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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries, according to a study published September 10 in the Lancet Oncology. The imaging agent fills an unmet need to identify small lesions, which could allow earlier diagnosis of the disease, noted lead author Brian Shuch, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

About 69% of radiologists surveyed in 2023 said their organization is understaffed, up from 67% the previous year, the two associations reported.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Such tools can be especially beneficial for trainees working after-hours shifts, when quality feedback is generally delayed and more difficult to come by.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Radiologists participating in our annual compensation and benefits survey reported an average base salary of $473,000 in 2023, up from $439,944 the year before. Among those who indicated their modality specializations, musculoskeletal specialists had the highest average base salary of $501,000, while mammographers were at the

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Researchers are hopeful that uptake of the molecular SPECT imaging agent will help providers more ably monitor disease progression.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Diffusion-weighted MRI provided pooled sensitivity and specificity rates of 82 percent and 81 percent respectively for gauging patient response to concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal cancer, according to new meta-analysis.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Population-based studies have shown retinal disorders are the most common cause of irreversible blindness in developed countries and the second most common cause of blindness after cataracts in developing countries. Medical imaging techniques are key to early detection of retinal disorders, but the technology currently available presents many challenges for practitioners.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Breast scanner-maker QT Imaging first started trading its shares in March following a long-delayed merger deal and related lawsuit.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A new biomarker makes it easier to distinguish between Alzheimer's and primary tauopathy.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 09/12/2024 - 13:29 Sept. 13, 2024 — Bayer Calantic Digital Solutions has announced the availability of a new eBook that addresses how artificial intelligence can help tackle the complexities of lung cancer screening and diagnosis. "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Diagnosis and Screening" provides insight into the potential of AI to address some of the most burdensome lung cancer screening and diagnostic challenges.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A critical access hospital in Grafton, ND, has ramped up its social media marketing efforts to woo Canadian healthcare consumers seeking medical imaging services, according to a September 13 CBC news report. Cross-border imaging at private clinics in the U.S. may be attractive for those facing long wait times for MRIs and other imaging and diagnostic services, according to the CBC's report.

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MRI Network

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Rather than asking the same old questions, you can benefit from interview techniques that assess candidates’ skills, experience, and even cultural fit. For example, behavioral interviewing and structured interview formats might lead to more successful recruiting outcomes that help you find top talent in your industry. Learn more about identifying the best candidates with these effective interview methods.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

ITM Isotope Technologies Munich has secured an exclusive global license for the clinical and commercial development of Debiopharm’s cancer imaging and treatment pair ITM-91/ITM-94D. Formerly known as Debio 0228/0328, ITM-91/ITM-94D targets a surface protein expressed on solid tumors. ITM-91 is a lutetium-177-labeled radioligand therapeutic compound and ITM-94D is a gallium-68-labeled imaging agent.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 09/12/2024 - 10:57 Sept. 10, 2024 – Landauer recently unveiled a package of updates to its dosimetry account management platform, myLDR. Included in the updates is Signature Suite, a compliance documentation upgrade that reduces the time, risk and effort involved with meeting regulatory requirements by enabling subscribers to leverage a completely digital workflow.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Medical images have become an increasingly common part of medical examinations and diagnoses. It should then come as no surprise that medical images are playing a more important role in legal trials involving personal injuries, medical malpractice and sometimes criminal law.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

A noninvasive ultrasound technology called break wave lithotripsy (BWL) offers a safer, more convenient alternative for treating urinary stones as compared to extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy (SWL) which has certain drawbacks.

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Aidoc

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI is revolutionizing healthcare, particularly in clinical workflows , diagnostics and patient management. AI’s strength lies in its ability to streamline processes, reduce workloads and provide fast, accurate results. In the medical imaging field, one of the most significant value propositions for AI has been its capability to flag incidental findings and prioritize worklists.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

AI’s use in radiology continues to grow as the technology becomes more available, according to a presentation given September 12 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) annual meeting in Boston. In his talk, Rajiv Gupta, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital outlined the state of AI in medical imaging and for CT specialists.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The publicly traded, Los Angeles-based company is convening an all-day event in Maryland, where it operates nearly 60 outpatient imaging centers.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Dear AuntMinnie Member, Our top story this week consisted of coverage of a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology that described how automated CT-based AI tools can visualize biomarkers of body composition changes in patients using Ozempic (semaglutide) for diabetes type 2 treatment or obesity -- offering clinicians a way to assess these diseases beyond using clinical measures such as weight and waist circumference.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Sanofi has entered a licensing agreement with clinical-stage biotech companies RadioMedix and Orano Med to commercialize lead-212 (Pb-212) DOTAMTATE, a radioligand therapy for neuroendocrine tumors (NETs). Under the terms of the deal, U.S.-based RadioMedix and France-based Orano Med will receive an upfront payment of $110 million and up to $243 million in sales milestones and be eligible for tiered royalties, Sanofi said.

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