AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

While radiographers are concerned about job security, they are also optimistic about AI’s role in their future workflows, according to a presentation given March 1 at ECR 2024. In her talk, Gemma Walsh from Whittington Health National Health Service (NHS) Trust in London, England outlined the attitudes and perceptions of radiographers -- the European equivalent to radiologic technologists -- in a project she and colleagues are leading called “R-AI-diographers.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 5, 2024

Across the specialty, 15 private equity firms held market shares greater than 30% in their service area, researchers detailed Monday in Health Affairs.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Socioeconomic factors arising from social determinants of health can influence adherence to breast cancer screening, researchers have found. A team led by Lea Sacca, PhD, from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton found that insurance status, income, age, and ethnicity are some of the most influential factors in women being able to access breast cancer screening resources.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 5, 2024

The department is urging managed care plans to relax prior authorization requirements during the outage and instructing MACs to accept paper claims.

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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.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

A panel of 24 experts from the American College of Gastroenterology and Society of Abdominal Radiology shared their statement in Radiology.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

Computed tomography (CT) findings from over 1,700 patients with stable chest pain reveal that coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores of 0 are associated with a 4.1 percent prevalence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD) whereas CAC scores of 400 or higher are linked to a 76.1 percent incidence of obstructive CAD, according to research from a multinational study.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Patient feedback about their experiences with MRI exams is an invaluable resource for making the procedure more comfortable, according to a presentation delivered at the recent ECR meeting in Vienna. Many patients express anxiety around MR imaging, said presenter and doctoral candidate Isabel Nieto Alvarez of Friedrich Alexander University of Erlangen-Nurember in Germany told session attendees.

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ScienceDaily

MARCH 5, 2024

Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the heart. By providing new details about plaque, the device could help clinicians and researchers improve treatments for preventing heart attacks and strokes.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024. The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.

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Health IT Analytics

MARCH 5, 2024

Machine learning can forecast which metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease patients are likely to be diagnosed with liver cancer in the future.

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MRI Network

MARCH 5, 2024

Recruiters, HR professionals, and business owners often spend an enormous amount of time writing and posting job descriptions, evaluating resumes, and conducting interviews. Advancements in recruitment technology can reduce the time professionals spend on these tasks while improving outcomes. Although technology will never replace a recruiter , the following are six ways technology is revolutionizing the recruitment process. 1.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Swedish enterprise imaging firm Sectra has signed a $20.4 million contract with a U.S. university health network to provide diagnostic imaging subscription services. Sectra did not name the health system. Under terms of the contract, Sectra will provide its software-as-a-service product Sectra One Cloud, which will be deployed across 10 hospitals to streamline diagnostic radiology processes, prioritize physician collaboration, and provide security measures.

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Pure Mammography

MARCH 5, 2024

If you’re in your 30’s, you may be wondering if it’s time to add a yearly mammogram to your healthcare routine. Although several major health organizations recommend starting mammograms at different ages, it’s important to talk to your doctor to assess your personal risk and family history to make an informed decision about when breast cancer screenings are right for you.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

SmartAlpha is partnering with Siemens Healthineers to provide AI-powered applications that improve workflow efficiencies and optimize clinical performance for better care outcomes. The companies held a signing ceremony at ECR 2024. SmartAlpha highlighted that its technology has made advances in AI-guided, real-time ultrasound scanning, with the new partnership aiming to further improve such developments.

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MedImaging MRI

MARCH 5, 2024

The findings of a new study suggest that MRI surveillance among women with a BRCA1 sequence variation is associated with reduced breast cancer mortality risk.

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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.

AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Cleerly's coronary artery disease (CAD) Staging System has been granted Breakthrough Device Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The system is a noninvasive imaging-based investigational software device that analyzes features of coronary atherosclerosis, stenosis, and ischemia. It aims to support physicians with risk assessment for patients at risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including heart attacks, before they happen.

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MedImaging General Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

Researchers have developed an innovative AI model that not only detects anomalies in medical images but also explains each decision it makes.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

The RSNA journal Radiology on March 5 published a multisociety consensus statement on the role of imaging for gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. The statement, titled “The Role of Imaging for GI Bleeding: Consensus Recommendations from the American College of Gastroenterology and Society of Abdominal Radiology,” offers guidance in this area of patient care.

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CurveBeam AI

MARCH 5, 2024

A weight bearing CT (WBCT)-first approach in diagnosing syndesmotic instability emerged as the most cost-effective choice and lowest overall radiation dose exposure pathway by researchers at the Foot and Ankle Research Innovation Lab. Identifying subtle syndesmotic instability can be challenging, and WBCT can assist surgeons and radiologists in evaluating this condition.

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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.

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MRI Network

MARCH 5, 2024

In the world of search, there are 2 paths to delivering top talent to clients – decision or choice. We can put a candidate in front of them and convince them to make a decision. Or we can put multiple A-players in front of them and empower them to make a choice. The latter approach makes a huge impact, especially when it’s done with speed and efficiency.

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ScienceDirect

MARCH 5, 2024

Publication date: April 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology, Volume 79, Issue 4 Author(s):

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring with CT could determine whether patients with heart disease symptoms are at low risk of heart attacks or strokes, according to a study published March 5 in Radiology. The study results could help patients with stable chest pain avoid invasive coronary angiography (ICA), said senior author Marc Dewey, MD, of Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin in Germany in a statement released by the RSNA.

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ScienceDirect

MARCH 5, 2024

Publication date: April 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology, Volume 79, Issue 4 Author(s):

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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?