Fri.Mar 21, 2025

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PSMA-PET/CT identifies 'atypical' metastases in prostate cancer patients

AuntMinnie

PET/CT scans with an experimental prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) imaging agent can identify supraclavicular nodal metastasis in newly diagnosed prostate cancer patients, researchers have reported. A team led by radiologists in Nairobi, Kenya, found metastases in supraclavicular (SC) lymph nodes in 8% of a large group of patients, and the group suggested adding consideration of the site during the initial diagnostic workup of patients.

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Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades

Health Imaging

By 2050, new cases could rise by up to 38%, while deaths may see a steeper climb, potentially increasing 68%, according to new research from WHO.

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ARCH-AI-accredited radiology group rejoins Strategic Radiology coalition

AuntMinnie

New Jersey-based University Radiology Group (URG) has rejoined the Strategic Radiology coalition of independent radiology groups, raising the coalition's privately owned member groups to 43. URG, a 60-year-old radiology practice based in East Brunswick, employs over 180 board-certified radiologists who interpret over 2.1 million exams annually, according to a joint statement.

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Radiology groups urge prominent medical journal to retract ‘flawed’ research on interventional procedures

Radiology Business

Over 30 medical societies recently wrote a response to the BMJ , criticizing a meta-analysis on IR treatments for chronic spine pain.

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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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XiFin to debut radiology payer rate monitor at RBMA 2025

AuntMinnie

Healthcare information technology firm XiFin will debut its Payor Rate Transparency Monitor for Radiology at Paradigm, the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) 2025 meeting. Designed to inform radiology practice management decisions and optimize reimbursement strategies, the Payor Rate Transparency Monitor for Radiology provides visualizations of in-network contracted rates drawn from payer data reported under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' transparency in coverage f

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FDA approves new prostate cancer imaging agent with extended shelf life

Health Imaging

The new product from Telix paves the way for increased access at clinics where prostate PET may not have been available in the past.

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Half of imaging referrals submitted by free clinic not completed

AuntMinnie

Despite imaging referrals being frequent in a free clinic setting, less than half of referral submissions resulted in completed appointments, suggest findings published March 18 in Clinical Imaging. A team led by MensurKoso, MD, from the Columbus Free Clinic in Ohio found that onsite imaging services led to more successfully completed imaging than offsite services.

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Strategic Radiology grows to over 2,000 physicians, adding state’s largest imaging group

Radiology Business

Founded over 60 years ago, New Jersey-based University Radiology, employs 180-plus board-certified rads handling 2.1 million exams annually.

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Radiology societies demand retraction of 'flawed' interventional guideline

AuntMinnie

The American College of Radiology (ACR), American Society of Neuroradiology, Society of Interventional Radiology, and 31 other societies are demanding that the British Medical Journal ( BMJ ) retract guidelines that recommend against all injections and most radiofrequency neurotomy procedures for chronic back and neck pain. "Our societies are concerned about the methodology and conclusions drawn in these publications and their potential impact on patient care," stated the ACR in a March 20 bulle

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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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Radiology artificial intelligence firm Brainomix raises $18M, expands in US

Radiology Business

The company specializes in software focused on stroke and lung fibrosis, with its solutions deployed at over 300 hospitals and impacting 1.5 million patients.

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Navigating 2025 Medicare Reimbursement Changes: What Healthcare Providers Need to Know About CCTA and Imaging Services

Vesta Teleradiology

The 2025 Medicare reimbursement updates bring significant changes for healthcare providers, particularly in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) and other imaging services. While CCTA reimbursement rates have increased, the overall Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) faces a 2.83% reduction in the conversion factor, impacting reimbursement for many radiology procedures ( CMS, 2025 MPFS Final Rule ).

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FDA greenlights Telix NDA for prostate imaging agent Gozellix

AuntMinnie

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug application (NDA) for Telix Pharmaceuticals' TLX007-CDx (Gozellix) for prostate cancer imaging. Gozellix is a kit for preparing gallium-68 gozetotide injection for PET imaging in men with prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-positive lesions and suspected metastasis who are candidates for initial definitive therapy and those with suspected recurrence based on elevated serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level, according t

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The Urgency of Scale: Clinical AI's Impact in Transforming Healthcare in the U.S.

Aidoc

The U.S. spends more than twice as much on healthcare as other wealthy countries, yet faces worse outcomes, according to a recent report. As the reports title, Mirror, Mirror 2024: A Portrait of the Failing U.S. Health System, suggests, the U.S. health system is failing when using five measures access to care, care process, administrative efficiency, equity and health outcomes to compare it against nine other developed nations.

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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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Quibim’s QP-Prostate cleared for diagnosing prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

Quibim has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the use of its QP-Prostate MRI software to help detect and diagnose prostate cancer. The softwares clearance as a CADe/CADx device follows a validation study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham in Boston that met a superiority endpoint of aided radiological performance versus unaided performance, as well as its primary endpoint of area under the receiving operating curve (AUROC) using biopsy as ground truth

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Can Photon-Counting CT be an Alternative to MRI for Assessing Liver Fat Fraction?

Diagnostic Imaging

Photon-counting CT fat fraction evaluation offered a maximum sensitivity of 81 percent for detecting steatosis and had a 91 percent ICC agreement with MRI proton density fat fraction assessment, according to new prospective research.

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Clear Aligners: Your way towards a crystal-like smile

Open Medscience

Clear aligners gently shift your teeth into perfect alignment, offering a nearly invisible, comfortable, and removable orthodontic solution. The post Clear Aligners: Your way towards a crystal-like smile appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AI-Powered Mammograms Predict Cardiovascular Risk

MedImaging Radiography

A new study suggests that mammograms, when combined with AI models, can reveal much more than just cancer.

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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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Teeth Cap Price in India: A Breakdown by City and Material

Open Medscience

Teeth cap price in India can vary significantly based on crown type, location, dental clinic quality, and additional treatments. The post Teeth Cap Price in India: A Breakdown by City and Material appeared first on Open MedScience.

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The Impact of Chronic Kidney Disease on Amputation and Death Rates in Patients with Peripheral Artery Disease in the United States of America

JVIR

To quantify and characterize how advancing stages of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affect the incidence of amputation & death among Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) patients in the United States.

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Canadian province, Siemens begin diagnostic imaging enhancement program

AuntMinnie

The government of Alberta in Canada and Siemens Healthineers have embarked on an eight-year, 800-million-Canadian-dollar ($560 million U.S.) partnership that will begin by upgrading and replacing cancer-specific diagnostic imaging equipment. The investment involves replacing existing imaging equipment at the end of its life cycle with AI-enabled treatment equipment, according to the Alberta government.

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Crossword Puzzle: Answer Key

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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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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PSMA PET Prep Product Gozellix Garners FDA Approval

Diagnostic Imaging

Indicated for use in cases involving suspected metastasis with PCa or suspected PCa recurrence due to elevated PSA level, Gozellix reportedly has a longer shelf life than other gallium-based PET imaging products.

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Crossword Puzzle

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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The Talent Crunch in Construction: Why Mid-Level Leadership Shortages Demand a Smarter Hiring Strategy

MRI Network

The construction sector is at a crossroads. While demand for projects remains high, a severe talent crunch poses a significant roadblock. News reports place the talent shortage at around half a million workers. More alarming than that large number are some of the roles that go unfilled, many of which fall into the mid-level leadership category. Addressing a leadership gap of this size and importance requires a smarter, more strategic approach to hiring, development, and retention.

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Work Well: How to Burn Bright Without Burning Out

Cassling's MRI

Dealing with stress or burnout on your imaging team? Youre not alone. Its human nature to want to put your best foot forward and not admit to you or your colleagues when youre feeling frustrated with your current circumstances. Realize, however, that everyone on your team probably feels the same way to some degree. Your colleagues could be carrying around a similar burden, and yet its quite possible nobody talks about it.

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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?