Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
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The aim of this study was to determine rates of and possible reasons for guideline-discordant ordering of CT pulmonary angiography for the evaluation of suspected pulmonary embolism (PE) in the emergency department. ⋯ Many of the guideline-discordant orders were placed for patients who presented with evidence-based risk factors for PE that are not included in the risk stratification scores. Therefore, guideline-discordant ordering may indicate that in the presence of these factors, the assessment of risk made by current scoring systems may not align with clinical suspicion.
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To compare the use of medical imaging (x-ray [XR], CT, ultrasound, and MRI) in the emergency department (ED) for adult patients of different racial and ethnic groups in the United States from 2005 to 2014. ⋯ We observed significant racial and ethnic differences in medical imaging use in the ED even after controlling for patient- and facility-level factors.
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The increasingly realistic prospect of artificial intelligence (AI) playing an important role in radiology has been welcomed with a mixture of enthusiasm and anxiousness. A consensus has arisen that AI will support radiologists in the interpretation of less challenging cases, which will give the radiologists more time to focus on the challenging tasks as well as interactions with patients and other clinicians. The possibility of AI replacing a large number of radiologists is generally dismissed by the radiology community. ⋯ However, I conclude that none of the arguments provide sufficient support for the claim that AI will not create a significant disruption in the radiology workforce. Such disruption is a real possibility. Although the radiology specialty has shown an astonishing ability to adapt to the changing technology, the future is uncertain, and an honest, in-depth discussion is needed to guide development of the field.
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Comparative Study
The Employment Experience of Recent Graduates From US Radiation Oncology Training Programs: The Practice Entry Survey Results From 2012 to 2017.
The Practice Entry Survey presentation is a highly anticipated session for the radiation oncology (RO) resident at the American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting. Each year the senior author reports the employment outcomes and job market experiences for the most recently graduated RO residents. ⋯ These data can help gauge the competitiveness of an offer as well as what to expect during the job hunt and interview process.