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MAY 6, 2024

This development could help scientists fine-tune speech therapy to people who struggle with speaking.

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MAY 6, 2024

The decision is "a direct consequence of Wall Street private equity vultures looting our healthcare system,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday.

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Health Imaging

MAY 6, 2024

This week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine’s annual meeting, a team of experts presented new data on the technologist’s role in MRI safety events.

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MAY 6, 2024

SINGAPORE -- About 70% of the world’s population has zero access to MRI and it will take a “no surrender” approach to improve this disparity, according to Andew Webb, PhD, a professor of radiology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Webb is a leading figure in efforts to improve access to MRI in low- and middle income countries (LMICs) and delivered the notable Lauterbur Lecture May 5 on the topic at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.

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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.

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MAY 6, 2024

Patients who are younger, unwed, live in disadvantaged neighborhoods, or lack adequate insurance are more likely to miss their exams.

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Radiology Business

MAY 6, 2024

Penn Medicine experts conducted two randomized clinical trials, with women receiving text message reminders, bulk orders or letters endorsed by their PCP.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 6, 2024

SINGAPORE - MR spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) shows the effects of antiretroviral therapy (ART) on the brains of HIV-positive individuals, according to research presented at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. A team led by Teddy Salan, PhD, of the University of Miami in Florida found that a "whole-brain MRSI approach … showed that metabolite changes in untreated people with HIV may not directly normalize after starting ART" -- which suggests a "need for co

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Health Imaging

MAY 6, 2024

Contextualized reports differ from structured reports in that they focus on specific clinical indications, rather than a basic standardized checklist of anatomical regions that does not always address a particular concern.

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MAY 6, 2024

SINGAPORE - MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a presentation delivered May 7 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. Presenter Osamu Abe, MD, PhD, of the University of Tokyo in Japan offered attendees a primer on the MRI findings that "most robustly" identify the condition, listing hyperactivation of the amygdala and dorsal anterior cingulate cortex, hypoactivation of the ventromedial prefrontal

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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.

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MAY 6, 2024

Researchers found a 98.3 percent concordance between attending radiology reports and AI assessments for possible cervical spine fractures on CT, according to new research presented at the 2024 ARRS Annual Meeting.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 6, 2024

Shoulder MRI shows a high prevalence of accessory infraglenoid muscle (AIGM) in patients with teres minor fatty infiltration (TMFI), according to award-winning research presented May 6 at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. In her online poster presentation, Jennifer Padwal, MD, from Stanford University Medical Center in Stanford, CA, demonstrated how TMFI in patients was mostly grade 1 or 2 as found by MRI.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

Digital radiography (DR) continues to advance at a rapid pace with today’s technological innovations and evolving healthcare needs. Here is a Top 10 look at just some of the emerging trends in digital radiography.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 6, 2024

Low-field MRI can now detect many pathologies in the lungs that previous generations of MRI scanners failed to do, but there is still significant room for improvement once radiologists become more proficient at interpreting pulmonary 0.55-tesla (0.55T) MRI scans, researchers from California have reported at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2024 meeting.

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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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MAY 6, 2024

Reportedly validated in more than 10 clinical trials, the AngioFlow perfusion imaging software enables timely identification of brain regions with cerebral blood flow reduction and those with significant hypoperfusion.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 6, 2024

SINGAPORE -- A quantitative MRI technique called 3D amide proton transfer imaging (3D-APT) can help in distinguishing between triple-negative and non-triple-negative breast cancer, according to research presented May 6 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2024 meeting. Saiqun Lyu from the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University in China said that 3D-APT demonstrated higher transfer values in triple-negative breast cancer patients.

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Health IT Analytics

MAY 6, 2024

New InteractPrint tool analyzes how breast cancer epithelial cells impact cancer-immune interactions, enabling prediction of immune checkpoint inhibition response.

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MAY 6, 2024

Artbio, a radiopharmaceutical company developing targeted alpha radioligand therapies, and Nucleus RadioPharma are entering a strategic manufacturing and supply agreement. Under the deal, Nucleus will use Artbio’s AlphaDirect 212Pb isolation technology to manufacture Artbio’s lead-212 (Pb-212) radiolabeled therapies, which will be used for phase I and II clinical trials of Artbio's AB001 lead prostate cancer treatment candidate.

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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.

Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:35 May 6, 2024 — Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital , can thereby do what is impossible for current electrical sensors – and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and faster.

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MAY 6, 2024

Researchers from Zurich have developed a cumulative clinical risk (CCR) score that may provide an early predictive marker for long-term brain alterations and cognitive impairments in patients with congenital heart disease (CHD). This score may prove valuable in clinical practice to counsel parents about their child's long-term outcome and to aid early identification of those patients at highest risk for long-term brain alterations and provide therapeutic support as early as possible.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:42 May 6, 2024 — Elekta announced the acquisition of Philips Healthcare ’s Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS) patent portfolio. This strategic move bolsters Elekta’s position in treatment planning and underscores its commitment to being the innovation leader in radiation therapy. Elekta and Philips have reached an agreement to transfer Philips’ patent portfolio in the radiation oncology treatment planning domain to Elekta, unlocking further innovations in radi

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Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 6, 2024

For neuroradiologists, the Signa Magnus 3T MRI system may offer enhanced visualization of the brain microstructure, microvasculature, and function.

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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.

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MAY 6, 2024

christine.book Mon, 05/06/2024 - 13:19 May 6, 2024 — ScreenPoint Medical ’s Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Peter Kroese as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the breast artificial intelligence (AI) company. The creator of Transpara reported the significant transition in its leadership as Mark Koeniguer, the current CEO, stepped down from his position, noting Koeniguer served as CEO since 2022 and was instrumental in ScreenPoint's commercial growth and success over the

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Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 6, 2024

While leadership offers a variety of benefits for ambitious ladder climbers in radiology, does it lose its luster as goals shift later in one’s career?

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Imaging Technology

MAY 6, 2024

milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:33 May 6, 2024 — Enable Me , a VELA Medical company, cited major new research by Siemens Healthineers entitled, “The future of Mammography : 4 critical challenges,” which cites poor workplace ergonomics and physical stress and strains as among the chief reasons for high radiologist turnover and fewer graduates entering the profession.

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MAY 6, 2024

A new study by a global team of researchers, led by Sook-Lei Liew, Ph.D., of USC's Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate to motor outcomes after a stroke—a phenomenon that may be under-recognized in stroke research.

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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?