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Patients produce quality ultrasound scans at home with remote assistance

Remotely assisted at-home transvaginal ultrasound exams could expand access to critical gynecologic care, a new analysis suggests. 

AI helps spot invisible gray matter MS lesions
AI helps spot previously 'invisible' gray matter MS lesions

Although it's well-established that lesions in the brain’s gray matter play a significant role in the progression of multiple sclerosis, there has been no reliable way to visualize these abnormalities on imaging.

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Health system pauses outpatient imaging amid ongoing delays

The announcement comes after dozens of patients and providers voiced concerns about weekslong delays in receiving radiology reports. 

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RADPAC launches new subcommittee dedicated to teleradiology advocacy

Kimberly Beavers, MD, a clinical assistant professor and remote breast radiologist with NYU Langone Health, will serve as inaugural chair of the initiative. 

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Experts call for integration of breast and lung cancer screening programs

“Optimizing BCS within the LCS population may have the potential to reduce screening disparities and increase early breast cancer detection," researchers write in JACR

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Attempted murder charges dismissed against radiologist accused of driving family off cliff

Dharmesh Patel, MD, officially had his criminal case closed on July 6 following completion of a court-ordered, two-year mental health diversion program. 

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RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.

A new analysis is prompting questions regarding how rigorously many of the AI-enabled tools approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are evaluated prior to their clearance.