Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay
Syracuse, New York-based Upstate Medical University had previously relied on rad residents to handle initial reads, with attendings finalizing interpretation in the a.m.
COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data
These findings are important to consider with regard to patients’ long-term health, as chronic inflammation has been implicated in cognitive decline.
AI outperforms radiologists at predicting cancer treatment response based on imaging
These findings have the potential to change how treatment decisions are made in the future, researchers suggest.
Researchers' testing of industrial dyes could lead to the development of dementia-specific imaging agents
There are dozens of different subtypes of dementia, and it can be a challenge to determine the exact type affecting a patient.
AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance
The tool analyzes routine hip and pelvis X-rays for signs of low bone mineral density.

Radiologist accuracy takes a hit overnight, especially with advanced imaging exams

Serious discrepancies between preliminary imaging reads and final radiology reports are at risk of accumulating when the prelims are rendered during overnight hours.

Male stroke patients undergo CTA at significantly higher rates than women with no impact on outcomes

The disparity appeared concentrated among white, privately insured, higher income, and middle aged (50-79 year-old) men.

Medical malpractice gavel diagnostic error mistake stethoscope

Referrer fails to order CT that could have caught man’s deadly lung cancer weeks earlier

An octogenarian visited the emergency department three times in August 2019 complaining of chest pain, with doctors instead diagnosing angina via X-ray.

Google Health, radiology vendor seek regulatory approval of AI as independent mammography reader

"We hope to not only alleviate the increasing burdens on radiologists worldwide but also reduce disparities in healthcare," one Google AI leader said.

Experts advocate for more intensive head-and-neck cancer follow-up using FDG-PET/CT

Scientists believe this is the first series demonstrating a significant survival difference in patients monitored with an intensive follow-up strategy via 18F-fludeoxyglucose–positron emission tomography.

AI-based decision support tool can reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, save millions

Scientists at Houston Methodist Hospital developed the intelligent-augmented breast cancer risk calculator, testing it across a large dataset to produce promising results.

Tau PET the best tool to predict rate of cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s

Given the approach’s “superior prognostic value,” experts urged for the incorporation of tau PET into routine clinical evaluation in memory care clinics.

overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout

Diagnostic errors occur mostly when radiologists exceed their average daily production

It may be necessary to monitor physicians' average daily productivity numbers over more extended periods of time to address this issue.

Medical Imaging

ED pivots to virtual radiology service, slashing CT turnaround times and lengths of stay

COVID-induced neuroinflammation can last 2 years or longer, according to new PET data

AI outperforms radiologists at predicting cancer treatment response based on imaging

Researchers' testing of industrial dyes could lead to the development of dementia-specific imaging agents

AI for opportunistic osteoporosis screening inks FDA clearance