AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

This money will support initiatives such as the Putting Patients First Program, for which the AHRA will award five $10,000 grants to support projects in diagnostic imaging, pediatric imaging, and radiation safety. Grant recipients will also publish their findings in AHRA publications.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 10, 2025

The top referring physicians sending patients for PET scans are medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pulmonologists. Follow IMV Medical Information on LinkedIn for more diagnostic imaging updates. Want to share your knowledge of medical imaging?

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Ultrahigh-resolution CT angiography {CTA bests conventional for the detection of ruptured intracranial aneurysms, offering higher sensitivity, improved image quality, and reduced radiation dose, according to a study published October 9 in Academic Radiology. DSA served as the reference standard. The complete study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 12, 2024

As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development. "If

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2024

In 2023, nonhospital sites faced more competition compared with hospital-based facilities for oncology-related diagnostic imaging scans, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 Oncology in Diagnostic Imaging Market Outlook Report. Davin Korstjens. out of 5 rating, compared with hospital sites, which registered a 3.7

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

An assistant professor of radiology and radiological science, Francis Deng, MD, is the Johns Hopkins radiology department's co-director of medical student diagnostic radiology electives. His area of expertise is neuroradiology, with a special emphasis on diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine. Elliot Fishman, MD.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 23, 2024

“Adopting diagnostic strategies from NSQIP-P centers could optimize diagnostic imaging in children,” Slidell and colleagues wrote. While ultrasound or MRI is recommended over CT for initial imaging when considering a diagnosis of appendicitis in children, CT is typically used first in adult patients with abdominal pain.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 15, 2024

The promise of precision Radiation therapy has already proven to play a pivotal role in the treatment of prostate cancer, offering a targeted and effective approach to eliminating cancerous cells. When doctors take a look at the whole patient, there are more opportunities to extend a patient's healthy living years.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

The L block lead shield over the syringe helps protect certified nuclear medicine technologist James Johnson (left), and nuclear radiologist Penny Vroman, MD (right), from radiation emitted by the drug. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2024

While the medical imaging technique is widely used and is critical for the early detection of cancers and diseases, the survey revealed that many Canadians hold harmful misconceptions about MRIs that may deter them from getting screened. Key Findings: Almost half of Canadians (47%) mistakenly believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

Deep learning-based image reconstruction (DLR) has been a hot topic in CT over the past five years, as researchers and vendors have continuously demonstrated the technology's potential to improve on legacy and filtered back-projection (FBP) reconstruction methods. Accordingly, commercial and research activity has accelerated.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 22, 2024

Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast cancer, in "many situations [it is] a viable alternative."

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 1, 2024

Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. Low-value imaging procedures result in an ineffective allocation of resources and imposes potential danger," Tay said.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 26, 2023

A new modality that provides high-dose, molecularly targeted radiation to hematopoietic cells allows bone marrow transplant in patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and may double one-year survival rates in comparison to conventional care, according to new research that garnered “Abstract of the Year” honors at the Society (..)

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Professional Radiology

APRIL 4, 2024

Once doctors know what’s going on, they use these images to plan exactly the right treatment for each person. Here’s how: Diagnostic Imaging : X-rays provide detailed images of internal structures such as bones, organs, and tissues.

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Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 11, 2023

New prospective research demonstrated that the combination of ultra-low-dose (ULD) computed tomography (CT) and an artificial intelligence (AI)-based denoising method offered a greater than 95 percent sensitivity rate for differentiating negative and actionable Lung-RADS category findings with significantly reduced radiation dosing.

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Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 14, 2025

offered key insights on new research examining the link between computed tomography scans and projected future cases of radiation-induced cancer. In a recent interview, Rebecca Smith-Bindman, M.D.,

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 19, 2024

Emerging research suggests CT radiation dosing of 50 mSv or greater is associated with higher mortality at two years but nearly half of those patients were alive 10 years later.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 28, 2024

Emerging research on coronary artery calcium scoring for the assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD) suggests the use of virtual non-contrast images from photon-counting CT may lead to a nearly 20 percent reduction in radiation dosing.

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Independent Imaging

APRIL 10, 2020

The field of medical imaging is always advancing, with scientific investments continually being made in diagnostic imaging. If you’re curious about what the future of diagnostic imaging looks like, here’s a peek into what’s coming. The post The future of diagnostic imaging appeared first on Independent Imaging.

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Diagnostic Imaging Systems

DECEMBER 7, 2022

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Diagnostic Imaging

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In reportedly the first randomized study to compare hypofractionated radiation treatment versus conventional radiation treatment for women who had breast reconstruction procedures after mastectomy, researchers at the recent ASTRO conference noted similar rates of cancer recurrence, chest wall toxicity and patient well-being.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

For patients who had a complete metabolic response to radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, the authors of a recent study found that surveillance imaging with PET/CT, MRI or CT did not improve outcomes in comparison to expectant management.

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MedImaging Radiography

APRIL 8, 2025

has developed a cutting-edge radiation detector based on its proprietary high-quality, large-diameter single-crystal diamond technology.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The earlier breast cancer is detected through diagnostic imaging, the better chance there is for successful treatment with surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy. Consistent mammography and diagnostic imaging appointments can help stop this number from continuing to rise. this year alone. this year alone.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The first technology, Deep Denosing, is a deep learning-based software that aims to determine the lowest radiation dose without compromising clarity or anatomical detail. The second innovation, an AEC-embedded solution, is designed to optimize radiation levels while maintaining high diagnostic image quality.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 23, 2023

Being told that you need diagnostic imaging can be scary. Healthcare professionals deal with diagnostic imaging every day, so they may become immune to the concerns of patients. Still, amidst patients’ fear of diagnostic imaging, healthcare professionals can set their minds at ease. Don’t lie to them.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Strouhal's presentation described one such action, taken by Alliance Medical, which provides diagnostic imaging for 800,000 National Health Service (NHS) patients in the U.K. Radiation doses decreased from 500 mGy.cm to 350 mGy.cm.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 22, 2024

The ASRT weighed in, telling AuntMinnie.com, "A key issue we continue to face is state legislation designed to weaken or remove licensure for medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".

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AuntMinnie

JULY 11, 2023

Pharmaceutical industry companies were involved in payments to diagnostic radiolog.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For patients who had neuroradiological trauma CT scans, researchers noted no significant visual differences between deep learning denoising at 25% mAs and iterative reconstruction at 100% mAs.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 26, 2023

Furthermore, since it does not use radiation as other imaging tests do, there are no additional health risks associated with this technology, making it safer overall for patients. Vesta is always at the forefront of tech advances in order to help bring more efficiency and accuracy to imaging and radiological interpretations.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Introduction: In the world of diagnostic imaging, CT scans are indispensable tools. This blog, “CT Scan Realities,” sheds light on both the challenges and triumphs in the field of diagnostic imaging using CT technology. Service Areas:- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.

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Professional Radiology

JUNE 15, 2023

CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy. MRI Isn’t An Option Another form of diagnostic imaging is Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) , which is used to diagnose brain and spinal cord disorders, joint and musculoskeletal conditions, and cancer.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Gauging public attitudes around radiology workforce shortages and shifting diagnostic imaging and ultrasound examinations and ultrasounds to AI, the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) is pushing for shorter medical imaging wait times and a federal investment of over $1 billion Canadian ($721 million U.S.)

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