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ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions
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Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography
PET/MRI may reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies by 83%
Woman sues medical center after falling from CT scanner during a stroke
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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths

There have been a total of 11 incidents so far, including seven injuries and two deaths. Boston Scientific said the agent can still be used if operators follow specific instructions during lower GI bleed embolization procedures.  

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ChatGPT both passes and fails at translating free-text into structured reports

While the latest ChatGPT models show promise in easing the reporting burden on radiologists in the future, they aren't up to the task just yet.

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Imaging agent that targets deadly brain tumors given FDA's Fast Track designation

Fast Track designations are typically granted to drugs that target an unmet medical need. 

With the shortage, which pertains specifically to all formulations and concentrations of GE Healthcare’s Omnipaque (iohexol), expected to last until mid-June, several organizations have eluded that conservation efforts are of critical importance.#contrastshortage #CTcontrast #iodinatedcontrast
Contrast shortage update: Supplies could continue to lag until September

GE previously indicated that the iodinated contrast shortage would resolve by the end of June.

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RSNA seeks to improve health equity with launch of new program

The “Building Connections Across the Americas: Addressing Access to Radiology” program will center on developing partnerships to advance health equity initiatives across South, Central and North America.

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AI model outperforms rads at distinguishing malignant from reactive lymph nodes on US

“Visual techniques are not enough to correctly classify nodes in patients after COVID-19 vaccination,” experts shared in EJR.

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Reducing image-guided lung biopsy complications

Experts observed significantly reduced pneumothorax and pulmonary hemorrhage rates of 8% and 6% when utilizing the method.

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Radiology Business
Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

Cardiovascular Business
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

Cardiovascular Business
Radiology AI company gains FDA clearance for new CT offerings focused on PE, stroke

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

Clinical

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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing
PET/MRI may reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies by 83%
AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery
First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required
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Medical Imaging

Gold Medal award winner. KLAS Research released its 2024 list of the best radiology vendors on Wednesday, with Sweden-based vendor Sectra again leading the picture archiving and communication system category. Others topping the list in imaging include Agfa, Fujifilm, Nuance and 3M.
ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions
Imaging agent that targets deadly brain tumors given FDA's Fast Track designation
Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions
CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing
SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care
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Healthcare Management

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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
Imaging agent that targets deadly brain tumors given FDA's Fast Track designation
GPT-4 spots radiology report errors in less time, at a lower cost
SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care
ACR names 2024 Hillman Fellowship honorees
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Radiology Associations

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SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care
ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions
ACR names 2024 Hillman Fellowship honorees
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy
SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain
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Patient Care

CT iodine contrast Omnipaq bolus next to a scanner at Central DuPage Hospital.
Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions
Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions
ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions
Woman sues medical center after falling from CT scanner during a stroke
AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery
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Enterprise Imaging

chatgpt for patient questions about radiology
ChatGPT both passes and fails at translating free-text into structured reports
GPT-4 spots radiology report errors in less time, at a lower cost
Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI
FDA assisting with new imaging 'marketplace' designed to improve AI
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
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