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This channel newsfeed includes clinical content on treating patients or the clinical implications in a variety of cardiac subspecialties and disease states. The channel includes news on cardiac surgery, interventional cardiologyheart failure, electrophysiologyhypertension, structural heart disease, use of pharmaceuticals, and COVID-19.   

AI tool detects PE missed by rads

Commercially available AI tool detects 76% of PE that rads initially missed on CT

Improving the detection of pulmonary embolism has been a popular target among multiple AI vendors.

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Spatial patterns on imaging could predict Alzheimer's years before cognitive symptoms emerge

These subtle changes precede greater tissue loss related to cognitive impairment.

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New PET method spots early signs of inflammatory bowel disease

The novel method could potentially guide decisions on when patients should start treatment. 

AI helps identify malignant/benign pancreatic lesions

Multimodal AI model helps differentiate between benign and malignant pancreatic lesions

Endoscopic ultrasonography has emerged as a valuable tool for diagnosing pancreatic cancer, but its specificity in differentiating between benign and malignant pancreatic lesions varies.

MRI study shows how magic mushrooms affect brain connectivity in a way that allows people to temporarily escape reality

MRIs pinpoint how magic mushrooms affect brain connectivity, paving way for effective mental health therapeutics

A new MRI analysis shows how psilocybin temporarily alters the signals of the brain’s default mode network.

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Could focused ultrasound help rewire the brain to be more present? Research suggests it's a possibility

Experts say new study results are "a really powerful thing for the whole field of neuroscience."

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COVID remnants still show up on PET/CT scans years after infection

That’s according to new PET imaging that shows the presence of activated T cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut and lung tissues of individuals who have recovered from COVID.

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How does AI TI-RADS compare to other thyroid nodule risk stratification systems?

Experts are hopeful that the reporting and data system could simplify the risk stratification of thyroid nodules in the future. 

Around the web

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care. 

Richard Heller III, MD, RSNA board member and senior VP of policy at Radiology Partners, offers an overview of policies in Congress that are directly impacting imaging.