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COVID-19 Damage, but No Virus in the Brain; Non-Ferromagnetic Bullets and the MRI; Six Trends to Watch in 2021; and AI and Ethics

Study finds significant duplicate efforts to determine the most common imaging findings of the virus in children.

It’s a New Year – what should you keep your eyes on and where should you anticipate change?

As imaging volumes continue to rise, experts offer a targeted solution that could lead to faster throughput.

The Journal of the American College of Radiology tackles the provocative in its first issue of 2021.

Artificial intelligence topped the list of five major themes at RSNA 2020, highlighting all the developments from vendors this year.

Sometimes autopilot can be the protector of critical thinking and decision making.

From imaging guidance to clinical presentations to disinfection procedures, coverage of all the work around COVID-19 this year gave the industry a great deal of insight into the pandemic.

They might not be used for diagnosis, but pay attention to -- and sharpen -- your non-interpretive skills. They can create a much better work environment.

Imaging informatics can be an effective tool in meeting clinical needs, but it can also be a vehicle for increasing flexibility in radiology, says Carol Wu, M.D., RADxx Rising Star 2020 Awardee.

Providers must invest in more quality and safety education to mitigate these risks and reduce error rates.

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

The RADxx 2020 Awardees share their hopes and insights from what the future of medical imaging informatics might look like.

Diagnostic Imaging spoke with Radiology Partners Chairman and CEO Rich Whitney, Associate CMO Nina Kottler, M.D., and MEDNAX Radiology Solutions CMO Ricardo Cury, M.D., about this newly finalized partnership, what it means for the companies, and how it could impact the industry.

Cybersecurity report finds millions of medical images, including X-rays and CTs, can be accessed worldwide without hacking tools.

Whenever possible, seize the chance to open more doors for women to contribute to the specialty, says Alexander Towbin, M.D., RadXX Advocate 2020 Awardee.

The December 2020 Diagnostic Imaging eBook.

A desire to shape and help healthcare organizations direct their imaging informatics strategy is what drives award-winner Cheryl Petersilge, M.D., founder and chief executive officer of consulting firm Vidagos.

What other ethical questions exist, and what the future holds.

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Are radiologists approaching AI ethically, and what challenges exist.

Jorge Soto, M.D., and Maureen Kohi, M.D., discuss how unconscious bias presents in radiology and the tools that providers can use to recognize and minimize the biases when they appear.

Anastasia Hryhorczuk, M.D., assistant clinical professor of radiology at Michigan Medicine, discusses, during RSNA 2020, the challenges that face radiology with sexual harassment and some strategies to eliminate it.

Bright years are ahead for the industry, according to industry expert Bhavya Rehani, M.D., if focus is given to selfless service, education, technology and innovation, and engaging the global community.

What’s critical, and what radiologists can do.

When support staff step in to control communications and keep the workday running smoothly.

Investigators from Northwestern University have developed an algorithm that can identify evidence of COVID-19 on chest X-rays in a fraction of the time.

Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.

Swabs created with a 3D printer produce virtually identical diagnostic results, effectively addressing the shortage of nasopharyngeal swabs.

New research shows radiologists – regardless of experience level – fall victim to inattentional blindness, overlooking obvious unrelated findings when they are trying to answer a specific diagnostic question.