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Characterizing body fat with MRI helps predict Alzheimer's risk

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- Characterizing an individual's type of body fat using body MRI can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk up to 20 years before symptoms manifest, according to research results presented December 2 at the RSNA meeting. A team led by Mahsa Dolatshahi, MD, of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

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New PET and MRI Research Suggests that Visceral Fat Reduction May Prevent or Delay Alzheimer’s Disease

Diagnostic Imaging

Higher visceral adipose tissue reportedly accounted for 77 percent of the association between Alzheimer’s disease and high body mass index (BMI), according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

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RSNA president offers 6 ingredients for a ‘better AI future’

Radiology Business

Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD, a noted physician and Stanford professor, spoke Sunday during the opening session of the society's 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.

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Stone countertop workers at risk of silicosis

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- CT imaging shows that engineered stone countertop workers are at risk of developing the lung disease silicosis, according to research presented December 2 at the RSNA meeting. In her presentation, Sundus Lateef, MD, from the University of California in Los Angeles shared her team’s findings showing that these workers commonly present with atypical and advanced features of silicosis.

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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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Smallest walking robot makes microscale measurements

ScienceDaily

Researchers have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move independently, so that it can maneuver to specific locations -- in a tissue sample, for instance -- to take images and measure forces at the scale of some of the body's smallest structures.

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Cosmetic dermatology in the digital age

ScienceDaily

Driven by rapid advances in technology and the ever-growing influence of the digital landscape, the art of caring for the physical body and the digital world are becoming increasingly intertwined. The field of cosmetic dermatology is no exception.

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How does breast density affect AI accuracy?

Health Imaging

AI has shown great promise for improving early detection of breast cancer, but many algorithms are hindered by a lack of training on diverse datasets.

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When There are Events Invisible to the Radiologist’s Eye

Diagnostic Imaging

While seemingly extraneous imaging requests may lead to annoyance and frustration, there are some common contributing factors that may be at the root of these requests.

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AuntMinnie 2024: CT shows body composition changes in patients treated with Ozempic

AuntMinnie

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com 's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. In the final installment of the 25 for 25, we are looking back at our most popular story of 2024, in which we covered a study of how automated CT-based AI could be used to visualize body composition changes in patients using Ozempic.

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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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Siemens Healthineers Debuts New Photon-Counting CT Systems at RSNA

Diagnostic Imaging

Debuting at the Radiological Society of North American (RSNA) conference, the new photon-counting computed tomography (PPCT) scanners Naeotom Alpha.Pro and Naeotom Alpha.Prime reportedly combine rapid scan times with high-resolution precision.

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Lunit AI Releases Successful Study Results on Breast Cancer Screening Deployment

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:22 Dec. 2, 2024 — Lunit recently unveiled follow-up findings from the ScreenTrustCAD trial. This study, conducted at Capio S:t Göran Hospital in Sweden, reinforces the real-world impact of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, which has successfully replaced one of the two human readers in the hospital’s double-reading breast cancer screening protocol.

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FDA clears latest version of Transpara breast AI software

AuntMinnie

ScreenPoiont Medical has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the latest version of its Transpara AI software for detecting breast cancer. Transpara version 2.1 has been updated based on additional training and insights from users around the world, the company said. Specifically, Transpara 2.1 is now compatible with options for breast density (BIRADS and volumetric) and temporal comparison, which allows suspicious areas on a current imaging study to be analyzed

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GE HealthCare Debuts New Mammography System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:27 Nov. 26, 2024 — GE HealthCare has introduced the Pristina Via* mammography system designed to enhance the screening experience for both technologists and patients. Debuting at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2024 Annual Meeting, this system provides mammography technologists with a suite of sophisticated tools that balance the demands of diagnostic accuracy and fast-paced workflows to facilitate more patient-centered breast care.

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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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NVidia touts Siemens' adoption of MONAI Deploy

AuntMinnie

Siemens Healthineers has adopted NVidia's MONAI Deploy, a module within its open-source research and development platform MONAI that aims to integrate AI workflows for medical imaging into clinical use. MONAI Deploy builds AI applications with a few lines of code that can run anywhere, NVidia said. The module is a tool for developing, packaging, testing, deploying, and running medical AI applications in clinical production.

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Siemens Healthineers Expands Photon-Counting CT Portfolio

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 13:38 Dec. 1, 2024 — Three years after launching its first photon-counting computed tomography (CT) scanner the Naeotom Alpha, Siemens Healthineers has introduced the Naeotom Alpha class, including a second dual source scanner, Naeotom Alpha.Pro 1 , as well as a source scanner with photon-counting technology, Naeotom Alpha.Prime 1.

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Konica Minolta debuts AeroDR PDR at RSNA

AuntMinnie

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas is debuting the AeroDR PDR, a new wireless digital flat panel detector and digital radiography (DR) software for bone suppression imaging and a new software version of its digital radiography (DR) analytics solution, AeroRemote Insights at RSNA 2024. AeroDR PDR. Image courtesy of Konica Minolta. The AeroDR PDR incorporates a 14-inch x 17-inch value-based flat panel that is designed for the retrofit market to help budget-conscious and cost-constrained radiology

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Radiation Dose Management: Innovations and Reduction Techniques

Open Medscience

Radiation dose management focuses on minimising exposure while maintaining diagnostic quality through advanced technologies and strategies. The post Radiation Dose Management: Innovations and Reduction Techniques appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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Densitas Introduces High-Risk Breast Cancer Patient Management Platform

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:03 Nov. 13, 2024 — Densitas has launched intelliRisk, its new high-risk breast cancer patient management platform. intelliRisk joins Densitas’ intelliMammo and intelliMaven breast screening solutions as a pivotal advancement, broadening the company’s capabilities in high-risk breast cancer patient management solutions.

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Radiologists say hidden fat can predict Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms arise

Radiology Business

Higher levels of visceral fat were linked to increased amyloid, according to new research being presented this week at RSNA 2024 in Chicago.

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Free AI-Powered Software for Radiology Impressions Available from Scriptor Software

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:23 Nov. 26, 2024 — Scriptor Software has launched rScriptor Impressions, a free software tool that leverages Generative AI to automatically create radiology impressions. This solution is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing dictation systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in radiology reporting. Key Features: Generative AI Integration: Uses advanced AI to generate comprehensive radiology impressions quickly.

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Startup Raidium raises nearly $17M, seeks to launch the ‘GPT of radiology’

Radiology Business

The French company plans to open new offices in the U.S., expand its network, pursue FDA certification and intensify research and development.

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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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Philips, AWS Expand Strategic Collaboration

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:46 Nov. 26, 2024 — Royal Philips has expanded its strategic collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer Philips’ integrated diagnostics portfolio in the cloud, including radiology, digital pathology, cardiology 1 , and AI advanced visualization 1 solutions. The collaboration aims to unify diagnostic workflows, improving access to critical insights and driving better outcomes across clinical specialties.

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NYSGE Annual Course, December 12-13, 2024

Omega Medical Imaging

The 48th Annual New York Course – a premier GI conference – will be attended by NYSGE members and guests from across the country. With an expected attendance of more than 700 gastroenterologists, endoscopists, surgeons, GI fellows, and GI nurses and associates, the NYSGE Annual Course is among the largest endoscopy conferences in the United […] The post NYSGE Annual Course, December 12-13, 2024 appeared first on Omega Medical Imaging.

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iMerit debuts ANCOR software for AI radiology tool development at RSNA

AuntMinnie

AI-data solutions company iMerit is announcing its launch of ANCOR, an AI-driven tool designed to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of radiology AI development. ANCOR, the Annotation Copilot for Radiology, automates repetitive tasks, provides real-time expert guidance, and ensures adherence to complex project guidelines, according to the San Jose-based company.

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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance for MRI System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 09:41 GE HealthCare recently received FDA 510(k) clearance for its SIGNA MAGNUS, [i] a 3.0T high-performance, head-only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. This system offers new capabilities for both clinical imaging and neuroscience with the potential to aid in the detection of neurological, oncological, and psychiatric conditions.

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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?