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ACC: CCTA improves chest pain evaluation without raising costs
CHICAGO - Performing coronary CT angiography (CCTA) early in the evaluation of chest pain in the emergency department may quickly and accurately predict which patients should be admitted for acute coronary syndrome, according to study results presented at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting.
March 28, 2012
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Annual mammograms reduce mastectomy risk in younger women
CHICAGO - Annual mammograms appear to lower the risk of mastectomy in younger women, according to a U.K. study presented at the 2010 RSNA meeting. Researchers found that 22% of those who had a mammogram in the year prior to diagnosis had a mastectomy, compared with 52% who did not have an exam.
December 5, 2010
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Cancer risk from CT lower than previously estimated
CHICAGO - An analysis of more than 10 million Medicare records revealed that the risk of radiation-induced cancer from CT scans may be lower than previously estimated -- at least in the elderly, researchers reported at the RSNA 2010 meeting.
December 1, 2010
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CTA reveals African-Americans have more unstable plaque
CHICAGO - Using CT angiography (CTA), researchers have found that African-American patients have more noncalcified plaque in their coronary arteries than Caucasian patients. The study results were reported at the RSNA annual meeting being held this week in Chicago.
November 30, 2010
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N-acetylcysteine does not prevent contrast-induced nephropathy
High-dose N-acetylcysteine does not prevent contrast-induced nephropathy in high-risk patients undergoing coronary or vascular angiographic procedures, researchers reported at a late-breaking clinical trials presentation at the American Heart Association meeting in Chicago last week.
November 21, 2010
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Coronary CTA quality dips in patients with high calcium scores
ATLANTA - The diagnostic accuracy of coronary CT angiography (CTA) appears to be lower in patients with calcium scores higher than 600, researchers reported this week at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 17, 2010
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Bicarbonate no better than saline for preventing CIN
ATLANTA - Hydration with sodium bicarbonate is no better than using standard saline for preventing contrast-induced neuropathy (CIN) in at-risk diabetes patients, according to research presented this week at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 15, 2010
Breast
Panel of radiologists rejects USPSTF mammogram guidelines
CHICAGO - A panel of breast cancer screening experts today told a special news briefing at the RSNA annual meeting that the new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines recommending against routine annual mammograms are flat-out wrong.
December 1, 2009
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SPECT may aid in diagnosing early Alzheimer's disease
VIENNA - SPECT may be useful for the very early detection of Alzheimer's disease, according to research reported at the Alzheimer's Association's 2009 International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease.
July 13, 2009
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Whole-body PET finds tumors missed by other tests
SEATTLE - Whole-body PET detects 20% more cancers not found with other diagnostic tests in patients with suspected paraneoplastic neurological disorders, researchers reported at the 2009 American Academy of Neurology meeting.
April 30, 2009
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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