Radiology Business
MAY 17, 2024
Despite this dire need, there is wide variability in such processes, including the timing, setting, tools utilized and interpretation of the results, according to new research.
AuntMinnie
MAY 17, 2024
The world’s top nuclear medicine societies have issued international guidelines on the role of PET/CT in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, with the document released May 14 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Experts from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) said that despite much literature about the role of F-18 FDG-PET/CT in these patients, “there exists no inte
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Radiology Business
MAY 17, 2024
Established guidelines recommend biopsying small tumors of the kidney ahead of any procedure to ablate them. A new study confirms the validity of pursuing another pathway.
AuntMinnie
MAY 17, 2024
Screening for "financial toxicity" (FT) in cancer care could use improvement in the U.S., according to a review published May 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The term refers to " the objective, subjective, and behavioral patient-level impact of the costs of cancer care," wrote a team led by Nadia Samaha of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.
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Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 17, 2024
In recognition of National Women’s Health Week, Dana Bonaminio, MD, Amy Patel, MD, and Stacy Smith-Foley, MD, shared their thoughts and perspectives on the recently updated breast cancer screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
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Cassling's MRI
MAY 17, 2024
First completely redesigned mammography platform in over a decade New features reduce patient discomfort and improve user ergonomics Premarket approval application filed for PlatinumTomo 3D portion with new technology Siemens Healthineers has announced the Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of the MAMMOMAT B.brilliant — the first completely redesigned mammography platform in more than 10 years.
Radiology Business
MAY 17, 2024
PE sponsors announced or closed about 158 transactions in the first quarter (including five in imaging), a “downward trend even from 2023’s sluggish pace,” Pitchbook reports.
Health Imaging
MAY 17, 2024
In individuals who have not completed a DEXA scan, head CT conducted for other reasons can offer insight into patients’ frontal bone density, a potential marker of osteoporosis.
Radiology Business
MAY 17, 2024
Amid specialist shortages and imaging backlogs, members of the U.S. Senate are seeking ways to ease the stress endured by physicians.
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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 17, 2024
Imaging and radiology centers are among the least affected hospital services in Ukraine since the beginning of the Russian invasion in 2022, a study published May 17 in JAMA Health Forum found. A team led by Ubydul Haque, PhD, from the Rutgers Global Health Institute in New Brunswick, NJ found that such services have experienced a slight decrease in availability, while services for cancer screening, laboratory testing, and gynecological care, among others, have been the most impacted.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 17, 2024
Reportedly trained on thousands of computed tomography scans, the e-Lung software utilizes machine learning to detect and assess the progression of features associated with interstitial lung diseases.
Aidoc
MAY 17, 2024
From the importance of a strategic approach for maximizing AI’s impact to boosting cross-department efficiency and enabling preventative care, these topics were of keen interest for industry leaders at the recent Modern Healthcare Digital Health Summit. In a fireside chat with journalist Gabriel Perna, Aidoc CEO Elad Walach shared perspective on the evolving landscape of clinical AI.
Imaging Technology
MAY 17, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:41 May 17, 2024 — The Cum Laude Award-Winning Online Poster presented during the 124th ARRS Annual Meeting found that the noncontrast x-ray pulsatility index (XPI) method to evaluate and monitor pulmonary blood flow could improve clinical efficiency as a screening or diagnostic test, provide substantial financial benefits, and improve patient satisfaction.
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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.
MRI Network
MAY 17, 2024
Successfully managing construction projects leads to satisfied clients and profits that align with your goals. Yet, two more common reasons for delays that cause construction management failures include project scheduling and time management. By mastering these areas specifically, improving operational management while keeping teams working towards an achievable goal may be possible.
Imaging Technology
MAY 17, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 05/17/2024 - 18:43 May 17, 2024 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's ( ASTRO ) 66th Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., September 29 – October 2, 2024. Media registration is available at www.astro.org/annualmeetingpress , and general registration is available at www.astro.org/annualmeeting.
Aidoc
MAY 17, 2024
From the importance of a strategic approach for maximizing AI’s impact to boosting cross-department efficiency and enabling preventative care, these topics were of keen interest for industry leaders at the recent Modern Healthcare Digital Health Summit. In a fireside chat with journalist Gabriel Perna, Aidoc CEO Elad Walach shared perspective on the evolving landscape of clinical AI.
MedImaging Nuclear Medicine
MAY 17, 2024
Researchers have identified the protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) as a new PET imaging biomarker for ICB therapy, enabling doctors to predict tumor responses before treatment begins.
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Health Imaging
MAY 17, 2024
Medical imaging machinery uses a lot of power, and the extent to which it quickens the pace of global warming is becoming clearer.
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