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Radiology advocacy pays off, with BCBS affiliate revoking controversial imaging pay policy

Radiology Business

The American Society of Neuroradiology said Tuesday it is "delighted" with the decision, which pertains to a key MRI contrast agent.

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AI reduces CT lung cancer screening workload by nearly 80%

Health Imaging

And it can do so with almost 100% accuracy as a first reader, according to a new large-scale analysis.

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ECR: PET/MRI highly effective for detecting prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

Hybrid PET/MRI scans outperform either technique alone for identifying tumors in high-risk patients with suspected prostate cancer, according to research presented February 27 at ECR in Vienna. The finding is from a preliminary analysis of 23 patients enrolled in an ongoing clinical trial, noted Giorgio Brembilla, MD, PhD, of the IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy.

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The Necessity of Internal Moonlighting

Ben White

I’ve been advising a radiology app startup called LnQ. I think of it like Qgenda for radiology moonlighting. It can link up with your practice schedule and HL7 feed and helps groups/hospitals/etc leverage the excess capacity in their own workforce: a practice can activate LnQ when there is extra work to do and automate telling the people who aren’t currently working when additional work is available, how much work is available, and then allow those people to do that work and get paid

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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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Breakthrough tool to enhance precision in cold-temperature cancer surgery

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed an innovative tool that enhances surgeons' ability to detect and remove cancer cells during cryosurgery, a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tumors. This breakthrough technology involves a specialized nanoscale material that illuminates cancer cells under freezing conditions, making them easier to distinguish from healthy tissue and improving surgical precision.

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Shift toward imaging outside the hospital could save billions

Radiology Business

David A. Rosman, MD, MBA, deputy chief, radiology enterprise service, Mass General Brigham, explains how moving imaging outside of hospitals could save billions of dollars for U.S. healthcare.

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Chinese hackers use malware disguised as imaging viewers to steal patient data

Health Imaging

The software has been primarily disguised as Philips DICOM MediaViewerLauncher.exea trusted program that enables patients to view their medical imaging on their own personal servers.

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New Mammography Studies Assess Image-Based AI Risk Models and Breast Arterial Calcification Detection

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Emily Conant, M.D., discussed findings from two studies presented at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) conference that showed the potential impact of image-based AI risk models and breast arterial calcification detection in mammography screening.

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Hysterectomy and Myomectomy vs Uterine Artery Embolization for Symptomatic Fibroids and Adenomyosis: National and Regional Trends and Adverse Events in 70,000 Patients

JVIR

To compare patient characteristics, regional utilization, and post-operative outcomes between uterine artery embolization (UAE), myomectomy and hysterectomy for fibroids and adenomyosis, and assess whether post-operative adverse events were more common after hysterectomy.

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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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8 ways for radiology to improve environmental sustainability

AuntMinnie

Representatives from 11 radiology societies around the world have issued a call to action to radiology leaders and societies to improve the environmental sustainability of the field. A team led by Andrea Rockall, MD, ofImperial College London in the U.K., notedthat healthcare delivery contributes directly to the climate crisis, through greenhouse gas emissions due to the production and operation of medical equipment, the generation of medical and nonmedical waste, and contamination of water supp

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Using CT imaging to opportunistically screen for osteoporosis could save Medicare upward of $2.5B

Radiology Business

Only about 11% to 18% of eligible patients receive recommended bone density scans, but CT images gathered for other purposes could fill this gap.

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VI-RADS threshold, imaging features predict bladder cancer invasiveness with nearly 100% accuracy

Health Imaging

New findings related to Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System scores and specific MRI findings could improve the management of bladder cancer.

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ECR Mammography Study: Pre-Op CEM Detects 34 Percent More Multifocal Masses than Mammography

Diagnostic Imaging

In addition to contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) demonstrating over a 90 percent detection rate for multifocal masses, researchers found that no significant difference between histological measurements and CEM, according to study findings presented at the European Congress of Radiology.

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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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How To Prevent MRI Accidents

Atlantis Worldwide

Did you know there are more than 30,000 MRI units installed worldwide? MRI exams are considered to be safer than CT scans or X-ray exams, as they are considered to be imaging without radiation.

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Radiologists help refute ‘pregnant mummy’ claim

AuntMinnie

Radiologists have weighed in on a reportedly heated dispute in archeology over whether CT scans show that a mummified ancient Egyptian woman was pregnant. First reported by Polish researchers from the National Museum in Warsaw in 2021, the finding sparked controversy, with some experts calling for the authors of the study to rescan the mummy using proper protocol supervised by a radiologist to clarify the diagnosis.

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NP leader scores $750,000 grant with hopes of boosting lung cancer screening uptake by the thousands

Radiology Business

Those involved plan to hire a community health worker and care navigator to help shepherd underserved patients through the screening process.

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University of Missouri Health Care's 7T scanner joins exclusive ACR accreditation club

Health Imaging

There are fewer than 40 of these 7T MRI scanners in North America, and MU Health Cares is one of less than 10 to achieve ACR accreditation.

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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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Don't DOGE My Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

How would you respond if you were asked for five bullet points of what you accomplished last week?

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A versatile AI system for analyzing series of medical images

ScienceDaily

A new AI-based system for analyzing images taken over time can accurately detect changes and predict outcomes, according to a new study. The system's sensitivity and flexibility could make it useful across a wide range of medical and scientific applications.

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ECR: Use MR enterography for complex IBD cases

AuntMinnie

Gastrointestinal imagers should use high-quality MR enterography for complex inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) cases that can't be dealt with using intestinal ultrasound, even though both tests contribute to overall assessment, said an expert leading an advanced course on imaging Crohn's disease at ECR 2025. "MR enterography has a big strength in mapping, but ultrasound has a big strength in really looking at the bowel wall and assessing features of inflammation," stated course presenter Gauraang

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Radiology practice network LucidHealth signs $25M deal with vendor Visage Imaging

Radiology Business

Under the agreement, the Columbus, Ohio, provider group will implement the cloud-based Visage 7 Enterprise Imaging Platform across its organization.

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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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ALS drug repurposed for PET imaging

Health Imaging

Researchers radiolabeled the drug so that they could follow its movement and breakdown in the body to help visualize areas of oxidative stress.

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The Human Element of AI in Radiology Deployment

Aidoc

AI in radiology isnt just about technology – its about people. In a recent episode of Medical Imaging Matters , hosted by AHRA, Jean Jose, DO, Associate Vice Chair of Radiology from the University of Miami Health System, shared invaluable insights on how AI adoption isnt just about algorithms and automation but also about education, human involvement and securing organizational buy-in.

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GE HealthCare Debuts Genesis Enterprise Imaging Portfolio at HIMSS Conference

Diagnostic Imaging

Offering four key software-as-a-service features, the cloud-based enterprise imaging suite reportedly offers enhanced security and storage and facilitates streamlined radiology workflows.

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PCCT bests conventional CT for quantifying coronary plaque

AuntMinnie

Ultrahigh-spatial-resolution photon-counting detector CT (UHR PCCT) used for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) outperforms conventional energy-integrating detector (EID) CT when it comes to quantifying coronary plaque, researchers have found. The study showed that UHR PCCT "reduced segmented coronary plaque volume by nearly one-third and improved reproducibility of low-attenuation plaque measurements," wrote a team led by Miln Vecsey-Nagy, MD, PhD, of the Medical University of South Carolina in Cha

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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?