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Medical imaging trends to watch in 2025

Radiology Business

The healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research released a list of predictions in radiology its analysts expect to see in 2025.

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ACR/RBMA workforce survey: Radiologist recruiting remains a key concern

AuntMinnie

Recruiting remains a key concern among both academic and hospital radiology practices, with 67% of radiologists reporting that their practices are understaffed, researchers have found. According to the most current American College of Radiology (ACR)/Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) workforce survey, successful recruiting is crucial as exam volume increases, wrote a team led by Elizabeth Dibble, MD, of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI.

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GPT-4 helps ensure recommendations for additional imaging aren't overlooked in reports

Health Imaging

Recommendations for additional imaging are routinely included in radiology reports but are sometimes overlooked or not communicated in a timely manner. Experts believe large language models can help address these lapses in care.

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Ultrasound-first strategy for noncalcified lesions in DBT proves cost-effective

Radiology Business

Jessica Porembka, MD, of the breast imaging division at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, said an ultrasound-first strategy for these lesions in DBT is cost-effective and improves efficiency.

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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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New findings prompt experts to call for routine brain imaging of certain breast cancer patients

Health Imaging

New research suggests more women with late-stage breast cancer may develop brain metastases than previously believed.

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PET/CT guides surgery for primary aldosteronism

AuntMinnie

PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) pentixafor can effectively guide surgery for patients with primary aldosteronism (PA), a common cause of hypertension, according to a recent study. The finding is from a prospective analysis in 91 patients who underwent surgery based on the results of the scans and suggests the technique is comparable to gold standard adrenal vein sampling, noted lead author Guoyang Zheng, MD, of the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences in Beijing, and colleagues.

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Can MRI-Based Deep Learning Improve Risk Stratification in PI-RADS 3 Cases?

Diagnostic Imaging

In external validation testing, a deep learning model demonstrated an average AUC of 87.6 percent for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCA) on prostate MRI for patients with PI-RADS 3 assessments.

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Rad AI raises $60M in funding round

AuntMinnie

Rad AI has raised $60 million in a Series C financing round, bringing its value to $525 million. Transformation Capital led the round, with participation from existing investors Khosla Ventures, World Innovation Lab, UP2398, Kickstart Fund, OCV Partners, Cone Health, and others. Rad AI Reportings generative AI features aim to save radiologists time and reduce fatigue by automatically generating draft report text in seconds and reducing dictated words by up to 90%, the company said.

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Top Five Radiology Video Interviews — January 2025

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in January 2025.

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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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LLM performance varies based on language input

AuntMinnie

Baidus AI chatbot Ernie Bot outperformed OpenAIs ChatGPT-4 on interventional radiology questions in Chinese, while ChatGPT was superior when questions were in English, according to a recent study. The finding suggests that patients may get better answers when they choose large language models (LLMs) trained in their native language, noted a group of interventional radiologists at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University in Suzhou, China.

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Top Five Radiology Content — January 2025

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in January 2025.

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HIMSS, AMDIS ink education and resource development partnership

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The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) and the Association of Medical Directors of Information Systems (AMDIS) have entered into an exclusive partnership to create a permanent link between their global networks of health professionals. The partnership will expand and improve programming and resources available to physicians and clinical leaders and will include new educational offerings, collaborative work on public policy, and co-hosted events,according to the two org

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AI boosts efficacy of cancer treatment, but doctors remain key

ScienceDaily

A new study shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors make better decisions when treating cancer. However, it also highlights challenges in how doctors and AI work together. The study focused on AI-assisted radiotherapy for non-small cell lung cancer and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).

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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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Kromek enters agreement with Siemens Healthineers, posts Q1 results

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Kromek Group,a developer of radiation and biodetection technologies, has entered into multiyear agreements with SiemensHealthineers that it said will generate more than $37.5 million. The deal will make way for the in-house production of cadmium zinc telluride (CZT) material for gamma-ray detectors used in SPECT systems. Under the terms of the agreement, Siemens Healthineers will license Kromeks technology to produce CZT, which will extend its research, development, and manufacturing capabilitie

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Artificial intelligence improves personalized cancer treatment

ScienceDaily

Personalized medicine aims to tailor treatments to individual patients. Until now, this has been done using a small number of parameters to predict the course of a disease. However, these few parameters are often not enough to understand the complexity of diseases such as cancer. A team of researchers has developed a new approach to this problem using artificial intelligence (AI).

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Polarean issued Chinese patent for Xenon MRI platform

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Polarean Imaging has been issued a patent in China for its Xenon MRI platform to visualize global and regional pulmonary gas exchange and microvascular blood flow in real-time. Patent number ZL201980047729.5 will position Polarean for a potential future entry into the Chinese market and to tackle the global burden of lung disease, it said. The Xenon MRI platform offers clinicians insights into complex lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, interstitial l

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New Guidance for Amyloid and Tau PET Imaging Released

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 10:20 Jan.30, 2025 Earlier this month, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association released updated appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid and tau PET imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and other dementias. The new criteria expand PET imaging guidance to include tau PET, incorporate updated information, and provide specific guidance to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment deci

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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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From Pain to Gain: Safe Activities for Knee Health

Open Medscience

Knee health is essential for mobility, preventing pain, strengthening joints, improving flexibility, and maintaining an active, injury-free lifestyle daily. The post From Pain to Gain: Safe Activities for Knee Health appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Yunu, WCG Partner to Enhance Clinical Trial Imaging at Scale

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:18 Yunu, a provider of clinical trial imaging workflow and data management solutions, has partnered with WCG, a global leader in clinical trial solutions, in support of WCGs imaging services. WCG is one of the worlds largest clinical services organizations, providing solutions that directly impacted 93% of all FDA-approved therapeutics last year.

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The Importance of Movement: Preventing Circulation Issues in Sedentary People

Open Medscience

Movement and circulation are essential for maintaining healthy blood flow, reducing the risks of sedentary lifestyles. The post The Importance of Movement: Preventing Circulation Issues in Sedentary People appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Booth Talk – How WBCT Can Impact Clinical Decision Making

CurveBeam AI

The post Booth Talk – How WBCT Can Impact Clinical Decision Making appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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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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Embolotherapy for pulmonary arteriovenous malformations in the pediatric population with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasias – a retrospective case series

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To document the outcomes of embolotherapy for pulmonary arteriovenous malformation (pAVM) management, and investigate factors associated with pAVM persistence after embolotherapy in pediatric patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT).

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rTMS Therapy for Fibromyalgia: How It Works and Why It’s Effective

Open Medscience

rTMS Therapy for Fibromyalgia uses magnetic pulses to reduce pain, improve mood, and enhance cognitive function. The post rTMS Therapy for Fibromyalgia: How It Works and Why Its Effective appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AI assistance improves CHD detection on prenatal ultrasound

AuntMinnie

AI improves detection ofmajor congenital heart defects (CHDs) on prenatal ultrasound, suggest findings presented January 30 at the Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) in Denver, CO. In her presentation, Jennifer Lam-Rachlin, MD, from Mount Sinai West in New York presented her teams findings, showing that adding AI to prenatal ultrasound exams has several benefits, including improved performance and confidence among ob/gyn and maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) p

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work (Part 4 of 4)

MRI Network

Written by HireQuest Inc. , parent company of MRINetwork Many of the recent surveys and statistics show that remote work can be a positive and healthy experience, but there are disadvantages. If you enjoy socializing and immersive learning, you might prefer an in-office job. Here are a few disadvantages you may discover in a remote working situation. 10 Disadvantages of Remote Work from an Employee Perspective Lack of Collaboration: Theres something tantalizing about being able to lean over your

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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?