Radiology Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Yale scientists sought to gauge how LLMs such as ChatGPT-3.5/4, Google’s Bard (now known as Gemini) and Microsoft Bing could improve readability.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 13:20 March 26, 2024 — Robert J. Lewandowski, MD, FSIR , an interventional radiologist and professor at Northwestern Medicine Feinberg School of Medicine , Chicago, assumed the office of president of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) on March 26 during the SIR 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 26, 2024

Transparency firm Fair Health recently analyzed data around this key figure, which represents the highest amount a plan will pay for a covered service.

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Health IT Analytics

MARCH 26, 2024

A deep neural network-based automated detection tool could assist emergency room clinicians in diagnosing COVID-19 effectively using lung ultrasound images.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic led to significant drops in revenue and income for radiology departments, according to an analysis published March 26 in Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MRI. A team led by Ahmed Farag, MD, from the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate Medical Center reported that their institution experienced a considerable loss in imaging volume and a large loss in revenue in 2020, the first year of the pandemic in North America, compared with the previous year.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Virtual interviews implemented in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 pandemic do not appear to have shifted the geographic distribution of interventional and diagnostic radiology residents, says a group at NYU Langone Health in New York City. The finding had one exception -- the South -- but overall the study offers insights into changes that virtual interviewing has had on match statistics and may further inform recruiting efforts, noted medical student and lead author Younes Attlassy.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

The study, presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, marks one of the first to use freezing on large tumors in the breast.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) can significantly simplify radiology report impressions, enhancing readability for patients, according to research published March 26 in Radiology. In a study involving 750 radiology reports, a team of researchers from Yale University tested four different LLMs – including ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing -- and found that all four were able to significantly simplify report impressions.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

RNI hopes their research will provide a new tool to combat the opioid crisis.

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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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CurveBeam AI

MARCH 26, 2024

It is feasible for a single-practitioner podiatry practice to add weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging and realize economical and operational benefits, Dr. Nicholas Hugentobler, DPM, explained in a webinar titled, “Incorporating Weight Bearing CT Imaging into the Daily Podiatric Practice” on FOOTInnovate. Dr. Hugentobler took over Animas Foot and Ankle in Durango, Colo., in 2012 and purchased a pedCAT WBCT system three years later.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Auburn University has installed Siemens ' Magnetom 7T MRI scanner in its College of Engineering. The scanner features dedicated radiofrequency sodium imaging coils and parallel transmit technology and will be used for brain and knee imaging, with a clinical focus on better understanding epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and other disorders. Siemens' Magnetom 7T MRI scanner.

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MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 26, 2024

A deep learning framework can identify shoulder abnormalities such as fractures in X-ray images with a remarkable 99% accuracy, assisting clinicians in making rapid and accurate decisions during emergencies.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) modalities CINA-iPE and CINA-ASPECTS may facilitate improved detection of incidental pulmonary embolism and stroke evaluation, respectively, based on computed tomography (CT) scans.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

U.K. AI software developer Brainomix highlighted a study that shows its e-Lung automated CT processing algorithm can stratify patients at risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The study was an analysis of a completed phase II clinical trial by AstraZeneca of the company’s tralokinumab treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Medical imaging AI company Avicenna.AI has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its CINA-iPE and CINA-Aspects software. CINA-iPE is an AI-powered tool that detects incidental pulmonary embolism during routine CT scans. The algorithm identifies lung blood clots detected during routine CT scans for a variety of health conditions.

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MRI Network

MARCH 26, 2024

Most accountants work a 40-hour work week , and overtime isn’t uncommon. Thankfully, the latest tech reduces manual jobs, improves accounting accuracy, and makes it easier for teams to communicate. That can free up time for hard-working accountants so they can focus on value-added tasks. Here’s how technology has revolutionized the accounting profession in the last few years.

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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

MARCH 26, 2024

Accuray is touting data presented at the 2024 Radiosurgery Society (RSS) meeting in Chicago, which the company said supports the use of the CyberKnife System in treating high-risk and recurrent prostate cancer. CyberKnife allows for treatment of prostate cancer using stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), where high doses of radiation are delivered over a shorter duration than traditional treatments.

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MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 26, 2024

An innovative wearable ultrasound technology has paved the way for cutting-edge wearable healthcare technology devices that could transform health monitoring.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Radiology informatics firm Aycan Medical Systems has introduced aycan mini PACS, which is designed for data storage in smaller practices. Vendor-neutral aycan mini PACS can integrate into any workflow, the company said. It can be accessed onsite or through the cloud, includes up to two DICOM connections, and can connect up to two workstations. If a practice needs to expand, they can upgrade to the aycan store with no data migration costs, aycan added.

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Maven Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

Determining when to get an X-ray is crucial for effectively diagnosing and treating various medical conditions. X-rays are a powerful tool in medical imaging, allowing healthcare professionals to view the inside of your body without invasive procedures.

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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.

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JVIR

MARCH 26, 2024

The creation of percutaneous endovascular arteriovenous fistula (endoAVF) has emerged as a viable nonsurgical alternative in the dialysis population with lower intervention and adverse event rates. Currently, Wavelinq (Becton, Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey) and Ellipsys (Medtronic, Minneapolis, Minnesota) are the 2 minimally invasive options developed for endoAVF creation (1).

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Maven Imaging

MARCH 26, 2024

X-ray radiography is a noninvasive diagnostic method that uses X-rays—electromagnetic radiation—to produce images of the body's internal structures. This technique allows healthcare professionals to examine bones, tissues, and organs without surgical intervention. Essential in medical fields for diagnosing injuries and diseases and monitoring treatment progress, X-ray radiography is a critical tool in patient care and medical decision-making.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approvals of radiopharmaceuticals for neuroendocrine tumors and then for prostate cancer, theranostics has picked up momentum in clinical practice, propelled by encouraging research. Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 03/26/2024 - 11:59 March 26, 2024 — The Society of Interventional Radiology ( SIR ) inducted 34 new Fellows during its Annual Scientific Meeting , March 23–28, in Salt Lake City. This honor, achieved by only 15 percent of eligible SIR members, is bestowed to those who have demonstrated excellence in interventional radiology by virtue of research and published works, teaching, and leadership within the field, along with contributions and involvement within the society.

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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?