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Outdoor work linked to lower risk of breast cancer
Working outdoors may come with the benefit of a lower risk of breast cancer, according to a study published on February 1 in Occupational & Environmental Medicine. Researchers found working outdoors for decades was tied to a lower breast cancer risk for women ages 50 or older.
February 3, 2021
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February 1, 2021
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FDA asks Nanox for more info on x-ray system
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked x-ray technology company Nanox Imaging to provide more information on its single-source Nanox.ARC system as part of its 510(k) clearance for the product, according to a February filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions.
February 1, 2021
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Review supports surgical excision for FEA breast lesions
There's enough evidence to support surgical excision of flat epithelial atypia (FEA) breast lesions, according to a meta-analysis published on January 22 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. These types of benign breast lesions were upgraded to cancer 5% of the time in the new study.
January 24, 2021
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Ultrasound shows lymph node changes after COVID-19 vaccine
Breast ultrasound was used to demonstrate signs of lymph node enlargement in four cases of patients who received the COVID-19 vaccine. Radiologists from NewYork-Presbyterian published the case studies on January 18 in Clinical Imaging.
January 21, 2021
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USPSTF readies update to breast screening guidelines
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has published the draft research plan it will use to update its mammography screening guidance. The plan is the first step to issuing new USPSTF breast screening recommendations, which can affect how private insurers reimburse screening.
January 20, 2021
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January 20, 2021
CT
Can CT provide a better map of breast density?
An international research team used dozens of CT images to map breast density in a January 16 study published in Medical Physics. Their technique could lead to more accurate radiation dose estimates and improved breast cancer risk models.
January 20, 2021
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MRI
Can MRI-guided breast biopsy evaluate chemo response?
MRI-guided breast biopsy looks like a promising method to evaluate complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in women with breast cancer, according to the findings of a pilot study published January 15 in JAMA Network Open.
January 18, 2021
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Mammograms for inpatients could boost screening rates
Offering mammograms to low-income patients during an inpatient hospital stay could boost screening rates, according to the findings of a small pilot study published on January 11 in the Annals of Family Medicine.
January 14, 2021
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New MRI method shows treatment effects in lung transplant patients
A new method of MRI lung scanning shows the effects of treatment for compromised lung function in transplant patients, U.K. researchers have reported.
Researchers have developed a CT-based deep-learning model for predicting liver decompensation in PSC patients. Pictured is the team's diagram of the pipeline it developed for distinguishing between decompensation and no decompensation is presented in various planes. Image courtesy of Yashbir Singh, PhD.
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Deep-learning model plus CT predicts liver decompensation in PSC patients
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New MRI method shows treatment effects in lung transplant patients
By Kate Madden Yee
A new method of MRI lung scanning shows the effects of treatment for compromised lung function in transplant patients, U.K. researchers have reported.
December 24, 2024
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Deep-learning model plus CT predicts liver decompensation in PSC patients
By Amerigo Allegretto
A deep-learning model applied to CT imaging can predict liver decompensation in patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC).
December 23, 2024
Researchers have developed a CT-based deep-learning model for predicting liver decompensation in PSC patients. Pictured is the team's diagram of the pipeline it developed for distinguishing between decompensation and no decompensation is presented in various planes. Image courtesy of Yashbir Singh, PhD.
Medical groups critical of trimmed version of passed CR
By Amerigo Allegretto
Medical groups are calling the final continuing resolution (CR) from Congress a mixed bag when it comes to addressing healthcare concerns.
December 23, 2024
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AI improves diagnosis of acute PE, and thus patient care
By Kate Madden Yee
Using an AI-based prioritization algorithm with CTPA to diagnose acute pulmonary embolism could enhance patient care by getting imaging results to clinicians more quickly.
December 23, 2024
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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles
By Liz Carey
While COVID and radiology salaries hit the top of AuntMinnie.com's Top 10 most-read posts of 2023, they rounded out the bottom of this year's list.
December 20, 2024
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Neiman index outperforms Charlson for predicting imaging use
By Kate Madden Yee
The Neiman Imaging Comorbidity Index outperforms the Charlson Comorbidity Index for predicting advanced imaging use.
December 20, 2024
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40% of women in their 40s forgo biennial breast cancer screening
By Amerigo Allegretto
About two in every five women in their 40s do not undergo biennial breast cancer screening per USPSTF recommendations.
December 20, 2024
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Practices must comply with the Corporate Transparency Act
By Healthcare Administrative Partners
A new column from Healthcare Administrative Partners discusses the impact of the Corporate Transparency Act on medical practices.
December 20, 2024
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Kidneys appear to tolerate Lu-177 treatments
By Will Morton
Kidney-absorbed doses of lutetium-177 (Lu-177)-based treatments for prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors appear to be below toxicity thresholds.
December 19, 2024
Kidneys
Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios boost imaging use
By Kate Madden Yee
Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios are linked to increased likelihood of Medicaid patients receiving CT, MR, ultrasound, and x-ray imaging.
December 19, 2024
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AI algorithm 'harmonizes' brain MRI data from different scanners
By Kate Madden Yee
A novel machine-learning algorithm used with MRI can harmonize brain volumetric data of patients undergoing Alzheimer's disease assessment gathered from different scanners.
December 18, 2024
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Recommendations address AI bias, data transparency
By Amerigo Allegretto
New recommendations seek to make medical AI safe and effective for everyone by tackling the issues of bias and transparency.
December 18, 2024
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