AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Chat GPT-4 outperforms GPT-3.5 when it comes to creating structured, summarized radiology reports for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), researchers have found. The study results are good news for both clinicians and patients, as the AI tool could improve surgical decision-making, noted a team led by Rajesh Bhayana, MD, of the University of Toronto in Canada in an article published June 18 in Radiology.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

In comparison to radiologists, new MRI research shows an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) model demonstrated a higher AUROC and a 14.8 percent higher positive predictive value for detecting prostate cancer at a mean PI-RADS 3 or greater operating point.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

PET/CT imaging with F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) is emerging as a sensitive tool for detecting early atherosclerosis, according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. Shiv Patil, a student and researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, presented an F-18 NaF-PET/CT study that found the approach visualized biologically active vascular microcalcification in patients at early stages of the disease versus healthy volunteers.

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Radiology Business

JUNE 18, 2024

Neuroradiology has topped the field among imaging subspecialties vying for new fellows to train, filling 287 of 316 certified positions—a 90.8% fill rate—across 87 fellowship programs.

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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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Combining full-field digital mammography with ultrasound tomography can improve breast cancer detection and be helpful in imaging dense breasts, according to research published June 18 in Radiology. A team led by Mary Yamashita, MD, from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, found that the combined method outperformed full-field digital mammography by itself, including having higher sensitivity for BI-RADS 4 lesions and higher specificity for BI-RADS 3 lesions.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

Affected patients may have had their name, date of birth, address, health insurance information and medical information compromised, though there is currently no evidence that any data has been misused.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 18, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/18/2024 - 20:02 June 18, 2024 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET and PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) imaging systems and clinical services, is pleased to welcome a prominent cardiovascular practice in Michigan as a new customer utilizing Positron’s Attrius PET System and services.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

Abbreviated MRI exams for suspected appendicitis require fewer sequences and, in turn, take less time for radiologists to interpret. But in the absence of a designated code, patients often foot the bill for reads of more costly exams.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 18, 2024

christine.book Tue, 06/18/2024 - 09:33 June 18, 2024 — The International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology ( ISUOG ) has announced details of its 34th ISUOG World Congress , taking place from September 15-18, 2024, in Budapest, Hungary. The Congress will bring together ultrasound professionals in obstetrics and gynecology, alongside global leaders in women’s health.

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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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Radiology Business

JUNE 18, 2024

A coalition of independent imaging practices is partnering with a radiology AI startup specialized in automated interpretation algorithms.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JUNE 18, 2024

New eye tracking technology has been developed which enables gaze based human computer interaction to operate immediately and robustly without any explicit set-up tasks. Integrating this technology as a control interface for the MR-compatible VR system allows young children to instantly engage in an immersive and interactive VR experience during MRI scans.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Strategic Radiology and Qure.ai have formed a partnership to foster easier access to medical imaging AI technology. The collaboration will allow for Strategic Radiology members to use AI tools from Qure.ai for early identification of lung nodules, triage of emergency head CTs, and streamlined chest x-ray reporting, the two firms said. They will work together to test, validate, and deploy AI tools to assist in delivering clinical quality improvement and operational efficiencies for Strategic Radi

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 18, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 06/18/2024 - 20:09 June 18, 2024 — Delphinus Medical Technologies , a pioneering medical imaging company that developed the SoftVue Breast Tomographic Ultrasound, today announced that Elise Berman , M.D., has joined the company as medical director. Dr. Berman comes to Delphinus with a stellar track record that includes establishing, growing and leading one of the Washington D.C. area’s premier breast imaging practices.

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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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Global Radiology CME

JUNE 18, 2024

This prestigious award is given by Professor Resnick to the winner of his annual MSK imaging quiz. Join us at our next conference to see if you can earn this coveted prize. 2024 - Pictured above is the ACR Gold Medalist, Dr. Donald Resnick presenting the coveted Global Radiology CME annual Resnick MSK Quiz Award to Andrew Kingzett Taylor of Pacific Radiology New Zealand at Imaging in Copenhagen 2024. 2023 - Pictured above is the ACR Gold Medalist, Dr.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Japanese clinicians have used RaySearch Laboratories' treatment planning system for radiation therapy RayStation with Oxray, a new treatment machine from Hitachi. The treatment took place on June 17 at Narita Memorial Hospital in Toyohashi. Oxray is a radiotherapy system featuring a Gimbal-mounted beam delivery system. Clinicians used RayStation to drive its motion-tracking functionality, dual-source conebeam CT (CBCT) image-guided radiotherapy for precise patient positioning, and dynamic swing

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MRI Network

JUNE 18, 2024

In the wealth management world where money is always in motion, trust is the true currency of success. Behind every hire is a liquidity event that needs to be handled well. If you’re helping companies find talent, it’s not just about introducing people to people. You have to build relationships and facilitate a process of credibility and trust in order to stand out.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

SoftVue breast tomographic ultrasound developer Delphinus Medical Technologies has named Elise Berman, MD, as the company's medical director. Elise Berman, MD. Business Wire Berman previously worked at Fairfax Radiological Consultants in Virginia for 22 years in multiple roles, including medical director, breast imaging division chief, director of breast MRI, and long-standing member of the executive committee.

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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.

MedImaging Radiography

JUNE 18, 2024

A new high-powered and fast-motorized mobile C-arm enables medical teams to confidently carry out a broad range of interventions, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Radpair and NewVue are entering a partnership that will integrate Radpair's advanced AI diagnostic reporting capabilities into NewVue's workflow orchestrator. The integration will create a cloud-native platform that will improve radiologists' well-being and job satisfaction while also boosting workflow and report quality, the two firms said. It will use NewVue's EmpowerSuite for automatic generation of a curated worklist based on the radiologist's profile, considering their preferred specialties

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

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

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

SimonMed Imaging has inked a research collaboration with Oxford Brain Diagnostics to explore using cortical disarray measurement (CDM) to better diagnose neurodegenerative diseases. The research will investigate CDM in patients with mild cognitive impairment to evaluate for possible Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The companies aim to demonstrate the accuracy and efficacy of CDM compared with other diagnostic methods including standard MRI and PET.

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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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Omega Medical Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center in Houston recently added two advanced imaging systems to its gastroenterology program. The E-View.AI is the most advanced image-guided endoscopy system available and is the only ERCP fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84% – reducing the radiation risk to everyone in the room. As an […] The post Baylor St.

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JVIR

JUNE 18, 2024

Transient cortical blindness (TCB) is characterized by a partial or complete loss of perceived vision, normal fundi, normal pupillary reflexes, and unaltered extraocular movements. It is a rare complication of contrast medium use, with no definitive pathophysiology. This systematic review aimed to summarize identified risk factors, the most common clinical presentations, radiological and neurophysiological features and proposed pathophysiological mechanisms of TCB.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 18, 2024

Shine Technologies is partnering with Zeno Power, a developer of commercial radioisotope power systems, on the former's phase III initiative to recycle and reuse spent nuclear fuel. Through this partnership, Shine will provide Zeno with strontium-90 (Sr-90) to power radioisotope power systems for national security, scientific exploration, and commercial applications.

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JUNE 18, 2024

To determine the feasibility of using a 2D quantitative digital subtraction venography (qDSV) technique that employs a temporally modulated contrast injection to quantify blood velocity in phantom, normal, and stenotic porcine iliac vein models.

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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?