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
Don’t Stop with Disinfecting Surfaces – Clean the Air to Decrease COVID-19
Researchers from China recommend disinfecting the air, alongside, sanitizing surfaces, to reduce exposures and transmission.
MRI Is Safe for Pacemaker Patients, Opening the Door for Needed Exams
Study shows MRI exams can be safely performed with no adverse events in patients who have non-MR conditional devices, making the exams available for patients who frequently needs these studies the most.
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.
Spectral CT Makes Detecting Early-Stage COVID-19 Easier
Spectral CT provides greater detail about the extent of ground-glass opacities than conventional CT scans.
Lack of Medicare Coverage Limits CT Colongraphy Use in Minority Patients
African American, as well as other racial and ethnic minority, patients likely have lower levels of CTC screening due to out-of-pocket costs.
Industry-First Prostate AI Cleared by FDA
Algorithm cleared to help radiologists analyze and segment prostate MRI.
Pre-Operative MRI Catches More Cancers in Women with Dense Breasts
MRI catches more malignant lesions in women with dense breasts who undergo digital breast tomosynthesis than those who have digital mammography alone.
Deep Learning Plus CT Produces Spectral Images Without Higher Radiation
Training a neural network with images captured by dual-energy CT can produce high quality studies without the added dose or expense.
GE Healthcare Captures FDA Clearance for Industry-First Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Biopsy
Serena Bright™ shortens time to biopsy results, a critical capability during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mastering AI-RADS: Resident Curriculum Introduces Standardized Artificial Intelligence Instruction
A pilot lecture series at one medical center is designed to provide residents with in-depth instruction in commonly used artificial intelligence algorithms.
Diagnostic Imaging's A Look Ahead: Oct. 19 to Oct. 25, 2020
Here's what is coming soon to Diagnostic Imaging.
Another Drop in the Ocean
How many lives have you changed, one scan at a time?
What’s Standing in Teleradiology’s Way?
Four challenges are preventing more institutions from implementing remote reading.
Is Ultrasound the New Stethoscope?
A partnership between one medical school and an ultrasound manufacturer is intended to re-design how students learn.
Discrepancy Rates and Errors a Bigger Problem with Body MRI Than Realized
Mistakes highlight the need for more sub-specialty reads with MRI, particularly abdominal and pelvic scans.
New Ultrasound Technique Could Offer Cheaper Option for Lung Health Assessments
The strategy could be a less expensive alternative to CT when evaluating pulmonary fibrosis and pulmonary edema.
Diagnostic Imaging Weekly Scan: Oct. 16, 2020
Opposition to AI in Mammography; Alzheimer's Disease and Vascular Dysfunction; Clear & Present Danger for The Match; Trends & Innovations in Breast Imaging
Radiology Extenders Outperform Radiology Residents with Chest X-ray Interpretations
Cases drafted by radiology extenders saved attending radiologists nearly one hour a day.
