X-ray Reveals Neuron Differences in Patients with Schizophrenia
High resolution, 3D images reveal differences in the structure of neurons from healthy brains and those from patients with schizophrenia.
A Pragmatic Approach: Harvard Breast Imagers Share Approach to COVID-19-Vaccine Adenopathies
The approach, based on ACR guidance, is intended to promote vaccine use while reducing patient anxiety and unnecessary imaging.
ACR Leader Assumes AMA Role
Ezequiel Silva III, M.D., will assume leadership of the AMA’s committee on Medicare policy payment on March 1.
MRI in the Angiography Suite – Can It Guide Treatment Decisions?
Using MRI in the angiography suite can help providers decide whether to continue with thrombectomy, to place stents, or to administer anti-thrombotic medications.
Fewer African American Women Screened with Digital Breast Tomosynthesis
While digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer detection and recall rates among women of all ages and races, significantly fewer African American women have access to the exam.
CT Colonography Identifies Pre-Malignant Polyps with Machine-Based Learning Algorithm
Implementing a radiomics-based machine learning algorithm allows CT colonography to differentiate between benign and pre-cancerous polyps with high sensitivity and specificity.
Image IQ Quiz: Asymptomatic Patient Presents with Respiratory Symptoms
What is your diagnosis on this patient who got a CXR to rule out pneumonia?
Brain MRI Reveals Leukoencephalopathy Vulnerability in COVID-19 Patients
Images can show indications of rare condition that can affect white brain matter in patients who test positive for the virus.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Feb. 22, 2021, to Feb. 26, 2021
Here's what to expect this week on Diagnostic Imaging.
Alternate Radiologists
Radiology, in an imperfect world, can always be improved.
Race, Lower Income, Less Education Reduce DBT Access
Women with less education, with lower income, or from racial and ethnic minority groups have less access to 3D mammography and the potential benefits it provides.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Feb. 15, 2021, to Feb. 19, 2021
Mammography "Sweet Spot" Recall Rate; MRI for Early-Stage Testicular Cancer Follow-Up; COVID-19 and Body Self-Attack; Plus, Global Radiology
New X-ray Scanner Could Reduce Repeat Breast-Conserving Operations
New strategy can better detect any remaining malignant tissue intraoperatively, increasing surgeon confidence and decrease patient anxiety.
Image IQ Quiz: Patient Presents with Increasing Difficulty Swallowing
What is your diagnosis in this patient with long standing excessive alcohol intake and difficulty swallowing?
MRI Shows Heart Damage in Nearly Half of Patients with Severe COVID-19
MRI scans reveal myocarditis, scarring, infarction, and ischemia in recovered patients with elevated troponin levels.
To MRI or Not to MRI: That is the Question with Pediatric Appendicitis
Using MRI to evaluate a pediatric patient for appendicitis offers several benefits, but using it comes with hefty trade-offs, as well, experts say.
Imaging Shows COVID-19 Creates a Body Self-Attack
CT, MRI, and ultrasound images reveal the myriad of ways the virus prompts the body to attack itself – with this knowledge, radiologists can better contribute to treatment planning.
5 Strategies to Streamline Patient Access to Radiology Reports
Under new information-blocking rules, practices must take steps to accelerate the timeline for releasing imaging reports to patients.
Windows of Infection: MRI Reveals COVID-19-Linked Eye Abnormalities
First brain MRI findings reveal dangerous COVID-19-related optical findings.
Radiomics Reveals Fuel Behind Coronary Artery Disease Risk: Cocaine
Using radiomics to assess impact of unconventional risk factors, including cocaine use and HIV infection, potentially introduces a “brave new world” of precision phenotyping in CAD.