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These new findings may lead to more “judicious use” of corticosteroids in pain management.  

Predictive model helps identify malignancy in thyroid nodules.

Once the model is further validated, it could help guide providers in determining how to manage thyroid nodules. 

Hospital for Special Surgery pediatric MRI

Almost 2,000 children underwent musculoskeletal MRI over an eight-year stretch at the Hospital for Special Surgery, and not a single one of them needed sedation to get through the exam.

Example of the four types of breast tissue density. The density of fibroglandular tissue inside the breast impacts the ability to easily see cancers. Cancers are very easy to spot in fatty breasts, but are almost impossible to find in extremely dense breasts. These examples show craniocaudal mammogram findings characterized as almost entirely fatty (far left), scattered areas of fibroglandular density (second from left), heterogeneously dense (second from right), and extremely dense (far right). RSNA

It is widely agreed that women with dense breast tissue should undergo supplemental imaging in addition to their routine mammogram screening, but the jury is still out on which modality is best for cancer detection in this group. 

Interventional radiologist radiology IR genicular artery embolization surgery

The resolution urges the AMA to advocate for separate payment for certain services using supplies priced above $500, as well as those containing high-cost equipment. 

artificial intelligence regulation legislation

Physician, hospital and patient advocacy groups expressed concern about other provisions in the budget bill, including sizable cuts to the Medicaid program. 

Innovation at work

As radiology departments across the US continue to navigate the complexities of the current imaging market, including disruptions in supply chains and increased demand for CT contrast media, one constant remains: the need for reliable, quality supply partners to help sustain patient care. 

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Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.