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Survey Finds Almost Half of Canadians Mistakenly Believe MRI Scans Expose Patients to Radiation

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milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:20 January 24, 2024 — Whole Body MRI , a private clinic committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive diagnostic solutions that empower patients and physicians to make informed decisions about their health, today released new data that shows a concerning gap in Canadians’ understanding of MRIs.

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ECR: Implementing imaging referral guidelines shows positive impact

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Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. For the health policymakers, there was an increase in high-value imaging, Tay said.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

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As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development. "If Also be mindful of design requirements in the U.S.; The bottom line?

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GE HealthCare Announces Agreement to Acquire MIM Software

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GE HealthCare expects to leverage MIM Software’s imaging analytics and digital workflow capabilities across various care areas to accelerate innovation and differentiate its solutions for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems around the world.

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Nonhospital sites see increased competition for oncology-related imaging

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In 2023, nonhospital sites faced more competition compared with hospital-based facilities for oncology-related diagnostic imaging scans, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 Oncology in Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook Report. Davin Korstjens. out of 5 rating, compared with hospital sites, which registered a 3.7

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The rise of theranostics: Part 1 -- Gaining momentum

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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. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Radiology suffers in missile attack on Kyiv pediatric hospital

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In particular, the facility lacks a modern PACS and clinical decision-support tools. The attack affected critical departments, including the radiology department, which encompasses the Diagnostic Imaging department, Radiation Therapy Department, Nuclear Medicine Department, Radiation safety, and Ultrasound diagnostics.

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