Radiologist ethics training, equipment finance, and NHS Digital Academy are in the news. This week’s articles include: the recently launched NHS Digital Academy might be a key step in establishing informatics as a profession; radiologists and medical ethics training; a Canadian task force recommends AAA ultrasound
Read MoreA focus on IDoR2017 and capital budget planning are in the news. This week’s articles include: emergency radiology is the focus of the upcoming International Day of Radiology; the future of radiology and artificial intelligence; a recent study of NSCLC patients with radiotherapy treatment; advice for department
Read MoreIn the news: outside forces shape HIEs and outpatient imaging centers. This week’s articles include: cinematic rendering of medical images creates lifelike images; the benefits of teaching radiology to undergraduate students; HIEs and their growing importance; children receive more CT radiation at nonpediatric hospitals; and the
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In the news: experts pitch cloud for cyber security; patient receives 3D printed skull bone. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: machine learning and how it helps radiologists; the rise of digital breast tomosynthesis; the benefits of cloud computing in cyber security; radiology trends in 2017;
Read MoreArticles include ways to increase patient satisfaction; and proper positioning can reduce radiologists’ injuries. This week’s articles in our Diagnostic Reading summary include: radiologists’ views of the imaging IT market today and where it’s headed; results of a recent study exploring CT exams and meningioma; how
Read MoreMaking headlines: patient portals and radiologists have a role in patient centered care. This week’s articles include: the importance of patient engagement and successful use of online tools; predicting no shows in radiology; radiologists and their part in effective physician-patient communication; what it takes to succeed in
Read MoreIn the news this week: articles for radiologists new to the profession as well as seasoned HIT professionals. This week’s articles include: radiation is not the only risk for pediatric patients; AI learns to predict schizophrenia from MRI brain scan; role of healthcare data governance in big
Read More Medical record storage, over-recommended mammograms, and point-of-care ultrasound are in the news. This week’s articles include: Kaiser EDs implement head CT trauma rules that reduce utilization; how long should healthcare providers save medical images; U.S. physicians over-recommend mammography; more point-of-care ultrasound is needed in ambulances and
Read MoreAI's influence on patient outcomes and phone interruptions to radiologists are in the news. This week’s articles include: dangers of phone interruptions for reading radiologists; use of AI can help physicians predict and improve patient outcomes; new heart imaging method might predict heart attacks; PET can accurately
Read MoreNew this week: the human role in AI and cybersecurity; sonographers’ role in the UK. This week’s articles include: artificial intelligence and the future of medicine; cybersecurity training strategies for employees; information technology tools assist daily radiology workflows; the increasing role of sonographers in the UK; and
Read MoreIncreasing visibility of radiology and decreasing errors are in the news. This week’s articles include: an update to the radiologist patient-facing dataset; strategies on how to avoid errors in radiology; an approach to increasing public awareness of radiology; information on how to manage radiation dose in
Read MoreBetter communications between radiologists and referring physicians can lead to better care. This week’s articles include: smoothing communication barriers between radiologists and referring physicians can lead to better care; the 2018 QPP proposed rule eases burden on small and rural practices; many medical specialists are thinking about
Read MoreQuidditch and patient portals are in the news. This week’s articles include: real and surprisingly common sports injuries from quidditch; the continued debate over mammography and possible breast cancer overdiagnoses; improving patient portals with Healthfinder.gov; radiology and the future of home reporting; and new report says
Read More“Dirty data” and precision medicine make news. This week’s articles include: dirty data wanted for research; a blockchain distributed database might be viable for management of decentralized data; a three-modality molecular imaging system can detect certain types of atherosclerotic plaque that are more prone to rupture; technology
Read MoreRadiation dose and breast density legislation are in the news. This week’s articles include: increasing research shows that subspecialty second opinions can be critical to patient care; some researchers are questioning the theory that radiation from diagnostic imaging can increase cancer risk; the legal consequences of
Read MoreNews from SIIM17; and multi-media reports a missed opportunity. This week’s articles include: AI expected to expand today's decision-making capabilities for imaging modalities; it’s important to educate patient’s about the role radiologists play in diagnosis; radiology reports need to include multi-media enhanced reporting; radiologists who use chest
Read MoreHealth data limits, medical exam cost comparisons, and ACR. This week’s articles include: lack of access to health data could limit potential of machine learning; radiologists can simplify reports to improve readability; an app equips patients to review prices for more than 300 imaging procedures; ACR
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