Wed.Apr 09, 2025

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Part III: From space to the world’s deepest mine

AuntMinnie

How far the crew of the recent Fram2 space mission got through the 30-page x-ray protocol they had on board is currently a mystery. Mike Cairnie, director of global and military sales for MinXray, the developer of the ultraportable machine the astronauts used, explained that if the crew made it through even the first portion of the document, there will be a lot more to come than what weve seen so far.

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Radiology Surge Pricing

Ben White

As we discussed in The Necessity of Internal Moonlighting , you can regularly need some extra manpower to maintain turnaround times or mitigate misery without the need for a full additional FTE shift on the schedule (or, alternatively, where you do need some real shiftwork but don’t want to press people into service without additional reward).

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Cortechs.ai inks distribution deal with India’s Kryptonite Solutions

AuntMinnie

AI neuroimaging developer Cortechs.ai has entered an agreement with Kryptonite Solutions to distribute its MRI software across India. The partnership brings together Kryptonite Solutions distribution network and expertise in MRI patient comfort with Cortechs.ais AI-driven imaging software products. This will help radiologists and neurologists across India leverage software to improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes, Cortechs.ai said.

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Why researchers believe silver nanoparticles could 'revolutionize' medical imaging

Health Imaging

Researchers at Oregon State University are working on developing a way to make contrast agents more targeted.

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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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GEHC names president and CEO of Patient Care Solutions

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has named Jeannette Bankes as president and CEO of its Patient Care Solutions segment, effective May 1, 2025. Bankes has 30 years of experience in product management, marketing, sales, regulatory, medical affairs, and operations and manufacturing, GEHC said. She joins the company from Alcon, where she served most recently as senior vice president and president of Alcon's Global Franchises division.

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Health-related social needs can lead to missed cancer imaging

AuntMinnie

Health-related social needs (HRSNs) can lead to missed imaging appointments among cancer patients, according to a study published April 7 in the Journal of the American College of Roentgenology. The complexity of health-related social needs can negatively affect patient care, wrote a team led by Angelica Gordon, MD, of the University of California, Irvine.

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Body found in New Orleans believed to be missing radiologist

Health Imaging

Paul Rodrigue, MD, went missing last week and was last seen on Saturday, March 29, in the Mid-City area.

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GE HealthCare, Cincinnati Children's form pediatric research program

AuntMinnie

Cincinnati Childrens and GE HealthCare are forming a strategic research program with the goal of advancing innovation for pediatric care delivery across imaging modalities, including MRI, ultrasound, molecular imaging, and CT. The research program will establish the pediatric-focused Care Innovation Hub, representing a new model established byGE HealthCareand Cincinnati Childrens to combine their resources and make way for scientific activities to benefit pediatric patients, according to the org

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Renting a C-Arm May Be The Way To Go!

Atlantis Worldwide

Discover the benefits of renting a C-Arm for flexibility, cost savings, and uninterrupted patient care. Learn why renting might be the perfect solution for.

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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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Ultrafast breast MRI determines malignant from benign markers

AuntMinnie

Ultrafast breast MRI can differentiate between markers tied to malignancy, according to research published April 9 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. A team led by Helaina Regen-Tuero, MD, from NYU Langone Health in New York City found that earlier visualization of a focus relative to background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on ultrafast MRI is tied to a higher risk of malignancy.

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AMA Approves Category III CPT Codes for AI-Enabled Perivascular Fat Analysis from CT Scans

Diagnostic Imaging

Going into effect in 2026, the new CPT codes may facilitate increased adoption of the CaRi-Heart software for detecting coronary inflammation from computed tomography scans pending FDA clearance of the technology.

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Lungscreen Australia adopts Annalise.ai software

AuntMinnie

Lungscreen Australia has adopted Annalise.ais clinical decision-support technology to provide its radiologists with AI tools with the goal of faster, more accurate diagnostics, according to the organization. The deployment of Annalise Enterprise CXR aims to help Lungscreen Australia improve diagnostic accuracy, streamline radiology workflows, and ensure faster, more precise lung disease detection for patients across the country.

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Imaging-Based Treatment Modifications Only Used in 15 Percent of Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy Trials for Breast Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

A systematic review of 147 clinical trials assessing neoadjuvant systemic therapy for breast cancer also revealed that mid-treatment imaging was utilized in 56 percent of the studies.

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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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Shine and Sumitomo set sights on Asian markets

AuntMinnie

Shine Technologies and Sumitomo Corporation of Americas have entered an agreement focused on establishing reliable supply chains for medical isotopes throughout Japan and other Asian markets. This collaboration will focus on establishing supplies of isotopes used in cancer treatment, such as lutetium-177 and molybdenum-99, which Shine produces at its facility in Janesville, WI.

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Study Suggests AI Software May Offer Standalone Value for X-Ray Detection of Pediatric Fractures

Diagnostic Imaging

Artificial intelligence (AI) software demonstrated a 92 percent sensitivity for detecting fractures in a study involving over 1,600 X-rays from a tertiary pediatric emergency department.

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FDA clears iCat Solutions' mobile DICOM viewer

AuntMinnie

Norwich, U.K.-based mobile app firm iCat Solutions has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Falcon MD mobile DICOM viewer. Falcon MD is cleared for diagnostic interpretation performed entirely on-device and is compatible with all advanced image processing, according to iCat. The clearance builds on prior FDA clearance the company received for Falcon MD for Mac computers by extending it capabilities to both iPhone and iPad platforms, the company said.

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Challenges in Electrical Engineering: Navigating Complexities

MRI Network

When electrical engineers do a good job, their work often goes unnoticed. We enjoy computing power and connectivity that would have been unthinkable just a few decades ago, both of which would be impossible without these talented engineers. We take for granted the advancements in electrical engineering that power our homes and businesses. Behind the scenes, however, there are myriad challenges.

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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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AI Tool Tracks Effectiveness of Multiple Sclerosis Treatments Using Brain MRI Scans

MedImaging MRI

A new AI tool extracts critical information from brain MRI scans to evaluate treatment progress for patients with multiple sclerosis.

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Foot and Ankle Research and Innovation Lab (FARIL) Combines WBCT, AI, 3D Design, and 3D Printers to Assist Surgeons with Patient-Specific Planning

CurveBeam AI

Read the article. The post Foot and Ankle Research and Innovation Lab (FARIL) Combines WBCT, AI, 3D Design, and 3D Printers to Assist Surgeons with Patient-Specific Planning appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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Having a father with Alzheimer's could mean higher risk of the disease

AuntMinnie

Having a father with Alzheimer's disease (AD) may be tied to a greater spread of the tau protein in the brain that is a sign of the condition, researchers have reported. The findings contrast to previous research that has suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer's may put a person more at risk of developing it, according to a team led by senior author Sylvia Villeneuve, PhD, of McGill University in Montreal, Canada.

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Interesting Case: Lisfranc Fracture Dislocation

Premier Radiology Services

Jonathan S. Luchs, MD, FACR Chief Medical Officer, Premier Radiology Services Named for Jacques Lisfranc of St. Martin France (1790-1847), a field surgeon in Napoleon’s army serving on the Russian front Lisfranc joint = the articulation between the midfoot and forefoot, is composed of the five tarsometatarsal (TMT) joints. Lisfranc injury = indicates an injury to the normal alignment of the cuneiforms and metatarsal joints with the loss of their normal spatial relationships.

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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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AdvaMed reacts to 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

AuntMinnie

The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) said it was encouraged by President Trumps announcement April 9 of a three-month pause on reciprocal tariffs, with the exception of China. We are encouraged by the Presidents announcement of a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs. This is an important decision that restores some short-term certainty to global markets, including the American medtech industry, which is number one globally, said AdvaMed President and CEO Scott Whitaker.

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