Category: Radiology

UNC model boosts MRI accuracy

Chapel Hill, N.C.-based UNC Health researchers claim they have developed an MRI model that can make the scans more accurate.

'Opportunistic screening' in radiology: 5 notes

“Opportunistic screening” — defined as when radiologists use a patient’s existing medical images for diagnoses beyond what the imaging was originally ordered for — may be the next big trend in radiology.

Bridging the gap: how technology can help radiologists keep up with skyrocketing demand

Radiology is at a pivotal point. Workforce shortages in health care, including radiology, contribute to the increasing levels of burnout.

Radiologists test Elon Musk's image AI tool

Some radiologists expressed disappointment with the results of Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, after the billionaire asked X users to submit X-rays, positron emission tomography, MRI and other medical images.

How AI is transforming breast cancer detection: a game-changing tool for early diagnosis and personalized care

If you had an assistant who helped you do your work faster, more efficiently, and more precisely, would you fear it? With artificial intelligence (AI) at the forefront of virtually everything today, two of the most common questions I hear in my daily p…

Radiology group to pay $1.85M in fraud suit

New York City-based East River Medical Imaging has settled a class action lawsuit for $1.85 million following a 2023 cyberattack.

New York hospital improves radiology workflow, boosts revenue by $1.6M: 10 study takeaways

The University of Rochester (N.Y.) Medical Center created $1.6 million in revenue after making improvements to its outpatient imaging services, according to a study published Oct. 3 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

Radiologists need to be realistic about the job market

It is undeniable that the radiologist shortage is here. While reimbursement is declining, free agents are few and far between, and compensation is exploding. Compensation per wRVU in the western region of the U.S. jumped nearly 16 percent from 2022 to …

The power of togetherness: Finding connection and friendship in giving circles to increase your impact

Doctors in most medical specialties spend a significant amount of their time interacting with people, yet medicine is considered one of the loneliest professions. I’ve heard this at several surprising points in the past few years from physicians …

The power of togetherness: Finding connection and friendship in giving circles to increase your impact

Doctors in most medical specialties spend a significant amount of their time interacting with people, yet medicine is considered one of the loneliest professions. I’ve heard this at several surprising points in the past few years from physicians …