Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: March 5-March 11

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: March 5-March 11

Click the arrows above to view top radiology content from the past week.

FDA Issues Final Rule on National Breast Density Notification for Mammography Reports

As part of updates to the Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) of 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final rule that requires the inclusion of breast density assessment in mammography reports starting on September 10, 2024. READ MORE

Autonomous AI Shows Nearly 27 Percent Higher Sensitivity than Radiology Reports for Abnormal Chest X-Rays

In a study of over 1,500 patients, researchers found that an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) modality had significantly higher sensitivity rates for abnormal posteroanterior chest radiographs and critical finding radiographs than radiology reports. READ MORE

New Chest CT Study Assesses Impact of COVID-19 Variants and Vaccination Status

Emerging research from a multicenter study found that COVID-19 vaccination was affiliated with a lower likelihood of high computed tomography (CT) severity scores and typical CT findings for COVID-19 in comparison to unvaccinated patients. READ MORE

Image IQ Quiz: Middle-Aged Male with Chest Pain and Shortness of Breath

Review the case study and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis. READ MORE

Study: AI Improves Cancer Detection Rate for Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

Comparing year-long findings with and without adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) at a breast cancer screening program in Spain, researchers found the combination of digital breast tomosynthesis and AI had a 92.5 percent accuracy for diagnosing cancer in patients with elevated risk. READ MORE

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