These elevated risks extend well beyond the initial infection period, researchers caution.

There are numerous radiotracers specifically designed to identify prostate cancer, but experts say one may be superior to the others at both the patient and lesion level. 

Experts involved in the algorithm's development believe its time-saving potential could help improve both radiologist workflows and patient outcomes. 

In recent years, there has been much talk of the potential for large language models to improve radiology workflows.

The checklist was created to walk researchers through every operational step of using portable MRI, from creating protocols to prepping patients, ensuring patient safety, handling incidental findings, data privacy and more. 

The Scottsdale, Arizona-based practice follows in the footsteps of RadNet, which has generated millions in revenue from its own artificial intelligence program. 

Last summer more than 40% of 121 hospital executives surveyed said their organization had already realized a decent ROI in generative AI. However, a C-suite slice of nearly the same size said it was too soon to know for sure. 

A spokesperson told HealthExec that "several types of external communications" are no longer subject to any pause, including urgent public health alerts.