Virtual consultations help diminish the effects of reading room “chaos” owed to frequent interruptions, which can occur up to 27 times per hour for radiologists.

Whatever specific shape work takes in the near and distant future, it’s likely the COVID-19 era will be looked back upon as a before-and-after dividing line.

Concerningly, nearly 80% of physicians described their burnout as “moderate to severe,” and one in five respondents reported self-medicating with alcohol to cope with their depressive symptoms. 

According to the Federal Register, the FDA is repealing these radiation protection recommendations because they have become “outdated” and “unnecessary.” 

The increase has been especially evident in single-encounter chest/abdominopelvic scans, not least those performed for minor injuries.

Recent years have seen the venerable chest X-ray built upon with new technologies, screening programs and educational techniques. As a result, today’s thoracic imaging may be a humble herald of things to come across radiology.  

The Edinburgh-based business made the announcement on Jan. 18, noting that the acquisition will build on the company’s goals to “improve the lives of patients and populations by unlocking the adoption and benefits of medical imaging AI.” 

The growing presence of non-physician practitioners has created an increased demand for contrast-enhanced imaging, according to new data.