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Wider use of cardiac PET faces challenges

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include education, advocacy, and industry partnerships, according to a study published January 10 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Cardiac PET MPI has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and managing patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease, yet overall it remains underutilized in the U.S.,

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'Financial toxicity' screening for cancer care needs improvement

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The group found that factors associated with worse financial toxicity for patients when it came to cancer care included being younger, having lower income and education, being of color, and having cancer at a more advanced stage.

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ARRS: ACR guideline changes lead to sharp uptick in breast MRI use

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These findings, we believe, are attributable to increased social awareness and patient education surrounding the challenges of cancer detection with breast density,” Floodstrand said. Patients with commercial insurance had higher MRI uptake than those with Medicare/Managed Care (p = 0.0034).

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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AuntMinnie.com · Minnies 2023 - Most Influential Radiology Researcher Runner Up: Emily Conant, MD, University of Pennsylvania Most Effective Radiology Educator Minnies 2023 Winner: Christine "Cooky" Menias, MD, Mayo Clinic - Arizona Christine "Cooky" Menias, MD. Innumerable nodules? No, four nodules in the right lung and four in the left.

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7 ways to reduce healthcare disparities in radiology

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Avoidable differences in disease burden and outcomes that socially disadvantaged individuals may experience manifest in nearly all areas of radiology, from emergency imaging, neuroradiology, and nuclear medicine to image-guided interventions and imaging-based cancer screening, the group noted. Image courtesy of Peter Abraham, MD, et al.

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ACS: States with higher lung cancer burden show low screening rates

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states that tend to have higher mortality rates of the disease, American Cancer Society (ACS) researchers have reported. were 60 years or older, and 53% had a high school education or less. of those eligible individuals without insurance and 5.1% were current smokers, 54.4% were men, 64.4% A total of 3.7%

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

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For many, its also when insurance benefits renew. Heart Health Imaging : Depending on risk factors, your doctor may recommend coronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk. Navigating Insurance and Planning Ahead Insurance can be confusing, but TRA Medical Imaging makes it easy to understand your coverage for imaging services.