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Mayo Clinic and Microsoft partner to advance generative AI in radiology

The pair's hope is that their model, which will first focus on chest X-rays, will provide significant benefits for radiology workflows.

High-intensity focused ultrasound could allow prostate cancer patients to avoid surgery

The less invasive method could help men avoid some of the unpleasant side effects such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, which are known deterrents for patients facing potential prostatectomy.

Simulated MR images could eliminate the need for contrast in prostate scans.
Could synthetic images replace the need for contrast?

Synthetic images are often of diagnostic quality and can be reliably used to assess clinically significant prostate cancer while also sparing patients from contrast exposure.

Comparison of a 2D digital mammogram and breast tomosynthesis 3D mammography from UCSF.
90% of breast imaging centers now offer 3D tomosynthesis

Experts in the field say the rising numbers of 3D mammography systems show it is becoming the new standard of care.

ACR CEO outlines top trends in breast imaging

Dana Smetherman, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She spoke to Health Imaging about some key issues that have her attention in 2024 and beyond. 

As the pregnancy advances, the embryo is easier to see, and accurate measurements can be obtained with transabdominal ultrasound. A crown-rump length (CRL) measurement. This ultrasound scan shows the CRL, which is the average of discrete fetal measurements from the tip of the head end to the tip of the rump end in the midsagittal plane of the embryo. This is highly accurate for pregnancy dating. Images courtesy of RSNA
1 day of training with AI makes novice sonographers as accurate as experts in gestational measurements

This sort of tool could be a game changer for prenatal care in low resource settings, authors of a new paper published in JAMA suggest. 

Test bolus of diluted contrast optimizes scan timing during CTA

It also reduces iodine uptake and radiation dose in patients, without sacrificing image quality.

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