Radiology Business
MAY 29, 2024
“The existing fee-for-service payment system is not well suited for these services," researchers detailed Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
Achieving health equity with AI in imaging requires overcoming barriers to how the technology analyzes people, according to a presentation given at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. In her presentation, Noushin Yahyavi, MD, from the University of Maryland in Baltimore discussed ways that stakeholders in imaging AI, including radiology departments and AI vendors, can better promote health equity with the technology.
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Health Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
Experts recently uncovered strong associations between reports of memory loss from patients' peers/loved ones and the presence of tau tangles on imaging.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MAY 29, 2024
In the first study of its kind, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) designed and implanted a transparent window in the skull of a patient, then used functional ultrasound imaging (fUSI) to collect high-resolution brain imaging data through the window.
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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.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
Developing and testing a new class of “super phantoms” is needed to optimize new medical imaging techniques before they are used in human studies, according to an article published May 24 in Communications Engineering. An international group from the U.S., the Netherlands, and Germany, said there is a major knowledge gap between testing on current phantoms and testing on highly complex human tissues.
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Imaging Technology
MAY 29, 2024
christine.book Wed, 05/29/2024 - 18:55 May 30, 2024 — Researchers from Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania will present data on the latest advances in cancer research at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting , taking place May 31-June 4 in Chicago, IL.
Radiology Business
MAY 29, 2024
The Addison, Texas-based provider is purchasing the Mammography and Ultrasound Imaging Center in Gainesville, Florida, adding to its growing number of locations.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
A machine-learning algorithm used with resting-state functional MRI can help clinicians foresee surgical outcomes in high-grade glioma patients, researchers have found. A team led by Patrick Luckett, PhD, of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO, developed a random-forest classifier that was highly accurate for predicting tumor resection outcomes in brain cancer patients.
REBEL EM
MAY 29, 2024
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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.
Health Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
Offering radiology-based education programs during the first two years of medical school could be the key to addressing some of the field’s most pressing issues.
Radiology Business
MAY 29, 2024
Members of the Finance Committee plan to “expand and improve” the distribution of Medicare-supported residency training positions in rural areas and “specialties in shortage.
Health IT Analytics
MAY 29, 2024
The artificial intelligence-driven EXPRESSO model uses genomic data, epigenetics and other information to identify risk genes for autoimmune disease.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
One deep learning model had a 72.4 percent accuracy rate for differentiating between benign and malignant solid pulmonary nodules on non-contrast CT while another deep learning model demonstrated an 87.1 percent AUC for differentiating benign and inflammatory findings.
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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.
Atlantis Worldwide
MAY 29, 2024
Do you use Mobile C-Arms during procedures in your operating room, medical department or clinic? It’s important to understand the different options for dose reduction.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
In addition to detecting missed lung nodules on X-rays, the AI-powered Qure.ai lung cancer continuum platform reportedly automates lung nodule measurement on CT scans and facilitates multimodality reporting.
Health Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
There were two serious incidents in the span of three months that raised concerns among the radiologist's colleagues, according to official documents.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 29, 2024
The second-generation version of the VUZE System reportedly offers expanded functionality and incorporation of varied sources of 3D imaging data, including cone-beam CT scans obtained in the OR.
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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.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MAY 29, 2024
Ultrasound became established in medicine 60 years ago. The first remotely controllable ultrasound machine appeared 20 years ago. The next leap forward, toward an autonomous ultrasound system, is now imminent.
Imaging Technology
MAY 29, 2024
christine.book Wed, 05/29/2024 - 10:35 May 29, 2024 — The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) has launched the 2024 RSNA Lumbar Spine Degenerative Classification AI Challenge. RSNA organizes AI challenges to spur the creation of AI tools for radiology and improve patient care. The challenge, developed in collaboration with the American Society of Neuroradiology ( ASNR ) and the American Society of Spine Radiology ( ASSR ), invites researchers to develop models that can detect and clas
Aidoc
MAY 29, 2024
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become the standard of care. As much as it’s been seen as an outlier/experimental technology, its impact on not only triaging, but clinical workflows have been proven throughout academic institutions worldwide. In this blog post, we’re going to explore how AI is used in healthcare, and how AI powered healthcare enables clinicians across service lines to benefit in some surprising ways.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
Qure.ai will unveil its AI-powered lung cancer continuum at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) annual meeting in Chicago, from May 31 to June 4. Qure.ai will unveil its lung care continuum at the ASCO annual meeting. Qure.ai The end-to-end care continuum is designed to support clinicians and promote developments for lung health in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.
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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.
Aidoc
MAY 29, 2024
The digital era has ushered in a great deal of personalization, powered by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms that tailor our digital experiences to a t. As we continually feed the algorithms with unique inputs, we further deepen our personalized experiences. Though the AI phenomenon is normally discussed in the context of social media outrage or Netflix suggestions, a lesser known application of AI is in the domain of healthcare, where the novel technology is making inroads that impact pat
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
RaySearch Laboratories has released the latest version of its RayCare oncology information system, RayCare 2024A. The system features interoperability with Varian TrueBeam linear accelerators and improvements in radiotherapy treatment management. The company highlighted that RayCare 2024A can reduce the number of manual actions needed when combined with the active workflow support and treatment and quality assurance scheduling capabilities in RayCare, as well as the deep integration with RayStat
Imaging Technology
MAY 29, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 05/29/2024 - 07:00 May 29, 2024 — Strategic Radiology added a third California member to the nation’s leading coalition of independent radiology practices with the addition of 14-radiologist Riverside Radiology Medical Group (RRMG). The hospital-based group serves two health systems and three hospitals in California’s Inland Empire, and brings SR membership to 38 independent private radiology groups nationwide.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
Weekend and evening appointment availability for mammograms could improve screening access for women, according to research published May 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Joanna Rossi, MD, from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, found that women who are younger than age 50, of a race other than non-Hispanic white, non-English speakers, and from less advantaged zip codes are more likely to attend weekend and evening screening mammography appointment ti
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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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