Ben White

JANUARY 17, 2025

Here are several things to consider about learning radiology in addition to my articles on Approaching the R1 Year, How to be a First Year Radiology Resident , and Radiology Call Tips. Develop Robust Search Patterns Real search patterns are not just the order in which you analyze a fresh scan, they are a series of if-then statements: If I see this finding, then I will look carefully at this other structure for an associated abnormality.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2025

Bayers latest contrast agent is proving its potential in clinical trials as a promising alternative to agents with higher gadolinium content.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Those proposing breast imaging-related measures so far in 2025 have included Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Missouri, New York, South Carolina, Utah and Virginia, ACR reports.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 14, 2025

Deep learning synthesis of contrast-enhanced MRI from non-contrast prostate MRI sequences provided an average multiscale structural similarity index of 70 percent with actual contrast-enhanced prostate MRI in external validation testing from newly published research.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 15, 2025

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can be a useful tool for diagnosing "retained products of conception" in women, suggest findings published January 13 in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine. A team led by Zachary Boivin, MD, from Yale University in New Haven, CT, found that POCUS can accurately diagnose this tissue in patients being managed surgically or medically.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 14, 2025

The team hopes to develop a model that will not only estimate patients risk of major cardiovascular events but will inform providers on when these events may likely occur as well.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 14, 2025

The agency is considering whether to let NPs and PAs examine radiographs in a federal health surveillance program.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 15, 2025

In computed tomography (CT) scans for patients with solid non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) < 30 mm, emerging research suggests the lollipop sign is associated with a greater than fourfold likelihood of angiolymphatic invasion.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 15, 2025

Gallium-68 (Ga-68) fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT is a promising new method for imaging gastric cancer, according to a study published January 16 in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology. The finding is from an analysis of 112 patients, with FAPI-PET scans revealing new findings in 24 patients after initial contrast-enhanced CT scans, noted a group led by Hongfeng Gou, MD, of Sichuan University in Sichuan, China.

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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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ScienceDaily

JANUARY 15, 2025

Patients with a common aggressive type of bladder cancer could get correct treatment significantly quicker as new research suggests that initial MRI imaging and biopsy could be used to reduce the time patients wait.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

The collaboration is with Sacramento-based Sutter Health, which operates 24 acute care hospitals across California, employing over 29,000 clinicians.

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Healthcare Administrative Partners

JANUARY 15, 2025

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice, and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work. However, changes to screening policy could provide increased mammography volume.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Mammography remains one of the most critical areas of radiology practice -- and one that is facing changes in reporting requirements and reimbursement policy. Even with additional mammography reporting requirements placed on radiology practices, the reimbursement value of mammography services has not changed to reflect the extra work. However, changes to screening policy could provide increased mammography volume.

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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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ScienceDaily

JANUARY 14, 2025

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect the spread of metastatic brain cancer using MRI scans, offering insights into patients' cancer without aggressive surgery.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 15, 2025

The less invasive method could help men avoid some of the unpleasant side effects such as urinary incontinence and sexual dysfunction, which are known deterrents for patients facing potential prostatectomy.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 15, 2025

Concerns stem from manufacturing and distribution of the BioZorb marker, with possible ramifications including "seizure, injunction and civil money penalties.

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Atlantis Worldwide

JANUARY 15, 2025

More and more healthcare facilities are choosing to create a hybrid catheterization lab, which combines the traditional diagnostic functions of a Cath lab with surgical functions of a standard operating room.

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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.

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 15, 2025

Simulated contrast-enhanced MR images from noncontrast sequences using deep learning show promise for assessing clinically significant prostate cancer, according to a study published January 14 in Radiology. The findings could mitigate patients' exposure to contrast, wrote a team led by Hongyan Huang, MD, of Shenzhen University in China. "In [our] study, we demonstrated the feasibility of simulating contrast-enhanced images from noncontrast prostate MRI sequences," the group noted.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 15, 2025

In the first part of a two-part interview, Nina Kottler, M.D. offers insights and perspective on the recently issued guidance from the FDA on AI-enabled devices and how it may impact developers in the radiology field.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 16, 2025

New survey data indicate that addressing the effect of technologists missed opportunities during their training may be a yearslong effort.

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JANUARY 15, 2025

The Metairie, Louisiana-based radiology group is acquiring Houston MRI & Diagnostic Imaging, ballooning its center total to 48 across five states.

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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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Omega Medical Imaging

JANUARY 14, 2025

The scientific program of CSI America will provide an update on the latest trials, studies, new devices, techniques, and hot topics in the field. CSI is designed for adult and pediatric interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, anesthesiologists, imaging specialists, nurses, technicians, and any other medical specialty involved in catheter interventions for congenital, structural, and valvar heart […] The post CSI America 2025, January 22-24, 2025 appeared first on Omega Medic

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2025

Machine learning (ML) can help clinicians predict immunotherapy response in patients with inoperable non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to a study published January 16 in Diagnostic Interventional Radiology. The findings could help clinicians better tailor treatment for these patients, wrote a team led by Siyun Lin, MD, of Huadong Hospital at Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 20, 2025

Does experience soften ones threshold for pushing back against extraneous imaging protocols and other slights in radiology?

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 15, 2025

The study is part of a bigger effort to understand why some children recover better than others following head injuries.

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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?