This week's Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan highlights significant findings in radiology. A retrospective study involving nearly 2,500 women revealed that Black women have a 31% higher likelihood of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) compared to White women. An interview with Dr. Ron Blankstein discussed a consensus statement from the American College of Cardiology focused on AI-enabled plaque quantification in coronary CT angiography exams. Additionally, a large study on digital breast tomosynthesis screening indicated only 61.8% sensitivity in women with extremely dense breasts. Dr. Rajesh Bhayana shared insights from research on utilizing GPT-4o for facilitating protocoling in abdominal and pelvic CT exams, while Dr. Mina Makary addressed issues of diversity in interventional radiology and attrition rates in residency programs.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:40:23 GMT | diagnosticimaging.com