AuntMinnie
JULY 8, 2024
Adopting a responsible framework could help overcome challenges in applying AI to medical imaging, according to an article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Researchers led by MD/PhD candidate Alexis Nolin-Lapalme from the University of Montreal described an open-source software program that they developed, integrating AI models into PACS, called PACS-AI.
Radiology Business
JULY 8, 2024
CEO Jim Woodward believes private equity-backed provider groups “serve their shareholders’ interest not the patients' and doctors' and hospitals' interests.
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AuntMinnie
JULY 8, 2024
Theranostics is increasingly being used to image and treat prostate cancer and neuroendocrine tumors. Women's theranostics appears to already be on the horizon. Several presenters at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's (SNMMI) 2024 meeting in Toronto shared new findings in women's studies. CAM-HER2 therapy Belgium-based Precirix, for example, highlighted CAM-H2 therapy, a human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-directed ligand (HER2) camelid single-domain antibody (sdAb) la
Imaging Technology
JULY 8, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical imaging, computed tomography (CT) stands out as a cornerstone technology. Since its inception, CT has revolutionized diagnostic capabilities, offering detailed cross-sectional images of the human body. Over the years, advancements in CT technology have propelled the field forward, enhancing image quality, reducing radiation exposure and expanding clinical applications.
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Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JULY 8, 2024
If there is one medical exam that everyone in the world has taken, it's a chest X-ray. Clinicians can use radiographs to tell if someone has tuberculosis, lung cancer, or other diseases, but they can't use them to tell if the lungs are functioning well.
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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine
JULY 8, 2024
A comparative analysis between FAPI and 18F-FDG PET/CT for the systemic staging of newly diagnosed breast cancer has demonstrated that FAPI PET/CT offers more accurate staging.
Imaging Technology
JULY 8, 2024
As we come upon the calendar’s mid-year mark, it is time once again for the ITN team to begin its annual strategic planning for 2025. And we’d like to hear from you. By now, you have probably noticed the new content features ITN introduced this year, including the One on One … multimedia interview series, where we’ve held deep-dive discussions with respected industry professionals on impactful issues and initiatives.
AuntMinnie
JULY 8, 2024
Nuclear medicine firm Curium has submitted a new drug application (NDA) for its lutetium-177 (Lu-177) DOTATATE radiopharmaceutical for treatment of somatostatin receptor-positive gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETS). The radiopharmaceutical is designed to be injected into patients to deliver Lu-177 radiation directly to tumors. Curium has been developing the formulation over the past several years and has ensured that it avoids infringement of any Orange Book listed patents, i
Imaging Technology
JULY 8, 2024
Back in 1966, Joni Mitchell sang these words in her song “Both Sides Now:” I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now From up and down and still somehow It’s cloud illusions I recall I really don’t know clouds at all
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Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.
Cassling's MRI
JULY 8, 2024
Time is muscle. This common phrase is well-known to healthcare providers in the ED who have been called upon to treat a heart attack. The longer you take to stabilize the heart, the higher the risk of long-term damage to the patient’s heart. "Time is muscle” was the impetus for the new $6 million cardiovascular suite at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Imaging Technology
JULY 8, 2024
Investing in women’s health should not merely be a metric on the equity dashboard — it should drive policy and tactical interventions forward. The disparity in health outcomes between genders, compounded further by racial inequities, represents a significant portion of the overarching challenge of health inequality.
Health Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
Between the ages of 8 and 12, MRI scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
Photon-counting CT enables enhanced fissure visualization and a lower degree of cardiac motion artifacts for lung perfusion imaging at a significantly reduced scan time in contrast to dual-energy CT, according to new research findings.
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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.
Radiology Business
JULY 8, 2024
Nashville-based HarmonyCares provides physician-led services to vulnerable patients who cannot travel to traditional healthcare facilities.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
For men with prostate cancer, new research demonstrates that 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT is 17 percent more accurate than mpMRI at identifying the final pathological tumor stage and 12 percent more accurate in detecting extracapsular extension.
Health Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
There has long been speculation suggesting that chronic benzo consumption could be a precursor to conditions that deteriorate neurological function.
Radiology Business
JULY 8, 2024
Judge Ada Brown’s decision sides with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and others, who sued in April claiming the rule is an “unlawful power grab.
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Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.
AuntMinnie
JULY 8, 2024
A commentary published July 8 in JAMA is critiquing the use of tobacco company funding for continuing medical education credits (CME). In the opinion, Robert Jackler, MD, of Stanford University, urged accredited CME providers to "adopt policies prohibiting tobacco industry funding of health care professional education." "The tobacco industry has a long history of undermining science to promote its products, the leading cause of preventable disease and premature death in the U.S., indicating inhe
Health Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
In May, Philips alerted its customers to the safety concern, cautioning that its Sense XL Torso (1.5T and 3T) coils could overheat and cause patients to sustain serious burns.
Omega Medical Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga recently became the first facility in Tennessee with an advanced endoscopy suite centered around the Omega E-View.AI and its industry-leading radiation saving technology. The E-View.AI is the most advanced image-guided endoscopy system available and is the only ERCP fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84% – […] The post Erlanger Baroness is First Hospital in Tennessee with Radiation-Saving Endoscopy Technology appeared first
Aidoc
JULY 8, 2024
Full disclosure, I know next to nothing about software engineering. Or data security. And I understand the basic math behind AI only because a very smart dude sat me down one day in front of a whiteboard and broke it down for me. That was six years ago. To be honest, like most radiologists, I work hard, do my CME and read the occasional journal article that interests me.
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Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.
Imaging Technology
JULY 8, 2024
ITN conducts a bi-monthly survey to its readers on a variety of topics, which is used to create the Last Read, a unique mix of radiology facts, figures and trends. This column offers a venue to get to know your colleagues, and see where you stand on different issues. Do you have a question you want us to ask? Contact Editorial Director Melinda Taschetta-Millane at melinda.taschetta-millane@wainscotmedia.com.
MRI Network
JULY 8, 2024
Organizations have been using social media for years to find job applicants. Many companies, however, don’t always know how to make the best use of social networks to promote their brand and effectively reach qualified candidates. The following steps will help your company implement the best practices when using social media for recruitment. Define Your Objectives Too many companies cast a wide net when recruiting on social media.
Amber Diagnostics
JULY 8, 2024
The Philips Ingenuity TF Elite 128 Slice PET/CT Scanner is suitable for a variety of clinical applications Philips Ingenuity TF Elite Overview The Philips Ingenuity TF Elite 128 Slice PET/CT Scanner is a high-performance hybrid imaging system that integrates positron emission tomography (PET) with 128-slice. Read more The post Philips Ingenuity TF Elite 128 Slice PET/CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.
REBEL EM
JULY 8, 2024
A 45-year-old man presents to the ED with shortness of breath that began 4 hours ago. He reports 2 days of cough, fever, and pleuritic chest pain. He is speaking in 3–4 word phrases, breathing at 33 breaths/minute, and appears in mild to moderate respiratory distress. He has right middle lobe crackles on auscultation. An arterial blood gas shows a pH of 7.48, a PaO 2 of 54 mm Hg, and a PaCO 2 of 33 mm Hg.
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As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?
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