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.
High-Performance, Low-Field MRI Provides Diagnostic Quality in Heart Attack Patients
Performance of 0.55T MRI is comparable to 1.5T MRI in acquiring and interpreting late gadolinium enhancement in patients suspected of myocardial infarction, research shows.
Remote Reading? 4 Experts Weigh in on the Post-Pandemic Future of Teleradiology
Support for continued teleradiology after the pandemic is strong, but some concerns exist.
GE Unveils Three New MRI Technologies at ISMRM
Products focus on Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, and accelerating clinical translation.
Future Trends and Technologies in Interventional Radiology: What to Expect
From augmented reality to virtual reality to robotics to new procedural techniques – the future of interventional radiology is bright.
Lung Ultrasound Identifies Patients Who Could Benefit from Longer-Term COVID-19 Rehab
Lung ultrasound scans pinpoint lingering lung damage in patients who meet clinical parameters for hospital discharge, alerting doctors to patients who will need longer-term care.
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agent Does Not Change Diagnostic Accuracy of Breast Diffusion-Tensor Imaging
Limitations in contrast enhancement standardization indicate unenhanced diffusion measurement should be preferred.
Mammography VALET Improves Breast Cancer Screening for Underserved Women
Houston-area mobile mammography program brings screening mammography and access to diagnostic services to women who have barriers to care.
A QA Interaction I Felt Pretty Good About
Quality assurance works best as a learning opportunity rather than a mere chance to point out mistakes.
