April 22nd 2024
In addition to advanced imaging quality and dose efficiency, the Philips Zenition 30 mobile C-arm device emphasizes personalized user profiles and automated customization to help reduce procedure time.
ACR Offers Recommendations for Addressing 'Cost-Prohibitive' IDR Process in Radiology
January 20th 2023Noting the significant administrative fees for the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act and onerous restrictions that have led to a nearly “non-existent” use of batching of disputed claims in radiology, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has sent formal recommendations to the United States Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and Treasury for addressing these issues.
Enjoying Quiet Moments Amid the Boilerplate Blather in Radiology Reporting
January 16th 2023Acknowledging the repetitive reality that accompanies productivity incentives and seemingly extraneous verbiage to satisfy certain insurance requirements in radiology, this author has developed an appreciation for filler-free brevity and quiet.
Deep Learning Model Predicts 10-Year Cardiovascular Disease Risk from Chest X-Rays
November 29th 2022Based on a single existing chest X-ray image, the deep learning model predicts future major adverse cardiovascular events with similar performance to an established risk scoring system and may help identify people for preventive use of statin medication.
Emergency Department Radiology: Study Shows Higher Imaging Orders by NPPs
November 11th 2022A new study of nearly 17 million emergency department (ED) visits by Medicare beneficiaries between 2005 and 2020 revealed the presence of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) was associated with a 5.3 percent increase in imaging.
Radiation Shielding System Gets Expanded FDA 510(k) Clearance
October 28th 2022The automated head-to-toe shielding device, which reportedly blocks over 90 percent of radiation scatter to interventional radiologists and other clinicians, is now compatible with Siemens Artis fluoroscopy C-arm systems.
Recognizing the Role of Enterprise Imaging in Handling and Protecting Sensitive Patient Information
October 19th 2022While facilitating interdisciplinary colloaboration is a central objective with enterprise imaging platforms, this author says implementation of these platforms must ensure optimal patient privacy in sensitive cases involving abuse, assault and domestic violence.
GE Healthcare Announces Moves to Bolster Supply of Iodinated Contrast Media for CT and X-Ray Imaging
October 14th 2022A multi-year agreement with a large Chile-based supplier of raw iodine is part of GE Healthcare’s commitment to increase the production of iodinated contrast media, commonly used in computed tomography imaging, by 30 million annually in 2025.
FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to Chiropractic Straight Arm Radiography System
September 16th 2022Combining low-cost, high-resolution radiography with dynamic imaging capabilities and design attributes to optimize workflow efficiency, the Chiropractic Straight Arm system may enhance musculoskeletal imaging.
Managing Incidentalomas in Radiology: Embracing Challenges as Opportunities
September 12th 2022Greater imaging utilization has increased the prevalence of incidental findings or incidentalomas, but unclear clinical context and guidelines complicate management. Accordingly, these authors offer a thorough review of the literature and discuss new opportunities for improving interdisciplinary management strategies.