Wed.Oct 16, 2024

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Hundreds of lawmakers urge House to pass radiologist pay fix during lame duck session

Radiology Business

“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.

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Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

Health Imaging

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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Hologic to acquire developer of ultrasound imaging device for $350M

Radiology Business

Gynesonics is the creator of the Sonata System, which is the first FDA-cleared device for diagnosis and treatment of certain symptomatic fibroids.

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AI model slashes cerebral aneurysm interpretation times

Health Imaging

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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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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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Factors that fuel patients’ failure to follow-up after ‘probably benign’ breast findings

Radiology Business

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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DL model slashes cerebral aneurysm interpretation times

Health Imaging

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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The Skilled Trades Workforce Gap: A Pathway for New Career Seekers

MRI Network

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.

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FAPI-PET shows value in staging lung cancer patients

AuntMinnie

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.

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How To Choose The Perfect Refurbished Digital Mammo System

Atlantis Worldwide

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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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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Shear-wave elastography predicts fetal growth issues earlier than standard of care

Health Imaging

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.

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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation for Emerging High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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Enlitic acquires Laitek

AuntMinnie

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.

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FDA Clears Emerging AI-Powered Software for Brain MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

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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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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MICI Q4: Admins very confident that imaging will grow as profit center

AuntMinnie

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.

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Current Concepts in Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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GEHC to establish new theranostics center in Germany

AuntMinnie

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

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Advancements in 3D and 4D Imaging: Revolutionizing Diagnostic Radiology

Vesta Teleradiology

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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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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SCCT applauds local coverage determinations for AI-CPA

AuntMinnie

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)

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Digital Pathology Program Promises Faster Diagnoses, Improved Patient Outcomes

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:57 Oct. 10, 2024 — NYU Langone Health recently launched a digital pathology program, transforming disease diagnosis from microscopes to high-definition images, shareable in real time across the hospital network. This change offers unprecedented clarity for viewing human tissue samples, shorter diagnosis time and enhanced collaboration within a field that has historically been a vital but unseen engine of patient care.

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Canon donating to American Red Cross for hurricane relief efforts

AuntMinnie

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.

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AMA Urges Congress to Address Medicare Reform During Lame Duck Session

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 10/16/2024 - 14:38 Oct. 15, 2024 — The American Medical Association recently released a statement urging Congress to address Medicare reform during the lame duck session later this year. In the statement, Bruce A. Scott, M.D. , President, American Medical Association, said: “The issue bringing together a divided Washington today is the awareness that Medicare patients must continue to have access to medical care.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Neurophet and AriBio partner on AI Alzheimer's platform

AuntMinnie

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.

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Artificial Intelligence Accurately Predicts Breast Cancer Years Before Diagnosis

MedImaging Radiography

A new study suggests that commercial AI algorithms could identify women at high risk of developing future breast cancer, paving the way for personalized screening strategies to facilitate earlier diagnosis.

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Enlitic inks distribution deals with Bayer, Philips

AuntMinnie

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.

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Osteoarthritis Detection: Rupsa Bhattacharjee is Searching for New Tools

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Rupsa Bhattacharjee, PhD, is working on new AI-aided imaging technology to detect osteoarthritis early and allow healthcare professionals to slow its advance. Watch her explain her research’s potential impact.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?