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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

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After-hours imaging interpretations by trainees a potential source of confirmation bias in radiology

Mistakes are more common among after-hours imaging interpretations made by a trainee and then confirmed by a consultant radiologist, according to a new study published in Clinical Radiology. Could confirmation bias be to blame?

After-hours imaging interpretations by trainees a potential source of confirmation bias in radiology

Improved price transparency can save radiology departments revenue, boost patient satisfaction

Providing patients with an accurate estimate of out-of-pocket costs before imaging services take place can decrease lost revenue and increase patient satisfaction, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Improved price transparency can save radiology departments revenue, boost patient satisfaction

ACR educates Capitol Hill staff on CTC screening

At a Sept. 12 Capitol Hill briefing, representatives from the American College of Radiology (ACR) discussed clinical and public health viewpoints for Medicare coverage of CT colonography (CTC) with staff members of about 30 senators and congressional representatives.

ACR educates Capitol Hill staff on CTC screening

New photoacoustic imaging technique could improve endoscopy

Researchers have developed a flexible photoacoustic imaging technique that uses fiber-optic ultrasound to detect acoustic effects of laser pulses.

New photoacoustic imaging technique could improve endoscopy

Researchers have developed a flexible photoacoustic imaging technique that uses fiber-optic ultrasound to detect acoustic effects of laser pulses.

CCTA associated with reduced risk of death from coronary artery disease

Performing coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in addition to standard care is associated with a lower risk of death from coronary artery disease than standard care alone, according to research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

CCTA associated with reduced risk of death from coronary artery disease

SNMMI, ASNC encourage BCBS to expand coverage of cardiac PET

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) submitted a letter to BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS) of Tennessee urging an expansion of cardiac PET coverage.

SNMMI, ASNC encourage BCBS to expand coverage of cardiac PET

Aidoc expands sales team after gaining FDA clearance for AI system

Aidoc, a Tel-Aviv, Israel-based medical imaging company, announced back in August that it had gained FDA clearance for a new solution that helps radiologists triage patients using artificial intelligence (AI).

Aidoc expands sales team after gaining FDA clearance for AI system

European Society of Radiology tops 82K members worldwide

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) announced it has topped 82,000 members around the world. It hopes to reach 100,000 by the end of November.

European Society of Radiology tops 82K members worldwide

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) announced it has topped 82,000 members around the world. It hopes to reach 100,000 by the end of November.

Cancer survivor raises awareness of dense breast tissue throughout Canada

Imaging professionals are familiar with the complications associated with dense breast tissue. Patients and primary care providers, though, may not know the value of a woman knowing about her dense tissue and how that will affect ensuing screening practices.

Cancer survivor raises awareness of dense breast tissue throughout Canada

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