COVID19 Prep: Remote Reading, Admissions Screening, Dedicated Machines, and More
Radiology leaders share departmental policies in fight against viral spread. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 16, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Coronavirus CT Infectious Disease Safety Source Type: news
The COVID-19 Conundrum
Thoughts on the impact on COVID-19 on imaging. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 16, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Eric Postal, MD Tags: Blog Coronavirus DI Executive Source Type: news
Society of Breast Imaging Cancels 2020 Conference
The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) announced it has canceled its annual symposium with the American College of Radiology due to concerns over the growing COVID-19 outbreak. The meeting had been planned for April 16-19 in Denver. " Protecting the health and well-being of all attendees is our greatest concern, " said SBI President Margarita L. Zuley, M.D., in a written statement. " Canceling the Symposium required much discussion and deep consideration. It was a decision we came to reluctantly. " (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 16, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Breast Imaging Clinical Meetings Coronavirus Source Type: news
Mammography Results Via Video: Faster and Easier to Understand
Preference for emailed video offers benefits to both patient and radiologist. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 16, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Breast Imaging Mammography Patient Relations Technology and Patient Engagement Source Type: news
Disinfecting Imaging Equipment During COVID19 Outbreak
Virus can stay active up to 9 days. Recent research shows alcohol-based solution is the best way to decontaminate surfaces. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Fluidda Receives FDA Clearance for Digital Lung Imaging Platform
Software derives biomarkers designed to monitor respiratory disease. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: CT New Products Respiratory Diseases Source Type: news
Teleradiology Company Launches COVID-19 Screening Program
Siemens Healthineers-backed USARAD begins online CT scan consulting effort. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 12, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Coronavirus CT Teleradiology Source Type: news
ACR Releases CT and Chest X-ray Guidance Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
ACR recommends against using CT as a first-line test; offers advice on imaging use. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Coronavirus CT Clinical Interventions/Guidelines X-Ray Source Type: news
No DNA Damage Detected from Low-Dose CT Scans
Researchers identified significant DNA breaks and chromosome aberrations with standard-dose CT; no impact from low-dose scans. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 11, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: CT Low Dose Screening Source Type: news
Tomosynthesis Better Long-Term than Digital Mammography for Breast Cancer Screening
Digital breast tomosynthesis identifies more aggressive cancers with fewer false positives than traditional mammography over the long term. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 10, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Breast Imaging Mammography Screening Tomosynthesis Source Type: news
FDA Clears First AI Solution for 2D and 3D Mammography
ScreenPoint Medical receives greenlight for Transpara ™ 1.6.0. to reduce read times. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 9, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Mammography New Products Source Type: news
The Goldilocks technique
Being persnickety about imaging-technique prefereces could lead to image-quality improvement. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 9, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Eric Postal, MD Tags: Blog DI Executive Source Type: news
COVID-19 Shutters HIMSS 2020 Global Health Conference
Annual meeting canceled amid global viral outbreak. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 5, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Coronavirus Conferences/HIMSS Source Type: news
Two-Way Texting: The Simple, Effective Way to Reduce Radiology Revenue Loss
Contacting patients via cell phone can save time, money, and resources. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 5, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Brandon Daniell Tags: Productivity Technology and Patient Engagement Source Type: news
COVID-19 Pneumonia Traits Help ID and Distinguish Virus
Similar characteristics can determine disease severity and extent. (Source: Diagnostic Imaging)
Source: Diagnostic Imaging - March 4, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Whitney J. Palmer Tags: Coronavirus CT Source Type: news
