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How radiologists can help patients quit smoking

There are still nearly 30 million people who actively smoke in the United States.

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

ILD-RADS was developed to address issues with inconsistency when reading high-resolution CT scans of the lungs in patients with a suspected interstitial lung disease.

Imaging platform that illuminates residual breast cancer in real-time gets 'historic' FDA approval

LumiSystem enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate residual cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

Even AI struggles to work under stress, study suggests

Apparently, it isn’t just humans who occasionally struggle to work under stress. According to a recent study, the performance of AI flounders, too.

microstructural differences present on diffusion tensor imaging of brains of individuals with ASD

Experts spot structural differences on brain imaging of individuals with autism

New research could offer further insight into exactly what causes individuals on the spectrum to process information differently.

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.

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.

projected radiation oncology workforce supply and demand

Number of new osteopathic radiologists far outpaces new allopathic radiologists

The differential could signal an increase in patient access, especially in rural areas and the Midwest.

Functional MRI findings could open the door for more accurate ADHD diagnosis and management

Authors of the new study suggested that their findings, once further validated in larger cohorts, could provide objective measures to diagnose ADHD and monitor treatment responses in the future.

New study highlights dangers of metallic fabrics in face masks, athletic clothing for MRI patients

The metallic elements in the fabrics are often missing from labels, posing thermal burn risks for MRI patients.

Fat attenuation index (FAI) CT imaging of coronary artery fat can show inflammation and can help pin-point vulnerable plaques, or show the reversal of inflammation due to drug therapies. The technology is being developed by the vendor Caristo, which has European CE mark and the company is seeking FDA clearance. #SCCT #SCCT2022

VIDEO: New Technologies in Cardiac CT Imaging

Ron Blankstein, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, explains recent advances in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) technology.

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First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required

An independent heart team blinded to ICA results was able to deliver helpful guidance for CABG procedures for 99.1% of patients using just CCTA and FFR_CT alone. This approach is safe and feasible, researchers wrote, and the next step is to gather additional data.

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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.