SPOTLIGHT -
The Feedback/Venting Button
Venting into the ether when you are "frustravated" can be cathartic.
Tell Me Something Good
Peer-reviewed articles on imaging diagnostic text accuracy that have positive conclusions are more likely to be published faster, potentially flooding the literature with positive findings.
American College of Radiology Goes Virtual for 2021
For the second year, ACR members will connect online for the annual meeting.
Teleradiology in the Age of COVID and Beyond
Teleradiology presents both benefits and challenges for post-pandemic imaging.
Maximizing the Radiologist-Radiologic Technologist Relationship
Tips on strengthening relationships in the radiology department.
The Simplest Path of Least Resistance
What options do you have when presented with cases that cannot be read “as-is?”
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Nov. 9, 2020, to Nov. 15, 2020
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
To Remain a Technology Leader, Radiology Must Train Residents in Machine Learning
Brigham & Women’s Hospital has designed a data science pathway that can prepare radiology residents to lead the next era of artificial intelligence development and implementation.
Pandemic Imaging: What Do Patients Want?
Recognizing what matters to patients during the COVID-19 outbreak can help practices and hospitals meet patient needs and improve outcomes.
Microsoft Introduces Cloud-Based DICOM Server
Open-source system makes it easier to merge clinical data with imaging files.
Most Sleep Disorders in Radiologists Go Undiagnosed and Untreated
Among providers, including radiologists, who test positive for a sleep disorder, more than 90 percent have been undiagnosed and untreated.
Minding the Whys and Wherefores
Knowing the reasons behind your decisions – especially ones that affect patients – can be as important as the decision itself.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Nov. 2, 2020, to Nov. 8, 2020
Pandemic Imaging Higher Among Older, Male, Non-White Patients
Imaging utilization has varied by socioeconomic factors during the COVID-19 outbreak.
The Changing Landscape of Interventional Neuroradiology
Interventional radiologists are uniquely positioned to practice stroke intervention.
Behind the 8-Ball
When a self-imposed expectation of productivity is a driving force.
Medical Device Legislation Should Be Re-Authorized, But Without User Fee Changes
Re-authorize MDUFA without raising user fees to fund unrelated programs.
In a Choice Between AI and a Radiology Extender, Choose AI
Industry experts advocate for radiologists to opt for relying on artificial intelligence – rather than non-physician providers – for help with workflow and cost reduction.
Radiation Oncology Payment Model Start Date Delayed
CMS pushes launch from January 2021 to July 2021.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Oct. 23, 2020
Ultrasound as the New Stethoscope; Pre-Operative MRI and Dense Breasts; Spectral CT and COVID-19; Corporatization in Radiology
UK Study: Benefits of Breast Cancer Screening Begins at 40
Screening mammography begins to reduce breast cancer mortality at an age earlier than when most women begin screening.
Another Drop in the Ocean
How many lives have you changed, one scan at a time?
Fewer Breast Cancers Being Diagnosed During COVID-19 Pandemic
Delays in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer have led to the creation of multidisciplinary recommendations for breast cancer care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical Students Take the Match into Their Own Hands
A new platform could give medical students a greater likelihood of matching with their preferred residency program during a time when some programs are seeing record applications.
Communication Critical to Providers Adhering to Follow-Up Recommendations
Collaborative Imaging’s Dhruv Chopra, MBA, takes a deeper look into how many follow-up recommendations are ignored and what can be done to reverse the trend, leading to better patient care.
GE Healthcare Secures FDA Clearance for Faster, More Consistent Cardiovascular Ultrasound
New system incorporates artificial intelligence features intended to truncate exam time and create more consistently repeatable exams.
Radiology and AI for the Developing World
Penn Medicine is dedicated to improving artificial intelligence to address radiology needs in individual institutions worldwide, both improving performance and patient outcomes.
A Mostly Botched Attempt at Leadership
Taking time to ask questions – instead of announcing mandates – can be far more effective.
Mass Casualty Planning: Lessons Learned from Emergency Radiology
Dr. Susan Cross from Barts Health NHS Trust discusses the experiences of her institution with multiple mass casualty events during the American Society of Emergency Radiology 2020 annual meeting.
Why Image-Enabling the EHR Benefits Patients and Providers Alike
It is time for facilities to push for greater interoperability and unified systems.