Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A team from Ireland identified disruptions to the integrity of the blood vessels in the brains of patients experiencing brain fog due to the disease.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Deep learning-accelerated brain MRI improves the detection of acute ischemic lesions compared to conventional MRI because it offers better image quality and significantly decreased exam times, researchers have reported in a study published in Radiology. The technique could translate to better patient care in that it could improve imaging workflow and cut healthcare costs, wrote a team led by Sebastian Altmann, MD, of University Medical Center Mainz in Germany.
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Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 02/22/2024 - 13:42 February 22, 2024 — aycan , a recognized leader in medical imaging, announced that Enspectra Health used aycan’s PACS, viewers, and professional services team to ready DICOM data generated from their new VIOTM System for their pivotal clinical trial. The first-of-its-kind technology that visualizes skin cellular structures in real-time, the VIO System received FDA clearance recently, solidifying aycan’s abilities and expansion into the clinical trial market.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Overall cancer incidence in the U.S. was significantly lower than expected during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research published February 22 in JAMA Oncology. A team led by Krystle Lang Kuhs, PhD, from the University of Kentucky in Lexington found that cancer incidence from March to December 2020 included 134,395 potentially undiagnosed cancer cases, lower than expected.
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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.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 02/22/2024 - 13:40 February 22, 2024 — The FAST-Forward randomized trial from the UK found that ultrahypofractionated whole breast irradiation (WBI, 26 Gy in five fractions over 1 week) was just as effective as the 3-week regimen for local control. This approach can reduce treatment time from 3−5 weeks to 1 week, shorten linear accelerator (linac) operation times, and decrease hospital visits.
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Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The nation’s largest radiology practice also has closed previously announced debt restructuring transactions that provide RP with greater financial flexibility.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
What does the current evidence reveal for four FDA-cleared AI software modalities for breast ultrasound? Leading researchers review the study findings in a recently published literature review.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The Philips LumiGuide utilizes a fiber optic guidewire with AI-assisted recognition to map the body arteries with light.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Based in the coastal city of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Carolina Radiology Associates is the state’s largest private imaging group.
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Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Offering rapid automated segmentation of brain structures, the ClearPoint 2.2 software reportedly enhances visualization for a variety of targeted, MRI-guided procedures.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The agreement dates to December 2022, when QT Imaging first started discussing a sale to investment firm GigCapital.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has partnered with medical imaging professional and actor, Michael Benzaia, for its new "Be Seen" campaign to raise public awareness about the role of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals in patient diagnosis, intervention, and treatment. Benzaia, who is known for his on-screen medical professional roles in shows such as "General Hospital," "How to Get Away with Murder," "Law & Order," and "The Blacklist," has also worked
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
With just weeks to go before HIMSS 2024, the Global Conference and Exhibition of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), program planners are detailing keynote speakers to be presented during the March 11-15 event to be held in Orlando, FL, including Matt Renner, President of North America and Global Startups at Google Cloud.
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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.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The sale of Milwaukee, WI-based Alpha Source Group to refurbished equipment supplier Probo Medical has been completed, Brown Gibbons Lang and Company (BGL) announced. Probo will now integrate Alpha Source's technical capabilities across a variety of diagnostic imaging modalities to expand its geographic footprint in technical field service, depot repair, equipment refurbishment and resale, and parts distribution, according to BGL, the firm handling the sale.
MRI Network
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
State-sponsored cyber attacks can wreak havoc on a foreign country’s IT infrastructure and cause billions of dollars of damage. As a result, government agencies and other organizations are looking for cybersecurity professionals such as threat hunters, security architects, and intelligence analysts to overcome this ever-growing problem. Learn more about these cyber attacks and the damage they cause below.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Details of a False Claims Act complaint filed against the former co-owner of a mobile cardiac PET scan operation are a reminder for providers to avoid financial conflicts with respect to the Physician Self-Referral Law, known as the Stark Law. The claims against Florida resident Rick Nassenstein, formerly the president of Illinois-based Cardiac Imaging, highlight the problem of improper financial arrangements between healthcare providers and referring physicians, according to the U.S.
Open Medscience
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Radiotheranostics merges diagnostics and therapy, offering targeted cancer treatment amidst challenges like high costs and need for specialised facilities. The post Revolutionising Cancer Care: The Promise and Challenges of Radiotheranostics appeared first on Open Medscience.
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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.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared ClearPoint Neuro's ClearPoint 2.2 Software with Maestro Brain Modeling. The company is highlighting the first-in-human cases and the publication of a validation study for the software, published in NeuroImage. The ClearPoint system uses MRI guidance for peri-procedural segmentation of the cortical structures of the brain to identify both targets and safety zones for cell and gene therapy delivery, laser ablation, biopsy, and deep brain stim
MedImaging Ultrasound
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
A new study has found that using intravascular imaging to guide stent placement during percutaneous coronary intervention enhances patient survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
ScreenPoint Medical plans to highlight Transpara Breast AI and studies featuring the technology at the upcoming 2024 ECR. The technology assists radiologists in detecting breast cancers earlier and aims to reduce recall rates. ScreenPoint will host four presentations and three posters to be presented at ECR. These include a randomized controlled trial where cancer-detection rates and the types of detected cancers were analyzed in the Mammography Screening With Artificial Intelligence (MASAI)-tr
MedImaging General Imaging
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Researchers have introduced 3D-printable materials that are easily trackable using X-ray machines or computed tomography, thus enabling observation of the.
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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.
MedImaging Radiography
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
An advanced AI solution provides radiologists with a 'second pair' of eyes to help detect cancers earlier and reduce recall rates.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth plans to share results from a study that explores the identification of incidental lung nodules aided by AI software at the upcoming ECR meeting in Vienna. The results from the study will be presented during a March 2 session called "Pulmonary Nodules and Lung Cancer Screening" (RPS 2104) by Maurits Engbersen, Clinical Manager, DeepHealth.
REBEL EM
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
Background : Concurrent anemia worsens outcomes in patients that present with acute myocardial infarctions. Transfusions increase the oxygen carrying capacity of blood which can improve the perfusion of at-risk cardiac tissue. However, transfusions are also asso ciated with immunosuppression, thrombotic phenomena, volume overload, and inflammatory reactions.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 02/22/2024 - 13:34 February 22, 2024 — The National Institutes of Health has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening. The Cancer Screening Research Network (CSRN) will support the Biden-Harris administration’s Cancer Moonshot by investigating how to identify cancers earlier, when they may be easier to treat.
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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?
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