Education & Training

bone and soft tissue tumors

Radiologists' understanding of tumor 'mimics' vital when assessing bone and soft tissue lesions

Authors of the new EJR paper explained that, although most of these tumors present in a similar way—with a lump or localized pain—their origins are wide-ranging and require the use of additional imaging to characterize the lesion. 

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Internal symposium for breast imaging technologists is a hit among attendees

Of those who completed post-symposium surveys, 100% agreed that they would recommend the event to others who are looking to expand their knowledge of breast imaging.

Concerns about the future of AI are deterring students from pursuing radiology, survey shows

According to the new data, students believe that emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, could eventually render some specialties obsolete.

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Virtual radiology conferences increase female participation

A new analysis revealed positive trends in academic and society conferences held online, noting that females represented 43.2% of speakers and 48.7% of chairs in 2021.

An overview of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology with Keith Dreyer with the ACR. Images shows a COVID-19 lung CT scan reconstruction from Siemens Healthineers. #AI #radAI #ACR

AI speeds, improves chest X-ray interpretations

Six radiologists interpreting around 500 chest radiographs with an assist from AI bested unaided radiologists in measures of efficiency and/or accuracy in a new comparative performance study.    

Hybrid clinical radiology rotations win over medical students

A new paper published in Academic Radiology highlights some of the key clinical education lessons derived from the many disruptions to radiology rotations during the height of COVID. 

Pediatric radiologists skillfully read emergency breast ultrasound—but patients may shrug off discharge instructions

For this reason, these patients may need pointed guidance upon ED discharge lest cancers go undetected in early stages.