Louise Gagnon

Economics
Technology and a personal touch can drive postpandemic growth
Now, two-and-a-half years after the initial COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, many radiology practices are experiencing pressure to grow – even as many groups are still in recovery mode.
October 24, 2022
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Breast
Pandemic caused screening mammo shortfall in Ontario
Over 400,000 fewer mammograms were performed in the Canadian province of Ontario during the COVID-19 pandemic than would have otherwise been conducted, according to an analysis released by the Ontario Medical Association.
October 16, 2022
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CT
'A diagnostic revolutionary' -- the legacy of Godfrey Hounsfield
CT has become a vital form of medical imaging that is ubiquitous throughout the world, offering powerful insights into the human body. Most of the credit for the development of CT goes to Sir Godfrey Hounsfield, the U.K. scientist who developed the first CT scanner in 1971.
August 11, 2022
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Industry News
Why leadership in radiology is more than just a title
Today's radiology leaders face myriad challenges. From managing pandemic-related workplace disruptions to coping with historic turnover in the labor force, leaders of radiologists, radiology administrators, and radiologic technologists need to be empowered to make decisions and thrive in their professional positions.
July 14, 2022
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CT
National funds needed to update imaging equipment in Canada
Canada's inadequate and outdated inventory of medical imaging equipment requires that some scanners be retired to make way for new technology, which will require a massive injection of funds from the national government.
May 25, 2022
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MRI
Pancreatic cysts present screening challenge for radiologists
What's the best way to handle cysts detected in the pancreas on imaging exams? Such lesions are relatively common, but only a small number are malignant, so figuring out suitable management surveillance can be a challenge.
April 20, 2022
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Breast
Applying ACR's TI-RADS, ATA guidelines reduces biopsies and costs
Adhering to the American College of Radiology (ACR) Thyroid Imaging Reporting and Data System (TI-RADS) or the American Thyroid Association (ATA) risk stratification guidelines decreases the number of thyroid biopsies and reduces healthcare costs, according to research presented at the recent annual meeting of the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
April 19, 2022
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Breast
MRI double reading can reduce unnecessary biopsies
Double reading of MRI examinations in women with high risk of breast cancer can reduce the number of unneeded biopsies, decrease false-positive results, and improve detection of malignancies, according to research presented recently at the Canadian Association of Radiologists annual meeting.
April 18, 2022
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Breast
Did Choosing Wisely really reduce unnecessary imaging?
The Choosing Wisely initiative was designed to reduce unnecessary medical procedures. But a new analysis of the project's impact on two imaging scenarios -- staging for prostate and breast cancer -- raises questions about its effectiveness.
April 13, 2022
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Ultrasound
Use of ultrasound contrast lags, despite its clear benefits
While there are passionate advocates for ultrasound contrast in radiology and other medical specialties, its use has failed to expand -- despite the fact that it offers solid benefits, according to ultrasound experts.
January 17, 2022
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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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Ultrasound
Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain
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Artificial Intelligence
LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams
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MRI
Functional MRI illuminates what motivates e-cigarette use
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Womens Imaging
Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology
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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?
By Will Morton
Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.
November 22, 2024
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Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain
By Amerigo Allegretto
Shear-wave elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain, which could help guide rehabilitation strategies.
November 22, 2024
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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
Chatgpt
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
Heart Pulmonary Trunk
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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