3 MRI Factors to Control Anesthesia Use with Kids
Paying attention to scanner strength, IV contrast, and body parts imaged can contribute to reducing anesthesia use.
CT Reveals Differences Between COVID-19 and Influenza Pneumonias
Scans reveal differences in lesion locations, mucoid impaction, and pleural effusion.
9-Point COVID-19 Prep Plan, Breast MRI, COVID-19 Lung Injury, and the Pandemic's Community Imaging Impact
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan; July 10, 2020
Imaging-in-a-Box
Philips thinks outside-the-box by turning shipping containers into individual CT and X-ray scan rooms.
Functional MRI Reveals Better Brain Activity in COVID-19 Patients That Previously Believed
Case study results show patient has brain connectivity similar to healthy individuals, pointing to positive prognosis possibilities.
Teleradiology Veterans See 140-Percent Spike in Productivity
An existing program set one London hospital up for success in managing images remotely during COVID-19.
Pre-Operative Breast MRI Diagnoses More Cancers in Women with DCIS
Incorporating this imaging catches 11 percent more cancers, potentially affecting surgery plans and outcomes.
Women Who Survive Childhood Cancer Benefit From Earlier Breast Screening
Annual MRI screening – with or without mammography – can prevent at least 50 percent of early deaths.
RSNA Announces $4 Million in Research, Education Grants
The RSNA Research and Education Foundation awards 93 grants from 47 institutions.
AI Is Not the End of Radiology’s World
One expert makes the case that the negative hype around artificial intelligence is not warranted and the radiologist’s role is secure.
A 9-Step Plan to Confront COVID-19
A network of nearly 50 CT facilities and the Moscow government reveal how their collaboration is working to promptly diagnose patients with COVID-19.
X-ray Identifies More Air Pressure Lung Injuries in COVID-19 Patients
Patients positive for the virus are more likely to experience barotrauma, putting them at risk for longer hospital stays and mortality.
FDA Approves First AI-Powered Stroke Imaging Solution
Rapid ASPECTS receives clearance as first neuroimaging analysis device in computer-aided diagnostic category.
Radiology Leaders Urge Proceeding with Caution with Autonomous AI
ACR and RSNA leaders request the FDA slow its momentum with AI tools that work without radiologist oversight.
Your friend, the editor (part 2)
Envisioning the radiology editor – what could that look like?
What Do Referring Providers Want?
Partnering healthcare providers look for – and value – six main things from radiology.
Physician Specialty Shortage – Including Radiologists – Continues to Climb
The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the specialist shortfall could swell to nearly 42,000 by 2033.
Unique Traits for Interval Breast Cancers Point to Poor Patient Outcomes
Breast cancers identified between patient screenings are more aggressive and lethal.
Radiology Office Implements Virtual Registration for Greater Patient Safety
Tampa Bay-based practice launches text and online registration process for maximum social distancing.
Keep an Eye Out for Magnetic Eyelashes
Radiologists warn this magnetic cosmetic attachment could pose a risk for patients or compromise image quality.
