“Chatting by Chance”
Ben White
OCTOBER 11, 2024
If you haven’t yet read an explainer on “AI”, I consider Jeremiah Lowin’s “ An Intuitive Guide to How LLMs Work ” to be a good one. The post “Chatting by Chance” first appeared on Ben White.
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Bilingual people have more efficient brains, imaging study shows
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Researchers examined the brains of bilingual and monolingual people using fMRI, only to find improved communication between isolated regions in those who learn a second language at a young age.
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The Irreplaceable Radiologist
Ben White
OCTOBER 9, 2024
The radiologist shortage is definitely here. There are different ways to approach the market, and balancing short-term vs long-term plays is nontrivial. Leverage is great, but using too much can amplify negative downstream second-order consequences too. What’s happening now varies and what will happen is anyone’s guess, but this anonymous op-ed “ Radiologists need to be realistic about the job market ” is absolutely worth reading. …Hospitals quite literally cannot o
7-tesla MRI uncovers long-term effects of severe COVID-19
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Researchers using quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) MRI have discovered evidence of the long-term effects of severe COVID-19 on the brain. Their findings were published October 7 in the journal Brain. A team led by Catarina Rua, MD, of the University of Cambridge in the U.K., reported brain imaging findings on MRI in COVID-19 survivors who had been hospitalized.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
Radiology groups express ‘profound objection’ to Humana labeling interventional service as ‘unproven’
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Society of Interventional Radiology and others are concerned about commercial plan coverage for closed-loop spinal cord stimulation, a key pain-management technique.
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The Possibly No Tax on Pre-tax Argument
Ben White
OCTOBER 8, 2024
An important pre-tax vs Roth argument that is often missed, from “ Why Pre-Tax Retirement Contributions Are Better Than Roth In Peak Earning Years (Even If Tax Rates Increase) ” The most powerful argument for a pre-tax account as a retirement savings vehicle is that it comes with the option to convert the pre-tax dollars in the account to Roth at any time.
Tampa-area imaging services impacted by Hurricane Milton
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Tampa-area hospitals are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, with some imaging services being temporarily suspended as healthcare systems reallocate resources toward emergency care. Milton made landfall on the western Florida coast on the night of October 9 as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing with it heavy rains, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes.
ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 8, 2024
The popular AI chatbot tends to over-order X-rays, prescribe too many antibiotics and admit too many patients to the hospital when compared with a resident emergency department physician.
Members of Congress introduce bill to halt private equity ‘looting’ of healthcare entities
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Stop Wall Street Looting Act closes regulatory loopholes and ends incentives that allow investors to “pillage” acquired businesses, Sen. Elizabeth Warren and colleagues note.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.
Could a Mammography Worklist in Order of Increasing Breast Density Bolster Interpretation and Efficiency?
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 11, 2024
New research suggests that reviewing mammography images in order of ascending volumetric breast density as opposed to random reading of exams demonstrated reduced reading time and less fixation time on malignant lesions.
Optimized ChatGPT Turbo passes radiology board-style exam
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A commercially available AI search engine boosted the performance of the latest ChatGPT model and provided another “leap forward” for the technology when tested on radiology board-style questions, according to a group at the University of Toronto. A team led by Rajesh Bhayana, MD, tested Perplexity Pro with ChatGPT Turbo on 150 multiple-choice text-based questions that matched the style, content, and difficulty of the Canadian Royal College and the American Board of Radiology examinations.
Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Researchers have used 7T MRI to demonstrate that former COVID-19 inpatients are susceptible to persistent brainstem abnormalities associated with long-haul COVID symptoms.
US Radiology Specialists expands pipeline for attracting techs amid ‘critical shortage’
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The Raleigh, North Carolina, imaging group is broadening the reach of its Technologist Advancement Academy, which provides specialized training and career pathways for employees.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.
New Study Assesses Benefits of High-Resolution Photon-Counting for Computed Tomography Angiography
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Researchers found that ultra-high resolution photon-counting significantly enhanced visualization of small vessels and facilitated improved reduction of blooming artifacts for head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA) scans.
Neurons look different in children with autism, research finds
ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 9, 2024
There is new evidence that the cells responsible for communication in the brain may be structured differently in children with autism. Researchers discovered that in some areas of the brain neuron density varies in children with autism when compared to the general population.
ChatGPT 'overly cautious' in prescribing emergency imaging
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 8, 2024
ChatGPT may overprescribe medical imaging in the emergency department, suggest findings published October 8 in Nature Communications. Researchers led by Christopher Williams, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco found that ChatGPT tends to recommend unnecessary emergency medicine and care, including imaging, and is less accurate than residents.
Malpractice watchers: Radiologists, imaging societies should bone up on the ‘science of visual perception’
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 11, 2024
In a more perfect world, legal cases against radiologists would solely focus on whether or not the defendant’s misdiagnosis reflected a true failure to uphold the standard of care.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.
‘Modern hospital systems have never dealt with the type of leverage that radiologists currently wield’
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 10, 2024
That's according to an essay published by an anonymous physician on KevinMD.com, which generated recent buzz on social media.
Ultrasound Study: O-RADS Scoring May Prevent Surgery for Over 40 Percent of Ovarian and Adnexal Lesions
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In a multicenter study of over 370 women who had surgery for ovarian cystic lesions without acute symptoms, researchers found that 42 percent of the resected lesions were deemed to have an O-RADS ultrasound risk score of 2, which has less than a one percent chance of malignancy.
Research advances infusion designed to clean arteries
ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease -- the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries. Advanced treatments are needed to target this inflammation in patients. Researchers have tested a new nanoparticle nanotherapy infusion that precisely targets inflammation and activates the immune system to help clear out arterial plaque.
ChatGPT 'overly cautious' in prescribing emergency imaging
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 8, 2024
ChatGPT may overprescribe medical imaging in the emergency department, suggest findings published October 8 in Nature Communications. Researchers led by Christopher Williams, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco found that ChatGPT tends to recommend unnecessary emergency medicine and care, including imaging, and is less accurate than residents.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.
ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina.
Multicenter Study Identifies Key Factors Associated with Mammogram-Occult Ipsilateral Breast Cancer
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 9, 2024
A symptomatic first breast cancer diagnosis, prevailing breast density at a second breast cancer diagnosis and trabecular thickening on surveillance mammography were linked to mammogram-occult ipsilateral breast cancer, according to new research.
Nuclear Medicine Week Research Roundup
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
OCTOBER 8, 2024
We highlight some of the recent accomplishments in research and clinical trials by members of the department who apply nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat illnesses including cancer.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
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