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Computed Tomography Study Finds Nearly 44 Percent of Interstitial Lung Abnormalities Are Not Reported

Diagnostic Imaging

While a large retrospective study found that interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) were evident on 1.7 percent of computed tomography (CT) scans, researchers found that 43.9 percent of ILAs, including fibrotic ILAs, were not reported.

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Radiologists prefer local vs. global AI advice

AuntMinnie

Radiologists and other physicians tend to trust AI more when the algorithms provide local rather than global explanations of findings on chest x-rays, suggests research published November 19 Radiology. The study result is from work that simulated AI-assisted chest x-ray reads by 220 physicians (132 radiologists) who rated their confidence in the AI advice, noted senior author Paul Yi, MD, of St.

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The Academic Radiology Salary Gap

Ben White

They used to say academics was less production/pay and private practice was high stress/high comp. The gap has narrowed because the academy is demanding much more, lots of rads are just nonacademic employees of the university behemoth working a generic job, and the labor shortage means hospitals/universities need to pay more to compete in the job market.

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How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth

Radiology Business

Finding the right enterprise imaging (EI) system is critical for radiology practices and hospitals that need to expand and scale their multi-specialty image management and reading capacity. For Houston Northwest Radiology Association (HNRA), a very large increase in the volume of images they manage and read for their hospital and outpatient clients means it’s time to commit to a next-gen EI system.

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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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New study highlights the need to include more challenging datasets in AI training

Health Imaging

A recent analysis of an already CE-marked, AI-based system that identifies pneumothorax on chest radiographs revealed a weak point in what has largely been considered a reliable support tool.

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Meta-Analysis Assesses Prognostic Role of CT-Based Coronary Artery Calcification in Patients with Lung Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients undergoing curative treatment for lung cancer, coronary artery calcification scoring via computed tomography has a 97 percent likelihood of determining their risk for major cardiovascular events, according to a new meta-analysis.

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Road to RSNA 2024: CT Preview

AuntMinnie

That old saying, "kill two birds with one stone" (or the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals version, "feed two birds with one scone") is particularly appropriate for CT imaging these days, as clinicians explore the opportunistic use of the modality. Millions of CT scans are performed each year -- often for lung cancer screening, but also as a first-line test when a patient presents in the emergency room -- and information from these tests can shed light on other conditions.

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Patients frequently fail to obtain follow-up imaging. Could radiologist-referrer disagreements be to blame?

Radiology Business

Harvard researchers recently set out to answer this question, sharing their results Friday in the Journal of the American College of Radiology

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Pairing an alert system with CAD software halves time-to-treatment for pneumothorax

Health Imaging

By expediting communication between radiologists and referring providers when suspicious findings are identified, the system has great potential to improve clinical outcomes in real-world scenarios, authors of a new study in JACR suggest.

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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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Medicare Finalizes 2025 Fee Schedule Cut

Healthcare Administrative Partners

Absent any last-minute Congressional action, physicians will suffer a 2.83% fee schedule reduction for 2025. This is slightly more of a cut than had been predicted in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule that was issued in July. As we reported in our analysis of the Proposed Rule , this reduction in payments continues a trend that has seen the Medicare fee schedule reduced by nearly 10% over the past 10 years.

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FDA Clears AI-Powered Ultrasound Software for Cardiac Amyloidosis Detection

Diagnostic Imaging

The AI-enabled EchoGo® Amyloidosis software for echocardiography has reportedly demonstrated an 84.5 percent sensitivity rate for diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis in heart failure patients 65 years of age and older.

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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

AuntMinnie

This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features a few familiar mileposts – AI for chest x-ray studies, for instance – but notably also significant research into how technology and new techniques can reduce radiation exposure in patients. What’s changed in AI research is the number of studies evaluating commercially available chest x-ray algorithms in “real-world” settings.

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Massachusetts governor signs bill to expand coverage for breast imaging services

Radiology Business

"This legislation will help ensure that cost is not a barrier for women to get the screenings," Gov. Maura Healey (D) said in a statement.

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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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Experts develop highly sensitive X-ray detector to minimize radiation dose, cut costs

Health Imaging

The hope is that by creating detectors that are more sensitive, less ionizing radiation will be needed to produce diagnostic quality imaging.

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Levitan/Rezaie Practical Airway Course

REBEL EM

View Course Dates This 2-day course provides an in-depth look at effective surgical airway management techniques that you will actually use in your next emergency airway. There is a unique focus on airway anatomy and imaging combined with one-of-a-kind opportunity to practice the techniques on a large variety of non-embalmed, specially prepared cadavers.

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Diagnosing knee abnormalities like an experienced radiologist: A novel deep learning model

ScienceDaily

Multi-sequence knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an advanced non-invasive diagnostic method for knee pathology. However, MRI interpretation is highly time-consuming and heavily dependent on expertise. A research team has now introduced a novel deep learning model which can assist with classifying 12 common types of knee abnormalities, enhancing both efficiency and accuracy.

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New PET tracer shows promise in patients with kidney cancer

AuntMinnie

A new PET radiotracer could offer a viable strategy for detecting primary tumors, involved lymph nodes, and distant metastases in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), according to a study published November 14 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a so-called “translational” study, a group in China first synthesized the compound (named NYM046) and labeled it with gallium-68 (Ga-68).

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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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ACR, top health systems form collaborative to help radiologists assess AI solutions

Radiology Business

"We are facing an overwhelming influx of FDA-approved AI tools in healthcare, especially in radiology," one of the participants notes.

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AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment

Health Imaging

The software is the first of its kind to achieve the FDA's approval for detecting, measuring and grading ARIA on MRI scans—a task that is critical in managing the disease.

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Radiology Study Finds Increasing Rates of Non-Physician Practitioner Image Interpretation in Office Settings

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Richard Duszak, MD, discussed new study findings that showed over nine percent annual increases in ultrasound, CT and MRI interpretation by office-based non-physician practitioners (NPPs) between 2013 and 2022.

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At the Heart of Health Care: Nurse Practitioners

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

This Nurse Practitioner Week, we’re proud to spotlight the vital role of Radiology's nurse practitioners who are essential to the care of patients having diagnostic and interventional procedures.

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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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AI-enabled CCTA on par with IVUS for plaque quantification

AuntMinnie

An AI-powered automated plaque quantification tool for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) performs on par with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for quantifying heart plaque volume and characterizing plaque, researchers have reported. The results contribute to the literature regarding the efficacy of AI across a variety of indications, according to a team led by Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid, MD, of Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia.

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Radiology AI firm Mediaire raises nearly $12.7M in financing

Radiology Business

Founded in 2018, the German firm offers a suite of solutions to assist radiologists with interpreting MR images of the brain, prostate and knees.

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Deep learning reconstruction cuts radiation and contrast dose by half in aortic CTA exams

Health Imaging

A new analysis in in Academic Radiology dives into the importance of finding balance between reducing radiation exposure while maintaining image quality.

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New Study Examines Agreement Between Radiologists and Referring Clinicians on Follow-Up Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

Agreement on follow-up imaging was 41 percent more likely with recommendations by thoracic radiologists and 36 percent less likely on recommendations for follow-up nuclear imaging, according to new research.

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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?