Wed.May 22, 2024

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Hologic recalling breast care devices after 71 injuries, FDA says

Radiology Business

The alert pertains to the BioZorb and BioZorb LP radiographic markers, implanted in soft tissue to indicate the site for radiation therapy or other medical procedures.

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Dozens of injuries trigger FDA recall of over 50,000 implantable tissue marking devices

Health Imaging

The Class I recall, which is the most serious recall the FDA issues, comes after numerous adverse events and complications linked to the radiographic markers were reported.

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Radiology groups want clarity from HHS on reporting requirements following Change cyberattack

Radiology Business

ACR, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology were among over 100 groups asking the feds for further details.

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'Too many cooks in the kitchen': How AI is both helpful and a hindrance to radiologists

Health Imaging

Recent research suggests that, in many cases, radiologist performance only improves minimally with AI assistance.

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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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Abbreviated MRI suitable in subsequent screening of dense breasts

AuntMinnie

Abbreviated MRI may be suitable for screening women with dense breasts, a study published May 22 in the American Journal of Roentgenology found. Researchers led by Christine Edmonds, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, found that subsequent rounds of abbreviated breast MRI screening in patients with dense breasts had lower abnormal interpretation rates compared with baseline examinations.

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AI functions in x-ray systems may save radiographers time

AuntMinnie

Intelligent virtual and AI-based collimation features appear to save radiographers time during x-ray image acquisitions – a key function for enabling more patient-focused workflows, according to a recent study. In research led by scientists at Siemens Healthineers , the use of “auto thorax collimation” for instance reduced x-ray exam lengths by 31% and the number of system interactions by 50% compared to manual collimation, noted lead author Anna Rasche, PhD, and colleagues.

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Study: PSMA PET/CT Agent May Rule Out csPCa in 93 Percent of PI-RADS 3 Lesions

Diagnostic Imaging

New prospective research examining the utility of 18F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT revealed comparable sensitivity to mpMRI for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer and a 17 percent higher specificity rate.

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Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow

ScienceDaily

Engineers have developed a wearable ultrasound patch that can offer continuous, non-invasive monitoring of blood flow in the brain. The soft and stretchy patch can be comfortably worn on the temple to provide three-dimensional data on cerebral blood flow--a first in wearable technology.

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Which X-Ray Equipment Do You Need For Your Chiropractic Clinic?

Atlantis Worldwide

Chiropractic healthcare depends on the correct diagnosis, which requires X-rays of the spine. Radiology and X-rays can reveal the structure and alignment of the spine as well as evidence of scar tissue, arthritis and other issues.

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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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Abbreviated Breast MRI and Dense Breasts: What Emerging Research Reveals

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of over 2,000 women with dense breasts and average breast cancer risk, abbreviated MRI (AB-MR) demonstrated an 18.9 per 1000 cancer detection rate (CDR) in baseline exams, and all cancers detected with baseline or subsequent AB/MR exams were stage 0 or 1.

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Is CEM or breast MRI better for breast cancer diagnosis?

AuntMinnie

Which modality is better for breast cancer diagnosis, contrast-enhanced mammography or dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI? It depends on a variety of factors, according to a review published May 20 in Radiology Clinics. Ritse Mann, MD, PhD, of Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands, and colleague Valentina Longo, MD, of Fondazione Policlinico Universitario in Rome, Italy, noted that, although CEM's performance is slightly less than MRI for diagnostic imaging of breast can

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Use Caution When Billing For Remote Radiology Reading

Healthcare Administrative Partners

The ability to have radiologists work at locations remote from the patient exam site can be a great boon to efficiency and turnaround time. This practice has become more prevalent with the advent of faster network connections, and it has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic when more people began working off-site. Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal on-site billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requirements of ea

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5 factors to consider when validating radiology AI

AuntMinnie

Radiology must consider at least five factors when it comes to validating AI algorithms for use in the department, according to a review published May 21 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Why? Because thorough validation of AI models is crucial for effective patient care, and as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to clear more and more algorithms for radiology, "successful and clinically meaningful deployment of AI will be contingent on the rigorous external

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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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Buffalo’s 2nd largest diagnostic imaging center operator on why it sold to private equity

Radiology Business

Founded in 1959, Southtowns Radiology announced in November that it was unloading its imaging center business to Atlanta-based Rezolut.

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Lunit Partners with Radiobotics to Enhance Diagnostic Synergies in AI Medical Imaging

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 05/22/2024 - 07:00 May 22, 2024 — Lunit , a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, recently entered into a strategic partnership with Denmark-based Radiobotics , the leading musculoskeletal (MSK) AI diagnostics provider. The partnership aims to significantly enhance both companies' presence in the AI medical imaging market starting from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), and to offer new value to the sector through the synergies

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Global Labour Report – May 2024

MRI Network

This month’s Global Labour Report provides a brief look at current employment data from the following countries: Panama, Costa Rica, Columbia and the Dominican Republic. MRI Network’s talent advisory reach extends globally through a 200+ office network of executive, professional, managerial, and technical recruitment specialists. PANAMA Panama has been a top workforce performer among the seven Central American countries.

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Strategic Radiology’s SR Health Insurance Plan Earns Excellence in Health Risk Management Certification

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 05/22/2024 - 08:00 May 22, 2024 — Strategic Radiology has been awarded the Berkley Accident and Health’s Excellence in Health Risk Management Certification for self-funded health insurance programs, one of 11 inaugural recipients announced at the 2024 Berkley Captive Symposium. Insurance plans were nominated by their captive program sponsors from among 42 employer plans representing 971 small and medium-sized employers covered by Berkley.

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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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Latest News in Outpatient Radiology Centers

Vesta Teleradiology

Outpatient radiology centers play a crucial role in the healthcare landscape by providing convenient, efficient, and cost-effective access to diagnostic imaging services for patients across a wide range of medical conditions. These services include X-rays, ultrasounds , MRIs, CT scans, mammography, and fluoroscopy, among others. Patients typically visit these centers for imaging tests prescribed by their healthcare providers to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions.

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Lunit Announces Completion of Volpara Acquisition to Advance AI-driven Cancer Care

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 05/22/2024 - 09:59 May 22, 2024 — Lunit , a provider of Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Volpara Health Technologies, Ltd., a global developer of medical software for breast cancer screening. The landmark acquisition, according to a written statement issued by the company and shared here, completed in an eight-month timeline, marks a significant milestone in

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Aktis inks potential $1B deal with Eli Lilly

AuntMinnie

Aktis Oncology has entered a potential $1 billion collaboration agreement with Eli Lilly to generate anticancer radiopharmaceuticals using its miniprotein technology platform. The collaboration will draw on Aktis' proprietary radiopharmaceutical platform with Lilly's expertise in oncology drug development and commercialization to develop first-in-class and differentiated therapeutics for a range of solid tumors, the company said.

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Hologic, Inc. Recalls BioZorb Marker Due to Complications with Implanted Devices

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 05/22/2024 - 15:20 May 22, 2024 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) has issued a recall of the Hologic Inc. BioZorb marker due to complications with implanted devices. The agency identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Details issued in a written notice by the FDA on May 22 and are shared here.

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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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AI-Powered Portable Thermal Imaging Solution Could Complement Mammography for Breast Cancer.

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has now shown promising results for a breast cancer pre-screening solution that utilizes a smartphone-based thermal imaging sensor and AI, offering an effective early detection tool.

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What Is Radiology? Everything You Need to Know

Maven Imaging

Radiology is a medical imaging procedure that uses ionizing electromagnetic radiation to create images of bones, organs, and soft tissues to diagnose a patient’s symptoms, disease, or conditions. It includes techniques like X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, and fluoroscopy.

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Palliative Cryoablation of Leiomyosarcoma of the Sternum Compressing the Heart

JVIR

An 84-year-old male patient with sternal leiomyosarcoma initially underwent systemic chemotherapy and radiotherapy, resulting in stable disease for 2 years, followed by symptomatic recurrence. The recurrence measured 8.6 × 8.0 × 6.7 cm and was compressing the pericardium and the lingula (Fig 1). An accompanying pericardial effusion further impaired the patient’s physical activity, and the patient was deemed a poor candidate for surgery and other treatment options.

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Coil-Assisted Temporary Vascular Occlusion to Protect Tumor-Free Territory during Transarterial Radioembolization

JVIR

Microvascular plug (MVP)- and balloon-assisted temporary vascular occlusion (TeVO) have been described as potential techniques for protecting nondiseased liver parenchyma during yttrium-90 (90Y) transarterial radioembolization (TARE) of liver tumors (1,2). However, use of these techniques may be limited owing to lack of MVP sizing options and the potential for sheath-induced vasospasm during MVP- and balloon-assisted TeVO, respectively.

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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?