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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.
Avoid MRI scans on COVID-19 Patients Unless Necessary
American College of Radiology recommends only using MRI in necessary circumstances.
COVID-19 Both Shifts Focus Away From and Highlights Need for Interoperability
In a time when interoperability could be key, facilities have fewer resources to make it a priority.
CT Suite Preparedness, Chest Imaging Guidance, and COVID-19's Breast Imaging Impact
Diagnostic Imaging's Week in Review: April 10, 2020.
Is Your CT Suite Ready for a COVID-19 Surge?
Researchers outline a 5-point prep plan that could help you weather the storm.
Ultrasound in Third Trimester Doubles Detection Pre-Term Birth Risk
A third trimester ultrasound coupled with evaluating maternal characteristics could open door for monitoring and intervention.
Real Use for AI Tools During COVID-19: Part Two
Dr. Eliot Siegel discusses benefits, cautions, and long-term impact of using AI imaging tools during the outbreak.
$34 Billion of Accelerated Payments Distributed in Week One
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services fast-tracked assistance payments to providers hit financially by COVID-19.
Real Use for AI Tools During COVID-19: Part One
Dr. Eliot Siegel discusses the role these tools play, as well as the challenges radiologists could encounter with using them.
MITA Urges FDA to Accelerate Mobile Imaging Reviews During COVID-19
Recommendations look to bring needed imaging equipment to facilities faster.
Chest Imaging in COVID-19 Management: International Consensus Recommendations
Fleischner Society outlines suggestions for when chest imaging can beneficially contribute to infection management.
How COVID-19 Has Altered Breast Imaging
Insights from industry experts on ways their departments have changed during the pandemic.
Brain Images Reveal Methanol Poisoning Associated with COVID-19 Pandemic
CT and MRI scans show neurological impacts.
Children Experience Milder COVID-19 Cases
Younger patients have milder symptoms, fewer positive CT scans, and less lung involvement.
Avoiding Hacked DICOM Images – What Can You Do?
Steps you can take, and what manufacturers should do to increase security.
RMBA Reschedules 2020 PaRADigm
Conference now planned for August.
American Society of Breast Surgeons Offers COVID-19 Breast Imaging Guidance
Society categorizes patients based on risk associated with delaying services.
It’s in the Genes: Breast Density, Microcalcifications, and Masses Can Be Inherited
Study shows three risk factors for breast cancer can be passed down through genes.
CT Severity Scores Can Determine COVID-19 Extent
Percentage of lung opacities can be used to rate the severity of disease.
Brain Images Reveal Possible COVID-19-Related “Cytokine Storm”
Case of acute necrotizing encephalopathy could be first of many.
COVID-19 and Lung Ultrasound: Experts Suggest New International Standards
Recommendations based on the experiences of Italian providers.
3D CT of Patient Positive for COVID-19 Pneumonia
CT scan and video reveal peripheral, multilobar areas of ground-glass opacity.
AI Tools for Imaging – Is There A Role with COVID-19?
Using AI technologies when imaging isn’t recommended for detection offers little benefit, according to an industry expert.
DBT Yields Lower Recall Rates, But Not for Every Radiologist
Research reveals half of radiologists saw no change in their recall rates.
AI Outperforms Radiologists in Detecting Fractures in Patients At-Risk for Osteoporosis
XRAIT tool finds more broken bones than X-Rays or CT scans of this population.
RSNA Launches COVID-19 Imaging Data Repository
Open database will assist with disease detection and differentiation.
Radiologists Turning to Social Media for COVID-19 Second Opinions
In locations with fewer resources, social media messaging is playing a key role in COVID-19 identification.
Guidance for Ultrasound Protection During COVID-19
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine publishes 9 tips to protect patients and sonographers.
EchoNous Secures FDA Clearance for Hand-Held Ultrasound Scanner
Eight-ounce scanner assesses heart function.
Imaging Confirms Mother-to-Child COVID-19 Transfer
Study contradicts earlier research that had not shown transmission was possible.
Abbreviated MRI Effective in Screening Women With Breast Cancer History
Shortened protocol identifies more cancers than ultrasound or mammography.