Another knock against the antiplatelet/anticoagulant combo, polypills in HF, the physical exam of the future, and the problem of underpowered trials that even Bayesian analyses cannot rescue are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast. theheart.org on Medscape
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From AI breakthroughs to imaging trends, we serve up real-time radiology insights.
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Mammography Study Shows Elevated Breast Cancer Risk with Concordance of Radiologist and AI Interpretation
Concordant mammography detection of breast cancer by radiologists and AI had over a threefold higher likelihood of future incidental breast cancer in comparison to positive radiologist assessment and negative AI evaluation, according to new research involving over 82,000 women.
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Low breast cancer screening prevalence tied to socioeconomic factors
Geographic trends show that low cancer screening participation is linked to socioeconomic disadvantages.
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Belly, Liver Fat Translate Into Clogged Carotids
(MedPage Today) — The presence of visceral and hepatic fat went hand in hand with carotid atherosclerosis, researchers found using imaging data.
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FDA Clears Updated AI-Powered Software for Chest CT Lung Assessment
The AI-enabled LungQ® 4 software reportedly offers enhanced segmentation of peripheral airways and estimates of chronic perfusion deficits based on analysis of chest CT scans.
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Can PSMA PET/CT Improve Prostate Cancer Staging and Care?
Substituting the conventional 18F-NaF PET/CT scan with the 18F-PSMA PET/CT scan may alter staging and treatment plans in patients with high-risk prostate cancer, a study shows. Medscape News UK
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Why Doctors Hesitate to Say ‘I'm Sorry’ After Errors
Many patients sue because they never received an honest apology, not solely for compensation, underscoring the need for timely, transparent communication. Medscape Europe
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Uniquely Designed Study Led to SIR-Spheres Expanded Approval
The success of DOORwaY90 has led to the recently expanded approval of SIR-Spheres for primary HCC. Medscape Medical News
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Bone-RADS improves accuracy for junior, attending physicans
ACR’s Bone-RADS led to improved diagnostic accuracy for junior and attending physicians, but lower accuracy for senior physicians…
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Lower-Dose RT Effective in Aggressive Lymphomas
New findings support a shift away from the long-standing 30-Gy standard established before rituximab and PET response assessment. Medscape Medical News