Medical Xpress: Radiology

JUNE 13, 2024

Observing anything and everything within the human brain, no matter how large or small while it is fully intact, has been an out-of-reach dream of neuroscience for decades, but in a new study in Science, an MIT-based team describes a technology pipeline that enabled them to finely process, richly label and sharply image full hemispheres of the brains of two donors—one with Alzheimer's and one without—at high resolution and speed.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

These changes could have long-lasting implications for lung function, authors of the new study warn.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 13, 2024

Pairing breast cancer screening with lung cancer screening could boost screening uptake for the latter, according to research published June 10 in the Journal of Surgical Research. A team led by Tiffany Yue from Stanford University found that, despite limited prescreening knowledge among women about lung cancer screening eligibility and cost, most women in the study expressed support for dual screening.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

The new journal will include "pictorial essays, case reports, and expert commentary for today’s practicing radiologists," the society announced Thursday.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:53 June 13, 2024 — The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) hosted more than 8,000 physicians, technologists, pharmacists, laboratory professionals, scientists and others earlier this week at its 2024 Annual Meeting in Toronto, Ontario. Themed “Innovate. Illuminate.”, the meeting was dedicated to the rapidly changing science and practice of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:49 June 13, 2024 — Cloud-PACS radiology solutions provider SynthesisHealth, Inc. has signed three new contracts with multisite imaging centers. The sites include Tahoe Carson Radiology , an 8-site enterprise served by 9 radiologists in Carson City NV, Naugatuck Valley Radiology , a 3-site facility affiliated with 13 radiologists in Prospect, CT, and Intermountain Medical Imaging , affiliated with a 30-member radiology group (Gemstate Radiology) reading for 7 sites i

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JUNE 13, 2024

Biomedical engineer Abhinav Jha, assistant professor in the McKelvey School of Engineering and of radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in the School of Medicine, both at Washington University in St. Louis, has long advocated that AI tools used in medical applications for image processing need to be evaluated based on clinical tasks, not visual appeal.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 06/13/2024 - 20:46 June 13, 2024 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company offering PET and PET-CT (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography) imaging systems and clinical support services, announced it has entered an agreement to acquire the FDA 510(k) for the NeuSight PET-CT from its cooperative partner Neusoft Medical Systems’ subsidiary, Shenyang Intelligent Neuclear Medical Technology Co.

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Health IT Analytics

JUNE 13, 2024

A machine learning approach using wearable data, EHRs and ecological momentary assessment information outperformed existing spine surgery outcome prediction tools.

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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.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) assisted contouring of prostate cancer demonstrated superior balanced accuracy than manual standard-of-care contouring and hemigland contouring with MRI, according to a new study.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Victoria Young, MD, to the Pediatric Radiology division as a faculty member.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

In a recent interview at the SNMMI conference, David Gauden, D.Phil, discussed key findings from new research evaluating the use of the PET radiotracer 18F-flotufolastat in patients with primary prostate cancer (PCa) and men with biochemical recurrence of PCa.

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MRI Network

JUNE 13, 2024

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our June issue of SHIFT looks at protecting communications in the workplace; the current pace of hiring; what effective leadership looks like today; and burnout among workers. “Off” and “on” channel communications in the workplace Protecting communications in the private workplace has always been challenging.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 13, 2024

Royal Philips, the parent company of Philips , announced the first U.S. patient was successfully treated using an intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system and two new types of flexible stents. The technology, called Duo Venous Stent, addresses chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and symptomatic venous outflow obstruction, according to Philips. It consists of two stents, Duo Hybrid and Duo Extend, of various sizes.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 06/13/2024 - 10:28 Event Date Thu, 09/05/2024 - 12:00 - Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:00 Location Boston [link]

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Vesta Teleradiology

JUNE 13, 2024

June is Men’s Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the unique health challenges men face and promoting preventative measures to ensure long and healthy lives. As part of this important initiative, we’re diving into one of the critical aspects of men’s health: advancements in colonoscopies. Recent advancements in colon cancer detection have focused on improving the accuracy, accessibility, and non-invasiveness of screening methods.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 13, 2024

christine.book Thu, 06/13/2024 - 13:28 June 13, 2024 — Cervical spine injuries in children are relatively rare but can have serious consequences, like paralysis. The standard method for detecting these injuries involves X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, which expose children to radiation and may pose long-term health risks. In the paper, “ PECARN prediction rule for cervical spine imaging of children presenting to the emergency department with blunt trauma: a multicentre prospective obs

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MedImaging Industry News

JUNE 13, 2024

A novel AI method has been shown to accurately identify six different types of cancer in whole-body PET/CT scans and also automatically quantify tumor burden, which can help in assessing patient risk, predicting responses to treatment, and estimating survival probabilities.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 13, 2024

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) will begin publishing a new radiology journal in early 2025 called the Roentgen Ray Review. John Leyendecker, MD. The society’s new online journal will publish pictorial essays, case reports, expert commentary, and other clinically focused content for practicing radiologists. John Leyendecker, MD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, has been named the inaugural editor in chief.

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MedImaging General Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

A novel AI method has been shown to accurately identify six different types of cancer in whole-body PET/CT scans and also automatically quantify tumor burden, which can help in assessing patient risk, predicting responses to treatment, and estimating survival probabilities.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 13, 2024

Springbok Analytics said its MRI-based muscle analysis AI software will be used to assess a new treatment for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). The software is designed to help researchers understand and identify disease progression of FSHD by providing individual MRI muscle volume and fat fraction metrics in trial participants, the company said.

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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.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

To learn more about Tosca Bridges, recently named Interim Director, Imaging Operations – Adult Hospital, we joined her early morning rounds at the UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights. Full of energy and her characteristic optimism, Bridges briskly observed that “Radiology has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years, and we are seeing great demand for imaging at UCSF.

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Midstate Radiology Associates

JUNE 13, 2024

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most commonly injured areas in the body. An estimated 200,000 ruptures occur each year, namely among professional athletes. Yet this condition can also affect amateur athletes and weekend warriors. Early signs like decreased range of motion may be dismissed as arthritis. For diagnostic purposes, your doctor may recommend undergoing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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European Radiology Experimental

JUNE 13, 2024

ESOR and the ESR Journal Family present a workshop dedicated to advancing reviewing skills that will also contribute to your own professional development. Coordinated by Luis Martí-Bonmatí (Editor-in-Chief of Insights into Imaging) , the course is hosted in Valencia (Spain) and will consist of lectures, hands-on workshop sessions, and discussions with a faculty of renowned European editors from the ESR Journals Family.

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European Radiology

JUNE 13, 2024

ESOR and the ESR Journal Family present a workshop dedicated to advancing reviewing skills that will also contribute to your own professional development. Coordinated by Luis Martí-Bonmatí (Editor-in-Chief of Insights into Imaging) , the course is hosted in Valencia (Spain) and will consist of lectures, hands-on workshop sessions, and discussions with a faculty of renowned European editors from the ESR Journals Family.

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