New Chest Imaging Study Finds Intrathoracic Complications in 20 Percent of Patients with COVID-19
The retrospective study, which involved nearly 1,000 patients with COVID-19, found that a high initial chest radiograph severity score was an independent risk factor for intrathoracic complications.
Keys to Maximizing Your Share of the Local Radiology Market
A proactive approach to addressing four emerging trends in health-care reimbursement and revenue may enable radiologists to solidify and enhance the standing of their practice in their local communities.
Multicenter Study Validates New MRI Scoring System for Peripheral Neuropathy
In addition to facilitating strong interreader agreement among radiologists of various experience levels, use of the proposed Neuropathy Score Reporting and Data System (NS-RADS) classification for peripheral neuropathy reportedly improved accuracy in differentiating between milder and more severe categories for muscle abnormalities and nerve lesions.
Breast Imaging: Challenges and Opportunities in the Aftermath of the COVID-19 Pandemic
March 8th 2022In a recent video interview, Amy K. Patel, MD, discussed the aftereffects of delayed breast cancer screening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, keys for improving outreach to underserved communities, legislative wins and challenges, and coalition building to educate and encourage women to resume regular breast cancer screening exams.
Can Cardiac CT be a Viable Alternative for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease?
March 7th 2022For patients with stable chest pain and suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), emerging evidence shows that cardiac computed tomography (CT) has a lower risk of major procedure-related complications than catheterization.
Study Suggests Overdiagnosis in More Than 15 Percent of Mammography-Detected Breast Cancer Cases
In a large study reviewing biennial mammography screening for women between the ages of 50 to 74, researchers estimated a 6.1 percent overdiagnosis rate for indolent pre-clinical cancer and a 9.3 percent overdiagnosis rate for progressive pre-clinical cancer in women who would have died from other causes prior to clinical diagnosis.
Is Handheld Ultrasound the 'New Stethoscope'?
March 2nd 2022In combination with cloud-based data infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) applications, handheld ultrasound devices may have the potential to significantly enhance efficiency for providers and contribute to improved patient outcomes.
Could an AI-Powered Enhancement of MRI be a Pre-Op Game Changer for Total Shoulder Arthroplasty?
A new artificial intelligence tool reportedly overcomes resolution issues of standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans with 3D images of the shoulder bones and may eliminate pre-operative use of computed tomography (CT) for total shoulder arthroplasty procedures.