Biden to Nominate Former FDA Head Robert Califf to Lead Agency Again
If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco
Intestinal Ultrasound Informs Management of IBD
In 60 percent of patients, IUS had impact on disease management, with change in medication in 47.8 percent
USPSTF Presents New Approach to Sex, Gender in Recommendations
Task force will use inclusive approach to identify issues related to sex, gender in guideline development; will use gender-neutral language
ACS: Telemedicine Lung Cancer Screenings Offered During Pandemic
Distribution of Lung-RADS results did not differ for lung cancer screenings with telemedicine versus in-person visit
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Patient Satisfaction High With Telemedicine in Radiation Oncology
No difference seen in satisfaction scores between office and telemedicine consultations for routine radiation oncology practice
AI Model Helps Triage Breast MRIs in Women With Dense Breasts
Deep learning model dismissed 39.7 percent of MRI examinations without lesions from women with extremely dense breasts
Revised Guidelines Perpetuate Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
In newly revised USPSTF guidelines, African American and Hispanic individuals continue to be less likely to be eligible for lung cancer screening
Women With Rheumatoid Arthritis Have Bone Fragility
Findings seen for premenopausal women with systemic fragility at peripheral sites versus matched controls without rheumatoid arthritis
AI Could Improve Accuracy of Breast Ultrasound Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence system achieved higher AUROC than average of 10 board-certified breast radiologists
