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New PET tracer improves detection of insulinomas

AuntMinnie

A new PET/CT radiotracer that detects insulinomas could eliminate the need for other diagnostic procedures in a vast majority of patients, according to a study published October 17 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image available for republishing under Creative Commons license (CC BY 4.0 DEED, Attribution 4.0

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Few ‘surprise’ patient bills are from radiologists, study finds

AuntMinnie

In an analysis of billing trends, the rate of out-of-network (OON) imaging claims declined from 12.6% in 2021, with the decline occurring broadly across imaging modalities, noted lead author Jay Parikh, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. million imaging claims for 19.5 in 2007 to 1.1%

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Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios boost imaging use

AuntMinnie

but "no study has examined the relationship between Medicaid reimbursement and utilization of imaging," the team wrote. They estimated the likelihood of an individual having imaging as well as the average number of imaging studies performed, setting gender-modality combinations and controlling for patient characteristics.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

Residency Training: Following medical school, radiologists enter a four-year residency in diagnostic radiology, where they learn to interpret medical images, perform imaging-guided procedures, and provide accurate diagnoses. They also lead the field in theranostics , which combines diagnostics and therapy in one procedure.

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Illuminating the Future: Recent Breakthroughs in Nuclear Medicine Advancements (Maharashtra, Raigarh, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-India Introduction: Nuclear medicine continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, pushing the boundaries of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Revolutionary Radioisotopes: Expanding the Diagnostic Toolkit: Explore the latest developments in novel radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer

Imaging Technology

“I am excited and honored to assume the role of CEO at Blue Earth Diagnostics,” said Campione in the written statement released today. Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Blue Earth Diagnostics, an indirect subsidiary of Bracco Imaging S.p.A., Bracco Imaging S.p.A.,

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Radiography, Research, and You

The British Institute of Radiology

I graduated with my radiography degree in 2018 and since then I’ve worked in a wide variety of departments, from plain film to nuclear medicine. Since I found something to love in every modality it never really mattered which one I was in. There is often research aimed at improving and advancing the field of diagnostic imaging.