Radiology Business
OCTOBER 16, 2024
“The overwhelming, bipartisan support is a testament to the importance of fixing this issue," said Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD, R-Iowa, who led the letter-writing effort.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.
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Radiology Business
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Gynesonics is the creator of the Sonata System, which is the first FDA-cleared device for diagnosis and treatment of certain symptomatic fibroids.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Similar tools could have great utility in enhancing clinical workflows and improving the diagnosis of cerebral aneurysms, which can be deadly if ruptured.
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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.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Age, race, whether they underwent MRI or ultrasound, insurance coverage, and other factors correlated with patients no-showing following a BI-RADS 3 designation.
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AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT shows excellent diagnostic accuracy for detecting lymph node metastases in lung cancer patients, according to a study published October 14 in Academic Radiology. In a review of studies that included 409 patients, the technique was superior to standard-of-care FDG-PET/CT and could potentially serve as an alternative to invasive tissue sampling procedures, nuclear medicine researchers suggested.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In recent years, shear-wave elastography has emerged as an imaging option that can provide greater detail into tissue health. Experts recently found that it is especially beneficial for fetal exams.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The first meeting of the seven radiological societies making up the G7 bloc met in Venice, Italy, from October 10 to 13. The focus was on sustainability, AI and precision medicine, imaging the frail and elderly, workforce issues and burnout, and the future of radiology. The RSNA represented the U.S., while other attendees came from the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), the U.K.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Enlitic's Laitek acquisition revolutionizes imaging data migrations with standardization, enhancing data quality and PACS value. This approach corrects and consistently labels studies, simplifying configuration. It transforms the migration landscape. For more details visit enlitic.
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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
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Enlitic has completed its acquisition of medical imaging firm Laitek. Previously announced in September, the deal adds Laitek's medical imaging data migration service to Enlitic's AI-based data standardization technology, according to the vendors. Enlitic said the merged entity will provide advanced data migration services, expanded DICOM standards expertise, and AI-powered data tool development.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 16, 2024
State authorities recently gave the 75-year-old private practice the go-ahead to purchase an MRI scanner for its imaging center in Clayton, North Carolina.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Radiology administrators have very high confidence that imaging will grow as a profit center, according to The MarkeTech Group's Medical Imaging Confidence Index (MICI) report for the fourth quarter of 2024. They also have very high confidence that diagnostic and interventional radiology volumes will grow monthly, with a ranking higher than last quarter's results.
REBEL EM
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Take Home Points Orogastric lavage may still play an important role in treatment of the overdose patient. Do not perform lavage if the ingestion has limited toxicity at any dose or the ingested dose is unlikely to cause significant toxicity. Strongly consider orogastric lavage in a patient who has taken an overdose of drugs that are particularly toxic, suspected extreme doses associated with high morbidity/mortality and do not have easily available and effective antidotes.
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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.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
GE HealthCare (GEHC) will collaborate with University Medicine Essen in Germany to establish a new Theranostics Center of Excellence. The center will support the use of theranostics in clinical practice and advance research on more personalized approaches to cancer care, GEHC said. GEHC will outfit the university’s new radiotracer development center with a new cyclotron, synthesizer, and lab, as well as install a new Omni Legend 32cm PET/CT scanner, a SIGNA PET/MR scanner, and several SPECT/CT s
MRI Network
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Hands-on work has been a viable career path for hundreds of years. From blacksmiths to homebuilders, skilled trade workers helped build our modern world. Today, there’s a common misconception that technology has minimized the value of skilled trades. Sure, artificial intelligence, application development, and other jobs in the digital realm are hot today.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) applauded final local coverage determinations (LCDs) for AI-coronary plaque analysis (AI-CPA) released by four of the seven Medicare administrative contractors (MACs). The four contractors for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) – including CGS, National Government Services (NGS), Palmetto GBA, and Wisconsin Physicians Service Insurance Corporation (WPS) – provided updated LCDs for current procedural terminology (CPT)
Atlantis Worldwide
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Does your facility need a digital mammo system? These devices come with big price tags, and one way to save is to choose a used or refurbished system.
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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
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Canon USA, along with Canon Medical Systems USA , is donating to the American Red Cross to assist with ongoing disaster relief efforts for Americans impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. The contribution will support communities in need of medical aid, supplies, and assistance in response to these recent natural disasters, according to the company.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The Sonire Therapeutics ultrasound system is currently being studied for the treatment of patients with unresectable pancreatic cancer refractory or intolerant to first-line chemotherapy.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Neurophet and AriBio will collaborate to develop an AI-driven platform for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease. Under the agreement, Neurophet will participate in AriBio's global phase III clinical trial of AR1001, an oral treatment for Alzheimer's disease. Neurophet’s Aqua brain MRI analysis software segments and analyzes brain images and will be used to identify eligible patients for the trial, as well as assess the treatment effect of AR1001.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Leveraging AI technology, the AiMIFY software reportedly facilitates double the contrast enhancement in comparison to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for brain MRI.
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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.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AI software company Enlitic has secured distribution agreements for its Endex platform with Bayer and Philips Healthcare. Endex is a computer vision and natural language processing platform designed to transform medical imaging data into a standardized nomenclature while enabling relevant clinical content to be connected across disparate IT systems in a hospital, according to the vendor.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
In a recent interview, Lisa F. Newcomb, Ph.D., discussed the merits of active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) and key findings from multicenter research involving over 2,100 men with localized PCa.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 16, 2024
An ultrasound measurement technique could detect and stage acute cellular rejection in liver transplant patients, according to research published October 16 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. A group led by Luiz Vasconcelos, PhD, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, found that the Attenuation Measuring Ultrasound Shear wave Elastography (AMUSE) technique has utility in this area, showing “excellent” agreement with biopsy-based diagnosis.
Vesta Teleradiology
OCTOBER 16, 2024
As diagnostic imaging technology continues to evolve, 3D and 4D imaging are paving the way for more accurate and dynamic visualizations of the human body. These innovations offer healthcare providers critical tools for enhanced diagnosis and treatment planning, especially in areas like orthopedics, oncology, and cardiology. The ability to capture real-time motion in 4D imaging adds an extra layer of depth to how medical professionals view and understand various conditions.
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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?
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