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Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

The automated head-to-toe shielding device, which reportedly blocks over 90 percent of radiation scatter to interventional radiologists and other clinicians, is now compatible with Siemens Artis fluoroscopy C-arm systems.

The AccE Glass-Free Detector reportedly combines high-resolution capability with a variety of benefits including improved functionality, enhanced visibility, and a lightweight design.

Rads will always have to deal with forces outside of their control, but it’s how we address those forces that makes us the type of radiologist we can be proud of.

While facilitating interdisciplinary colloaboration is a central objective with enterprise imaging platforms, this author says implementation of these platforms must ensure optimal patient privacy in sensitive cases involving abuse, assault and domestic violence.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

A multi-year agreement with a large Chile-based supplier of raw iodine is part of GE Healthcare’s commitment to increase the production of iodinated contrast media, commonly used in computed tomography imaging, by 30 million annually in 2025.

In a thorough review of the literature, these authors discuss current approaches and emerging initiatives to increase the understanding of radiology reports by referring physicians as well as patients.

Catch up on the top AI-related radiology content of the past month.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Combining low-cost, high-resolution radiography with dynamic imaging capabilities and design attributes to optimize workflow efficiency, the Chiropractic Straight Arm system may enhance musculoskeletal imaging.

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Greater imaging utilization has increased the prevalence of incidental findings or incidentalomas, but unclear clinical context and guidelines complicate management. Accordingly, these authors offer a thorough review of the literature and discuss new opportunities for improving interdisciplinary management strategies.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Offering a variety of features to enhance efficiency, bolster security and reduce IT overhead, the cloud-native SaaS platform may help radiologists minimize workflow issues that can impede practices with high imaging volume.

Examining imaging data of patients from multiple countries, researchers found that a deep learning system demonstrated higher sensitivity and non-inferior specificity for detecting active tuberculosis on chest radiographs in comparison to nine radiologist reviewers.

A little positivity and praise towards others can go a long way for how you assess and treat yourself, too.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Researchers found that stand-alone use of an artificial intelligence (AI) model led to a 24.9 percent increase in sensitivity for diagnosing pulmonary nodules and a 21.4 percent increase in sensitivity for diagnosing pneumonia.

Catch up on the top AI-related radiology content of the past month.

While a lack of detail with patient histories is a common challenge in radiology, a dash of humorous perspective can help build a sense of camaraderie among colleagues.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Researchers discuss key parameters for the assessment, implementation and post-implementation monitoring of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools in radiology practices large and small.

The Definium 656 HD fixed X-ray system reportedly features enhanced, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven image processing, facilitates radiology workflows, and reduces patient positioning time.

Preliminary research revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 85 percent for an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in diagnosing COVID-19 on initial chest X-rays in comparison to a consensus 71 percent AUC for five radiologists.

Has an overly critical approach from quality assurance committees led to an overly cautious approach in reports from teleradiologists?

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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