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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.

Playing youth football may alter brain development

One season of football may cause alterations in the brain development of younger players, according to research presented Monday, Nov. 26, at RSNA 2018 in Chicago.

Stanford researchers find AI may reduce gadolinium dose in MRI scans

Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers from Stanford University in California have reduced the amount of gadolinium left behind in a patient’s body after an MRI exam, according to research presented at RSNA 2018 in Chicago

RSNA 2018: Radiologists must use AI to create their future

Over the past year, 2018 RSNA President Vijay Rao, MD, has heard radiologists across the globe express their “hype, hope and fear” of the sudden rise in technology. During her presidential address at RSNA's 2018 Annual Meeting in Chicago she put those fears to bed, while placing the onus on radiologists to help do the same.

Screening mammography should continue after age 75

New research presented at RSNA 2018 in Chicago suggested women 75 years and older should continue to get annual screening mammograms due to the high incidence of breast cancer found in this population.

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