Edward C. Eichhorn

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Flawed MedPAC survey drives debate on imaging payment cuts
As the U.S. debates a sweeping healthcare reform plan in Congress, imaging consultant Ed Eichhorn has discovered what he believes is a serious flaw in the data that federal regulators are using to support an increase in the utilization factor for imaging equipment.
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PiB-PET/CT detects subtypes in cardiac amyloidosis
PiB-PET/CT shows strong promise as a next-generation diagnostic tool for cardiac amyloidosis.
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HPI: 13.5B mL of contrast media administered from 2011 to 2024
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AI ultrasound tool could reduce unnecessary biopsies by 60%
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3D CNN model estimates MACE risk from chest CT
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PiB-PET/CT detects subtypes in cardiac amyloidosis
By Will Morton
PiB-PET/CT shows strong promise as a next-generation diagnostic tool for cardiac amyloidosis.
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HPI: 13.5B mL of contrast media administered from 2011 to 2024
By Kate Madden Yee
The findings are sobering, as contrast use contributes to environmental pollution.
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AI ultrasound tool could reduce unnecessary biopsies by 60%
By Amerigo Allegretto
An AI tool could help reduce unnecessary breast biopsies, but should be used in conjunction with radiologist decision-making.
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3D CNN model estimates MACE risk from chest CT
By Kate Madden Yee
The algorithm appears effective at predicting major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) even when applied to diverse patient groups.
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What is the role of AI quantitation of coronary plaque?
By Liz Carey
Tracking coronary artery calcium score alone is not enough, according to an RSNA presentation.
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PET/MRI detects ‘unknown’ generators of musculoskeletal pain
By Will Morton
Potential pain generators were identified by increased F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake on PET and/or structural abnormalities on MRI.
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Axillary ultrasound predicts nodal disease burden in breast cancer
By Amerigo Allegretto
Axillary ultrasound can predict significant nodal disease burden in breast cancer patients, which could help avoid biopsy.
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AI reduces MRI's carbon footprint
By Kate Madden Yee
Using AI with MRI imaging reduces exam time and therefore energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions.
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Air pollution linked to more advanced coronary artery disease
By Kate Madden Yee
Even at low exposure levels, air pollution is associated with more plaque in the coronary arteries, researchers reported.
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The 2025 PACSMan Awards -- The last hurrah
By Michael J. Cannavo
For perhaps the final time, consultant Michael J. Cannavo doles out his annual PACSMan Awards.
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Cryoablation treats early-stage breast cancer in older women
By Amerigo Allegretto
Cryoablation is effective in treating early-stage, ER+ breast cancer in older women who do not undergo surgery.
December 3, 2025
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Multiparametric MRI finds more diabetic neuropathy than single parameter
By Kate Madden Yee
The study results could "enhance noninvasive evaluation of peripheral nerve integrity in diabetic populations," researchers noted.
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