Care Delivery | November 2018 | Radiology Business

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Monday, November 5, 2018

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Unnecessary supplemental breast cancer screening skyrockets after density law passes

Breast density notification laws were designed to motivate supplemental breast cancer screening among women at an increased risk. However, they have resulted in more low-risk women undergoing unnecessary supplemental screening, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Unnecessary supplemental breast cancer screening skyrockets after density law passes

FDA approves 7T MRI scanner at USC for clinical use

The 7T MRI scanner at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles has received FDA approval for clinical use.

The University of Southern California was among the first imaging centers in the U.S. to install a 7T MRI. This high-end part of the MRI market is small and is mainly made up of academic research centers. The main MRI market is made of of 1.5T systems, but there is rising demand for 3T, which Signify research may eventually become the standard for MRI.

FDA approves 7T MRI scanner at USC for clinical use

The 7T MRI scanner at the Keck School of Medicine of USC in Los Angeles has received FDA approval for clinical use.

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Many native Spanish speakers unaware of breast density information

Spanish-speaking women are faced with unique challenges when receiving information such as dense breast notifications (DBN) and mammogram results, according to new research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Many native Spanish speakers unaware of breast density information

New technique brings MR fingerprinting to breast imaging

A new breast imaging technique uses MR fingerprinting for the volumetric quantification of T1 and T2 relaxation times for breast tissue, according to new research published in Radiology.

New technique brings MR fingerprinting to breast imaging

A new breast imaging technique uses MR fingerprinting for the volumetric quantification of T1 and T2 relaxation times for breast tissue, according to new research published in Radiology.

Tech company files patent for AI software that makes gadolinium-free imaging possible

IQ-AI, the healthcare technology and software holding company formerly known as Flying Brands, announced it has filed a patent for MR imaging that does not use gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs).

Tech company files patent for AI software that makes gadolinium-free imaging possible

Should patients be included in multidisciplinary team meetings?

The authors of a new analysis published in Clinical Radiology believe all parties—the radiologist, the referring clinician, any other relevant physicians, and the patient—should be brought together to help achieve the best patient care possible.

Should patients be included in multidisciplinary team meetings?

X-ray utilization for infants with bronchitis still high

In spite of guidelines recommending against routine x-rays for infants diagnosed with bronchitis, new analysis of emergency department visits in the United States suggests there has been no decrease in x-ray utilization.

X-ray utilization for infants with bronchitis still high

Burnout in pediatric radiology: 3 key takeaways from a new survey

Pediatric radiologists experience significant burnout, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR). With resident interest in pediatric radiology already declining, what does this mean for the specialty going forward?

Burnout in pediatric radiology: 3 key takeaways from a new survey

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5 Steps Toward Better-Informed Radiology Patients

How best to participate in the pre-exam patient education process? Consider some tips from radiologists who take a proactive stance in the process.

5 Steps Toward Better-Informed Radiology Patients

How best to participate in the pre-exam patient education process? Consider some tips from radiologists who take a proactive stance in the process.

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