Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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EchoNous Launches New Ultrasound Platform with High-end Features on Apple iOS

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/15/2023 - 16:22 September 15, 2023 — EchoNous , a leader in transformative handheld point-of-care ultrasound solutions, announced a new advancement in its medical imaging technology. The acclaimed Kosmos system, known for its high-quality ultrasound performance and cutting-edge AI solutions, now provides advanced capabilities on compatible iOS tablets, empowering healthcare providers with increased accessibility and versatility.

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Improving Healthcare with Eco-Friendly X-ray Technology

Maven Imaging

Sustainability is at the forefront of many industries, and healthcare doesn’t get a hall pass. The impact of healthcare on the environment is undeniable. In fact, the industry is responsible for approximately 8.5% of emissions in the United States. It can involve hazardous materials and waste that must be managed properly.

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Radiology groups urge CMS to retool the flawed Merit-based Incentive Payment System

Radiology Business

Leaders with ACR, the RBMA and Radiology Partners all have recently written about concerning aspects of the quality-focused Medicare payment program.

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MRI observation of human embryos at a one-hundredth-of-millimeter resolution

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Magnetic resonance (MR) microscope has previously been used to observe chemically fixed specimens of human embryos during their early developmental stages. This tool has been instrumental in advanced studies of human embryology.

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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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Radiologists pilot one-stop-shop approach to boost imaging rates

Radiology Business

This approach can be replicated by radiologist-led teams elsewhere, providing a "high-value, scalable opportunity" to reduce cancer screening disparities.

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After seeing 17 different doctors, boy with rare condition receives diagnosis from ChatGPT

Radiology Business

The program landed on tethered cord syndrome, which a neurosurgeon later confirmed as the correct diagnosis.

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Current Perspectives on PET/CT Imaging in Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Sophia Rose O’Brien, M.D., shared her insights on the roles and limitations of FDG PET/CT and FES PET/CT in the imaging of patients with metastatic breast cancer.

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Mayo Clinic, GE HealthCare launch strategic collaboration seeking to innovate in imaging and theranostics

Radiology Business

Both will work in tandem to produce new research and products, aspiring to “transform the experience of patients and clinicians in the practice of radiology.

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ChatGPT knows a lot about PET scans, but its advice is inconsistent

Health Imaging

The popular AI chatbot got most of the answers it was asked by researchers right, but its reliability is still up in the air.

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Community hospital scores $4M award to beef up interventional radiology services

Radiology Business

NYC Health + Hospitals said the money will allow it to provide patients with access to a “state of the art” suite for IR procedures.

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FFR-CT helps determine when CAD patients face a limited risk of adverse outcomes within 3 years

Health Imaging

Researchers examined the "prognostic potential" of this advanced imaging modality.

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Should radiology groups share individual physicians’ productivity metrics?

Radiology Business

Two members of the specialty attempted to answer this query, sharing dueling opinion pieces in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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AI System Confirms Tracheal Tube Position on Chest X-Rays

MedImaging Radiography

A powerful AI system has been found to be effective in detecting incorrectly positioned ETTs from chest X-rays taken right after the ETT was inserted or after admission to the ICU.

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The Future of Hiring and Challenges of HR Directors in Construction: Sustainability and Green Building

MRI Network

Construction companies in the sustainability and green building sector are seeing increased demand. As demand for companies grows, though, organizations must be able to keep up with it, and that often means hiring talent that has a sustainability or green background to support the organization’s objectives. But, how do you do that in today’s challenging hiring market?

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Non-Physician Providers Increasingly Used in Imaging Interpretations

Vesta Teleradiology

The role of non-physician practitioners (NPPs) in healthcare , including radiology, is growing due to physician shortages. A study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology examines the increasing trend of NPPs taking on imaging interpretation responsibilities. The study analyzed data from over 3 million imaging claims between 2016 and 2020 and found that 3% were attributed to NPPs, with the highest rates in rural areas.

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SOMATOM X.Cite + myNeedle Companion - Simplifying CT-Guided Intervention

Cassling's MRI

Dr. David Lacey, Interventional Radiologist at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, a Cassling customer, details how myNeedle Companion on the SOMATOM X.cite helps simplify CT-guided interventions from start to finish. Dedicated in-room control options offer the flexibility to work as you prefer – with or without an assistant. Dr. Lacey shares his methodical and personal strategy for using the system.

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CEUS Underutilization May Pose Greater Risk Than Rare Side Effects Associated With Use, Say Experts

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/15/2023 - 16:17 September 15, 2023 — Contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is underutilized in the United States, and reduced access to this noninvasive diagnostic imaging tool may pose a greater risk to patients than rare side effects associated with use, according to doctors who spoke today at the 37th International Bubble Conference in Chicago.