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Radiology's G7 forum goes ahead in Venice

AuntMinnie

The first meeting of the seven radiological societies making up the G7 bloc met in Venice, Italy, from October 10 to 13. The focus was on sustainability, AI and precision medicine, imaging the frail and elderly, workforce issues and burnout, and the future of radiology. The RSNA represented the U.S., while other attendees came from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), the U.K.

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Hands-free, generative AI system reduces radiologists' time spent creating reports

Radiology Business

"Application of these technologies represents potential areas to combat burnout," researchers wrote recently in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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“Chatting by Chance”

Ben White

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

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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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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.

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Tampa-area imaging services impacted by Hurricane Milton

AuntMinnie

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.

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Holotomography allows for real-time observation of organoids

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Organoids, which are 3D miniature organs that mimic the structure and function of human organs, play an essential role in disease research and drug development. A Korean research team has overcome the limitations of existing imaging technologies, succeeding in the real-time, high-resolution observation of living organoids.

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Cassling Partner Echo IQ Secures FDA Clearance for EchoSolv AS

Cassling's MRI

510(k) clearance secured from FDA allows for EIQ’s AI-enabled solution, EchoSolv AS, to be marketed and sold in the USA Clearance marks a major milestone and will allow for rapid commercial scale-up EIQ is in advanced discussions with a range of US healthcare providers around the potential uptake of EchoSolv AS Working alongside US consultancy to obtain reimbursement codes for the use of EchoSolv AS under insurance to scale up following FDA clearance Sydney: AI and Medical Technology company Ech

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Malpractice watchers: Radiologists, imaging societies should bone up on the ‘science of visual perception’

Health Imaging

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.

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New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

AuntMinnie

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new guidelines on their use can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients, experts noted in a recent article. “The application of radiolabeled [somatostatin receptor] ligands is widely considered to have high potential for improved meningioma management,” wrote lead author Nathalie Albert, MD, of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and colleagues.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

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.

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Radiology groups express ‘profound objection’ to Humana labeling interventional service as ‘unproven’

Radiology Business

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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Enhancing MRI with AI to improve diagnosis of brain disorders

Medical Xpress: Radiology

At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show that ultra-high-field MRI at 7 Tesla (7T) could have far greater resolution and clinical advantages over high-field MRI at 3T in delineating anatomical structures that are important for identifying and monitoring pathological tissue, particularly in the brain.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Emerging High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

The Sonire Therapeutics ultrasound system is currently being studied for the treatment of patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer refractory or intolerant to first-line chemotherapy.

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Radiomics-based tool predicts fracture risk in COPD patients

Health Imaging

These tools can be leveraged to improve risk assessments without accruing additional expenses for patients or clinicians, potentially filling in gaps where DXA exams fall short.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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.

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Optimized ChatGPT Turbo passes radiology board-style exam

AuntMinnie

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.

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US Radiology Specialists expands pipeline for attracting techs amid ‘critical shortage’

Radiology Business

The Raleigh, North Carolina, imaging group is broadening the reach of its Technologist Advancement Academy, which provides specialized training and career pathways for employees.

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How To Choose The Perfect Refurbished Digital Mammo System

Atlantis Worldwide

Does your facility need a digital mammo system? These devices come with big price tags, and one way to save is to choose a used or refurbished system.

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Is the Kaiser Score More Effective than BI-RADS for Assessing Contrast-Enhanced Mammography and MRI?

Diagnostic Imaging

For women with breast-enhanced masses, Kaiser scoring (KS) demonstrated a 20 percent higher AUC than B-RADS classification for contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and was comparable to KS for breast MRI.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

Health Imaging

The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.

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ACR shares guidance for radiology providers facing IV supply shortages after hurricane

Radiology Business

Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina.

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REBEL Core Cast 129.0 – Gastric Lavage

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Orogastric lavage may still play an important role in treatment of the overdose patient. Do not perform lavage if the ingestion has limited toxicity at any dose or the ingested dose is unlikely to cause significant toxicity. Strongly consider orogastric lavage in a patient who has taken an overdose of drugs that are particularly toxic, suspected extreme doses associated with high morbidity/mortality and do not have easily available and effective antidotes.

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CT-Derived Fractional Flow Reserve Leads to Nearly 20 Percent Reduction of ICA in Cases of Suspected CAD

Diagnostic Imaging

In nearly 5,300 patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD), adjunctive use of CT-based fractional flow reserve software significantly reduced the 90-day invasive coronary angiography (ICA) rate in comparison to unassisted use of coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA).

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Use of AI opportunistic screening in CT for cardiovascular disease

Health Imaging

Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.

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How accurate is ChatGPT for differential diagnoses?

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 can produce differential diagnoses from transcribed radiologic findings of patient cases across a wide range of subspecialties, according to a study published October 15 in Radiology. A team led by Shawn Sun, MD, of the University of California, Irvine, tested the models on 339 cases from the textbook Top 3 Differentials in Radiology.

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‘Modern hospital systems have never dealt with the type of leverage that radiologists currently wield’

Radiology Business

That's according to an essay published by an anonymous physician on KevinMD.com, which generated recent buzz on social media.

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IAIGH Seeks Comment on Healthcare AI Governance Standard

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 10/15/2024 - 13:33 Oct. 14, 2024 – The Institute for AI Governance in Healthcare (IAIGH) has published the draft Healthcare AI Governance Standard (HAIGS) for public comment. The comment period opened Oct. 14, 2024, and closes Nov. 14, 2024. The draft standard is available for review and feedback at AiHealthcareGovernance.org. "As AI continues to transform healthcare, there is a pressing need for governance practices that ensure these technologies operate transparently and safely

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?