Hypersensitivity Reactions to Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents Studied
History of HSR to iodinated contrast media linked to increased risk for HSR to gadolinium-based contrast agent
Emphysema on CT Linked to Increased Risk for Lung Cancer
Pooled odds ratios for lung cancer increased with emphysema severity, and were higher for visual versus quantitative assessments on chest CT
Statistical Shape Modeling of US Images Predicts Hip Dysplasia in Infants
Statistical shape modeling of ultrasound images of stable dysplastic hips in infants predicts which hips will develop to normal, remain dysplastic
Neuroimaging Use in Ischemic Stroke Examined for Medicare Patients
Neuroimaging performed less often among ischemic stroke patients who are female, 80 years of age or older, Black, or rural
AI Tool May Help Predict Risk for Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma
Model uses features in computed tomography scans of the abdomen to help identify those at high risk for developing PDAC
Aspirin Use Not Tied to Clinical Outcomes in Nonobstructive CAD
Statin use linked to reduced risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in individuals with nonobstructive coronary artery disease
Artificial Intelligence Cuts Miss Rate for Colonoscopies
Adenoma miss rate drops by half for both proximal and distal colon lesions
Affirmative Action Bans Cut Percent of Underrepresented Med Students
Percentage of students from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups reduced with state affirmative action bans
Sexual Minority Students Perceive Medical School Less Favorably
Bisexual, lesbian, or gay students have less favorable perceptions of the medical school learning environment, are more likely to report burnout
Racial Differences Seen for Use of Proton Beam Therapy
Disparities greatest most recently and for cancers for which PBT is the recommended radiation therapy modality