Fri.Dec 13, 2024

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Write-nots and Think-nots

Ben White

Regarding the future of writing (and thinking) in an AI-enabled world, from “ Writes and Write-Nots ” by Paul Graham: The result will be a world divided into writes and write-nots. There will still be some people who can write. Some of us like it. But the middle ground between those who are good at writing and those who can’t write at all will disappear.

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Addressing Cybersecurity Issues in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview at the RSNA conference, Raj Chopra, MD shared his insights on the continued rise of cyberattacks, the impact of these attacks in radiology and keys to prevention and effectively responding to such events.

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Minimally invasive spine surgeries reduce long-term opioid use

AuntMinnie

Kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty two minimally invasive image-guided procedures to treat osteoporotic vertebral fractures appear to be effective for decreasing long-term use of pain medication, according to a December 5 presentation at RSNA. The finding provides new evidence on the effectiveness of the procedures, with recent studies showing conflicting outcomes, noted lead author Bassel Ibrahim, a medical student at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and colleagues, in a scien

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Mammography Study Suggests DBT-Based AI May Help Reduce Disparities with Breast Cancer Screening

Diagnostic Imaging

New research suggests that AI-powered assessment of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) for short-term breast cancer risk may help address racial disparities with detection and shortcomings of traditional mammography in women with dense breasts.

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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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Whistleblower lawsuit implicates IDTF marketing, service agreements

AuntMinnie

A U.S. federal false claims case against Atlanta-based American Health Imaging (AHI) and its CEO highlights risky marketing and referral agreement strategies for executives of independent diagnostic testing facilities (IDTFs). From 2011 to 2019, AHI relied on a variety of inducements, such as sporting events, fishing trips, happy hours, sponsorships of open houses at physician offices, and gifts of alcohol, gas cards, and free scans to generate referrals, according to the U.S.

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New Medical Scanner Identifies Brain Damage in Stroke Patients at Lower Magnetic Fields

MedImaging General Imaging

A new type of medical scanner can identify brain damage in stroke patients at lower magnetic fields than ever before.

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Portable MRI Shows Promise for Expanding Brain Imaging for Alzheimer’s Disease

MedImaging MRI

A simplified, low magnetic field MRI machine, enhanced with machine learning tools, has been shown to provide comparable results to traditional MRI in assessing brain characteristics associated with Alzheimer's.

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Interesting Case: Lunotriquetral Coalition

Premier Radiology Services

Jonathan S. Luchs, MD, FACR Chief Medical Officer, Premier Radiology Services Photo credit: radiopaedia.org Lunotriquetral coalition has a prevalence of ~0.1% (range 0.08-0.13%) 11. It is more common in females (F:M = 2:1) and African Americans. Lunotriquetral are known to be asymptomatic, fibrocartilaginous lunotriquetral coalitions can present as an uncommon cause of ulnar-sided wrist pain often due to pseudarthrosis or a post-traumatic disruption 3,8 Congenital lunotriquetral coalition occurs

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ARRT applauds reintroduction of MARCA

AuntMinnie

The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) applauded the December 11 reintroduction to the U.S. Congress of the bipartisan Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2024 (MARCA). Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws.

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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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Vision 2025: Transforming Healthcare Through the Future of Medical Imaging

Open Medscience

Medical imaging 2025 integrates advanced AI, precision tools, seamless data systems, personalised diagnostics, and enhanced patient experiences worldwide. The post Vision 2025: Transforming Healthcare Through the Future of Medical Imaging appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Sectra reports record order bookings for Q2

AuntMinnie

Medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra's order bookings for the second quarter surpassed SEK 4 billion ($363 million U.S.), a new record for the highest level in a single quarter for the company. For the second quarter, which ended October 31, Sectra reported that contracted order bookings rose 739.6% to SEK 4.2 billion ($380 million), most of which pertained to guaranteed order bookings.

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Blood Testing Reimagined: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming Patient Care

Open Medscience

Blood testing evolves rapidly, introducing advanced microfluidic systems that facilitate quicker, more accurate, and invasive diagnostics. The post Blood Testing Reimagined: How Emerging Technologies Are Transforming Patient Care appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Measuring fatty tissue on chest CT predicts esophageal cancer outcomes

AuntMinnie

Measuring visceral adipose tissue (VAT) volume on unenhanced chest CT may be a useful prognostic factor in patients with esophageal cancer, according to study results presented December 5 at the RSNA meeting. "[We found that] VAT volume and CT attenuation obtained by AI were significantly associated with shorter survival in patients with esophageal cancer," presenter Akinori Hata, MD, PhD, of Osaka University School of Medicine in Japan told session attendees.

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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.