Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: February 19-February 25

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan is your chance to catch up on the latest radiology content, from new research and device news to the latest case quizzes and conference reports. Review the slideshow below to see this week's top content:

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: February 19-February 25

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Is Follow-Up Pelvic CT Coverage Necessary for Patients Treated for Hepatocellular Carcinoma?

Noting that pelvic coverage can increase radiation dosing for liver computed tomography (CT) by 29 to 39 percent, researchers found low three-year cumulative rates of incidental pelvic tumors and isolated pelvic metstasis in follow-up liver CT imaging of over 1,100 people treated for hepatocellular carcinoma. READ MORE

Overcoming Burnout in Radiology

In a recent video interview, radiologist Jonathon Lee, MD, shared insights from his experience on the insidious nature of burnout, emphasized the link between work-life balance and productivity, and discussed a recent partnership between the teleradiology service provider vRad and the behavorial health consultancy VITAL WorkLife to help promote well-being for vRad teleradiologists. WATCH NOW

Mammography Screening Intervals and DCIS: What a New Study Reveals

In a new study involving over 900,000 women, researchers found the cumulative six-year risk of mammography screening-detected ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) increased with shorter screening intervals and age. READ MORE

Current Perspectives on the BCLC Staging System for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Reviewing recent changes to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) staging system for hepatocellular carcinoma and the potential impact for interventional radiologists, these authors discuss key updates including the subdivision of patients with intermediate stage disease and emerging literature on systemic agents for advanced disease. READ MORE

AI/CT Combination for Assessing Pulmonary Embolism Severity Gets FDA Nod

Facilitating expedited assessment of pulmonary embolism severity, the emerging artificial intelligence (AI) tool Rapid RV/LV reportedly calculates the right ventricle/left ventricle (RV/LV) ratio within minutes of a computed tomography pulmonary angiogram (CTPA). READ MORE

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