Captures FDA Clearance for Bedside Head CT
U.S. Food & Drug Administration grants 510(k) clearance for SOMATOM On.site.