Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
In this week’s preview, here are some highlights of what you can expect to see coming soon:
Racial disparities are a known problem in healthcare, including radiology. These inequities can also lead to diagnostic delays. An article published later this week will take a look at how these racial disparities and diagnostic delays affect women with breast cancer.
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Emergency situations – pandemic or otherwise – can cause great confusion. Having a well-designed strategy in place can ensure the fastest and most accurate dissemination of information and care. Look for an article later this week about the impact of a radiology call center hotline.
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Dental pathology can be overlooked in radiologic scans. But, a new investigation published in the Journal of Digital Imaging, shows that adding a one-slice series on a CT scan of the neck can reduce time-to-diagnosis for patients. Look for the article alter this week.
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AI Algorithm Comparable to Radiologists in Differentiating Small Renal Masses on CT
May 14th 2024An emerging deep learning algorithm had a lower AUC and sensitivity than urological radiologists for differentiating between small renal masses on computed tomography (CT) scans but had a 21 percent higher sensitivity rate than non-urological radiologists, according to new research.
Appealing Prior Authorization Denials: Can it be Effective for Emerging Technologies?
May 14th 2024While radiologists and other providers may be discouraged by insurer denials saying the use of a technological advance is “unproven and investigational,” 82 percent of appeals for prior authorization denials were approved in 2021.
Current Insights and Emerging Roles for Contrast-Enhanced Mammography
May 10th 2024In a recent lecture at the 2024 ARRS Annual Meeting, Jordana Phillips, MD, discussed the role of contrast-enhanced mammography in staging breast cancer, evaluating response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy and recalls from screening.