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Amid a glut of unnecessary imaging requests, common worklist frustrations and perceptions from other clinicians that they can interpret medical images just as well, recognizing your role as a humble difference maker may provide the ultimate RVU for patients.

Is it a thoughtless verbal reflex or a failure to go beyond a surface read of imaging?

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Given the challenges with the shortage of the iodinated contrast agent Omnipaque, national and state organizations have issued suggested risk mitigation and conservation strategies to reprioritize imaging needs during this temporary shortage.

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Could low-dose X-ray technology reinvent imaging exams for children?

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In a recent presentation at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) conference, researchers discussed pertinent considerations with imaging of gunshot wounds.

The AI-powered dental algorithm, Video Caries Assist, reduced missed cavities by 43%.

Addressing alternate realities may be common practice for radiologists when they are subjected to questionable or negligible patient histories.

In a lung screening cohort of over 2,500 people, researchers found that significantly higher rates of chronic kidney disease and chronic heart failure were associated with increased hospitalization and mortality rates in patients with COVID-19.

Lung opacities/consolidation and cervical/axillary adenopathy are reportedly common findings in emergency room imaging of patients suspected of having complications related to COVID-19 vaccines, according to new research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) conference.

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While there can be an array of challenges in outsourcing night coverage to teleradiology service providers, due diligence with contract terms can help mitigate costs and increase flexibility if radiology practices decide to switch teleradiology providers down the line.

Offering enhanced operational capabilities and efficiency, the mobile digital radiography modality reportedly provides improved image quality and software that may help detect pulmonary nodules.

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Does the assessment of complex cases in patients with multiple medical issues carry a certain psychological burden?

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Artificial intelligence and other emerging technological advances may transform health-care certification, potentially improving access to best practice standards, increasing provider engagement, and bolstering collaboration.

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The authors of a new meta-analysis found no significant differences between clinicians and artificial intelligence in diagnosing fractures but conceded that slightly over half of the studies assessed had a high risk of potential bias.

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The retrospective study, which involved nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19, found that a high initial chest radiograph severity score was an independent risk factor for intrathoracic complications.

A recent multicenter study of BoneView AI noted a significant increase in sensitivity for fracture detection on X-rays and decreases in reading time for radiographs.

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