Clinical Research

RSNA unveils the 10 most cited Radiology studies of 2023

ChatGPT was a popular topic among readers of the Radiological Society of North America's flagship scientific journal. 

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AI model with single-source dataset outperforms multi-institution version

Despite the results, researchers still recommend using models trained on multi-institutional datasets.

Heart created with sono-ink

Ultrasound-reactive ink hardens to patch organs, heal broken bones

The "sono-ink" effectively allows for objects to be 3D-printed in the body utilizing ultrasound waves.

shoulder injury examination

AI system able to identify standard plane, segment tissue in ultrasounds of shoulder

The combined-AI system used for this research “demonstrated superior performance compared with similar studies for both functions,” researchers noted.

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Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout

Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study. 

Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department is consistently ranked one of the top cardiac centers in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

Cleveland Clinic and Canon establish state-of-the-art research center

The collaboration is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a more than $500 million public-private partnership for advancing medical research.

family caregivers

5 things to know about unpaid caregiving (from a radiologist caregiver’s point of view)

After experiencing firsthand the burdens and rewards of caring for a sick loved one, an academic radiologist underwent an awakening of awareness.

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RSNA announces winners of abdominal trauma AI challenge

The Radiological Society of North America's latest contest focused on the detection and classification of injuries in the abdomen. 

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.