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In their testing of eight commercially available filtering face piece (FFP3) respirators commonly utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers deemed that five of the face masks that contained ferromagnetic materials were unsafe to use in and around magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) devices.

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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had better accuracy than prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) “for detecting any grade of prostate cancer,” according to new study findings presented at the European Association of Urology Annual Congress (EAU22) in Amsterdam.

The new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device reportedly offers deep learning technologies and advanced processing of whole-body images in a cost-effective and lightweight model.

Calantric™ Digital Solutions reportedly offers artificial intelligence (AI)-powered apps, bolsters lesion detection, facilitates triage priorities and enhances workflow efficiency.

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The radiopharmaceutical is already approved for use in PET imaging in men with suspected prostate cancer recurrence.

As the iodinated contrast media shortage continues to have a significant adverse effect on radiology, these authors assess the pros and cons of emerging strategies and imaging alternatives.

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Despite increased use of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in recent years for patients undergoing surgery for prostate cancer, a study found that over 70 percent of a large Medicare population with prostate cancer did not have a preoperative MRI scan as of 2015.

Whether it is humorous associations with common terminology, oddities on X-rays or decidedly uncomfortable imaging findings, this author shares a few chuckles from his experience.

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The new workload management system reportedly emphasizes predictive analytics to facilitate efficient workload distribution and increase reading capacity for radiologists.

In a newly published statement, the American College of Radiology cited questionable literature support for the recent FDA guidance and noted potential consequences ranging from diagnosis delays due to parental anxiety about contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and increased health care costs.

Do we settle for oblique truths more often than not to mitigate potential repercussions?

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The resumed production of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque products is a welcome development for radiologists scrambling to come up with alternative dosing and imaging options in the past month during the temporary shortage of iodinated contrast media.

In an ongoing quest to reduce the impact of the temporary iodinated contrast media (ICM) shortage, a group of researchers recently examined Medicare claims data to identify high-frequency usage patterns of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) services.

For post-op monitoring of patients who had pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) resection, a new study showed that diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) had enhanced sensitivity for detecting recurrent tumors in comparison to conventional MRI.

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Researchers found that Korean women with a combination of benign breast disease and BI-RADS category C or BI-RADS category D breast density had a nearly threefold or greater 10-year risk for breast cancer.

In a recent lecture at the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI)/American College of Radiology (ACR) conference, Linda Moy, MD, reviewed key tips for optimizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the breast.

Could the emerging artificial intelligence platforms Saige-Dx and Quantib Prostate 2.0 improve cancer detection with mammography and prostate MRI?

Is it a thoughtless verbal reflex or a failure to go beyond a surface read of imaging?

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Given the challenges with the shortage of the iodinated contrast agent Omnipaque, national and state organizations have issued suggested risk mitigation and conservation strategies to reprioritize imaging needs during this temporary shortage.

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Offering integrated artificial intelligence (AI) and seamless multi-nuclei imaging capabilities, the new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system reportedly enhances image quality and workflow efficiency.

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While there can be an array of challenges in outsourcing night coverage to teleradiology service providers, due diligence with contract terms can help mitigate costs and increase flexibility if radiology practices decide to switch teleradiology providers down the line.