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JULY 11, 2024

Since 2013, CMS has cut radiation oncology reimbursement through the MPFS by more than 20%, ASTRO stated. He added that ASTRO is concerned that CMS "continues to undervalue the impact of cost-effective radiation treatments for cancer" and urges Congress to act on bipartisan radiation oncology payment reform legislation this year.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 29, 2023

A secondary cohort of 104 patients (62 men, 42 women; mean age, 56 years) with end-stage liver disease underwent pre-liver transplant CT from January 2011 to May 2013. Pickhardt et al.’s

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2024

Leaders of the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) stressed the need for a unified approach to create meaningful change on this critical issue, ASTRO said in a January 9 news release.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

cardiac CT or MRI, nuclear cardiology, or echocardiology) for myocardial ischemia and the more invasive coronary CT angiography (CTA) for patients exhibiting symptoms of the disease and for whom obstructive CAD can't be excluded by clinical assessment alone. years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1%

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

In total, the analysis included 133 patients and concluded that Ra-223 dichloride followed by Lu-177 PSMA-617 therapy in heavily pretreated mCRPC patients was clinically feasible, with no indication of impairment of Lu-177 PSMA-617 safety or effectiveness. “If If you decide to use Xofigo first, you can then use Pluvicto.

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JUNE 16, 2023

In this AJR accepted manuscript , a DL model was developed in 7,105 patients via one institution from March 2013 to December 2019 (3:1:1 allocation to training, validation, and internal test sets) to predict risk of all-cause mortality within 30 days after CAP diagnosis using patients’ initial chest radiograph. CURB-65 score). “The

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 30, 2024

Leaders of the American College of Radiation Oncology ( ACRO ), the American College of Radiology ( ACR ), the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) and the American Society of Clinical Oncology ( ASCO ) stressed the need for a unified approach to create meaningful change on this critical issue.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. Since the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 26, 2023

"[The] E-I ratio that quantifies the screening-eligible versus incident cases was 53% lower [under the PLCOm2012-Update] among African Americans compared with White participants under the 2021 USPSTF guidelines -- despite the increased eligibility among African American individuals … compared with the 2013 USPSTF guidelines [21.4%

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APRIL 17, 2023

Paulson, MD, Robert Reeves Professor with tenure and chair of Duke University’s department of radiology since 2013, has a distinguished career that includes important leadership roles and groundbreaking achievements in research and patient care. He was inducted into the honorary society Alpha Omega Alpha as a faculty member.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The group based its research on the 2013 U.S. Despite the lack of clinical guidelines on LCS among individuals with disabilities, some individuals with disabilities are being screened for lung cancer," the researchers concluded. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) criteria for LCS. compared with 15.3%, p = 0.03).

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 19, 2024

The study compared 210,067 mammograms from 81,824 patients in the EMory BrEast imaging Dataset (EMBED) from 2013 to 2020 using both Mirai and AsymMirai models. This module examines tissue differences between the left and right breasts. The full study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A team led by Dr. Mark Sherman from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, found that presence of the disease on percutaneous biopsy is tied to a similar degree of increased breast cancer risk compared with surgically diagnosed benign breast disease.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 6, 2024

In his talk, Dean Huang, MD, from King’s College London in England outlined novel applications for CEUS in vascular and nonvascular imaging, as well as therapeutic and potential future applications. “Ultrasound contrast agent use can be ubiquitous in interventional practice and can solve many logistical or clinical diagnostic problems,” he said.

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JULY 12, 2024

With the 510(k) approval we expand our ability to help pathology laboratories transform to fully digital workflows, saving time and easing the burden on pathologists and patients,” said Martijn Hartjes, Clinical Informatics Business Leader at Philips. “We

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APRIL 1, 2024

For the study, the researchers compared 210,067 mammograms from 81,824 patients in the EMory BrEast imaging Dataset (EMBED) from January 2013 to December 2020 using both Mirai and AsymMirai models.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The additional cuts finalized today ensure that radiation oncology Medicare physician payments will have dropped by 25% from 2013 to 2024, more than nearly all other medical specialties. The time has come for Congress to intervene with reform legislation to ensure short-term stability and long-term viability. 2474), introduced by Reps.

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REBEL EM

JULY 20, 2022

Bauersachs 2013 ) Clinical Significance SVT previously thought to be a benign disease entity ( Cosmi 2015 ) However, subsequent studies have demonstrated that in patients with lower extremity SVT concomitant DVT and PE was seen in approximately 25% and 5% respectively. Tendernesss of the vein may precede redness. 13(7):1175-83.

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REBEL EM

MAY 29, 2024

Epistaxis, medical history and the nasopulmonary reflex: what is clinically relevant. Posterior epistaxis: clinical features and acute complications. Laryngoscope 2013; 123: 2928-9. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1994; 110: 363-9. PMID: 8170679 Viducich RA et al. Acad Emerg Med 1995; 25(5): 592-6.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

Under its new mantra, Care Smarter , CQ Medical will seek to expand on the company's history of innovative clinical solutions, unmatched product depth and breadth, and a passion for customer and patient care. CQ Medical marks a pivotal transformation for CIVCO Radiotherapy and Qfix, who joined forces in October 2022.

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REBEL EM

OCTOBER 19, 2022

2013, July 2). Treat moderate to severe symptoms and any EKG changes with IV calcium salts Always search for and treat the underlying cause of hypocalcemia REBEL Core Cast 88.0 – Hypocalcemia Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition: A serum calcium level < 8.5 Louis, Mosby, Inc., 2014, (Ch) 125: p 1636-53.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 20, 2024

Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Since 2013 we've had several more radiopharmaceutical therapies get FDA approval. Since the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 25, 2024

The UW Clinical Tumor Ablation Program draws patients from all over the world to Madison. Lee is currently leading the translation of histotripsy for clinical use and is a board member and senior medical advisor for HistoSonics, Inc., Lee is a founder of two venture-backed medical device companies: NeuWave Medical Inc.,

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

PMID: 37439219 Clinical Question: Is half-dose tenecteplase an effective and safe pharmaco-invasive treatment in older patients with STEMI, presenting within 3 hours of symptom onset, and unable to undergo primary PCI within 1 hour compared to standard primary PCI? Primary PCI: 95.7% Stents Placed: Pharmaco-Invasive Treatment: 97.4%

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 11, 2024

One of the first studies, by Kanda et al in 2013, found higher signal intensity in the brains of patients who received gadolinium contrast; Kanda confirmed the results with a follow-up study in 2015, and the findings were replicated by McDonald et al that same year.

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Aidoc

JULY 5, 2023

What a New Model of AI CAC Care Could Mean at Your Facility With AI, the personal vigilance of health care providers and patients becomes automated, and so does the potential for retaining that patient for clinically-appropriate interventions, whether advanced imaging, medication management or procedures. 1 Okwuosa, T. Greenland, P.,

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

"Our findings support the widely held notion that HIE can reduce redundant medical services and thereby produce cost savings," wrote lead author Eric Lammers, PhD, and colleagues in the journal Medical Care (December 26, 2013). The researchers are continuing to investigate the effects of EHR adoption and HIE on the costs of care and outcomes.

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The British Institute of Radiology

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

If we can embrace smarter technology, this will help to provide better workflow efficiency and clinical confidence across the patient pathway, unlocking that much needed time to care for breast cancer patients. Tim Simpson Time is everything when it comes to breast cancer care. It is evident that AI is sure to revolutionise healthcare.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Approximately 2 million people worldwide have impaired vision from herpetic eye disease ( Farooq 2012 ) Pathophysiology: Primary infection: occurs most commonly in the mucocutaneous or ocular distribution of the trigeminal nerve, and can present as a non-specific upper respiratory infection Latency: the virus spreads from the infected epithelial cells (..)

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 18, 2022

Fletcher, MD, FACEP and Nicholas Slattery, MD Background: Diverticulitis is a common finding amongst Emergency Department patients, accounting for more than 360,000 visits in 2013 alone 1. Additionally, several recent clinical trials have offered a challenge to the long-held dogmatic belief of antibiotic necessity 3,4.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MAY 4, 2023

Even today we have 2000 full-time consultant clinical radiologist posts unfilled across the UK. We have a rigorous commitment to clinical governance, and we are proud of our work force of GMC-registered/FRCR-radiologists with sub-specialty interests.

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REBEL EM

MARCH 8, 2023

et al, Emergency Medicine Clinical Essentials ed 2. et al, Emergency Medicine Clinical Essentials ed 2. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2013 (Ch) 26: p. 209-225 Walker R, Adhikari S.:

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REBEL EM

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

PMID: 36027563 [ Access on Read by QxMD ] Clinical Question: Does revascularization by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improve event-free survival and left ventricular function in patients with severe ischemic left ventricular systolic dysfunction compared to optimal medical therapy alone? JACC Heart Fail 2013. OMT: 38.0%

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REBEL EM

MARCH 23, 2023

REBEL Cast Ep115 – Phenobarbital vs Lorazepam in Alcohol Withdrawal Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Clinical question : Is a phenobarbital-based or lorazepam-based alcohol detoxification protocol associated with a lower hospital length of stay compared to Ativan for alcohol withdrawal?

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Imaging Technology

MAY 22, 2024

The company, founded in 2013, which has offices in Boston, MA, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Shangha, China, reports that its FDA-cleared and CE-marked Lunit INSIGHT suite for cancer screening serves over 3,000 hospitals and medical institutions across 40+ countries.

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Everything Rad

JUNE 28, 2023

Niall Sheehy, MB, MRCP, FFR RCSI, is a radiologist and Associate Clinical Professor at St James’s Hospital – Trinity College Dublin. Additionally, he oversaw the PACs transition when he was Clinical Director in Ireland’s largest hospital from 2013 to 2019. He has been a radiologist in practice since 2008.

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Radiology Cafe

JANUARY 4, 2019

"Discussions around diagnostic imaging tests should not be viewed as yet another job that we need to do, but a core part of good clinical care" Discussions around diagnostic imaging tests should not be viewed as yet another job that we need to do, but a core part of good clinical care. Journal of Clinical Nursing. Carlsson, S.

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