Artificial Intelligence December 12, 2024
AI As Malpractice Safety Net December 12, 2024
One of the emerging use cases for AI in radiology is as a safety net that could help hospitals avoid malpractice cases by catching errors made by radiologists before they can cause patient harm. The topic was reviewed in a Sunday presentation at RSNA 2024. Clinical AI adoption has been held back by economic factors […]
Medical Imaging December 11, 2024
RSNA 2024 Video Highlights December 11, 2024
Last week’s RSNA 2024 meeting saw a major bounce in attendance, with early numbers indicating an 18% jump in the number of radiology professionals wandering the halls of McCormick Place. The increase brought total attendance at midweek to 40k. As in past years, AI dominated the discussion, both in the presentation rooms and on the […]
Artificial Intelligence December 9, 2024
How Are Doctors Using AI? December 9, 2024
How are healthcare providers who have adopted AI really using it? A new Medscape/HIMSS survey found that most providers are using AI for administrative tasks, while medical image analysis is also one of the top AI use cases. AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare, but many industry observers have been frustrated with the slow […]
Radiology December 5, 2024
RSNA Goes All-In on AI December 5, 2024
CHICAGO – It’s been AI all the time this week at RSNA 2024. From clinical sessions packed with the latest findings on AI’s utility to technical exhibits crowded with AI vendors, artificial intelligence and its impact on radiology was easily the hottest trend at McCormick Place. Radiology greeted AI with initial skepticism when the first […]
Breast Imaging December 2, 2024
Mammo AI Kicks Off RSNA 2024 December 2, 2024
Welcome to RSNA 2024! This year’s meeting is starting with a bang, with two important sessions highlighting the key role AI can play in breast screening. Sunday’s presentations cap a year that’s seen the publication of several large studies demonstrating that AI can improve breast cancer screening while potentially reducing radiologist workload. Some findings from […]
Artificial Intelligence November 25, 2024
How Should AI Be Monitored? November 25, 2024
Once an AI algorithm has been approved and moves into clinical use, how should its performance be monitored? This question was top of mind at last week’s meeting of the FDA’s new Digital Health Advisory Committee. AI has the potential to radically reshape healthcare and help clinicians manage more patients with fewer staff and other […]
Imaging Service November 21, 2024
Non-Physicians Are Reading More Medical Images November 21, 2024
Non-physician practitioners are reading more medical images in U.S. medical offices. That’s according to a new study in JACR by researchers who found that the share of images interpreted by NPPs has doubled in the last 10 years. In the U.S., radiologists consider themselves to be the primary interpreters of medical images, but inroads have […]
Imaging Policy November 18, 2024
Will Congress Stop Medicare Cuts? November 18, 2024
Radiologists find themselves once again in a familiar position, facing CMS cuts in Medicare and Medicaid physician payments for 2025. A new analysis by revenue cycle management company Healthcare Administrative Partners details the impact of the reductions, as well as other reimbursement changes set to take effect next year. CMS has been driving down radiology […]
Lung Imaging November 14, 2024
Time to Embrace X-Ray AI for Early Lung Cancer Detection November 14, 2024
Each year approximately 2 billion chest X-rays are performed globally. They are fast, noninvasive, and a relatively inexpensive radiological examination for front-line diagnostics in outpatient, emergency, or community settings. Be it serendipitous screening, opportunistic detection, or incidental identification, there is potential for AI incorporated into CXR to screen patients for disease when they are getting […]
Radiologists November 14, 2024
Radiologist Salaries Lag Inflation November 14, 2024
A new study in JACR confirms what many radiologists have suspected: salary growth for private-practice radiologists has lagged inflation over the last 10 years. While there were a few bright spots, the study mostly shows that radiologists are working harder for less pay. Radiology has long been one of the better-compensated medical specialties, often landing […]
Brain Imaging November 11, 2024
Real-World Stroke AI Implementation November 11, 2024
Time is brain. That simple saying encapsulates the urgency in diagnosing and treating stroke, when just a few hours can mean a huge difference in a patient’s recovery. A new study in Clinical Radiology shows the potential for Nicolab’s StrokeViewer AI software to improve stroke diagnosis, but also underscores the challenges of real-world AI implementation. […]
Breast Imaging November 7, 2024
Studies Support Breast Ultrasound for Screening November 7, 2024
A pair of new research studies offers guidance on when and where to use ultrasound for breast screening. The publications highlight the important advances being made in one of radiology’s most versatile modalities. Ultrasound is used in developed countries for supplementary breast cancer screening in women who may not be suitable for X-ray-based mammography due […]
CT Scanners November 4, 2024
CT Lung Screening’s Weak Link November 4, 2024
CT lung cancer screening rates in the U.S. remain abysmally low, over a decade after the exam was recommended. Is part of lung screening’s problem its reliance on provider referrals? A new research letter in JAMA Network Open examines this question. Unlike breast screening, in which eligible women are able to self-refer themselves for exams, […]
Brain Imaging October 31, 2024
MRI Predicts Cognitive Decline October 31, 2024
Early detection of cognitive decline is becoming increasingly important as new therapies become available for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. A new 20-year study in JAMA Network Open shows that MRI can detect structural brain changes indicating future cognitive decline – years before symptoms occur. Longitudinal research has shown that subtle changes in body structure – […]
Breast Imaging October 28, 2024
ABUS Flies Solo for Breast Screening October 28, 2024
Is breast ultrasound ready for use as a primary breast screening modality – without mammography? Maybe not in developed countries, but researchers in China gave automated breast ultrasound a try, with results that are worth checking out in a new study in AJR. Mammography is unquestionably the primary imaging modality for first-line breast screening, with […]
Imaging IT October 24, 2024
Using AI-Powered Automation to Help Solve Today’s Radiology Crisis October 24, 2024
Reimbursement cuts. Radiologist and staff shortages. Rising costs. Surging imaging volumes. Overwhelming staff workloads. Shrinking margins. Sound familiar? Radiology departments, imaging centers, and radiology practices are facing a perfect storm of challenges to deliver high-quality patient care while remaining profitable and competitive. RADIN Health has developed an innovative, cloud-based (SaaS), all-in-one technology stack based on […]
Molecular Imaging October 24, 2024
PSMA-PET Reduces Prostate Deaths October 24, 2024
Using PSMA-PET instead of conventional imaging to stage patients with recurrent prostate cancer could reduce deaths by 13% and lead to improved quality of life. The new paper in JAMA Network Open confirms the value of PSMA imaging compared to traditional imaging approaches. Recurrent prostate cancer is one of the trickiest cancers to manage, especially […]
Cardiac Imaging October 21, 2024
FFR-CT Reduces Invasive Angiography Rates October 21, 2024
Performing automated CT-derived fractional flow reserve with Shukun Technology’s software reduced referrals to invasive coronary angiography by 19% in a new study in Radiology. The findings suggest that software-based FFR-CT can serve a gatekeeper role in managing workup of patients with suspected coronary artery disease. Cardiac CT has been a revolutionary tool for assessing people […]
Imaging IT October 18, 2024
Reduce the Mess, Reduce the Stress: Automating and Accelerating Efficiency in Complex Medical Imaging Environments October 18, 2024
Repetitive, arduous tasks are a major contributor to burnout – an increasingly prevalent issue in healthcare. While digital innovation is transformative, introducing more technology to workflows often creates additional layers of complexity, hindering efficiency, performance monitoring, and ultimately the quality of care. As a result, once-simple traditional workflows have grown cumbersome over time, filled with […]
