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Can LLMs help track interval changes on radiology reports?

AuntMinnie

Large-language models (LLMs) show potential for tracking interval changes on longitudinal radiology reports, according to research published April 11 in the Journal of Imaging Informatics in Medicine. This approach would yield time savings by adding automation to a process that currently requires radiologists to manually match relevant findings. .the results obtained in our work represent a significant step forward towards the automated summarization of actionable findings from prior radiology r

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Size Matters: The Impact of Cuff Size on Blood Pressure

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Background: Accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential in the emergency department (ED), where it serves as a key marker of hemodynamic stability and informs critical management decisions. Improper technique and incorrect cuff sizing can lead to falsely high or low readings, impacting patient care. The issue of BP cuff size has been studied in manual BP cuffs previously, but there is scant literature on automatic BP cuffs.

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DESKi granted FDA clearance for cardiac AI software

AuntMinnie

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance to DESKi for its HeartFocus AI-enabled cardiac exam software. HeartFocus enables healthcare providers to perform diagnostic-grade echocardiograms from any compatible handheld, portable, or cart-based device, according to DESKi. The Bordeaux, France-based company said that its use requires only a few hours of training to use.

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Who’s Reading My Chest X-ray?

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 4 minutes read New CDC Proposal Suggests Allowing Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to Read Chest X-rays. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventions National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is deciding on expanding their federal program known as the B Reader Program.

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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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SimonMed taps new CMIO

AuntMinnie

Imaging services provider SimonMed Imaging has named Scott Flamm, MD, as its new chief medical information officer (CMIO). Scott Flamm, MD. Flamm was formerly head of cardiovascular imaging at the Cleveland Clinic and brings decades of experience in cardiac imaging, SimonMed said. In the role, Flamm will ensure that patients and healthcare providers have access to advanced cardiac MRI technology, expert advice, and a quality experience, the company said.

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MRI-based nomogram predicts breast cancer treatment response

AuntMinnie

Pretreatment breast MRI can help quantify intratumoral heterogeneity (ITH) and predict pathologic complete response in women undergoing breast cancer treatment, according to research published April 15 in Radiology. A team led by Yao Huang, PhD, from Chongqing University in China developed a nomogram that combined ITH scoring and clinicopathologic variables.

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Radiology rises to the No. 2 highest paid specialty, surpassing cardiology and plastic surgery: Medscape

Radiology Business

Full-time U.S. radiologists take home about $520,000, a figure that includes base salary, incentive bonuses and other income such as profit-sharing contributions.

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Real-World Impact: Accelerating the PERT Workflow at Cedars-Sinai

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Jonathan Steinberger, MD, Interventional Radiologist at Cedars-Sinai, recently highlighted the impact of Aidocs AI on the hospitals Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT). The integration of AI has dramatically improved the teams awareness of patient flow and volume, streamlined workflows, enhanced collaboration and helped achieve better outcomes. Before adopting AI, managing pulmonary embolism (PE) patients involved a nine-step process, averaging 17 hours from imaging to thrombectomy.

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Radiology seeks new editor in chief

AuntMinnie

Radiology , the flagship journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), is currently taking applications for the position of editor in chief (EIC). Linda Moy, MD, Radiology s current EIC, is stepping down from the position at the end of August to focus on her role as the inaugural vice chair of AI in the Department of Radiology at New York University, the RSNA said.

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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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Hundreds of radiology practice locations use medical credit cards to secure quicker patient payments

Radiology Business

The trend raises questions about the burdens being placed on a potentially vulnerable population, experts write in JAMA Health Forum.

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Popular CT scans could account for 5% of all cancer cases a year, study suggests

ScienceDaily

CT scans may account for 5% of all cancers annually, according to a new study that cautions against overusing and overdosing CTs. The danger is greatest for infants, followed by children and adolescents. But adults also are at risk, since they are the most likely to get scans.

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Northeast Radiology to pay $350K to resolve data breach

AuntMinnie

Imaging services provider Northeast Radiology has agreed to pay the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , Office for Civil Rights (OCR) $350,000 and comply with a corrective action plan (CAP) to resolve potential violations of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Security Rule. The settlement marks OCR's sixth enforcement action in its "Risk Analysis Initiative," the HHS said in an April 10 update specific to the Northeast Radiology breach of unsecured e

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What New Research Reveals About Computed Tomography and Radiation-Induced Cancer Risk

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview, Rebecca Smith-Bindman, M.D., offered key insights on new research examining the link between computed tomography scans and projected future cases of radiation-induced cancer.

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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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Natural Vs. Pharmaceutical Fungal Nail Treatments: What’s Best For Australians?

Open Medscience

Find out everything about fungal nail treatments. Understand options for natural and medical solutions to get healthy nails. The post Natural Vs. Pharmaceutical Fungal Nail Treatments: Whats Best For Australians? appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Dealing with Radiology ‘Orphan Issues’ in Voice Recognition Software

Diagnostic Imaging

Some abbreviations for radiology transcriptions defy reasonable explanation but they continue to persist on multiple voice recognition platforms.

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The Impact of Sleeping on Your Stomach: Is It Really That Bad?

Open Medscience

Sleeping on your stomach can lead to neck strain, back pain, breathing difficulties, nerve pressure, and long-term sleep quality issues. The post The Impact of Sleeping on Your Stomach: Is It Really That Bad? appeared first on Open MedScience.

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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases

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A group led by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco suggests that cancers associated with radiation from CT scans could eventually account for 5% of all new cases annually, according to an article published April 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. The estimation is from a risk model based on approximately 93 million scans in 62 million patients in 2023, the authors noted.

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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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How AI Scribes Are Helping Doctors Spend More Time with Patients

Open Medscience

Understand the role of AI medical scribes in addressing the healthcare crisis caused by excessive paperwork and restoring focus on patient care. The post How AI Scribes Are Helping Doctors Spend More Time with Patients appeared first on Open MedScience.

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ACR responds to CT cancer risk study

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has highlighted the benefits of CT in response to an April 14 study suggesting that the scans are linked to new cases of cancer. The theoretical radiation risk proposed by Smith-Bindman, et al , is consistent with prior statistical modeling studies that are not based on actual patient outcomes There are no published studies directly linking CT scans (even multiple CT scans) to cancer, the ACR stated.

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How the Pandemic Reshaped Healthcare Hiring

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It has been five years since COVID-19 significantly impacted the US healthcare system. In dire situations, hospitals took on more critical cases of emergency care, often transforming sections for non-vital care into emergency wards. The risk of disease transmission made it challenging to maintain staffing levels. Ever-changing rules trying to mitigate the risks made the workers’ jobs even more difficult.

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Who or What is the O-Ring? And Who or What Will It Become Over The Coming Years?

Ben White

From Stripe’s 2024 Annual Letter : Much as SaaS started horizontal and then went vertical (first Salesforce and then Toast), we’re seeing a similar dynamic playing out in Al: we started with ChatGPT, but are now seeing a proliferation of industry-specific tools. Some people have called these startups “LLM wrappers”; those people are missing the point.

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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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Can CT-Based AI Radiomics Enhance Prediction of Recurrence-Free Survival for Non-Metastatic ccRCC?

Diagnostic Imaging

In comparison to a model based on clinicopathological risk factors, a CT radiomics-based machine learning model offered greater than a 10 percent higher AUC for predicting five-year recurrence-free survival in patients with non-metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC).

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¿Quién lee mi radiografía de tórax?

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 5 minutes read La nueva propuesta de los CDC sugiere permitir la lectura de radiografas de trax a mdicos asistentes y enfermeros especializados. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream El Instituto Nacional para la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH) de los Centros de Control de Enfermedades (CDC) de EE.

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Quién está leyendo mi radiografía de tórax

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 4 minutes read Nova proposta do CDC sugere que assistentes mdicos e profissionais de enfermagem possam analisar raios X de trax. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream O Instituto Nacional de Segurana e Sade Ocupacional (NIOSH) dos Centros de Controle e Preveno de Doenas (CDC) dos EUA decidiu ampliar a iniciativa federal norte-americana conhecida como Programa Leitor B, que treina e certifica mdicos para analisar radiografias do trax de trabalhad