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RSNA21: Two-thirds of states did not prioritize vulnerable cancer patients during initial COVID vaccine rollout

Regulators must ensure that vulnerable populations receive their booster shots in a timely fashion.

RSNA21: Deep learning automatically labels coronary arteries to produce structured CCTA reports

The algorithm yielded a 94.4% accuracy for labeling arteries in accordance with the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography guidelines.

Some states have 25% fewer radiologists than Medicare patients, illustrating nationwide trend

Across the West, for example, the rise in Medicare beneficiaries has outpaced rads by 10.1%.

70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up

Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 80% of stroke cases after transient ischemic attacks, according to data shared at RSNA.

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Radiologists discover ‘startling’ disparities between commercial, Medicare imaging prices

In some cases private payer rates were more than 10 times the Medicare rate for the same exam.

RSNA21: Referring providers receive radiology reports 35 minutes faster under structured framework

Turnaround time improvements are likely due to the fewer number of edits required from the initial draft to finalized report.

New imaging guidance for patients on common blood thinners who have suffered a head injury

These individuals are typically sent for an initial CT scan, but follow-up protocol is not well established, experts said during RSNA.

RSNA21: Patient access to imaging doesn’t overburden radiologists—many see it as key to transparency

In fact, 76% of rads said online access to results did not impact their role at all, according to new data presented at RSNA's annual meeting.

RSNA 2017: Exercise alone won’t fend off osteoarthritis in knees

Exercise and improvement in eating habits, as two recommendations from a physician, could improve the overall health of most patients. Weight loss is associated with plenty of benefits. But MRI evidence presented at RSNA 2017 shows how an individual sheds extra pounds can impact the progression of knee osteoarthritis.

RSNA 2017: Breast tumors may be more difficult to detect in overweight women

Being overweight is associated with a host of deleterious effects for an individual’s health, including increased risk for hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Now, research presented Nov. 27 at RSNA 2017 connected difficulties in detecting breast cancer in women with higher body mass indexes (BMI).  

RSNA 2017: fMRI, neurofeedback may help quiet tinnitus

Tinnitus—the perception of sound, often ringing, without external noise—can be a difficult condition to treat, because, in many cases, an exact cause cannot be identified. Recent work presented at RSNA 2017 showed promise, though, by using neurofeedback and functional MRI (fMRI) to identify activity in the brain’s auditory cortex.

RSNA 2017: Electronic kiosks effective at measuring patient satisfaction

Compared to emailed survey requests, electronic kiosks generate a higher response rate and less recall bias, according to Olga R. Brook, MD.

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