Prediction models prevent 45% of false-positives in MRI breast cancer screening program "This brings supplemental screening MRI for women with dense breasts one step closer to implementation," researchers remarked recently.Read more about Prediction models prevent 45% of false-positives in MRI breast cancer screening program
Deep learning valuable for assessing coronary plaques on CCTA scans The tool outperformed one board-certified radiologist while rivaling a cardiac specialist with 20-plus years of experience.Read more about Deep learning valuable for assessing coronary plaques on CCTA scans
New blood test for prostate cancer screening cuts unnecessary MRI scans by 36% Swedish researchers also reduced biopsies by 50% and plan to share "exciting" results related to the method's cost-effectiveness soon.Read more about New blood test for prostate cancer screening cuts unnecessary MRI scans by 36%
Radiologists-in-training saddled with 162% increase in neuroimaging work over recent years The jump was much less severe for radiologists overall and may hint at a need for institutional changes, researchers wrote in Academic Radiology.Read more about Radiologists-in-training saddled with 162% increase in neuroimaging work over recent years
RSNA will require proof of vaccination, masks at this year’s annual meeting Attendees can offer evidence either prior to the meeting or upon entrance to McCormick Place, with more details to follow.Read more about RSNA will require proof of vaccination, masks at this year’s annual meeting
Patients paying out of pocket for medical imaging to avoid lengthy wait times The average wait time for an MRI scan exceeds 90 days in some parts of Canada and may extend to 133 days by 2022, according to a new report.Read more about Patients paying out of pocket for medical imaging to avoid lengthy wait times
Routine CT scans offer radiologists opportunity to detect costly bone problems Photo by RF._.studio via Pexels A Mount Sinai School of Medicine-led team said such scans should be used to spot possible osteoporosis.Read more about Routine CT scans offer radiologists opportunity to detect costly bone problems
With a single MRI scan, artificial intelligence classifies intracranial brain tumors Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology researchers recently unveiled their deep learning tool in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence.Read more about With a single MRI scan, artificial intelligence classifies intracranial brain tumors
Radiologists among the most in-demand health workers, earning No. 5 highest starting salary The specialty came in just below non-interventional cardiologists' $446K average and well-behind invasive heart docs' whopping $611K.Read more about Radiologists among the most in-demand health workers, earning No. 5 highest starting salary
ACR warns against using ‘arbitrary’ radiation dose metrics to guide medical imaging decisions Relying on pre-established dose guidance can keep patients from undergoing clinically necessary exams, top radiation safety organizations cautioned in a new joint statement.Read more about ACR warns against using ‘arbitrary’ radiation dose metrics to guide medical imaging decisions
