Deep learning image reconstruction decreases radiation dose 43% on coronary CTA scans The algorithm doesn't add nor lose any image information needed to assess coronary plaques, experts said.Read more about Deep learning image reconstruction decreases radiation dose 43% on coronary CTA scans
80% of program directors support virtual radiology residency interviews, but the future is still up for debate At the same time, they admit "interview hoarding" is a problematic consequence that must be addressed.Read more about 80% of program directors support virtual radiology residency interviews, but the future is still up for debate
NorthStar will buy accelerator to produce ‘highly limited’ cancer radioisotope Actinium-225 is a therapeutic radioisotope used to deliver targeted radiation that kills cancer cells. Read more about NorthStar will buy accelerator to produce ‘highly limited’ cancer radioisotope
Radiologists often misreport common adenomyosis when not briefed beforehand Directing rads to specifically look for the condition boosted the accuracy of MRI from about 30% to more than 85%, experts explained in Clinical Imaging.Read more about Radiologists often misreport common adenomyosis when not briefed beforehand
New AI software a low-cost, efficient option for coronary artery calcium scoring Photo courtesy of Bay Labs. The tool can be universally applied across multiple CT scanners and vendors, experts reported in the European Journal of Radiology.Read more about New AI software a low-cost, efficient option for coronary artery calcium scoring
Patients prefer spiral breast CT over digital mammography—and diagnostic results are comparable Premenopausal women benefit most from spiral breast computed tomography, experts said this week.Read more about Patients prefer spiral breast CT over digital mammography—and diagnostic results are comparable
CMS says evidence is sufficient to expand Medicare coverage for low-dose CT lung cancer screening The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services wants to lower the starting age from 55 down to 50 while also modifying required smoking pack-years. Read more about CMS says evidence is sufficient to expand Medicare coverage for low-dose CT lung cancer screening
ACR joins prominent health groups to launch national Alzheimer’s registry The National Treatment and Diagnostic Alzheimer's Registry will capture patient-level info on the newest disease-modifying treatments.Read more about ACR joins prominent health groups to launch national Alzheimer’s registry
Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news Plus, Strategic Radiology's incoming COO and AI firm names a handful of new hires.Read more about Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news
Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times The software produced additional actionable findings and better case overviews, according to real-world, prospective data shared recently.Read more about Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times
