Artificial Intelligence Boosts MRI Detection of ADHD

Deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, can boost the power of MRI in predicting ADHD

Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: March 26-April 1

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

Study Assesses Contributing Factors to Diagnostic Errors in Neuroradiology

Researchers found that higher shift volumes, longer imaging interpretation times and weekend work were significantly associated with increased errors in neuroradiology.

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Seven Takeaways from New Consensus Recommendations for Cardiac MRI Assessment of COVID-19

Consensus recommendations from the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance provide pertinent insights on the unique abilities of cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to provide optimal characterization of myocardial tissue and diagnosis of COVID-19-related myocardial injuries.

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Study Finds Low Use of LDCT Among Eligible Candidates for Lung Cancer Screening

A retrospective review of insurance claim data from over one million people eligible for lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) found that less than five percent were screened.

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Ultrasound-Based Tool May Help Differentiate Renal Fibrosis in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease

Smart-CKD, an ultrasound-derived, computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) tool, demonstrated an area under the curve of 81 percent and an 83 percent sensitivity rate in a validation cohort for differentiating between mild and moderate to severe fibrosis in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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