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In a recent interview, Samir Abboud, M.D., discussed new research examining the impact of generative AI in maximizing efficiency and reducing the time-consuming nature of radiology reporting.

Through AI recognition of subtle patterns in breast tissue on screening mammograms, the Clairity Breast software reportedly provides validated risk scoring for predicting one’s five-year risk of breast cancer.

The cloud-based platform reportedly facilitates AI-enhanced teleradiology workflow efficiencies across multiple systems and facilities.

In a study involving over 1,000 patients who had coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) exams, AI software demonstrated a 90 percent AUC for assessments of cases > CAD-RADS 3 and 4A and had a 98 percent NPV for obstructive coronary artery disease.

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Employing deep learning image reconstruction, parallel imaging and multi-slice acceleration in a sub-five-minute 3T knee MRI, researchers noted 100 percent sensitivity and 99 percent specificity for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears.

Some abbreviations for radiology transcriptions defy reasonable explanation but they continue to persist on multiple voice recognition platforms.

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In a review of over 1,630,000 office-based non-breast imaging Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) claims from 2022, researchers found that 39.5 percent of nuclear medicine imaging were interpreted by ordering clinicians.

The Exa PACS/RIS platform reportedly combines AI-enabled worklist navigation tools with advances in multiplanar functionality and 3D-generated image segmentation.

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In addition to a variety of tools to promote radiology workflow efficiencies, the integration of the Gravity AI tools into the PowerServer RIS platform may reduce time-consuming prior authorizations to minutes for completion.

In order to help address the geographic, racial, and socioeconomic barriers that limit patient access to interventional radiology (IR) care, these authors recommend a variety of measures ranging from increased patient and physician awareness of IR to mobile IR clinics and improved understanding of social determinants of health.

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Enabling radiographic and low-dose fluoroscopy exams in the same room, the Adora DRFi system emphasizes a variety of advances for flexibility with patient positioning.

Offering four key software-as-a-service features, the cloud-based enterprise imaging suite reportedly offers enhanced security and storage and facilitates streamlined radiology workflows.

How would you respond if you were asked for ‘five bullet points of what you accomplished last week’?

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Women with uterine fibroids and Medicaid coverage are significantly more likely to be treated with uterine artery embolization than those with commercial insurance, according to newly published research.

The open-source, deep learning MRI segmentation tool reportedly offers over a 10 percent higher Dice score than similar segmentation models for 40 anatomical structures.

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Reviewing current and emerging trends in imaging utilization and the impact of attrition rates and radiology residency positions on the field, researchers explore the future of radiology with two new provocative studies.

In light of increasing imaging volume, retirements and burnout in radiology, this author suggests that technologies such as portable X-ray devices may have a significant impact.

Could there be a simpler more secure alternative to the daily dance with password managers, VPNs, and authenticator apps?