Fri.Sep 22, 2023

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Broader Digital Health Trends

Imaging Technology

Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPh, FAMIA, FASA, FCPP, president of the American Medical Association (AMA), addressed the topic of broader digital health trends during the recent 2023 AIMed Global Summit, highlighting some of the ways the AMA is working to ensure physicians are actively and deeply involved in the development of new technologies in medicine.

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Pretargeted radioimmunotherapy shows early promise in treating aggressive ovarian cancer

Health Imaging

The new-look nuclear medicine treatment was able to cure advanced ovarian cancer in some mice, with limited side effects.

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Saving Lives Through Improved Screening Awareness

Imaging Technology

In countries with organized screening programs, regular breast cancer screening has been a crucial tool in the clinician toolkit, decreasing breast cancer mortality rates by up to 40%.

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FTC sues private equity firm, claims it’s trying to build a monopoly in radiology

Radiology Business

Welsh Carson created US Anesthesia Partners to consolidate the market in Texas and then attempted to do the same in imaging and EM, authorities allege.

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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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UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Faculty Awarded $3.93M Team Science Grant to Develop Metabolic Imaging for Evaluating Brain Cancer

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Researchers from UCSF’s Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging were recently awarded a $3.93 million Translational Team Science Award from the Department of Defense.

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Hologic and Bayer Announce International Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Package to Breast Imaging Facilities

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/22/2023 - 21:53 September 22, 2023 — Hologic Inc. and Bayer announced an international partnership to deliver contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) solutions to improve the detection of breast cancer for women in multiple countries across the European, Canadian and Asia Pacific regions. CEM is a highly sensitive and relatively low-cost breast imaging modality that combines digital mammography with the administration of a contrast agent to support breast cancer diagnosis and

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Wireless, Wearable Doppler Ultrasound Revolutionizes Precision Fluid Management in Sepsis Care

MedImaging Ultrasound

The world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultra-sound system offers a quicker way for healthcare providers to make informed decisions on IV fluid therapy for sepsis patients.

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PI-RADS 2.0 vs. 2.1—Prostate Cancer Upgrade, Downgrade Rates

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/22/2023 - 21:41 September 22, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , upgrade and downgrade rates from targeted biopsy to radical prostatectomy were not significantly different between patients whose MRI examinations were clinically interpreted using PI-RADS Version v2.0 or v2.1.

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15% of lung-resection surgeries are performed on benign nodules, with AI a potential remedy

Radiology Business

More conservative approaches should be considered before direct referral to surgery, experts urged in the journal of Clinical Imaging.

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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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Lunit SCOPE IO Enhances Breast Cancer Analysis and Treatment by Accurately Assessing Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/22/2023 - 21:49 September 22, 2023 — Lunit , a leading provider of AI -powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced a pioneering study result, recently published in npj Breast Cancer (Nature Partner Journal Breast Cancer). The study presents significant advancements in breast cancer treatment planning utilizing Lunit's AI-powered tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TIL) analyzer, Lunit SCOPE IO.

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More and more hospitals are using the cloud for medical image storage

Health Imaging

Cloud data storage is growing in medical imaging as a way of simplifying workflows and providing relief to health IT teams, Esteban Rubens explained in an interview.

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ML Predicts Suicidal Ideation Among Sexual, Gender Minority Individuals

Health IT Analytics

A machine learning model using ecological momentary assessment data could forecast 1-, 3-, and 8-month suicidal ideation in sexual and gender minority individuals.

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15% of lung-resections surgeries are performed on benign nodules, with AI a potential remedy

Radiology Business

More conservative approaches should be considered before direct referral to surgery, experts urged in the journal of Clinical Imaging.

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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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New Multicenter Study Shows Viability of AI Tool for Detecting Central PE on CT

Diagnostic Imaging

The Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Triage and Notification (PETN) module with RapidAI’s RapidPE platform reportedly demonstrated over 90 percent sensitivity and specificity rates for detection of central PE on computed tomography (CT), according to multicenter study findings presented at the 9th Annual Pulmonary Embolism Symposium.

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Gestión de Crisis: Lecciones Aprendidas para Administradores de Radiología

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 7 minutes read Una directora comparte sus experiencias sobre cómo sobrevivir (y prosperar) en medio de las crisis. Por Carmen Geerlings, directora de Cumplimiento y Asuntos Regulatorios, Raleigh Radiology. Parece que las crisis potenciales aguardan perpetuamente a los administradores de radiología y a nuestros centros médicos. Los orígenes de las crisis pueden incluir adquisiciones hostiles de contratos, pérdida de socios comerciales, pérdida de datos, ataques a la seguridad cibern

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Mammography-Based Deep Learning Model Facilitates Higher Breast Cancer Detection on Screening MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

New research suggests the capability of a mammography-based deep learning model to identify women at high risk of breast cancer led to more than triple the cancer detection rate on breast MRI in comparison to traditional risk assessment tools.

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The Future of Hiring, Challenges of HR Directors in Cyber Security: Advanced Threat Detection and Response

MRI Network

Cybersecurity was the IT department’s responsibility for years, but not anymore. Today, HR practitioners also play a significant role in cyber risk management. Their roles may include creating and implementing employee data permissions, creating cybersecurity policies, and addressing employee-related cyber breaches. However, they face various challenges when called upon to help with threat detection and response.

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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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TTG Imaging Solutions and Cablon Medical ASTRO 2023 (San Diego)

TTG Imaging Solutions

TTG Imaging Solutions, distributor for Cablon Medical in the USA, is proud to present the CNERGY portfolio. Cablon Medical is a Dutch company providing solutions in the field of Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) to improve the workflow in terms of safety and efficiency. Recently new products and features have been released: CNERGY Go! Patient Identity: Registration and Verification Patient Guidance: Check-In Kiosk and Call-In System Accessory Verification CNERGY Total Body Irradiation (TBI) – All

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Northwest Radiology Network Launches Vascular and Interventional Physicians (VIP)

Northwest Radiology

Northwest Radiology Network is excited to announce the launch of Vascular and Interventional Physicians (VIP), a division of Northwest Radiology focused on minimally-invasive procedures and surgical alternatives. Located at 10603 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis, the new outpatient clinic and procedural facility is led by Vincent Flanders, MD and Joshua Dowell, MD, PhD, FSIR of Northwest Radiology (NWR), both board-certified interventional and vascular radiologists who have been trained in bod

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Point of Care Neonatal MRI System Offers Transformative Solution for Neuroimaing Inside NICU

MedImaging MRI

An MRI system specifically designed for neonatal care is transforming neonatal neuroimaging by allowing scans to be performed right inside the NICU.

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An Evaluation of Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Microwave Ablation for the Treatment of Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids

JVIR

To evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.

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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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Diagnosis of spinal dural arteriovenous fistula: a multimodal magnetic resonance imaging assessment strategy

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 21 September 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): F. Ouyang, Q. Wu, B. Duan, X. Yuan, B. Wang, Y. Chen, M. Yin, X.

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Patency and Durability of Stent Grafts Placed in the Dialysis Circuit Cannulation Zone

JVIR

The use of stent grafts (SGs) in the hemodialysis access circuit cannulation zone remains controversial. This study reports on one center’s experience and patency rates with SGs in the cannulation zone.

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Re: Ultrasound simulation training to meet the 2021 Royal College of Radiologists' curriculum for radiology trainees: South East London experience

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 21 September 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): I.

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Preliminary Experience with a Low-profile High-density Braid Occluder for Transcatheter Embolization of Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformations

JVIR

This brief report describes safety, technical feasibility, and early treatment effectiveness of the low-profile braided occluder (LOBO, Okami Medical, San Diego, CA) for embolization of 9 pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) in 4 patients (3 female, 1 male, age range 33 months - 63 years, three patients tested positive for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia genes).

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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?