Radiology

Commercial large language models, such as OpenAI's GPT-4 and Google's Gemini, have been more widely adopted in radiology compared to open-source models, according to an article published Jan. 28 in Radiology. 

Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy is rolling out a new AI imaging service across the system's footprint to provide patients with additional diagnostic imaging review.

Radiology leaders are encouraging the industry to embrace AI, citing the technology's potential to transform everything from workflows to patient care. 

Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health scientists have developed a new MRI technique to assess the composition of adipose tissue surrounding the heart, according to a study published Sept. 25 in Magnetic Resonance in Medicine. 

Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children's has appointed Elizabeth Hillman, PhD, as founding chair of the hospital's newly launched Department of Imaging Sciences. 

Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine appointed Pari Pandharipande, MD, chair of the radiology department, effective June 1.

Recently, radiologists and radiology technician positions made several U.S. News and World Report rankings.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based UnityPoint Health St. Luke's hospital opened its new vascular and interventional radiology lab, ABC affiliate KCRG reported Jan. 21.

Two of the three X-ray machines at Rocksprings, Wyo.-based Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County will be out of service for up to six months due to remodeling.

The Capitol Imaging Services arm of private equity firm Clearview Capital has acquired independent radiology practice Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, expanding the firm's imaging portfolio to 48 facilities across Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.