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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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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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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.

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MAY 29, 2024

“The existing fee-for-service payment system is not well suited for these services," researchers detailed Tuesday in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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MAY 29, 2024

The issue particularly pertains to CT overuse, with several factors driving up ordering numbers, according to new survey data published Tuesday.

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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.

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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.

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MAY 29, 2024

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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

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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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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.

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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

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MRI Network

MAY 29, 2024

At its core, engineering is all about solving problems with innovation. For as long as there have been engineers, they’ve used the latest technology to deliver new and unique solutions. Today, software is chief among the technology tools engineers use. In particular, engineering simulation software helps them craft virtual models that equate to real-world innovations.

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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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Amber Diagnostics

MAY 29, 2024

The Siemens Magnetom Avanto Fit 1.5T MRI Scanner is a whole body scanner, featuring the TTIM (Total Imaging Matrix) RF system Siemens Magnetom Avanto Fit Overview The Siemens Magnetom Avanto Fit 1.5T MRI Scanner is a high-performance medical imaging system designed to deliver excellent image. Read more The post Siemens Magnetom Avanto Fit 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

AI is revolutionizing the way we deliver healthcare, especially in radiology. More than 30% of radiologists are already incorporating AI into their clinical practices and are optimistic about the value it can bring. However, as the number of AI tools available continues to grow, it's essential for hospitals and healthcare professionals to recognize that not all AI is created equal and must go beyond the algorithm to drive true clinical, operational, and financial impact.

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Amber Diagnostics

MAY 29, 2024

The Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3.0T MRI Scanner provides high-resolution images and supports a wide range of clinical applications Siemens Magnetom Skyra Overview The Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3.0T MRI Scanner is a state-of-the-art imaging system designed to deliver exceptional image quality and advanced diagnostic capabilities. With. Read more The post Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3.0T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Vuze Medical has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its second-generation Vuze System. VUZE System is a software-based 3D guidance system for spine surgery. It uses image processing to overlay graphical representations of surgical tools on intraoperative 2D x-ray images onto a patient's preoperative CT scan.

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Amber Diagnostics

MAY 29, 2024

The Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3.0T MRI Scanner provides high-resolution images and supports a wide range of clinical applications Siemens Magnetom Prisma Overview The Siemens Magnetom Skyra 3.0T MRI Scanner is a state-of-the-art imaging system designed to deliver exceptional image quality and advanced diagnostic capabilities. With. Read more The post Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3.0T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded $6 million in funding to nine organizations to advance medical isotope production research. Funded projects include work to develop new separation schemes for purifying rare isotope material for radioisotopes used in cancer treatments and designing a novel compact particle accelerator specifically for isotope production in university or hospital settings, the DOE said.

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