ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss with patients considering spinal cord stimulation.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Radiologists can detect evidence of intimate partner violence before women disclose it and help facilitate earlier interventions to reduce cycles of abuse, according to a December 3 presentation at RSNA. In a review of imaging from 1,322 cases, radiologic evidence of intimate partner violence was often present months or years before it was first self-reported, noted presenter Patrick Lenehan, MD, PhD, a clinical fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
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Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
In a cohort of over 160 patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA), including grade 4 in nearly half of the cases, genicular artery embolization led to an 87 percent improvement in the quality of life index, according to research presented at the
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Private equity-backed American Health Imaging allegedly doled out tickets to concerts, the SEC Football Championship, meals and fishing trips to help induce referrals.
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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.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CHICAGO -- MRI has shown that skeletal muscle loss (i.e., sarcopenia) is an early risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults, according to research presented December 3 at the RSNA meeting. The findings suggest that brain MR imaging that quantifies sarcopenia via an assessment of the temporalis muscle could serve as a way to predict future incidence of dementia, according to a group led by Kamyar Moradi, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
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Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The computed tomography device reportedly offers enhanced post-processing of images as well as bolstered image reconstruction capabilities with an 80 percent reduction in radiation dosing.
Omega Medical Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital in McHenry, IL recently installed a new fluoroscopy system for its endoscopy program. The Omega E-View.AI is the most advanced interventional system available and the only ERCP fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84%. Dr. A. Samad Soudager led the effort to install a new fluoro system […] The post Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital Installs New Omega Endoscopy System appeared first on Omega Medical Imaging.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
The Max 3 syringe-less injector reportedly offers improved efficiency and intuitive features with contrast media use for magnetic resonance imaging.
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.
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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
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CHICAGO -- Breast masses detected by ultrasound in pediatric patients can be treated by pediatric specialists and not adult centers, suggest findings presented December 3 at RSNA 2024. In her presentation, Valeria Peña-Trujillo, MD, from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, discussed her team’s findings, showing that breast masses in this patient population are benign and most commonly present as fibroadenoma.
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Over 30 years of industry knowledge with an understanding of your veterinary practice needs, to keep x-ray simple, so you can spend more time effectively managing your business.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CHICAGO -- CT and ultrasound have elevated importance for bomb blast care in areas of conflict, according to research presented December 3 at RSNA 2024. Zahra Rahmatullah, a final-year medical student from Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan, presented her team’s findings on imaging trends for abdominal and pelvic injuries for these patients, with CT and ultrasound being the modalities most used.
MRI Network
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Every business must optimise its financial processes to succeed in the long term. Proper financial oversight is absolutely critical in the field of construction management, however. An experienced construction manager knows this to be true, as they’ve experienced firsthand the monetary factors that can bring projects to a halt. For example, construction management is complicated because payments typically only come at specific intervals or when project milestones are completed.
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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
DECEMBER 3, 2024
How does immediate AI-enabled patient triage on chest CT impact the lung cancer pathway? It's a question researchers at University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Canterbury Christ Church University have asked as part of their prospective, randomized, multisite trial currently open and underway in the U.K. Nearly 72,000 chest x-rays had been randomized as of November 25 (the study is open through December 31), with the two primary outcomes of the trial being time to diagnosis o
TRA Medical Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Winter brings unique health challenges, from respiratory infections to joint pain and injuries from icy conditions. At TRA Medical Imaging, we’re here to help you understand how diagnostic imaging can aid in identifying and treating these cold-weather ailments. Equally important is knowing which type of healthcare provider to see for an accurate diagnosis.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Mindray has added an ultrasound device, Resona 18, to its portfolio of ultrasound systems, specifically the Resona-Series Platinum Ultrasound Machines. As with Resona 19 and Resona 7, Resona 18 incorporates Mindray’s proprietary software-based beamformer Zone Sonography Technology + in a mobile platform with a streamlined design. It is offered with a five-year warranty.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
tim.hodson Tue, 12/03/2024 - 11:14 Dec. 1, 2024 – At RSNA 2024, Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. announced several new digital radiography (DR) solutions designed to help streamline radiology workflows and efficiently manage imaging department assets and resources. Konica Minolta is introducing Bone Suppression Imaging (BSI) for chest X-rays.
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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
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Hologic announced that its Genius AI Detection 2.0 breast cancer detection software used in a clinical study of more than 7,500 patient that included Asian, Black, Caucasian, and Hispanic women, conducted by the Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, generated similar results for all races and ethnicities. The study, entitled “Performance of a digital breast tomosynthesis AI detection algorithm in common U.S. racial/ethnic groups” was led by Sarah Maier Friedewald, MD, vice chair f
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
While most women understand the importance of health screenings, an estimated 72 million have missed or postponed a recommended screening in the U.S.1 Anxiety, discomfort and health equity disparities are potential reasons patients might avoid or delay their mammograms.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CHICAGO -- For patients who do not respond to initial treatments for symptomatic knee osteoarthritis, genicular artery embolization (GAE) by an interventional radiologist (IR) is a potentially effective alternative for knee replacement surgery or long-term medication, according to a poster presented December 3 at the RSNA meeting. Florian Fleckenstein, MD.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
tim.hodson Tue, 12/03/2024 - 10:04 Dec. 3, 2024 — MedDream recently announced the integration of the MedDream DICOM Viewer with AWS HealthImaging. The MedDream Universal DICOM Viewer integration with AWS HealthImaging , a service from Amazon Web Services (AWS), was showcased at RSNA 2024 in Chicago. Because of this integration, in case of a PACS disruption, physicians can access studies directly through the MedDream DICOM Viewer, thus allowing for uninterrupted diagnostics, patient care and op
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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.
MedImaging General Imaging
DECEMBER 3, 2024
New research has shown that CT scans used for lung cancer screening can also detect coronary artery calcium, a significant risk factor for CAD, in patients without symptoms of heart disease.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
tim.hodson Tue, 12/03/2024 - 10:58 Nov. 25, 2024 — CancerIQ has launched a new patient acquisition solution for imaging and oncology, CancerIQ Reach.The new solution ushers in a new era for population-based, personalized cancer prevention and early detection. CancerIQ Reach is a campaign-based marketing outreach solution that helps healthcare providers efficiently and accurately identify individuals in their communities with elevated cancer risk and motivate them to take action within the healt
MRI Network
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Talent acquisition isn’t a first career choice for most recruiters, and honestly, it starts out as just a job for many of us. But then a switch flips, and the job turns into a passion and a purpose for helping people. It stops being about order taking or just putting butts in seats. It becomes a real drive to touch the lives of candidates, and help them connect their skills with the right opportunities.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
First OK’d by the agency in 2021, SmartMammo Dx is now permitted for use with GE HealthCare’s Senographe Pristina systems.
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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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