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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Ajay Malhotra, Suryansh Bajaj, Tushar Garg, Mihir Khunte, Bhavya Pahwa, Xiao Wu, Seyedmehdi Payabvash, Suresh Mukherjee, Dheeraj Gandhi, Howard P. Forman
Summary: This study conducted a cross-sectional analysis on the research output of panel members involved in the writing of 34 ACR-AC documents. It found that many members had little or no previously published literature on the topic being discussed. This suggests the existence of a similar pool of experts on multiple expert panels formulating imaging appropriateness guidelines.
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Leonid L. Chepelev, Xuan Wang, Benjamin Gold, Clara-Lea Bonzel, Frank Rybicki Jr, Jennifer W. Uyeda, Adnan Sheikh, Dan Anderson, Jared Lindaman, Greg Mogel, Dimitrios Mitsouras, Mary C. Mahoney, Tianxi Cai, Frank J. Rybicki
Summary: The study evaluated the association between increasing provider exposure to clinical decision support mechanisms (CDSM) and changes in appropriateness scores for advanced imaging requisitions. The findings suggest that increasing provider exposure to CDSM is associated with improved appropriateness scores for advanced imaging requisitions.
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(2021)
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Shani Rosen, Clara Singer, Sharona Vaknin, Arielle Kaim, Osnat Luxenburg, Arnon Makori, Natalia Goldberg, Moran Rad, Shani Gitman, Mor Saban
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Suzi Dilara Mangan
Summary: The trend towards high-performance residential buildings necessitates fundamental changes in the residential market, which is currently dominated by low initial investment costs and weak innovative cycles. This study aimed to develop an approach that provides feedback about a building's energy and economic performance to ensure a more efficient retrofitting process. A performance-oriented decision support workflow is recommended, including an automated parametric energy simulation and multiple-criteria decision analysis. Architects and residence owners can use this workflow to explore effective retrofit alternatives and make informed decisions based on energy and economic performance.
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H. Diaz, C. Guedes Soares
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Nusa Faric, Sue Hinder, Robin Williams, Rishi Ramaesh, Miguel O. Bernabeu, Edwin van Beek, Kathrin Cresswell
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JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Susan M. Ascher, Ashish P. Wasnik, Jessica B. Robbins, Marisa Adelman, Olga R. Brook, Myra K. Feldman, Lisa P. Jones, Erica M. Knavel Koepsel, Krupa K. Patel-Lippmann, Michael N. Patlas, Wendaline VanBuren, Katherine E. Maturen
Summary: Uterine fibroids, the most common neoplasm of the uterus, have a multifactorial etiology and are influenced by genetic alterations, hormones, environment, and other factors. Black women have a higher incidence rate compared to White women. Symptoms of fibroids vary, with menorrhagia being the most frequent. There are various treatment options available, including medical therapy and surgical interventions. Pelvic ultrasound and MRI are the recommended imaging modalities for diagnosis and treatment.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Environmental Studies
Giedrius Pasakarnis, Vida Maliene, Robert Dixon-Gough, Naglis Malys
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EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF OPERATIONAL RESEARCH
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Rupa Radhakrishnan, Lindsey A. G. Shea, Sumit Pruthi, Victoria M. Silvera, Thangamadhan Bosemani, Nilesh K. Desai, Donald L. Gilbert, Orit A. Glenn, Carolina Guimaraes, Mai-Lan Ho, H. F. Samuel Lam, Mohit Maheshwari, David M. Mirsky, Helen R. Nadel, Sonia Partap, Gary R. Schooler, Unni K. Udayasankar, Matthew T. Whitehead, Jason N. Wright, Cynthia K. Rigsby
Summary: Childhood ataxia can have various causes and different types of ataxia require different imaging methods for diagnosis. The American College of Radiology provides guidelines for imaging children with ataxia.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
David A. Kurth, Boaz K. Karmazyn, Christine A. Waldrip, Mythreyi Chatfield, Mark E. Lockhart
Summary: The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines that guide physicians on appropriate image ordering, using a transparent methodology and well-established standards and methodologies to assess the benefits, risks, and appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. The development process involves multiple expert societies, over 600 members, and thousands of references, leading to the creation of numerous recommendations. The ACR is recognized as a qualified provider-led entity by CMS for the development of appropriate use criteria.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Oceanography
Mojtaba Barzehkar, Kevin E. Parnell, Tarmo Soomere, Deirdre Dragovich, Johanna Engstrom
Summary: Coastal areas worldwide are facing challenges related to extreme water levels, inundation, and erosion, which need to be addressed considering infrastructure needs and socio-economic developments. Choosing the right decision support tools is crucial for coastal vulnerability assessment, and the use of DSS combining various DSTs can improve decision-making processes and provide comprehensive tools for calculating decision support indices. Hybrid tools integrating MCDA methods, GIS, and possibly ANN are becoming more popular for their effectiveness in handling uncertainty and improving the long-term applicability of tools employed by coastal managers.
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(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Seth J. Kligerman, Julie Bykowski, Lynne M. Hurwitz Koweek, Bruno Policeni, Brian B. Ghoshhajra, Michael D. Brown, Andrew M. Davis, Elizabeth H. Dibble, Thomas V. Johnson, Faisal Khosa, Luke N. Ledbetter, Steve W. Leung, David S. Liebeskind, Diana Litmanovich, Christopher D. Maroules, Jeffrey S. Pannell, William J. Powers, Todd C. Villines, Lily L. Wang, Samuel Wann, Amanda S. Corey, Suhny Abbara
Summary: Syncope and presyncope lead to a significant number of emergency room visits in the United States annually, with a challenging diagnostic process due to diverse etiologies. Detailed history and physical examination are crucial in assessment, while imaging such as transthoracic echocardiography may be considered in suspected cardiovascular cases. The American College of Radiology provides evidence-based guidelines for appropriate imaging in specific clinical scenarios.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
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Adeeb A. Kutty, Murat Kucukvar, Nuri C. Onat, Berk Ayvaz, Galal M. Abdella
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Lawrence M. White, David A. Rubin, Mini N. Pathria, Michael J. Tuite, Michael P. Recht
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(2020)
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David A. Rubin
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(2020)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Fred A. Mettler, Mahadevappa Mahesh, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chatfield, Charles E. Chambers, Jennifer G. Elee, Donald P. Frush, Donald L. Miller, Henry D. Royal, Michael T. Milano, David C. Spelic, Armin J. Ansari, Wesley E. Botch, Gary M. Gueber, Robert H. Sherrier, James M. Smith, Richard J. Vetter
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Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Mark P. Abrams, Elaine Y. Wan, Marc P. Waase, John P. Morrow, Jose M. Dizon, Hirad Yarmohammadi, Jeremy P. Berman, Geoffrey A. Rubin, Alexander Kushnir, Timothy J. Poterucha, Pierre A. Elias, David A. Rubin, Frederick Ehlert, Angelo Biviano, Nir Uriel, Hasan Garan, Deepak Saluja
JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY
(2020)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Matthew S. Davenport, Tom Fruscello, Mythreyi Chatfield, Stefanie Weinstein, William F. Sensakovic, David B. Larson
Summary: The study shows that COVID-19 significantly reduced CT volumes in the United States, especially during and after the first wave of the pandemic, particularly in states with higher unemployment rates. Despite rising positive COVID-19 tests, there was a partial recovery in CT volume.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Max Wintermark, Andrew B. Rosenkrantz, Paymon G. Rezaii, Nancy Fredericks, Laura Chaves Cerdas, Judy Burleson, G. Rebecca Haines, Mythreyi Chatfield, William T. Thorwarth, Richard Duszak, Danny R. Hughes
Summary: R-SCAN is a quality improvement program that aims to improve imaging appropriateness through collaboration between patients, referring clinicians, and radiologists. A study on the Medicare population showed that using R-SCAN could lead to significant cost savings by reducing unnecessary imaging studies.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Orthopedics
Jonathan C. Baker, Rafael A. Pacheco, Danesh Bansal, Veer A. Shah, David A. Rubin
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SKELETAL RADIOLOGY
(2021)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Cindy S. Lee, Linda Moy, Danny Hughes, Dan Golden, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chatfield, Jennifer Hemingway, Agnieszka Geras, Richard Duszak, Andrew B. Rosenkrantz
Summary: This study identified that the geographic location of radiology practices, subspecialties in breast imaging, and performing diagnostic mammography are associated with better screening mammography performance, while the performance of breast ultrasound is associated with lower performance.
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
David A. Kurth, Boaz K. Karmazyn, Christine A. Waldrip, Mythreyi Chatfield, Mark E. Lockhart
Summary: The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines that guide physicians on appropriate image ordering, using a transparent methodology and well-established standards and methodologies to assess the benefits, risks, and appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. The development process involves multiple expert societies, over 600 members, and thousands of references, leading to the creation of numerous recommendations. The ACR is recognized as a qualified provider-led entity by CMS for the development of appropriate use criteria.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2021)
Correction
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Kalpana M. Kanal, Priscilla F. Butler, Mythreyi B. Chat-Field, Jered Wells, Ehsan Samei, Michael Simanowith, Dan Golden, Dustin A. Gress, Judy Burleson, William F. Sensakovic, Keith J. Strauss, Donald Frush
Editorial Material
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
David A. Rubin
Correction
Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Kalpana M. Kanal, Priscilla F. Butler, Mythreyi B. Chat-Field, Jered Wells, Ehsan Samei, Michael Simanowith, Dan Golden, Dustin A. Gress, Judy Burleson, William F. Sensakovic, Keith J. Strauss, Donald Frush
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Matthew S. Davenport, Mythreyi Chatfield, Jenny Hoang, Katherine E. Maturen, Nancy Obuchowski, Justin R. Tse, Jeffrey Weinreb, Dipleen Kaur, Lauren Attridge, David Kurth, David Larson
Summary: In the spring of 2021, the ACR approved a proposal to enhance the consistency, transparency, and administrative oversight of the ACR Reporting and Data Systems (RADS). A working group was formed to draft a governance document, and significant progress has been made.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Mai A. Elezaby, Lu Mao, Elizabeth S. Burnside, Margarita L. Zuley, Wendie A. Berg, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chatfield, Cindy S. Lee
Summary: This study analyzed data from the ACR National Mammography Database and found that the utilization rate of BI-RADS 3 in diagnostic mammography was 15.5%, with a cancer yield of 0.91%. Calcifications, age over 70, and presence of prior comparisons were significantly associated with a higher likelihood of malignancy.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2022)
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Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
David B. Larson, Kandice Garcia Tomkins, Kay Zacharias-Andrews, Neville Irani, Sarah M. Pittman, Andrei S. Purysko, Ben Wandtke, Mythreyi Bhargavan-Chat fi Eld
Summary: The ACR Learning Network was established to test the viability of the learning network model in radiology. This report reviews the concept of learning network, introduces the ACR Learning Network and its components, and reports progress and plans.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY
(2023)