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GPT-4 confidently struggles on radiology exam
Image-based questions were significantly more challenging for the large language model to answer, despite the latest version now being capable of accepting image prompts.
https://healthimaging.com/topics/artificial-intelligence/gpt-4-confidently-struggles-radiology-exam
ACR chief research officer tapped for clinical trial recruitment initiative
Etta Pisano, MD, will identify rural hospitals and help them to onboard patients into new clinical studies.
Space company to extract medical imaging isotopes from the moon
Interlune has received $15M in funding to develop a scalable supply of Helium-3 from the lunar surface.
ARRS announces recipients of continuing education grant
The money will cover travel expenses for a hands-on clinical workshop at the American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting.
OmegaAI adds 'progressive loading' for real-time radiology image reading
The cloud-based enterprise image system loads scan results almost instantly.
Outpatient study finds CT contrast is generally safe, but risk of adverse events varies with the seasons
A three-institution study of 473,482 patients found the risk of an adverse event following CT contrast increases in the summer and fall.
Imaging agent detects early endometriosis without surgery, preliminary study finds
The study findings were presented at the Society for Reproductive Investigation annual meeting.
PHOTO GALLERY of brain imaging
This is a clinical photo gallery of neuro imaging and what conditions can be can be visualized in brain scans, and various imaging techniques used.
Mobile CT stroke detector passes VR simulation, set for field trials
The foldable unit weighs less than 154 pounds and can fit into an ambulance.
PHOTO GALLERY: Radiology images of Ukrainian trauma patients wounded in war
A collection of medical images from hospitals in Ukraine showing radiology equipment in use and clinical images of wounded soldiers and civilians.
NIH study finds no evidence of ‘Havana syndrome’ in brains of affected individuals
Brain scans on those with symptoms of the mysterious illness and a control group were found to be the same.
RSNA launches its first open-access journal, focused on emergent radiology research
Radiology Advances aims to make international radiology research available to everyone, without a subscription.
Data breach at Eastern Radiologists exposes 866,000 patient records
The imaging chain has three locations and serves patients across eastern North Carolina.
FDA clears AI-enhanced 3D heart models generated from MR and CT images
The inHeart models significantly reduce cardiac ablation surgery times.
'Kitten Scanner' easing children's anxiety over CT imaging
The tiny Philips-branded CT unit isn't just a toy, it's an interactive simulation.
Expert calls for education, research to spur adoption of intravascular ultrasound
Eric Secemsky, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, says a lack of hands-on training and reimbursement challenges are hindering the adoption of IVUS.
New AI model predicts cancer risk based on breast asymmetry
The program is a simplified modification of the popular Mirai deep-learning algorithm, developed by researchers at MIT to predict future cancer.
Novosound earns patent for wearable ultrasound that monitors blood pressure
The patent is the Scottish tech company's 21st earned since 2018.
SIR 2024: Cryoablation an effective treatment for breast cancer
The study, presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, marks one of the first to use freezing on large tumors in the breast.
Aycan introduces a 'mini' PACS for independent practices
The enterprise imaging system is equipped with basic features for storage and sharing, with the option to upgrade.
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute receives $2M grant for ultrasound drug addiction treatments
RNI hopes their research will provide a new tool to combat the opioid crisis.
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
The change was made to comply with the information blocking rule in the 21st Century Cures Act.
SIR 2024: Study finds ultrasound ablation to be a precise, effective treatment for prostate cancer
The MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation comes with minimal side effects, offering cancer patients an alternative to radiation or surgery.
Researchers develop small, wearable photoacoustic imaging system
The imaging interface is contained in a wristwatch, and the system produces high-resolution images of blood vessels.
Philips moves digital pathology to the cloud with AWS
The partnership aims to move labs to digital workflows to streamline diagnostics.
Fire at VA hospital in Boston leads to closure of MRI suite
No one was injured in the incident, which originated from under the MRI machine.
Cannabis use may cause false positives on nuclear imaging scans
Edibles can reduce gut motility and complicate gastric emptying, a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology study finds.
MRI scans on rat brains could lead to new cocaine addiction therapies
A study on rat models reveals how prolonged cocaine use disrupts neural networks responsible for regulating emotions and problem solving.
Missed cancer diagnosis results in $3M judgment for terminal patient
Peninsula Imaging told Mary Raver in 2014 that a cancerous growth was benign. She now has 18 months to live.
Partnership combines AI tools onto single imaging platform for radiologists in Europe
Announced at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, the collaboration enables radiologists to utilize DeepHealth OS through Incepto's enterprise imaging platform.
AI shows potential to diagnose wrist fractures as well as radiologists
Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.
SimonMed imaging centers avoided regulation, even after safety concerns
The chain of imaging centers was given a private practice exemption in Arizona, but it includes more than 60 different facilities.
FDA approves cardiac ultrasound enhancement drug for pediatric patients
The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.
RSNA announces award recognizing contributions to community health
The Outstanding Community Impact Award honors individuals in radiological sciences who have contributed to patient care and healthcare delivery.
Experts publish consensus statement on imaging for GI bleeds
A panel of 24 experts from the American College of Gastroenterology and Society of Abdominal Radiology shared their statement in Radiology.
MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds
Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.
https://healthimaging.com/topics/clinical/clinical-research/study-mri-anxiety-minority-children
Museum project uses contrast CT and X-ray to catalog world’s vertebrates
Over the course of five years, 18 different institutions worked to produce the images for a Florida Museum initiative.
ARRS presents 2024 awards to 4 radiologists for groundbreaking research
The winners will present their research findings at the upcoming American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Boston.
Apple Vision Pro app turns imaging scans into interactive holograms
Siemens Healthineers designed the Cinematic Reality app as an educational tool that can also be used for care planning.
Hospital system accused of inaction after ultrasound technologist allegedly assaults 6 women
Sacramento, California-based Sutter Health and tech Henry Nweke deny the allegations.
University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims
George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.
Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s
Higher levels of amyloid protein in the blood correlate with MRI images of the brain that are consistent with dementia.
Sectra signs $20.4M contract with university health network
The unnamed health system operates 10 hospitals and performs 2 million imaging exams each year.
PHOTO GALLERY: What does fetal medical imaging look like?
This is a clinical photo gallery of fetal imaging that explains what all can be seen on medical imaging, how sex is determined, how measurements are used to track the development of a baby.
Radiation treatment for breast cancer linked to high risk of developing subsequent skin cancer
The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.
FDA votes in support of benefit-risk profile for Lumisight imaging agent
Use of Lumisight in conjunction with the Lumicell fluorescent imaging system was found to be safe and effectively guide breast cancer surgeries.
Ultrasound of stingray provides window into rare parthenogenetic pregnancy
Charlotte, a California stingray, marks the first of her species to have an asexual pregnancy in captivity.
New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections
Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.
SIR 2024: UAE can eliminate the need for hysterectomy after postpartum hemorrhage
In a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, the procedure reduced hysterectomies by 94%.
SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain
The Embolize Trial will test multiple procedures and assess any reduction in pain scores and medication usage.
Philips tackling radiology-related manufacturing issues after FDA warning
The Amsterdam-based industry giant has extended its inspection window to ensure that no additional imaging equipment recalls are missed.
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.
SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care
Interventional procedures play an integral role in managing traumatic pediatric injuries nonoperatively, though specific guidelines for the use of endovascular interventions in this setting have...
GPT-4 spots radiology report errors in less time, at a lower cost
The large language model can identify report errors seven times more quickly than human readers, new study reveals.
https://healthimaging.com/topics/health-it/enterprise-imaging/gpt-4-spots-radiology-report-errors
CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing
In a study, CT-FFR was shown to reduce the need for invasive tests to measure coronary artery blockage from 74.5% to 25.5%.
Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions
The recommendations differ between professional medical organizations and contrast manufacturers as well.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How radiologists can help patients quit smoking
There are still nearly 30 million people who actively smoke in the United States.
Good news for sports fans — MRI exams show how watching sports improves well-being
Time to dust off those foam fingers because watching sports might actually improve connectivity in certain areas of the brain, new study suggests.
CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED
In the past, when initial CT scans didn’t uncover anything suspicious, patients were often referred for a lumbar puncture to check for blood in their spinal fluid. But those recommendations hav...
Image Wisely rolls out new MRI safety course following slew of accidents
The course’s release follows numerous reported MRI accidents that have occurred in recent years, many that resulted in severe injury and some that were even fatal.
Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma
Given the subjective nature of diagnosing concussions, it can be difficult to make the call on whether a patient needs imaging, but many doctors err on the side of caution.
Actionable tips imaging departments can implement to reduce energy consumption
With the earth’s warmest March on record in 175 years barely in the rearview mirror, a team of radiology experts says medical imaging must step up its sustainability efforts.
ChatGPT shows 'significant promise' in guiding contrast-related decisions
This could be especially helpful when timely clinical decisions relative to the use of a contrast agent need to be made.
Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
Natural language processing spots reporting gaps, racial bias
Finding such discrepancies is critical to the continuity of patient care, as medical records and reports are often utilized across multiple providers and facilities.
New PET technique spots 'smoldering' changes not visible on MRI in the brains of MS patients
The new technique uncovers hidden inflammation in patients who, despite undergoing extensive treatment for the condition, had worsening symptoms.
'Delusions' and mental illness led radiologist to drive family off cliff, defense claims
The California physician may not face prison time after all, if a judge grants his defense team’s request that he be admitted to a mental health diversion program.
Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?
An accidental discovery could have future implications for the material makeup for MRI contrast media.
ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions
Boyd Hatton, MD, earns the honor for his three years of work with Kilimanjaro Mission Hospital.
Bayer, Hologic unite to improve availability of contrast-enhanced mammography
The two companies have partnered on a new FDA-cleared CT injection system for the early detection of breast cancer.
Q&A: MRI accidents are rare, preventable—but safety standardization and certification are key
Emanuel Kanal, MD, founded the American Board of MR Safety to help develop safety standards for MR practices and to certify practitioners.
Researchers find biomarker for schizophrenic patients resistant to drug treatments
The discovery could lead to more rapid treatments for patients with schizophrenia.
Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones
The images will not only provide new scientific data, they will also serve as a digital backup of fragile fossils.
FDA assisting with new imaging 'marketplace' designed to improve AI
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a survey for stakeholders to provide input on the project’s development.
Brains are getting bigger—and risk of dementia could be declining
MRI data from the Framingham Heart Study shows an increase in brain volume and surface area over a 40-year timeframe.
Scientists turn to medical imaging for deep analysis of John Constable painting
Researchers from the University of Bradford deployed CT, Raman spectroscopy, 3D microscopy and an X-ray to confirm the authenticity of one of Constable's landscapes.
AI identifies signs of COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images
The deep neural network was trained using over 40,000 patient ultrasound images and computer-generated facsimiles made from real scans.
UC San Diego earns $6.7M NIH grant to develop noninvasive imaging to quantify immune cells in tumors
The TAM-Sense technique is currently in pre-clinical development, but it could be used to develop new treatments.
Microwave ablation an effective, safer treatment for thyroid carcinoma, study finds
A comparative analysis against surgical resection found MWS had the same survival rate and caused fewer side effects.
Is that gin you're drinking? Nuclear MR spectroscopy may be able to tell you
Over the centuries, "gin" has become hard to define and even harder to classify due to its chemical diversity.
GE HealthCare adds AI guidance to handheld ultrasound devices
Caption AI is designed to make cardiac imaging more accessible by offering step-by-step guidance on probe movements and ensuring image quality through a built-in meter.
FDA clears redesigned mammography platform from Siemens Healthineers
The new platform is the first redesign from Siemens Healthineers in over a decade.
RLS Radiopharmacies purchases Gallium-68 generators for all its locations
The supply agreement with Eckert & Ziegler will ensure radiopharmaceuticals are available for PET imaging and cancer treatment plans.
PET/MRI may reduce unnecessary prostate biopsies by 83%
A study out of China found most patients biopsied for prostate lesions did not have clinically significant cancer, calling the clinical ranking systems into question.
Thickening of artery wall, reduced heart function linked to HIV
HIV carries a fourfold increase in risk of sudden cardiac death, even in asymptomatic patients.
Northwestern Medicine is collaborating with Dell to develop AI for reading X-rays
The new artificial intelligence model is currently reading draft radiographs at the Illinois health system.
Ultrasound specialists update recommendations for endometriosis screening
The authors recommend tweaking pelvic ultrasound with new maneuvers that produce clearer images.
Ultrasound-damaged organoids show how brain injury may progress into ALS
Seeking ways to protect the brain, the researchers found a gene called KNNJ2 that aids in muscle contraction and relaxation.
https://healthimaging.com/topics/clinical/clinical-research/ultrasound-organoids-tbi-brain-als-study
Q Bio makes leap toward quantitative MRI with new upgrade
Quantitative MR imaging was thought to be impossible with current technology, but Tensor Field Mapping may make it a reality.
ImagingU offers combo virtual reality MRI simulation, technologist certification course
Participants in the course will have six months of access to a new MRI VR sim. The class modules begin on May 1.
Radiology Imaging Associates adopts AbbaDox at its 17 locations
The chain of imaging centers produces 600,000 patient scans each year in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
ACR names 2024 Hillman Fellowship honorees
The Hillman Fellowship is named after Bruce Hillman, MD, who founded the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Honorees earn hands-on experience editing the journal.
AI able to assess invasiveness of lung lesions to aid in surgery
In a study, the most accurate model combined deep-learning with a radionomics approach.
Woman sues medical center after falling from CT scanner during a stroke
Monica Lynch is suing MidState Medical Center in Connecticut Superior Court, claiming the fall resulted in a lack of stroke interventions and further injuries.
Fleischner Society updates thoracic radiology glossary, adds new terms and images
The glossary, first released in 1984, has not been updated since 2008.