ACR joins more than 75 health care organizations in affirming that abortion is an essential component of reproductive healthcare
At its 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, The American College of Radiology (ACR) adopted as policy the following resolution supporting abortion as an essential component of healthcare: (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Katherine Frederick-Dyer, Meridith J. Englander, Geraldine McGinty, Kristin K. Porter, David W. Jordan, Kirti Magudia, Peter R. Eby, Elizabeth H. Dibble, Candice Johnstone, Gaurang V. Shah, Lisa A. Mullen, Kathryn Zamora, Maryellyn Gilfeather, Kimberly Fe Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Use of natural language processing to uncover racial bias in obstetrical documentation
Natural Language Processing (NLP), a form of Artificial Intelligence, allows free-text based clinical documentation to be integrated in ways that facilitate data analysis, data interpretation and formation of individualized medical and obstetrical care. In this cross-sectional study, we identified all births during the study period carrying the radiology-confirmed diagnosis of fibroid uterus in pregnancy (defined as size of largest diameter of>5 cm) by using an NLP platform and compared it to non-NLP derived data using ICD10 codes of the same diagnosis. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 21, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Itamar D. Futterman, Hila Friedmann, Oleksii Shpanel-Yukhta, Howard Minkoff, Shoshana Haberman Tags: Body Imaging Source Type: research
Thyroid abnormalities identified on CT screening for lung cancer
Because incidental thyroid nodules (ITNs) are common extrapulmonary findings in low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans for lung cancer screening, we aimed to investigate the frequency of ITNs on LDCT scans separately on baseline and annual repeat scans, the frequency of malignancy among the ITNs, and any association with demographic, clinical, CT characteristics. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Maaike van Gerwen, Teng Ma, Rowena Yip, Chris Choi, Natela Paksashvili, David Yankelevitz, Claudia Henschke Tags: Cardiothoracic Imaging Source Type: research
Establishing robust governance of clinical artificial intelligence software – Why radiologists should lead
The longstanding research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) within the field of Diagnostic Radiology and the larger medical universe has begun to translate into clinically useful tools. As of this publication, there are over 500 AI based radiology applications approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for commercial sale in the United States.1,2 Additional AI based non-clinical applications are marketed to improve workflow, patient follow-up, and other noninterpretable or nonpatient-facing tasks. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Joseph J. Cavallo, Melissa A. Davis Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
“A patient's doctor”- A high school freshman's reflection on the field of breast imaging
Despite an increasing focus on gender diversity in radiology the underrepresentation of women in radiology has not significantly improved over the last two decades, with women continuing to representing just a quarter of the radiology workforce since 2007 (AAMC, 20191). Although multifactorial, lack of perceived patient interaction in the field has been reported to be one of the main deterring factors in why women chose not to pursue radiology (Arleo et al., 2016; Fielding et al., 20072,3). With increasing advances and integration of medical imaging into medical care (Brink and Hricak, 20234), Radiology's impact on daily p...
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Ella Atzil, Katerina Dodelzon Tags: Patients & Practice, Policy Education Source Type: research
Watch & wait - Post neoadjuvant imaging for rectal cancer
Rectal cancer management has evolved over the past decade with the emergence of total neoadjuvant therapy (TNT). For select patients who achieve a clinical complete response following TNT, organ preservation by means of the watch-and-wait (WW) strategy is an increasingly adopted alternative that preserves rectal function and quality of life without compromising oncologic outcomes. Recently, published 5-year results from the OPRA trial demonstrated that organ preservation can be achieved in approximately half of patients managed with the WW strategy, with most local regrowth events occurring within two years. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 19, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Maria El Homsi, Aron Bercz, Stephanie Chahwan, Maria Clara Fernandes, Sidra Javed-Tayyab, Jennifer S. Golia Pernicka, Josip Nincevic, Viktoriya Paroder, Lisa Ruby, J. Joshua Smith, Iva Petkovska Tags: Body Imaging Source Type: research
I saw the “sea anemone” sign: Puffy face of borderline ovarian tumors
The sea anemone sign is a radiologic sign seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies that indicates the morphological development of serous borderline ovarian tumors (SBOTs), as papillary projections originating from the wall of the cystic lesion. The presence of T2 hypointense fibrous stroma in the center of the papilla is a helpful tip in the diagnosis of SBOTs. Those projections might also be assumed to have a frond-like appearance which can be seen as branching papillary projections, especially on T2-weighted imaging. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 16, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Yesim Yekta Yuruk, Hilal Şahin Tags: Body Imaging Source Type: research
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Source: Clinical Imaging - April 14, 2024 Category: Radiology Source Type: research
Women in leadership matters: Achieving diversity in radiology residency recruitment
To assess whether academic radiology departments and residency programs with efforts toward supporting and augmenting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are associated with a higher proportion of residents from diverse backgrounds. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 12, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Heather A. Cole, Lars J. Grimm, Toma S. Omofoye, Erin A. Cooke, Darel E. Heitkamp, Megan K. Mills, Morlie Wang, Charles M. Maxfield, Teresa Chapman Tags: Patients & Practice, Policy Education Source Type: research
Collapse or distention of the perioptic space in children - What does it mean to pediatric radiologists? Comprehensive review of perioptic space evaluation
The perioptic space comprises the subarachnoid space [SAS] of the optic nerve communicating with the SAS of the central nervous system. Pressure variations in the SAS of the central nervous system can be transmitted to the optic papilla through the perioptic space. Variations in the diameter of the perioptic space serve as an important indicator for select intracranial pathologies in the pediatric population. Though the perioptic space can be evaluated using various imaging modalities, MRI is considered highly effective due to its superior soft tissue resolution. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Sriram Jaganathan, Andrew Baker, Adhitya Ram, Venkatram Krishnan, Abdelrahman M. Elhusseiny, Paul H. Philips, Charles M. Glasier, Sateesh Jayappa, Arabinda Choudhary, Raghu Ramakrishnaiah Tags: Pediatric Radilogy Source Type: research
A note from the Editor-in-Chief: there are now 16 female ACR gold medal winners
In 1923, the American College of Radiology (ACR) was founded, and in 1927, the first ACR Gold Medal, “awarded by the Board of Chancellors to an individual for distinguished and extraordinary service to the American College of Radiology or to the discipline of radiology”1 was bestowed. In 1931, the first ACR gold medal was awarded to a female, a female none other than the world-famous Mme. Marie Curie, who to this day is still the only female to receive two Nobel prizes. The second female ACR gold medal winner was not until 1963, when it was awarded to Edith H. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 8, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Elizabeth Kagan Arleo Source Type: research
MRI-based radiomic models for the preoperative prediction of extramural venous invasion in rectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis
To estimate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based radiomic models in detecting the extramural venous invasion (EMVI) of rectal cancer. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 7, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Yingying Liang, Yaxuan Wei, Fan Xu, Xinhua Wei Tags: Body Imaging Source Type: research
Breast arterial calcification is associated with sarcopenia in peri- and post-menopausal women
Breast arterial calcification (BAC) refers to medial calcium deposition in breast arteries and is detectable via mammography. Sarcopenia, which is characterised by low skeletal muscle mass and quality, is associated with several serious clinical conditions, increased morbidity, and mortality. Both BAC and sarcopenia share common pathologic pathways, including ageing, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. Therefore, this study evaluated the relationship between BAC and sarcopenia as a potential indicator of sarcopenia. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Merve Erkan, Seray Gizem Gur Ozcan Tags: Breast Imaging Source Type: research
Bridging borders in radiology research: The virtual radiology research network initiative
In an era of global connectivity, radiology research and education explore collaborative possibilities.1,2 We introduce the Virtual Radiology Research Network (VRRN), an initiative designed to facilitate remote engagement of international medical students and graduates in radiology research projects within the Department of Radiology at the University of Southern California (USC). (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 6, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Amir Hassankhani, Melika Amoukhteh, Pauravi S. Vasavada, Haris I. Sair, Delaram J. Ghadimi, Ali Gholamrezanezhad Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
Long term impact of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation on hepatic morphology
The purpose of this study was to evaluate long-term morphologic changes occurring in the liver after TIPS creation with correlation with hepatic function to gain insight on the physiologic impact of TIPS on the liver. (Source: Clinical Imaging)
Source: Clinical Imaging - April 5, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Vikram F. Gupta, Teresa Benvenuti, James Ronald, Brendan C. Cline, Nicholas T. Befera, Jonathan G. Martin, Waleska M. Pabon-Ramos, Alan A. Sag, Tony P. Smith, Paul V. Suhocki, Charles Y. Kim Tags: Vascular and Interventional Radiology Source Type: research
