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Video interview with ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, who explains why nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade its technology to be competitive. #ASNC #ASNC2023 #ASNC23

Previewing ASNC 2023: Why nuclear cardiology needs to evolve

ASNC President President Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, said nuclear cardiology needs to upgrade old imaging systems and embrace new technology to deliver better value for patients. 

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AI can generate usable radiology reports, but it requires a human touch

The presence of "hallucinations" remains a significant problem when it comes to using advanced AI models in a healthcare setting.

X-ray results suggest telehealth may be a bad fit for treating musculoskeletal conditions

Musculoskeletal X-rays ordered during telemedicine appointments had a higher likelihood of showing "normal" results than those ordered during in-person visits, suggesting those exams may have not been necessary in the first place. 

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ChatGPT knows a lot about PET scans, but its advice is inconsistent

The popular AI chatbot got most of the answers it was asked by researchers right, but its reliability is still up in the air.

FFR-CT helps determine when CAD patients face a limited risk of adverse outcomes within 3 years

Researchers examined the "prognostic potential" of this advanced imaging modality. 

MRI scans deliver value as a primary screening tool for prostate cancer

PSA tests are linked to certain limitations when used for prostate cancer screening. Could MRI scans provide an alternative path? 

Arzhang Fallahi, MD, and David Hsi, MD, discussing imaging-based aortic stenosis screening

Q&A: Cardiologists explore the potential impact of a screening program for aortic stenosis

We already screen patients for breast cancer and lung cancer on a regular basis. Why not establish screening programs for aortic stenosis?

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Children with Down syndrome receive too much radiation-based imaging

Reviewing 20 years’ worth of data, researchers have found children with Down syndrome are imaged more often than others and, in the process, get exposed to significantly more ionizing radiation.

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Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

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.

Cardiovascular Business
New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

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

Radiology Business
Key Medicare reimbursement and No Surprises Act updates from RSNA 2024

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.