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Cardiac amyloidosis often presents with nonspecific symptoms and requires a high index of suspicion and specialized diagnostic protocols to ensure accurate diagnosis and effective management.

In cases of transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy, standard diagnostic techniques may not always detect cardiac abnormalities, as evidenced by a patient with the rare Tyr78Phe mutation who lacked typical imaging markers but confirmed amyloid deposits through biopsy.

In a recent case, symptomatic joint pain and distinctive physical signs in a patient led to the identification of non-small-cell lung cancer, highlighting the critical role of thorough clinical assessment in revealing potential underlying malignancies.

A recent study demonstrates AI-supported mammogram reading’s ability to detect 20% more cancers compared to traditional methods, marking a significant step forward in breast cancer screening efficiency and accuracy.

In the intricate realm of chest X-ray interpretation, AI shines in detecting diseases but falls short in discerning their absence, especially in complex cases. Lead author Dr. Louis Plesner cautions against relying solely on AI, emphasizing the indispensable role of human radiologists.

Discover how new guidelines from the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology are set to change long-standing practices in radiation shielding during dentomaxillofacial imaging. Learn more about what this means for your practice and patient safety.