Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 1, 2024
Based on findings from a multicenter study of over 1,600 patients, researchers at the European Congress of Radiology suggest the inclusion of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) triage could facilitate up to a 75 percent reduction in prostate MRI reading workload.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 1, 2024
Black History Month may be ending, but understading the importance and triumphs of diversity doesn’t have to end with February’s passing. In radiology research, the age of precision medicine means better understanding different challenges that unique patient populations face. And researchers have called for more diversity in clinical trials to address these challenges.
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Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 1, 2024
In a study of nearly 2,500 women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 sequence variations, researchers found that MRI surveillance led to a 3.2 percent breast cancer mortality risk at 20 years in contrast to a 14.9 percent mortality risk for those who did not have MRI surveillance.
Radiology Business
MARCH 1, 2024
Kate Hanneman, MD, explains why many vendors and hospitals want to lower radiology's impact on the environment. "Taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint in healthcare isn’t just an opportunity," she said. "It’s also a responsibility.
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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.
Health Imaging
MARCH 1, 2024
Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.
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Imaging Technology
MARCH 1, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 07:46 March 1, 2024 — Varian , a Siemens Healthineers company, announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) for TrueBeam and Edge radiotherapy systems featuring HyperSight imaging solution. By extending the groundbreaking HyperSight imaging solution optional feature to the TrueBeam and Edge systems, Varian continues to revolutionize imaging inside the radiotherapy treatment room and adds new capabilities and workfl
Radiology Business
MARCH 1, 2024
A clinician trained to manage reactions should be on-site at any imaging facilities doing contrast studies to maintain patient safety.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 1, 2024
Careful consideration of results from coronal reconstruction on automated breast ultrasound (ABUS) can help clinicians avoid false negatives, according to study results shared February 29 at ECR 2024. The fact that ABUS is capable of this 3D technique differentiates it from handheld ultrasound, said presenter Elizabet Nikolova, MD, of University Hospital of Zürich in Switzerland.
Radiology Business
MARCH 1, 2024
Cardiac Imaging Inc. agreed to pay $85 million in October, the largest judgment in the “Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology and Diagnostics" category.
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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.
Imaging Technology
MARCH 1, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 03/01/2024 - 07:57 March 1, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) software solutions company Synthetic MR (Linköping, Sweden) announced the launch of Smart Quant Neuro 3D [1] – a major advance in objective decision support for diagnosis and therapy assessment of brain disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and dementia.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 1, 2024
Implementing imaging referral guidelines not only supports value-based radiology but makes it easier to communicate with patients about low-value services, according to findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. In an open forum, Yi Xiang Tay, of Singapore University Hospital's radiography and diagnostic imaging department, shared his team's research.
Radiology Business
MARCH 1, 2024
The decision comes amid strong demand for the publicly traded, Los Angeles-based radiology provider’s services.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 1, 2024
VIENNA – Philips brought a clutch of new products to ECR 2024, including two image-guided therapy systems and a new CT scanner. In the image-guided therapy section of its booth, the company unveiled its Azurion neuro biplane system. Designed to support diagnosis, image guidance, and therapy assessment of neurovascular patients, Azurion neuro biplane integrates images from two x-ray detectors into a 3D view and can serve as a complete interventional system, according to the vendor.
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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.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MARCH 1, 2024
An international study, published in JAMA Oncology, in which the Clinical Oncology group of the Sant Pau Research Institute participated, has revealed that MRI monitoring in women with mutations in the BRCA1 genes significantly reduces breast cancer mortality without the need for preventive mastectomy.
Aidoc
MARCH 1, 2024
Recently, I found myself having a conversation with colleagues about AI in health care (AIH). We contemplated the inevitable involvement of regulatory bodies, like The Joint Commission (TJC) or Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in guiding the utilization of AI in health care. Low and behold, just a few days later, the TJC posted an article sharing insights from October’s RAISE conference, indicating a growing focus on how, when and why to implement AI, and the critical perspect
AuntMinnie
MARCH 1, 2024
Three cardiac PET imaging manufacturers have formed the Cardiac PET Industry Coalition (CPIC) to promote federal policies that advance health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease. The coalition's founding members include CDL Nuclear Technologies, Bracco Diagnostics , and Siemens Healthineers. CPIC also aims to improve the availability of cardiac PET diagnostics.
MRI Network
MARCH 1, 2024
Financial construction management is important for all businesses, and it can make or break project success in the construction industry. Within specific projects, adherence to a well-established budget enables organizations to see significant improvement in operations, ensures funds are available for unknown expenses later, and keeps the end client happy.
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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.
Health Imaging
MARCH 1, 2024
The chain of imaging centers was given a private practice exemption in Arizona, but it includes more than 60 different facilities.
Cassling's MRI
MARCH 1, 2024
Fluoroscopy-guided procedures are the leading source of occupational ionizing radiation exposure for electrophysiologic (EP) personnel. High cumulative doses of X-ray radiation might increase the risk for malignancies, early development of cataracts and orthopedic problems due to the heavy weight of lead aprons. Reducing high scatter radiation exposure during medical procedures is the principal task of many professional societies and advisory groups.
MedImaging General Imaging
MARCH 1, 2024
An innovative AI-enabled CT system meets the advanced diagnostic imaging demands for cardiac care patient guidelines and also addresses other complex areas such as trauma care and interventional procedures.
MedImaging Ultrasound
MARCH 1, 2024
Researchers are studying how the use of ultrasound medical devices can reduce reliance on nasopharyngoscopy and prevent harm in patients undergoing neck surgery.
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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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