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Radiologists and other physicians question medicine’s ‘workaholic culture’

Radiology Business

“Do we need to change the culture of medicine? Yes. But also, let doctors be doctors, and you’ll see how many of them happily work 60 hours a week," one noted radiologist wrote.

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An extra year of education does not protect against brain aging, study finds

ScienceDaily

Thanks to a 'natural experiment' involving 30,000 people, researchers were able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.

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Elon Musk urges users to submit X-ray, PET and MR images to xAI chatbot Grok

Radiology Business

The world’s richest man asked patients and providers to try submitting scans to his company’s artificial intelligence product for further analysis.

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Chest x-ray AI shines in ‘real-world’ setting

AuntMinnie

A PACS-integrated AI tool not only correctly identified pneumothorax on inpatient chest x-rays but also prioritized scans and improved radiologist reporting times, according to a group in Cleveland, OH. The findings are from a “real-world” deployment and highlight the potential of AI when integrated into clinical practice, noted lead author Joshua Hunter, a medical student at Case Western Reserve University, and colleagues.

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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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6 Proactive Hiring Initiatives

MRI Network

Whether an organization is looking for engineers, IT workers, or healthcare professionals, they must engage in proactive recruitment practices. Engaging with talent in advance is often less stressful, provides a better candidate experience, and improves the quality of each hire. The following are several recruitment initiatives and ways to use them to your advantage.

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FCH-PET emerging in patients with hyperparathyroidism

AuntMinnie

F-18 fluorocholine (FCH) PET/CT appears to be an effective first-line imaging method in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism, according to a group of researchers in France. The finding is from a study in which the technique successfully identified parathyroid adenomas, or benign tumors of the parathyroid glands, in patients who subsequently underwent surgical treatment, noted Elsa Bouilloux, MD, of the Centre Georges François Leclerc in Dijon, and colleagues.

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BLS Employment Situation Report: October 2024

MRI Network

Employment market turmoil created by recent hurricanes and significant labor strikes was expected to impact today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) jobs data. While the BLS could not directly quantify storm and strike damage to the data, most analysts had estimated an impact of up to 100,000 jobs. With that as background, today’s data indicated employment essentially unchanged, increasing 12,000 versus September, significantly lower than the consensus estimate expansion of 100,000 and lower tha

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Principal Investigator Videos: Andreas Rauschecker on AI Tools Enhancing MRI

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Andreas Rauschecker, MD, PhD, describes the AI tools he has developed to diagnose and monitor neurological diseases and improve the MRI diagnostic accuracy of radiology trainees.

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7 COVID vaccine complications: The radiologist's role in identifying adverse reactions

Health Imaging

Although serious adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines are rare, some are life-threatening. It is important that radiologists are aware of how these complications present.

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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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Lawmakers introduce radiologist-endorsed, bipartisan bill to halt Medicare cuts

Radiology Business

Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., and colleagues are proposing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt a 2.8% reduction to the conversion factor.

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Higher white-matter volume linked to mild cognitive impairment

AuntMinnie

MRI shows that increases in the brain's white matter and ventricle volume are risk factors for the progression of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), according to a study published October 30 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Yuto Uchida, MD, PhD, of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore found that higher volumes in these brain characteristics -- along with the presence of type 2 diabetes and abnormal beta-amyloid ratios in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) -- were associated with

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ESR announces passing of Prof. Willi Kalender

European Radiology

With deep sadness, the ESR announces the passing of Prof. Willi Kalender on October 20, 2024 at the age of 75. A pioneering figure in diagnostic imaging and medical physics, Prof. Kalender significantly influenced the field through his groundbreaking research and leadership. Dedicating his career to advancing diagnostic radiology, particularly in CT imaging technology, Prof.

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Wearable ultrasound tech for muscle monitoring opens new possibilities in healthcare and human-machine interfaces

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments.

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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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Researchers receive grant worth millions to develop portable PET scanner

Health Imaging

Experts are hopeful that the portable scanner could improve access to neuroimaging used in the diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease.

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Radiologist seeks $8M in lawsuit alleging retaliation after he blew whistle against peers

Radiology Business

Layne Tarbox, MD, and his attorney filed the complaint Oct. 28, alleging a husband-wife pair of rads engaged in fraud at one of the Pacific Northwest's largest medical groups.

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ChatGPT demonstrates mixed results in assigning BI-RADS categories

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT demonstrates modest accuracy when assigning BI-RADS scores for mammograms and breast ultrasound exams, according to research published October 30 in Clinical Imaging. A team led by Marc Succi, MD, from Mass General Brigham in Boston found that two iterations of the large language model (LLM) could correctly assign BI-RADS scores in two out of every three cases, with better performance seen for BI-RADS 5 cases.

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Improving Adherence to Best Practices for Incidental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms on CT and MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

In recent interviews, Eric Rohren, M.D., and Krishna Nallamshetty, M.D., discuss the potential of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) to progress into life-threatening consequences and an emerging AI-powered tool that may bolster adherence to best practice recommendations in radiology reporting of incidental AAA findings on CT and 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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First 3D images of complete human thymus illuminate its structure and function

Medical Xpress: Radiology

The first 3D images of a whole human thymus have been created using a specialized X-ray technique by researchers from University College London (UCL) and the Francis Crick Institute. The highly-intricate images showed that structures called Hassall's bodies occupy a large fraction of thymic medulla, suggesting they might play a role in regulating thymic microenvironment and immunity.

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Why is the US still dependent on foreign medical isotope production?

Health Imaging

The U.S currently does not have any large-scale commercial production of the isotope Mo-99 used for nuclear imaging. It is critical to more 40,000 nuclear imaging exams each day, representing about 80% of all diagnostic molecular imaging procedures.

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The 7 most pressing challenges in radiology practice: A ‘perfect storm’ is brewing

Radiology Business

Leaders from 31 different radiology societies recently met to discuss the specialty's biggest problems, offering solutions in a newly published analysis.

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Volume of AI-segmented lesions predicts prostate cancer outcomes

AuntMinnie

An AI method for measuring prostate tumor volume based on multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) data shows promise for predicting treatment outcomes, researchers have reported. "[We found that the] volume of AI-segmented intraprostatic tumors was an independent prognostic factor for outcomes of localized prostate cancer treated with radical prostatectomy and radiation therapy," wrote a group led by David Yang, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

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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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Northside Hospital Opens Advanced Endoscopy Center Featuring Image-Guided Fluoro System

Omega Medical Imaging

Northside Hospital Gwinnett recently opened the Advanced Center for Interventional Pulmonary and Gastrointestinal Services in Lawrenceville, GA. The interventional endoscopy room includes the Omega E-View.AI – the only fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84%. This technology improves the radiation safety for physicians, staff, and patients.

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What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals About CT Detection of Hepatic Steatosis

Diagnostic Imaging

Non-contrast computed tomography offered 82 percent sensitivity and 94 percent specificity for the diagnosis of moderate hepatic steatosis, according to a 42-study meta-analysis.

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The Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

Following the Mediterranean diet could have significant benefits for cognitive health.

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Average rad tech salaries rise over 12% in 2 years, up to $86,484

Radiology Business

All major disciplines across medical imaging and radiation therapy have recorded compensation increases over the last two years, according to ASRT.

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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?