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COVID-19 survivors with diabetes may require long-term lung monitoring

Radiology Business

Three years after recovery, individuals with diabetes had higher incidence of respiratory symptoms, lung abnormalities on CT scans, and problems moving oxygen into the blood.

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Commercially available AI tool detects 76% of PE that rads initially missed on CT

Health Imaging

Improving the detection of pulmonary embolism has been a popular target among multiple AI vendors.

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New ACR CEO outlines key concerns for radiology

Radiology Business

Dana Smetherman, MD, MBA, explains some of the hot button issues in imaging and key advocacy efforts being undertaken by the college.

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AART Honors Three in I Am The Gold Standard Program

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) who earned honors in this year’s I Am the Gold Standard program. They are: • Arianna Apodaca, B.S.R.T., R.T.(T)(ARRT) • Wayne Stenzel, R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT) • Patrick Wojtylak, M.H.S.A., R.T.

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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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Radiologists urge Congress to quash bill that would ‘inappropriately’ grant pharmacists more authority

Radiology Business

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act would allow Medicare to reimburse for certain pharmacist-administered tests, treatments and vaccinations.

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Understanding Radiology Systems: End of Life vs. End of Service Support

Atlantis Worldwide

Let’s face it. Medical imaging equipment doesn’t last forever. That said, it’s important to understand the difference between “End of Life” and End Of Service Support in order to save money and resources.

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Improving Alzheimer's disease imaging -- with fluorescent sensors

ScienceDaily

Neurotransmitter levels in the brain can indicate brain health and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. However, the protective blood-brain barrier (BBB) makes delivering fluorescent sensors that can detect these small molecules to the brain difficult. Now, researchers demonstrate a way of packaging these sensors for easy passage across the BBB in mice, allowing for improved brain imaging.

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Study: Photon Counting CT Reduces Radiation Exposure by 44 Percent for Kidney Stone Detection

Diagnostic Imaging

New research shows that photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) at an effective dose of 0.79 mSv provided significantly higher signal-to-noise ratios for urinary calculi (kidney stone) detection than energy-integrating detector CT at 1.39 mSv.

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RadNet a ‘boon’ for investors, Los Angeles Business Journal says

Radiology Business

In the year ending July 23, the publicly traded company saw its stock price leap 86% while market capitalization climbed 97%, up to $4.8 billion.

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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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What New Research Reveals About Digital Mammography and Digital Breast Tomosynthesis

Diagnostic Imaging

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) had a significantly higher cancer detection rate (CDR) in comparison to two consecutive post-DBT rounds of digital mammography, according to a new secondary analysis of the Malmo Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST).

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Claritas HealthTech spins off nuclear medicine division

AuntMinnie

Claritas HealthTech has spun off its nuclear medicine division into a separate company named Claritas NucMed Technologies. Claritas NucMed was established and registered in the U.K. and will focus on the global commercialization, delivery, and deployment of its nuclear medicine suite of software solutions for PET and SPECT, the company said. Claritas received clearance from the U.S.

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RSNA and SIIM to Offer National Imaging Informatics Course

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 07/31/2024 - 17:02 July 31, 2024 — The National Imaging Informatics Course (NIIC), a pioneering program in the radiology field, will return online September 23–27, 2024. This week-long, online course, a partnership between the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine ( SIIM ), offers a unique opportunity for professionals at all levels to expand their knowledge of imaging informatics.

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RSNA: National Imaging Informatics Course is back

AuntMinnie

The National Imaging Informatics Course (NIIC) will return online September 23 to 27. The week-long, online course is a partnership between the RSNA and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) and offers an opportunity for professionals at all levels to expand their knowledge of imaging informatics, according to the RSNA. Now in its eighth year, the course is open to trainees, practicing radiologists, and scientists in radiology and pathology and was designed to benefit everyone f

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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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Strategies for Recruiters to Effectively Partner with Diversified Holding Companies

MRI Network

Recruitment firms don’t only work with small companies and corporations. They also partner with holding companies, a type of business entity that doesn’t sell services or products but owns the controlling stock interest in other businesses. Diversified holding companies own a controlling interest in many types of companies and their hiring needs across business sectors.

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GE HealthCare posts flat revenues in Q2

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare reported 1% growth in organic revenues and a slight increase in profitability in its second quarter of 2024. For the period (end-June 30), GE HealthCare had total revenues of $4.839 billion, flat compared with $4.817 billion in the in the same period last year. However, organic revenues reached $4.881 billion, up 1%, from $4.817 billion in the second quarter of last year.

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MEDICA 2024 + COMPAMED 2024 International and Diverse Trade Fairs to Welcome Over 6,000 Exhibitors

MedImaging Imaging IT

Keeping pace with the industry, the MEDICA and COMPAMED trade fairs are holding their own with their combination of globally unique platforms for business and information, serving the entire added value chain of medical technology systems and products.

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Bracco and Burl Concepts form partnership

AuntMinnie

Bracco Group subsidiary Bracco Imaging and Burl Concepts have entered a strategic partnership focused on diagnosing and treating stroke patients. San Diego, CA-based Burl manufactures portable battery-powered ultrasound devices for noninvasive and transcranial diagnosis of strokes. Under the agreement, Bracco will manufacture a microbubble solution for use with Burl’s Sonas device, a system designed for assessing blood perfusion in the brain, which is key for diagnosing ischemic stroke.

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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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RSNA 2024 Registration Opens

MedImaging Imaging IT

The Radiological Society of North America has opened registration for its 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, the world’s leading annual radiology forum, to be held at McCormick Place Chicago, Dec. 1-5.

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Siemens posts revenue, earnings growth in Q3

AuntMinnie

Strong performance in its Varian and Diagnostics business segments propelled Siemens Healthineers to 7% comparable revenue growth in its third quarter. For the period (end-June 30), Siemens had 5.423 million euros ($5.87 billion U.S.), up 4.3% from the 5.201 billion euros ($5.63 billion) generated in the third quarter of 2023. The company had third-quarter net income of 472 million ($510.9 million) in net income, compared with net income of 451 million euros ($488.2 million) a year ago.

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Enhancing Aortic Aneurysm Care with AI: Impact on Disease Awareness, Management and Outcomes

Aidoc

Conditions like aortic aneurysms (AA) require timely diagnosis and meticulous management to prevent life-threatening complications. Recent advancements in AI have revolutionized the way healthcare professionals approach AA care – both in the domain of thoracic aortic aneurysm (TAA) and abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) – leading to significant improvements in patient outcomes.

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DDR takes step forward in lung imaging

AuntMinnie

Dynamic digital radiography (DDR) has shown for the first time that it can be used to automatically capture lung signal changes during forced breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study. The finding validates fully automated software for use in procedures and advances DDR a step toward clinical use, the technology’s U.S. and Japanese developers wrote.

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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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How Much Does a CBCT Machine Cost?

Maven Imaging

Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) machines are revolutionizing dental imaging, offering a 3D view of the jawbone, teeth, and surrounding structures. This technology empowers dentists to diagnose complex dental issues, plan implant procedures more precisely, and improve overall patient care.

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Gen Xers, Millennials show higher cancer risk than older people

AuntMinnie

An American Cancer Society (ACS) study has found that cancer incidence rates are rising among Generation Xers and Millennials in 17 of 34 cancer types, including breast, pancreatic, and gastric. The research showed that mortality rates are also increasing, particularly in conjunction with liver, uterine, gallbladder, testicular, and colorectal cancers, a team led by Hyuna Sung, MD, of the ACS reported.

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Ability of calculated right adrenal vein aldosterone levels to lateralize dominant aldosterone secretion in patients with primary aldosteronism undergoing adrenal vein sampling

JVIR

The aim of this study was to use calculated aldosterone concentration in the right adrenal vein (RAV) (cAldoRAV) for identifying the dominant side of aldosterone secretion in patients with primary aldosteronism undergoing adrenocorticotropic hormone-stimulated adrenal venous sampling (AVS).

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Transradial versus Transfemoral Access for Treatment of HCC: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 30 July 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Logan Worley, Denes Szekeres, Sajal Medha Akkipeddi, Derrek Schartz, Ashwani Kumar Sharma

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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?