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Ultrasound-damaged organoids show how brain injury may progress into ALS

Seeking ways to protect the brain, the researchers found a gene called KNNJ2 that aids in muscle contraction and relaxation.

Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening

The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.

Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays

The new artificial intelligence model is currently reading draft radiographs at the Illinois health system.

New research out of the Yale School of Public Health suggests that patients taking beta-blockers or antiplatelet medications may want to be extra careful in warmer weather.

Thickening of artery wall, reduced heart function linked to HIV

HIV carries a fourfold increase in risk of sudden cardiac death, even in asymptomatic patients.

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

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.

Clinical

Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

New PET technique spots 'smoldering' changes not visible on MRI in the brains of MS patients

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality

Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths

CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing

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

Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

New PET technique spots 'smoldering' changes not visible on MRI in the brains of MS patients

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality

ChatGPT shows 'significant promise' in guiding contrast-related decisions

Healthcare Management

Philips Headquarters

Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

'Delusions' and mental illness led radiologist to drive family off cliff, defense claims

Actionable tips imaging departments can implement to reduce energy consumption

IAEA: When selecting medical imaging equipment, don’t assume ‘new’ means ‘low dose’

Radiology Associations

SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care

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

Patient Care

Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging, Charleston Area Medical Center, Charleston West Virginia, as been using the FDA-cleared RoadMap artificial intelligence algorithm from HeartFlow in studies and in clinical used since it was cleared and said it helps cardiologists in several ways. #ACC #ACC24 #ACC2024 #Heartflow #AIhealth

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Natural language processing spots reporting gaps, racial bias

IAEA: When selecting medical imaging equipment, don’t assume ‘new’ means ‘low dose’

Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma

Image Wisely rolls out new MRI safety course following slew of accidents

Enterprise Imaging

Natural language processing spots reporting gaps, racial bias

Lung disease reporting system improves consistency—so why is it underutilized?

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

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