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After a year of virtuality, RSNA is live and in person again, with a virtual element for those who can’t make the trek to McCormick Place. Radiology Today will be in Chicago, checking out the latest and greatest in radiology and deep-dish pizza so, if you’re in the neighborhood, please stop by booth #4005 in the South Hall and say hello. For this newsletter, we’ll highlight some of the sessions that caught our attention.
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RSNA 2021 Preview
RSNA 2021 offers something for everyone. Even though the show is one day shorter this year, there is a wide variety of content to choose from, whether you’re in Chicago or checking it out virtually. The exhibit halls are open from 10 AM to 5 PM each day, and there are a multitude of poster sessions, often between 12:30 PM and 1:15 PM but also between 4 PM and 5 PM on Tuesday, November 30, and Wednesday, December 1.
Sunday, November 28, kicks off with sessions on cybersecurity, breast imaging, improving patient and staff safety in IR practices, pandemic preparedness, and numerous science sessions. Another session of note is “Humanism in Radiology: Combatting Burnout and Robots,” which is sponsored by the RSNA Public Information Committee. Two other sessions to consider are “Taking Action to Promote Gender Inclusion and Equity in Radiology: Opportunities for Leadership and Academic Development,” sponsored by the RSNA Professionalism Committee, and “3D Printing: Clinical Applications,” sponsored by the RSNA 3D Printing Special Interest Group.
The highlight of Sunday afternoon is the President’s Address and Opening Session. During the session, the meeting will be dedicated to the memory of Sanjiv S. Gambhir, MD, and Lawrence W. Bassett, MD. The President’s Address, “Redefining Radiology: The Road Ahead,” will be delivered by Mary C. Mahoney, MD. Mahoney will be introduced as RSNA president for the coming year by James Merlino, MD, who will talk about “Service Fanatics — How to Deliver Safe, High-Quality, Patient-Centric Care.”
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Assessing AI
As the early alarm bells have begun to fade from radiologists’ ears, machine learning continues to make notable progress as a diagnostic avenue. We examine ways AI can be fine-tuned on variables such as genetics to improve patient-specific diagnoses. Read more »
Narrowing the Field
Advancements in portable, low-field MRI are making it increasingly feasible and cost-effective to bring imaging directly into the operating theater, streamlining the surgical process and improving patient outcomes. Read more »
Small Wonder
Yttrium-90 holds considerable promise for pediatric patients with liver tumors. Read more »
Seeking Commitment
A new ACR coalition aims to level the playing field for patients of diverse backgrounds. Read more » |
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Particle Acceleration Brings World’s Brightest X-Rays to Study of COVID‑19
University College London and the European Synchrotron Research Facility announce that hierarchical phase-contrast tomography, a modality utilizing particle-accelerated X-rays 100 billion times brighter than those used in hospitals, has enabled the study of COVID-19 in unprecedented detail. More information is available in Nature Methods.
Forensic CT Analysis Rewrites History of Extinct Saber-Toothed Predator
Using 3D image reconstruction, a Los Angeles–based collaborative has determined that an extinct Smilodon fatalis suffered from hip dysplasia, and therefore survived well into advanced age without the ability to hunt or defend itself. A study in Scientific Reports hypothesizes that the jaguar-like species must have protected and cared for its own.
Noninvasive Imaging Technique Instantly Detects Jaundice in Newborns
Jaundice is a considerable problem in developing nations, potentially leading to thousands of infant deaths. Personnel from University of South Australia report that specialized imaging software can instantly detect the condition, sparing the infant the traditional blood tests and saving critical time. Their results are published in Designs.
UK Conservationists Upgrade Surveillance of Grey Seals on Remote Islands
The United Kingdom’s National Trust reports that specialized drones outfitted with thermal sensors are keeping a close eye on the seals inhabiting the coastal Farne Islands. Images courtesy of the BBC point to increased survival rates among the seal pups, and hence, a greater need to monitor the habitat of the growing population. |
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