Recent research has brought to light a significant and largely unaddressed environmental issue stemming from a cornerstone of modern medicine: diagnostic imaging. The chemical contrast agents essential for enhancing the clarity of procedures like CT scans and MRIs are now understood to be
A comprehensive 20-year retrospective analysis has uncovered a critical and largely unacknowledged issue within pediatric radiology, revealing the existence of a "hidden workload" driven by a staggering increase in the number of images generated per study. This research documents an exponential
The pursuit of health equity in the United States faces a significant and persistent obstacle: the pervasive gaps in person-centered data that render the health status and experiences of diverse communities invisible. This widespread issue of missing, incomplete, and non-standardized information,
The field of radiology stands at a technological crossroads, where the sheer volume of patient data and the complexity of clinical histories present a formidable challenge to even the most experienced practitioners. In this high-stakes environment, a new class of artificial intelligence is emerging
In the ongoing battle against lung cancer, early detection remains the most powerful weapon, yet the subtle nature of its initial signs often leads to diagnoses at advanced stages when treatment options are limited. Two prominent Dutch medical institutions, Catharina Ziekenhuis in Eindhoven and
For years, a cancer diagnosis for residents of the Pitiusas Islands came with an additional, unavoidable burden: the necessity of off-island travel for essential diagnostic procedures, a reality that added immense logistical and emotional strain to an already challenging journey. This gap in local
