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CT-Based Fractional Flow Reserve Analysis Improves Five-Year Outcomes After Major Vascular Surgery

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients with no history of coronary artery disease (CAD), new research shows the use of CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR-CT) guided revascularizations after elective vascular surgery reduced myocardial infarction and all-cause death by 20 percent in comparison to standard care.

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Top 10 trends to follow in diagnostic radiology

Radiology Business

Consulting firm Vizient published its fifth annual imaging trends report, highlighting issues such as staffing, remote scanning, AI, sustainability and "systemness.

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QT Imaging touts acoustic breast ultrasound tomography study

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QT Imaging is touting the results of a study suggesting the efficacy of the company's QTI Breast Acoustic CT scanner in differentiating between breast tissue types and map ducts over time. The study, published May 19 in Tomography and led by QT Imaging researchers, included data from 400 QT breast scans on 24 women, including four postmenopausal subjects, performed six to 10 times over two months.

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Lung Abnormality Progression Linked to Acute Respiratory Disease in Smokers

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 07:00 May 24, 2024 — Smokers who have small abnormalities on their CT scans that grow over time have a greater likelihood of experiencing acute respiratory disease events, according to a new study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Quantitative interstitial abnormalities (QIA) are subtle abnormalities on chest CTs that do not meet the diagnostic criteria for advanced pulmonary diseases but are nonetheless a

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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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New Tenn. law modifies rules for diagnostic imaging services

AuntMinnie

A new law in Tennessee marks the beginning of certificate of need (CON) reform and makes two key changes to requirements for PET and MRI services, according to experts at law firm Holland and Knight. CON laws are state regulatory mechanisms for approving major capital expenditures and projects for certain healthcare facilities, the firm said. To establish PET services without a CON under the new law, the provider only needs to become accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) within t

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Meta-Analysis Assesses Impact of PSMA PET/CT for Staging of Renal Cell Carcinoma

Diagnostic Imaging

PSMA PET/CT demonstrated an 83 percent pooled detection rate for primary or metastatic renal cell carcinoma (RCC), and an 87 percent detection rate for restaging of metastatic or recurrent RCC, according to a nine-study meta-analysis.

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Lunit to showcase latest imaging AI research at ASCO

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South Korea-based Lunit plans to highlight scientific findings related to its Lunit Scope Suite for precision oncology at the upcoming American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) 2024 annual meeting in Chicago. The studies include comprehensive histopathomic prediction models for early breast cancer and hypothetical test-and-control group generation for treatment selection in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

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Advances in AI — May 2024

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

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Quality Control Measures in Construction Management

MRI Network

Image on Freepik Effective construction management is generally measured by delivering a project on time and within budget constraints. However, the best way to achieve those goals is to incorporate quality control measures into your project methodology. Quality control is a construction management system that ensures all deliverables meet client guidelines.

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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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FDA clears Heuron intracranial hemorrhage AI

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Heuron's ICH stroke triage software and notification system. The Heuron ICH AI is designed to screen for and identify cases of intracranial hemorrhage on noncontrast CT images. Clinical trials were conducted last year for the software in collaboration with Mass General Brigham in Boston, according to Heuron.

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GE Signa Architect 3.0T MRI Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The GE Signa Architect 3.0T innovative imaging provides high-resolution images and supports a wide range of clinical applications GE Signa Architect Overview The GE Signa Architect 3.0T MRI Scanner is a cutting-edge medical imaging system designed to deliver exceptional image quality and advanced diagnostic capabilities. Read more The post GE Signa Architect 3.0T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Prestigious Colombian University Hospital First to Use Sectra’s Enterprise Imaging Solution in Latin America

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 05/24/2024 - 08:00 May 24, 2024 — International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra’s enterprise imaging solution has been selected by the university hospital Hospital Universidad del Norte , in Colombia. As part of their journey to unify medical imaging across the hospital, they will start by streamlining radiology workflows and enhance reporting efficiency.

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Machine learning winnows memory-care cohort to only the most appropriate nuc-med patients

Health Imaging

An AI-aided way has emerged to confidently select dementia patients who are likely to benefit from amyloid-PET imaging while appropriately de-selecting patients for whom the costly exam would probably be unhelpful.

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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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Subcutaneous and Intra-Arterial Nitroglycerin Administration to Facilitate Femoral Artery Access for Neuroendovascular Procedures on Infants and Toddlers

JVIR

Pediatric vascular access, routinely through the common femoral artery, is one of the most challenging and critical aspects of endovascular procedures. Once access is established, navigation is usually straightforward; thus, the ability to obtain and maintain safe access constitutes a key procedural factor for infants and toddlers.

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Construction and validation of a prediction model for preoperative prediction of Ki-67 expression in endometrial cancer patients by apparent diffusion coefficient

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Publication date: Available online 23 May 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Meng Zhang, Mengyuan Jing, Ruiping Li, Yuntai Cao, Shan Zhang, Yuzhen Guo

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Women more prone to LV shear stiffness as they age, MRE reveals

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MR elastography (MRE) reveals that women more prone to left ventricular (LV) shear stiffness in the heart as they age, researchers have reported. The findings are good news for patient care, as MRE is a noninvasive way of measuring the condition, a team led by Arvin Arani, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, reported. Study results were published May 23 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.

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ASRT Foundation Awards International Collaborative Research Grant, Hosts 25th Corporate Roundtable Summit 

Imaging Technology

christine.book Fri, 05/24/2024 - 13:14 May 24, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced that its ASRT Foundation has awarded its International Collaborative Research Grant, and also recently completed its 25 th Corporate Roundtable Summit. Details on each news update, shared by the Albuquerque, NM-based organization are shared here.

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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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ASRT Foundation grant supports practice radiation therapist programs

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The ASRT Foundation has awarded a research team a $50,000 International Collaborative Research Grant that will support the analysis of advanced practice radiation therapist (APRT) training programs. Principal investigator Maria Dimopoulos, PhD, and colleagues Samantha Skubish and Yat Tsang, PhD, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, along with Nicole Harnett and Caitlin Gillan, PhD, from the University of Toronto in Canada will use the ASRT Foundation grant to identify an