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Case Western Reserve Researchers land $1.125 million National Science Foundation Grant to Advance Safer, Faster and Less Expensive Medical-imaging Technology

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milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:47 January 4, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Li, Kayat and Tirumani are all members of the Case Center for Imaging Research.

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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

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“In the context of the increased morbidity and mortality associated with hospitalization in patients with dementia, even a small reduction in hospitalization rates may have important implications for public health,” the group wrote. These plaques drive symptoms and are the target of several recently approved treatments.

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Data-Driven Diagnostics: Teleradiology’s Role in the Age of Information (Chhattisgarh, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Chowki, Dantewada, Balrampur, Mahasamund, Gaurella-Pendra-Marwahi, Jashpur)

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Discuss how machine learning algorithms analyze vast datasets, identifying patterns and anomalies that may not be immediately apparent, leading to more accurate diagnoses. Big Data Analytics for Population Health Management: Explore the application of big data analytics in teleradiology for population health management.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

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However, the ASRT, like others, has emphasized that RAs (unlike nurse practitioners or physician assistants) are restricted from making diagnoses and must work under the direct supervision of a radiologist. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".

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Accelerated Radiation Treatment Could Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Patient Burden in Low- and Middle-income Countries

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milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:00 October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation , a large new international study suggests. Unlike in the U.S.

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“In the Lap of Nature, in the Hands of Tech: Teleradiology in India”(Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvallur, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Viluppuram, Virudhunagar)

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Swift image transmission and timely diagnoses echo the rhythmic precision of natural processes. Remote clinics, often situated in the midst of nature, are empowered to offer comprehensive healthcare services with virtual consultations and expert diagnostics.

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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

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Why are mammograms at the center of this public health battle? As defined by Harvard Health , abnormal growth can occur in various areas of the breast including the ducts that carry milk to the nipple, the milk-producing sacs, and other non-glandular tissue. Here’s what you need to know. What is Breast Cancer?