Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

Adjunctive AI offered greater than seven percent increases in sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy for ultrasound detection of ovarian cancer in comparison to unassisted clinicians who lacked ultrasound expertise, according to findings from new international multicenter research.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

Prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET/CT bests conventional imaging when it comes to identifying high-risk, nonmetastatic, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, researchers have reported. The findings suggest a better alternative to "conventional" imaging modalities such as CT alone, MRI, or bone scans for tracking prostate cancer in this particular patient population, wrote a team led by Adrien Holzgreve, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles.

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TRA Medical Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

We are proud to announce that TRA Medical Imaging has been certified as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row! This remarkable achievement highlights our commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where team members feel valued, supported, and inspired. What Does It Mean to Be Great Place to Work Certified? To earn Great Place to Work certification, an organization must undergo a rigorous two-step process that focuses on employee experience: Trust Index Survey: This survey gau

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

Onsite Womens Health, an in-office breast health and imaging services provider, has acquired the Katherine M. Cyran M.D. Breast Center in Columbus, OH. Under a management services agreement, Onsite Imaging Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Onsite Womens Health, will provide nonclinical operational support, including staffing, facility operations, regulatory compliance, and financial management, according to Onsite.

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ScienceDaily

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new study has found that many cases of high-risk nonmetastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer may be more advanced than previously thought.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 3, 2025

The proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule represent a pivotal shift in addressing modern cybersecurity challenges, particularly for industries that rely heavily on sensitive health data, such as clinical AI. These updates aim to strengthen protections around electronic protected health information (ePHI) by introducing more rigorous requirements.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

A number of years ago, in a small British hospital that must remain nameless, there were two notorious radiologists. They were notorious in that they were inferior performers in an otherwise sound radiology department. Not quite bad enough to be dangerous but definitely subpar. Both were quite erratic in their radiology reports and became well-known for this.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

JANUARY 3, 2025

Findings from the international autoPET competition highlight the potential of automated analysis in medical imaging.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

The cancer screening rate declined 39% during the COVID pandemic, according to a study published January 2 in Nature Cancer. A team led by Richa Shaw, PhD, of the International Agency for Research on Cancer in Lyon, France, conducted a literature review to investigate the global scale and impact of COVID pandemic-related delays and disruptions on cancer services, including diagnosis, diagnostic procedures, screening, treatment, and supportive and palliative care.

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MedImaging General Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

Findings from the international autoPET competition highlight the potential of automated analysis in medical imaging.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 3, 2025

In some cases, the method even helps to home in on sentinel nodes that may not have been identified during prior biopsy.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 3, 2025

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses some of the biggest obstacles facing the specialty in the new year.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

JANUARY 3, 2025

A new ultrasound-based program supported by teleradiology offers a promising solution for expanding access to screening in low-resource settings.

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About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Midstate Radiology Associates

JANUARY 3, 2025

Early detection and proactive care are key to improving breast cancer outcomes. However, for individuals at high risk, routine screenings may not always be enough. Thats where innovative programs like the Ambry CARE Program (CARE) make a difference, allowing healthcare providers to assess personal and family histories to identify high-risk patients and offer personalized care.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

A 2nd District California Court of Appeal has reversed and remanded summary judgment for an on-call radiologist involved in a medical malpractice case associated with emergency department services. Charlie L. versus Peyman Kangavari, MD, highlights the unique challenges that face radiologists serving under emergency conditions compared with those who do not but serve as expert witnesses in medical malpractice cases, according to an opinion filed January 2.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 3, 2025

Hospital medical equipment financing enables hospitals to acquire advanced technology through strategic budgeting and leasing options. The post How Hospitals Afford Expensive Equipment: Strategies for Renewal and Financing appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

Radiology and oncology service provider Akumin negligently failed to properly secure, safeguard, and adequately destroy the health and personal data of its outpatient radiology and cancer patients, a $5 million class action lawsuit has asserted. Gina Letizio of Hampton, NH, brought the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, on behalf of herself and others.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 3, 2025

Starting breast cancer screening at age 40 is tied to improved patient outcomes and reduced healthcare spending on treatment, according to research published January 2 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Anna Wilkinson, MD, from the University of Ottawa in Ontario, Canada, found that while screening costs increased due to the number of lifetime screens, they were offset by reduced breast cancer therapy costs.

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