Wed.Feb 26, 2025

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ECR: Generative AI yields potential for assisting radiologists

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VIENNA Generative AI may have novel applications in the clinic, but using the technology comes with its share of challenges and future directions, according to a presentation given February 26 at ECR 2025. In his talk, Marc Kohli, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco, discussed current applications of this technology in clinical radiology.

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Radiology Partners fires back in battle with Aetna, accusing payer of ‘shamelessly prioritizing profits’

Radiology Business

"We vehemently refute all their manufactured allegations, and we will vigorously defend our position," CEO Rich Whitney, MBA, said Wednesday.

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HPI: MIPS performance measures biased for practice size

AuntMinnie

The success of radiologists participating in the Medicare Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) varies according to practice type and size, with individual radiologists being at a disadvantage, researchers have reported. The findings suggest possible biases and imbalances in the MIPS program that should be addressed, wrote a team led byYoonKyung Chung, PhD, of the Harvey L.

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Small practices, individual radiologists at a disadvantage in Medicare quality pay program

Radiology Business

Unfortunately, the imbalance in available MIPS radiology measures is worsening, study co-author Lauren Nicola, MD, CEO of Triad Radiology Associates, said Wednesday.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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.

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Italian research team shows the way on sustainability

AuntMinnie

The new horizons of advanced imaging, especially in oncology, must increasingly consider not only diagnostic efficacy but also sustainability for patients, prize-winning researchers told ECR 2025 delegates. In an e-poster exhibit at the Vienna congress, Andrea Masperi and Cristiano Michele Girlando of the European Institute of Oncology in Milan presented the findings of a study that aimed to evaluate energetically and biologically sustainable diagnostic lines for patients with metastatic breast

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Tiny 'water bears' may hold key to reducing radiation-induced side effects

Health Imaging

These animals are virtually indestructible and have long outlived the dinosaurs due to their ability to withstand extreme cold, heat, natural disasters and even cosmic radiation.

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ECR: Repurposed AI boosts breast cancer detection in diverse patient groups

AuntMinnie

VIENNA -- Repurposed AI imaging tools can improve breast malignancy detection across diverse patient groups, suggest study findings presented February 27 at ECR 2025. In her presentation, Helen Ngo from University Hospital Freiburg in Germany talked about her teams research, which showed that this trend especially goes for mammograms of less dense breasts.

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Newly launched report feature provides patients with a visual aid to their imaging

Health Imaging

The artificial intelligence-enabled feature can be integrated directly into patients imaging results.

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Fujifilm scores $10M imaging contract with the US Military

Radiology Business

The Lexington, Massachusetts, company will outfit multiple federal facilities with its imaging solution beginning in Q1.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

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.

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Hospital system offers dedicated CT training path to address staffing issues

Health Imaging

Recently the system was struggling to keep some of its CT departments fully staffed, causing delays in care and burdensome workloads for staff.

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Appeals court rejects radiologist’s attempt to revive whistleblower suit over ‘troubling’ IR colleague

Radiology Business

Surgeons purportedly labeled the interventional rad the "Boston Butcher" after he allegedly flubbed several procedures, with 1 leading to a patient's death.

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Positron secures deal for three PET/CT scanners

AuntMinnie

Positron said it has secured an agreement with a leading cardiovascular practice to provide three of its NeuSight PET/CT scanners for heart imaging. The scanners will be provided under the companys rental program , which includes training and support, Positron said. NeuSight PET/CT is a 3D 64-slice scanner for high-quality diagnostic images with fast acquisition and postprocessing speeds, according to the vendor.

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Radiologists skeptical of projections that rad shortages will persist into 2055

Radiology Business

The ACR's Neiman Policy Institute believes residency slot increases and reductions in inappropriate imaging orders are needed to counter these trends.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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Koios Medical, iCAD to collaborate on AI for breast cancer detection

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Koios Medical and iCAD plan to collaborate on an AI suite for breast cancer detection. The partnership will integrate iCAD's ProFound AI Breast Health Suite with Koios's SmartUltrasound software, an AI-based software platform that detects and diagnoses both thyroid and breast cancers in ultrasound exams, according to the two firms.

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RadNet teams with OB-GYN practice to launch breast imaging services across multiple locations

Radiology Business

The publicly traded imaging group will provide OB/GYN Specialists of the Palm Beaches AI assistance and reads from its contracted radiologists.

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PocketHealth launches new image reader

AuntMinnie

PocketHealth has launched a new AI-powered reader that integrates anatomic images into patients' records. PocketHealth Image Reader. PocketHealth Image Reader offers patients visual context within a scan, helping them better understand what they are seeing in CT and x-ray images, thus paving the way for more informed discussions with providers and fewer misunderstandings about exam results, the company said.

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What patients need to know about architectural distortion on breast imaging

Health Imaging

Radiologist Jessica Porembka, MD, FSBI, an associate professor with the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, explains what it means when a mammography report says a patient has architectural distortion.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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GEHC unveils sealed magnet platform at ECR

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GE HealthCare (GEHC) has unveiled Freelium, a next-generation sealed magnet platform for MRI scanners at ECR 2025 in Vienna. With helium permanently enclosed in the magnet, the platform enables imaging with less than 1% of helium used in conventional magnet technology, GEHC said. This helps support the companys diagnostic accuracy and sustainability goals, it noted.

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AI for Acute Pulmonary Embolism: The Mount Sinai Health System Journey

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During a recent webinar, Robert Lookstein, MD, Professor of Radiology and Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, reflected on how AI-enabled tools have evolved over the past decade and how far theyve come in transforming patient care. Early AI tools were largely focused on computer-aided detection (CAD), aiming to identify pathologies such as pulmonary embolism (PE) directly from imaging.

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CurveBeam AI Industry Symposium at Belgian Knee Society Conference

CurveBeam AI

Itinerary: Introduction & technical overview of orthopedic weight bearing CT imaging Literature review A Proposed New Method for Measuring Leg Alignment How I use it in my clinic/ case examples How I use it for osteotomy planning; foot & ankle perspective Financial considerations Discussion/ Q&A The post CurveBeam AI Industry Symposium at Belgian Knee Society Conference appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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Researchers identify potential link between retinal changes, Alzheimer's disease

ScienceDaily

A team of scientists has identified that an eye condition affecting the retina, the light-sensing tissue in the back of the eye, may serve as an early indicator for Alzheimer's disease.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Can Deep Learning Provide a CT-Less Alternative for Attenuation Compensation with SPECT MPI?

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Abhinav K. Jha, Ph.D., discussed key challenges with the use of SPECT MRI and how an emerging deep learning model may facilitate attenuation compensation without the need for an additional computed tomography (CT) scan.

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10 Tips About Your CT Scanner Service Contract Costs

Atlantis Worldwide

If you have a medical imaging operation, you know the importance of keeping your equipment up and running.

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Philips Launches AI-Powered SmartSpeed Precise MRI Software at ECR

Diagnostic Imaging

The updated software reportedly enables a threefold improvement in MRI scan time and enhanced image sharpness.

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Photon Counting Detectors Promise Fast Color X-Ray Images

MedImaging Radiography

A new 3D technology promises to transform medical imaging, providing a faster, more accurate, and more affordable alternative to conventional diagnostic methods.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?