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Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Researchers discuss key parameters for the assessment, implementation and post-implementation monitoring of emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tools in radiology practices large and small.

The Definium 656 HD fixed X-ray system reportedly features enhanced, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven image processing, facilitates radiology workflows, and reduces patient positioning time.

Preliminary research revealed an area under the curve (AUC) of 85 percent for an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm in diagnosing COVID-19 on initial chest X-rays in comparison to a consensus 71 percent AUC for five radiologists.

Has an overly critical approach from quality assurance committees led to an overly cautious approach in reports from teleradiologists?

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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The imaging agent is approved for use in 50 countries in Europe and Asia, but is not currently approved in the US.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

What is the diagnosis?

Juggling a physician’s perspective and a layperson’s view can be a tricky juxtaposition at times.

Catch up on the top radiology news of the past week.

Designed for use in hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers, the FDR Cross may help improve workflows and efficiency for image-guided procedures.

The new digital radiography series reportedly offers proprietary technologies that can preserve image quality and allow better control of X-ray dosage.

The study, involving 500 patients, showed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistance enhanced fracture diagnosis on radiographs and reduced reading time for radiologists of varying experience levels.

With an evenhanded perspective, this author looks at the challenges and frustrations for both sides of the IT help desk line in radiology.

Does excess boilerplate verbiage hamper the review of radiology reports by referring physicians?

Catch up on the top radiology news of the past week.

Recognizing the significant potential for workplace injuries in the radiology field, these authors discuss the proactive benefits of optimal positioning and disruptions of static posture as well as a heightened management awareness of ergonomic solutions and potential issues in maneuvering mobile imaging units.

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What is your diagnosis?

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Emerging research shows a 14.5 percent increase among African Americans getting screened for lung cancer, which may be attributable to the United States Preventive Services Taskforce (USPSTF) lowering the minimum screening age to 50 and decreasing the smoking intensity screening threshold from 30 pack years to 20 pack years in March 2021.

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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.

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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

Selective salpingography may provide enhanced assessment of fallopian tubes and fallopian tube recanalization could be a viable alternative to facilitate natural conception, according to new research from the Department of Radiology at the University of British Columbia.