Mon.Nov 06, 2023

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Study Links PTSD to Higher Carotid Atherosclerosis and White Matter Hyperintensity in Midlife Women

Diagnostic Imaging

Ultrasound and MRI findings from a new study suggest that greater carotid atherosclerosis and elevated white matter hyperintensities among women with the APOEe4 genotype, a strong risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, are associated with increased PTSD symptoms in midlife women.

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Can IMGs help mitigate radiologist shortages?

AuntMinnie

International medical graduates (IMGs) appear to face difficulties getting visas for employment in U.S. academic radiology departments, according to a recent study by researchers at John Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD. Ultimately, overcoming these barriers could help alleviate workforce shortages, the group suggested, in a study published November 1 in the American Journal of Roentenology.

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Guidelines for Use of the PSMA-PET Scan for Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

Two experts review SNMMI (Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging) guidelines for use of PSMA PET scans in prostate cancer detection, as well as awareness about this new modality within the patient community.

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'Moral injury' common among interventional radiologists

AuntMinnie

Moral injury is common among interventional radiologists, according to a study published November 3 in Academic Radiology. The term "moral injury" describes the impact of psychological, social, and spiritual events that involve the betrayal of a person's deeply held moral beliefs and values. A team led by Andrew Woerner, MD, of the University of Washington in Seattle assessed the incidence of this condition among interventional radiologists via a 29-question survey that incorported a global qua

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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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Pritzker family-backed Epic Staffing Group acquires teleradiology outfit

Radiology Business

Independently owned and launched in 2015, the radiology practice is “committed to providing the most efficient, quality reads in nearly 50 states.

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Women with false-positive mammography results face increased risk of subsequent breast cancer

Radiology Business

“Developing personalized surveillance programs can be beneficial for these women,” researchers detailed recently in JAMA Oncology.

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Julianna Czum talks AI chest radiograph study with AuntMinnie.com

AuntMinnie

Researchers from the University of Ulsan in Seoul, South Korea recently developed and tested a deep-learning algorithm that was successful in a study of over 3.3 million chest radiographs. The team reported that the algorithm could successfully triage pairs of chest radiographs showing no change while detecting urgent interval changes during longitudinal follow-up.

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AI Tools May Detect Heart Valve Disease, Predict Cardiovascular Risk

Health IT Analytics

Two studies to be presented at the AHA’s Scientific Sessions show that AI and deep learning may be capable of flagging heart disease and cardiovascular event risk.

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Top 10: What Viewers Were Reading in October

Imaging Technology

As another month comes to a close, ITN takes a look at the Top 10 most-read pieces of content from www.itnonline.com during the month of October. 1.

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Ultrasound combined with MRI is better able to identify cancerous lesions in breast tissue

Health Imaging

Research out of China found that the pairing proved to be more accurate in identifying cancer in nonmass-like lesions.

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New Technology Simplifies and Enhances Analysis and Visualization of Medical Image Data

MedImaging General Imaging

A team of researchers is developing a system that automatically analyses and visualizes medical data, including their uncertainties.

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Radiology provider Envision Healthcare successfully emerges from bankruptcy process

Radiology Business

The Nashville, Tennessee-based multispecialty group first filed for Chapter 11 in May, seeking to retool its troubled capital structure.

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Utilizing PSMA-PET Scan to Detect Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

Experts highlight the use of PSMA PET scans as a recent and accurate imaging method for prostate cancer screening.

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Will the DICOM Router Save Me Time?

Purview

Over the past decade, we've found that the amount of medical images and other records that are being shared electronically has exponentially increased from a combination of improved cloud computing capabilities and the market's desire for data mobility. The 2020 pandemic spurred further innovation and adoption, as physicians and patients all over the world required digital solutions to function.

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An AI Early Adopter Shares Lessons Learned with Healthcare IT News

Aidoc

Clinicians at Yale New Haven Health – one of Aidoc’s first U.S. installation sites – have been at the forefront of healthcare AI adoption and research, making significant contributions to industry awareness and available evidence. One trailblazer, Melissa A. Davis, MD, Associate Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Vice Chair for Imaging Informatics, Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, provided Healthcare IT News with an overview of how clinical AI evolved from a few use cases to vari

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Are There Alternatives to Addenda Sabotaging Productivity in Radiology?

Diagnostic Imaging

The ability to consider and comment on prior imaging in the radiology report may help reduce extraneous addenda requests.

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Meilleur Technologies Inc. Announces Use of the Next-Generation Amyloid PET Imaging Biomarker, NAV-4694, in the NIA-sponsored CLARiTI Trial

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 11/06/2023 - 12:18 November 6, 2023 — Meilleur Technologies , Inc. announced a research collaboration agreement with the National Institute of Aging ( NIA )-sponsored multicenter study called the Consortium for Clarity in ADRD Research Through Imaging ( CLARiTI ). The collaboration will involve the network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers across the country (currently, there are 37 centers of excellence), will recruit 2000 subjects, and apply cutting-edge imaging and blood

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MRI radiomics show promise for identifying Ki-67 breast cancer

AuntMinnie

MRI radiomics show a high diagnostic accuracy for predicting Ki-67 expression in breast cancer, researchers have found. The findings are good news for patients when it comes to assessing disease, as Ki-67 is an effective indicator of tumor aggressiveness, wrote a team led by Peyman Tabnak, MD, of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in Tabriz, Iran.

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Diagnostic Imaging Systems to Showcase Latest Equine X-ray Technology at the 69th AAEP Annual Convention and Trade Show

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

November 6, 2023 – Diagnostic Imaging Systems, a leading provider of veterinary imaging solutions, is thrilled to announce its participation in the 69th Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and Trade Show. The convention is set to take place from November 29 to December 3, 2023, at the stunning San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

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Lunit to highlight AI-based studies at RSNA

AuntMinnie

Lunit plans to highlight seven AI-based studies at the upcoming RSNA meeting. The studies include two oral presentations and five posters, and address AI advancements for chest x-ray reporting and breast cancer risk assessment, the company said.

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09-14-23 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

TOP NEWS $1M disinfectant donation aids hurricane-affected pets By: Veterinary Practice News The joint contribution from Merck and ByoPlanet aims to protect the local animal population Read More As student loan repayments resume, borrowers face decisions By: Edie Lau Loan expert says veterinarians with high debt may benefit by adjusting their strategy Read More Are long-acting injectable medications the future of long-term medication in animals?

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Correction Techniques for Spinal Deformity

AJNR

Zileli M, Yaman O, Aebi M. Correction Techniques for Spinal Deformity. 1st ed. Thieme; 2023; 316 pp; 664 ill Confronted with images from patients who have had various surgical procedures for spinal deformities, the radiologist may be in a quandary as to what exactly was done and therefore what should appear in the radiology report. Added to this complexity is often the question of why a certain procedure was done and what was the operative approach in that surgery.

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09-28-23 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

TOP NEWS What will the future bring to veterinary medicine? By: Mark Helfat A practitioner ponders what-ifs and what-nows Read More Addressing rural vet shortages focus of bipartisan bill By: Veterinary Practice News The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act, formerly known as the Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program (VMLRP) Enhancement Act, has been reintroduced in both the House and the Senate Read More Pulmonary Pattern Types: Recognition, Distribution and Meaning By: Brian Poteet, MS, DVM, DA

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SOFCOT Annual Congress 2023

CurveBeam AI

The post SOFCOT Annual Congress 2023 appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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10-07-23 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

TOP NEWS Blood bank program supports urgent veterinary needs By: Veterinary Practice News Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) now accepts ‘dog heroes’ in the D.C. and Boston, Mass. areas to donate blood in the recently launched VEG Blood Bank program Read More Shifting legal sands bring medical cannabis closer to pets By: Alex Halperin Federal rule change proposed in US, as states inch toward acceptance Read More Excuse you!

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Hydroxycobalamin vs Methylene Blue for Vasoplegic Shock from Cardiopulmonary Bypass

REBEL EM

Background Information: Vasoplegic shock is defined as hypotension with normal or increased cardiac output and can commonly occur in post-cardiac surgery patients having received cardiopulmonary bypass. This dysregulation of vasodilation is associated with a mortality of close to 25%. After catecholamine vasopressors, treatment options include angiotensin II, corticosteroids, methylene blue and hydroxocobalamin.

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10-21-2023 Veterinary E-News Magazine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

TOP NEWS Worldwide Vets Golden Star Award 2023 nominations open By: Julia Burke Honors those who have made significant contributions to animal welfare or conservation Read More Worker cooperatives come to veterinary medicine By: Lisa Wogan Ownership model emerges as counter to consolidation trend Read More ACVIM offers a new fellowship opportunity By: Kristen Coppock, MA The program allows specialists to gain professional distinction by using the ACVIM fellow credential Read More CANINE NEWS CPM

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