Cynthia E. Keen

Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Health Affairs: Cancer patients face higher bankruptcy risk
Individuals diagnosed with cancer are at least 2.5 times more likely to declare bankruptcy than those without cancer, according to a study of patients in Washington state published online May 15 in Health Affairs.
May 14, 2013
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Adding dose, cost info to decision support sways exam ordering
Educating referring physicians about radiation dose and the cost of imaging exams can prompt as many as half of them to change their orders for imaging studies, according to a study published online in the journal Medical Care.
May 9, 2013
Ultrasound
Study suggests hand sanitizer OK as ultrasound gel substitute
If you're interested in a low-cost substitute for ultrasound gel, hand sanitizer works very well, according to a presentation last month at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual meeting in New York City.
May 7, 2013
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The 8 RIS innovations you need now
The radiology information system was one of the first digital software tools available in medical imaging. But as the rest of healthcare moves into the digital age, the good old RIS is looking long in the tooth. Here are eight innovations to keep your RIS up to date.
May 1, 2013
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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Patient access to radiation therapy still a major concern in Africa
There is an acute shortage of radiotherapy equipment of any type in Africa, and the scarcity of resources is becoming even more severe and pronounced with the increase in cancer incidence in the continent, according to an International Atomic Energy Agency report published in Lancet Oncology.
April 29, 2013
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ONC revokes certification of 2 EHRs approved for MU
The U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has revoked the certifications of two electronic health record (EHR) systems that were approved for the meaningful use (MU) electronic health incentive program.
April 25, 2013
Radiation Oncology/Therapy
SAVI breast brachytherapy produces good 4-year outcomes
Patients who received breast brachytherapy delivered with a strut-based applicator had low recurrence rates and minimal toxicities four years after treatment, according to a presentation at last week's American Brachytherapy Society meeting.
April 25, 2013
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Decision support takes bite out of duplicate CT exams
Clinical decision-support (CDS) software that alerts physicians if they are about to order a duplicate imaging exam was effective in tests conducted in Massachusetts. In an April 22 article in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers reported that doctors who used CDS software had six times the rate of canceled CT exams.
April 25, 2013
Clinical News
Cryoablation of lung tumors shows promise as treatment
Cryoablation of metastatic lung tumors up to 3.5 cm in size appears to be an effective treatment, according to early results of a multicenter clinical trial presented at last week's Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting.
April 23, 2013
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Survey finds growth in use of department dashboards
The use of dashboards to measure key radiology performance indicators is starting to proliferate, and a new study in the April issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology offers insight into what academic radiology departments are doing.
April 22, 2013
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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?
Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.
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LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams
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Functional MRI shows that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.
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Medicare finalizes 2025 Fee Schedule cut
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In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners assesses how the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule will impact radiology.
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Share of nonphysician practitioners' imaging interpretation doubles
By Kate Madden Yee
Nonphysician practitioners' share of imaging interpretation in office-based medical practices has more than doubled over the past decade.
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Nomogram model predicts malignancy risk in ovarian masses
By Amerigo Allegretto
A nomogram model based on O-RADS ultrasound findings and clinical and lab indicators can predict malignancy risk in adnexal cystic-solid masses.
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PET links chronic stress to aggressive endometrial cancer
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Brain activity related to chronic stress may be associated with the aggressiveness of tumors in women with endometrial cancer.
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Head CT offers insight into old strokes
By Kate Madden Yee
Incidental discovery of old strokes on head CT imaging offers clinicians an opportunity to put measures against future strokes into place.
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Climate change boosts emergency department use of x-ray, CT
By Kate Madden Yee
Climate change's effects -- particularly higher outdoor heat and air pollution -- increase imaging use in the emergency department, especially x-ray and CT.
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