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Joseph Cavallo, MD, MBA, and Dushyant Sahani, MD, provide an overview of the different imaging technique protocols needed for contrast agents.

In comparison to clinical-radiologic assessment, a deep learning CT radiomics nomogram had a 10 percent higher AUC and a 27 percent higher specificity for predicting the macrotrabecular massive subtype of hepatocellular carcinoma in external data testing.

When facilities routinely forward X-rays for “pain,” vascular ultrasound studies without Doppler or chest computed tomography (CT) scans devoid of breath holding, patient care suffers.

Radiology experts discuss the role of contrast agents in imaging and the impact these agents have on image quality.

Joseph Cavallo, MD, MBA, and Dushyant Sahani, MD, provide a brief overview of imaging modalities and their importance in medical diagnosis and treatment.

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Does access to prior imaging results have to be mission impossible for teleradiologists?

The controversial Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) process of the No Surprises Act was temporarily suspended by the CMS on August 4 due to a federal court ruling that vacated a substantial administrative fee increase and batching rule from the CMS that reportedly curtailed challenges of claim reimbursement by radiologists and other providers.

Emerging research suggests that achieving an optimal virtual monoenergetic image (VMI) energy level with photon-counting computed tomography (CT) may allow up to a 40 percent reduction of contrast media dosing for coronary CT angiography.

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In a study of over 20,700 people, researchers found that artificial intelligence (AI) analysis of body composition measurements via lung cancer screening computed tomography (CT) exams improves the prediction of mortality risks for lung cancer, cardiovascular disease, and all-cause mortality.

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In a study of nearly 2,500 patients with incidental pulmonary nodules (IPN) on chest computed tomography (CT) exams, 69.5 percent of those in the highest quartile of the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) had inappropriate IPN follow-up in comparison to 54.3 percent of those in the lowest quartile of the CDC SVI.

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The notion of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) attempting to do radiologist-level work is a very slippery slope and what this author refers to as the “bargaining” stage of grief.

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Noting recent double-digit increases in health-care associated infections (HAIs) and potential vulnerabilities in radiology departments, this author emphasizes proactive preventive measures to protect patients and staff.

For conditions ranging from interstitial lung disease and post-COVID-19 complications to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) facilitates simultaneous functional and morphologic lung assessment at lower radiation dosing than conventional chest CT, according to newly published research.

In a retrospective review of over 110 million imaging claims for patients with commercial insurance or Medicare Advantage, researchers noted key trends signaling significant increases in imaging billed by non-physician practitioners (NPPs).

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Superfluous pan scans have become standard for a vast majority of minor injury presentations in emergency room settings.