Evolutionary Science Methods Help Create 3D CT Models of COVID-19 Damage
Radiologists have teamed up with evolutionary anatomy scientists, using methods that investigate bird and reptile lungs, to better visualize viral infection in people.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Aug. 21, 2020
CT and heart attack prediction; lagging outpatient imaging volume recovery; equivalent thoracic MRI performance with COVID-19 pneumonia; and CT colonography during COVID-19
Electronic Consultations Can Beneficially Change Patient Care
eConsults between primary care providers and radiologists can not only alter patient management, but they can also lower costs and reduce unnecessary imaging.
FDA Clears Two Siemens Healthineers AI-Based MRI Interpretation Tools
The company has captured 510(k) clearance for artificial intelligence-based software that facilitates brain and prostate image interpretations.
Night Shift CT Interpretation Errors More Common
Both radiology residents and attending providers make more interpretive mistakes during evening and overnight hours.
The Importance of Cybersecurity in This Era of Radiology
Anticipating where hackers might strike and determining how to prevent attacks can be critical.
CT Scans for Arterial Plaque Better Predictor for Heart Attack Than Stroke
Across racial and gender groups, CT scans that measure coronary artery calcium can more accurately predict the 10-year risk for heart attack.
Thoracic MRI Is Effective as Alternative to CT in Detecting COVID-19 Pneumonia
MRI offers high sensitivity and specificity, as well as positive and negative predictive value in detecting infection without the radiation.
Outpatient Imaging Centers Lag Behind Main Hospitals in COVID-19 Volume Recovery
Imaging volumes fell farther across most modalities in outpatient imaging centers and are taking longer to rebound.
Nurse Apples and Radiologist Oranges
Looking at the existing push for non-radiologists to interpret exams.
“Recover Wisely” Program Helps Groups Re-Claim Pre-Pandemic Imaging Volumes
The University of Cincinnati launched a 10-week program that led the department back to roughly 100-percent pre-COVID-19 levels.
Too Little Exercise Is Causing Neck and Shoulder Pain Among Radiologists
Nearly 90 percent of providers report experiencing disabling pain at work with 30 percent indicating the pain prevents regular exercise.
Who’s Reading Your Second Opinions?
A recent study reveals referring providers do not always read requested second opinions.
Radiology Spotlights Disturbing Uptick of Intimate Partner Violence During Pandemic
Severe intimate partner violence is five-fold higher this year than in the previous three – radiologists have the opportunity to proactively identify at-risk patients.
Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: Aug. 14, 2020
Abbreviated MRI; Low-Field Cardiac MRI; Contrast-Enhanced Breast Imaging; Obesity and Alzheimer's; and Neuroimaging and COVID-19
Earlier Breast Cancer Screening Reduces Risk of Death
Implementing annual breast cancer screening a woman’s 40 can significantly reduce her mortality risk.
MRI Shows Cerebral Small Vessel Disease Common in Young Stroke Patients
Images reveal hypertension can be significant risk factor for CSVD.
3 Tips to Improve MR Safety with Implants and Devices
Knowing what causes screening delays and how to safely assess risks can streamline your MR imaging.
Faster, Cheaper Breast MRI Performs As Well As Full-Protocol Scans
Abbreviated MRI protocols can detect and diagnose breast cancer as well as full-protocol MRI.
CMS Delays Full Implementation of Appropriate Use – Again
Referring physicians will have until after 2021 to adopt appropriate use criteria and clinical decision support.