The medical care domain has always been one of the pillars of every country. Be it a developed country or a developing one, the quality of medical care offered paves the path to a brighter future for all nations. The primary challenge for the medical care sector remains the efficient allocation of resources. Once the […]
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FDA Has Given Approval to First CT Technology Advancement in Almost a Decade
Remarkable advances in medical science and technology have been helping multiple sectors to undergo noteworthy transformation. However, this is the first time in nearly ten years, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved major advancements for computed tomography technology. One of the vital and effective medical imagining processes is computed tomography (CT). […]
Radiologists Need a ‘Seismic Shift’ To Inform About Radiation Risks to Different Patients
In the present generation, communication and information are everything. Without accurate information, one cannot decide or form an opinion about something, and it is very risky if it involves your health and well-being. Since our modern lifestyle, food, sleep patterns are very different from the previous generations, our health undergoes certain complications. Hence, you have […]
Mandates Directed by Radiology Essential to Curb Long-standing Overuse of CT Scan for Pulmonary Embolisms
CT scan pulmonary angiography is one of the go-to diagnostic tests in patients suspected of pulmonary embolism. However, most of the patients cautioned radiologists have started over-utilizing this exam. Hawaiian researchers published a paper in the JACR stating that a novel, stern approach may be required to curb this long-standing overuse of the CTPA test. […]
Some Referring Providers Hesitant with Radiologists Delivering their Imaging Result; others are fine
There is an increasing demand to push the visibility of radiologists by communicating imaging results to patients directly. However, further research reveals that patients and providers do not see an eye-to-eye on this subject, citing an individual move towards delivering imaging findings might be the best solution. Imaging results may be presented in several ways, […]
Below 40% of providers comply with the follow-up suggestions of radiologists when it comes to incidental findings
Astounding advancements in medical science and technology and have significantly revolutionized the healthcare sector. The gross count of incidental findings is increasing steadily with the continuous improvement in imaging quality and its proper utilization. It is mainly on medical care setting and healthcare provider type, compliance with suggested follow-up examinations for these findings are dependent […]
Hospital-Based MR And CT Imaging Coverage Officially Stopped By Cigna Just Like Two Other Major Players
It is now official- one of the largest commercial insurers in the US, Cigna will no longer cover most of the hospital-based MR and CT scans. While the proposal had been put forward by the company sometime earlier, it was briefly shelved owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The news about Cigna’s plans, which presently […]
AI Shows New Prospects In Protecting Imaging Devices from Malicious Cyber Threats
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has shown promising results in healthcare and medicine. Of late, another research conducted at the Ben-Gurion University of Negev developed an innovative technique of artificial intelligence to protect or safeguard medical devices from malicious threats and operating instructions during a cyberattack. It can even protect against the system and human errors. At […]
Importance of Reduced Variations in Radiology Reports with a Standard Template
Wide-ranging variations are found among radiologists for making reports for radiology exams. But have you ever wondered what causes such variations and discrepancies? According to previous studies conducted at small institutions and single subspecialty divisions, radiologists’ experiences are associated with fewer recommendations for follow-ups. However, it is not clear how many variations are there, what […]
Do Young Patients Face Cataract Risks from Head CTs?
Cataract risks associated with medical radiation among young patients, especially those coming from the neck and head CT scans, have been an issue of concern over the last few years. A number of studies have been conducted to determine cataract risks associated with repeated exposure to radiation from head CT scans. It has been argued […]