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Art 101: Studying paintings helps residents spot findings
To produce better radiologists, try some fine art, concludes a recent study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Researchers from Yale University found that teaching residents how to analyze a painting improved their ability to identify abnormalities on images.
September 10, 2017
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Economics
Neb. radiologist tracks tornadoes to find the perfect image
Everyone has a way to unwind after a busy workday -- but for most radiologists, it probably doesn't include chasing tornadoes. Nebraska radiologist Dr. Derek Burdeny is the exception, tracking storms and photographing them up close and personal across the U.S.
January 17, 2017
2017 01 17 11 51 38 450 Dodge City Kansas Tornado 20170117191503
CT
Just keep scanning: Project builds CT database of fish
Is it possible to scan all the fish species in the world, store the data, and give it all away for free? One University of Washington professor believes it is -- and he's come up with some novel scanning techniques to move the project forward.
October 24, 2016
2016 10 21 15 39 43 738 Pervagor Melanocephalus 20161021230127
Practice Management
Can the reading room go from sedentary to svelte?
Stand up. Stroll. Fidget. These actions might seem small, but even minor steps can help radiologists counter the major health risks from so many hours spent sitting in front of screens. And it can be done without sabotaging performance, according to a recent article in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
April 25, 2016
2015 02 18 10 05 56 21 Running On Treadmill 200
2014
RSNA 2014 highlights 100 years of radiology history
This year marks the 100th annual meeting for RSNA, and the society is pulling out all the historical stops to celebrate. RSNA 2014 attendees will be able to diagnose vintage x-ray images, see Wilhelm Roentgen's laboratory, and check out antique equipment, kicking off a yearlong centennial celebration that will end at the 2015 meeting.
October 29, 2014
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2014
RSNA to show x-ray 'nature scenes' by Dutch medical physicist
What happens if you combine x-rays, creatures large and small, and a diorama? You get a "biorama," as Dutch medical physicist and artist Arie van 't Riet, PhD, has termed his images. His artwork will be shown at the upcoming RSNA 2014 annual meeting in Chicago.
October 8, 2014
2014 10 08 10 52 35 220 Chameleon Strelitzia 200
CT
Dinosaur vertebra fossil rises up in 3D from CT data
Noninvasive imaging techniques have long proved valuable for digging up the stories of fossils without damaging them. In a new study published online in Radiology, German researchers have gone a step further, making a carbon copy of a dinosaur vertebra using CT data and 3D printing.
November 20, 2013
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Stanford neuroimaging center highlights MRI-based artwork
While some people might wish to forget the experience of undergoing an MRI exam, others turn it into art. Inspired by scans of her own brain, California artist Laura Jacobson recently created a permanent collection of works for the Stanford Center for Cognitive and Neurobiological Imaging.
June 27, 2013
2013 06 27 14 36 21 376 Neuron No3 200
Product News
Record label swaps x-ray film for traditional vinyl
If you're tired of reading x-rays, how about spinning them instead? Old medical x-ray films were literally pressed into service to form limited-edition discs of a new single from record label Third Man Records, founded by Jack White of the band the White Stripes.
March 14, 2013
2013 03 14 14 12 28 857 Haynes Record 400 20130314211608
MRI
See Spot think: fMRI shows how dogs respond to rewards
Ever wonder what man's best friend is really thinking? Georgia researchers are perhaps a step closer to the answer: Using functional MRI (fMRI) for the first time in unrestrained, unsedated dogs, they found that a hand signal associated with reward led to activation in a specific part of the dog's brain.
May 17, 2012
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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?
Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.
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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?
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Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.
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Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain
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Shear-wave elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain, which could help guide rehabilitation strategies.
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LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams
By Will Morton
Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time.
November 21, 2024
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Functional MRI illuminates what motivates e-cigarette use
By Kate Madden Yee
Functional MRI shows that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.
November 21, 2024
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Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology
By Amerigo Allegretto
A student-led initiative called Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) is working to close the gender gap in radiology.
November 20, 2024
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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiovascular events in lung cancer patients
By Kate Madden Yee
CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict the occurrence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke in lung cancer patients.
November 20, 2024
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Medicare finalizes 2025 Fee Schedule cut
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners assesses how the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule will impact radiology.
November 20, 2024
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Share of nonphysician practitioners' imaging interpretation doubles
By Kate Madden Yee
Nonphysician practitioners' share of imaging interpretation in office-based medical practices has more than doubled over the past decade.
November 20, 2024
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Nomogram model predicts malignancy risk in ovarian masses
By Amerigo Allegretto
A nomogram model based on O-RADS ultrasound findings and clinical and lab indicators can predict malignancy risk in adnexal cystic-solid masses.
November 19, 2024
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PET links chronic stress to aggressive endometrial cancer
By Will Morton
Brain activity related to chronic stress may be associated with the aggressiveness of tumors in women with endometrial cancer.
November 19, 2024
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Head CT offers insight into old strokes
By Kate Madden Yee
Incidental discovery of old strokes on head CT imaging offers clinicians an opportunity to put measures against future strokes into place.
November 19, 2024
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Climate change boosts emergency department use of x-ray, CT
By Kate Madden Yee
Climate change's effects -- particularly higher outdoor heat and air pollution -- increase imaging use in the emergency department, especially x-ray and CT.
November 19, 2024
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