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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

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This is a testament to how research has shifted from standalone studies on the accuracy of algorithms to how they may actually impact clinical workflows – and thereby perhaps move a step closer to broader clinical implementation. The finding is from a prospective trial and addresses critical safety considerations in PAE procedures.

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How to comply with CMS's CT radiation dose measure

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Under the auspices of Alara Imaging , a measure steward entity established by the university, CMS plans to adopt the measure into its hospital and physician pay-for-performance programs beginning in 2025. Administered CT radiation doses are highly variable across patients, radiologists, and hospitals throughout the U.S.

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FDA authorizes AI-driven MRI Solution for Safer Alzheimer’s Treatment

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New standardized tools are needed, such as icobrain aria, to assist radiologists and treating clinicians in detecting and managing ARIA to optimize patient safety. The software works in the background and automatically generates an overview report on the ARIA assessment for radiologists using normal clinical MRI scans.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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The technology figured prominently in five Minnies categories, including Hottest Clinical Procedure. Pickhardt believes using additional clinical data on CT imaging could save healthcare costs, especially when AI tools are used in parallel, suggesting it is a cost-effective or even cost-saving strategy for personalized or precision medicine.

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Canon features new MRI scanner, AI, CT enhancements at RSNA 2024

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The vendor recently installed its fourth photon-counting CT system at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. It also limits remote access to scanning operations to preserve patient safety, according to Canon. In photon-counting CT developments, Canon has formed a research collaboration with Penn Medicine.

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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals

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Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, including spot imaging, according to insights shared during the 124th annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Boston. Spot imaging revealed that more than half of the administered activity was in the patient's arm.

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Seno Medical's Imagio System Receives Innovative Technology Contract

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The contract was awarded based on the recommendation of the Imagio System by hospital experts who serve on one of Vizient’s customer-led councils, and signifies to Vizient provider customers unique qualities that potentially bring improvement to the healthcare industry. tim.hodson Wed, 11/13/2024 - 14:00 Nov.

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