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.
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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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.
Radiology Business
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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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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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
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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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.
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
REBEL EM
MAY 29, 2024
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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.
AuntMinnie
MAY 29, 2024
AI developer Radpair and Radiopaedia.org plan to collaborate on the launch of Radpair's PAIR Insights, a software feature designed to enhance the quality and efficiency of radiology reporting. Radpair’s software is a cloud-based generative AI application in a web-based interface that allows users to use voice commands to generate precise, templated reports for each study type.
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.
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.
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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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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