Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The CDC estimates that just under 7% of adults in the United States continue to struggle with symptoms of long COVID.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

For patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) and bone metastasis, the combination of enzalutamide and Ra223 led to a median overall survival rate of 42.3 months in contrast to 35 months for enzalutamide alone, according to research presented at the 2024 European Society for Medical Oncology Congress (ESMO) in Spain.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Rep. Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., unveiled the No Surprises Enforcement Act on Sept. 13, joined by Reps. Raul Ruiz, MD, D-Calif., and John Joyce, MD, R-Penn.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

As part of our celebration of Postdoc Appreciation Week, we invited two postdocs, Minhao Zhou, PhD , and Tamara Vasilkovska, MD, PhD, to answer a few questions about their work and their time at UCSF.

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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is supporting legislation that would fine health insurance companies for failing to pay physicians within 30 days of losing in an independent dispute resolution process laid out in the No Surprises Act (NSA). Along with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), the ACR lauded the bipartisan HR 9572 , which was introduced by U.S.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The use of iodinated contrast media (ICM) for CT scans can be optimized in radiology departments to reduce its downstream environmental impact, according to a presentation delivered on September 13 at the International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting. In a session on sustainability in CT operations, Giuseppe Toia, MD, of the University of Wisconsin in Madison, discussed the problem and described steps departments can take to mitigate it.

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Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

While prior imaging studies have compared changes that occur in the brain before pregnancy and after childbirth, this latest analysis is the first to span multiple time points during the full gestational period.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A novel artificial intelligence approach can generate 3D brain MRI images using semantic segmentation masks, offering a breakthrough in medical image synthesis and privacy protection.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The PSMA-targeted modality 177Lu-PNT2002 improved radiographic progression-free survival by 29 percent in patients with mCRPC in comparison to ARPI therapy, according to new phase 3 trial data presented at the ESMO Congress in Spain.

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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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Medical Xpress: Radiology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have pioneered a groundbreaking approach in the imaging and detection of amyloid deposits in tissue samples. The innovative method leverages deep learning and autofluorescence microscopy to achieve virtual birefringence imaging and histological staining, eliminating the need for polarization imaging and traditional chemical stains like Congo red.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

In the elusive pursuit of reconciling case volume and having an appropriate number of radiologists, the proverbial windsurfer may fare better than stand-up paddleboarders and daredevil surfers at navigating the waves of the profession.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Proposed criteria for F-18 fluoromisonidazole (FMISO) PET imaging can help clinicians manage patients with head and neck cancer (HNC), according to a group at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. A team led by Rick Wray, MD, found that diagnostic criteria and a training protocol they developed improved interpretations of tumor hypoxia on F-18 FMISO-PET images among physicians with no experience.

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Atlantis Worldwide

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

There are many differences between image intensifiers and digital flat panel detectors, the most important being the benefit of using digital imaging.

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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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Ed itor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In 2013, our top article covered a decision by a New York City hospital to close its radiology residency program.

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MRI Network

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

HireQuest, parent company of MRINetwork, reports remote work and return-to-work strategies are more complicated than many executives and employees acknowledge. GOOSE CREEK, S.C. , Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HireQuest Inc (Nasdaq:HQI), a global staffing and talent management company with more than 500 franchises around the world, has released a report detailing the complexities of remote work and return-to-work mandates.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:59 Sept. 16, 2024 — IceCure Medical Ltd. has announced the publication of an independent study led by Dr. Franco Orsi, Director of Interventional Radiology at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, Italy titled "Liquid Nitrogen-Based Cryoablation: Complication Rates for Lung, Bone, and Soft Tissue Tumors.

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MRI Network

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Recruitment campaigns are an essential aspect of creating the workforce your organization needs. Every job posting, application, and declined offer represents multiple data points that you can potentially use to inform future recruitment drives — or even tweak ongoing ones. Talent analytics is a recruitment-specific niche of business analytics focused on using those data points to improve hiring processes.

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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.

Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 09/16/2024 - 14:33 Sept. 9, 2024 — In response to the demand for increased precision in cancer treatments, Beekley Medical has announced the addition of three new markers to its popular RT-SPOT line of elevated skin markers for CT simulation. These new options, introduced due to customer feedback, include pellet and crosshair markers.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A newly released case study has detailed how a large public hospital utilized the world's first Doppler ultrasound to enhance the care of patients with sepsis and septic shock.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

tim.hodson Mon, 09/16/2024 - 15:42 HIMSS will present a two-day Healthcare Cybersecurity event next month in Washington, D.C. The Healthcare Cybersecurity Forum will take place Oct. 3 to Nov. 1, 2024, at the Renaissance Arlington Capital View hotel. The Forum is designed for decision-makers, cybersecurity experts, technology leaders, and other healthcare professionals tasked with safeguarding health systems against cyber threats.

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JVIR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Erratum to Percutaneous Creation of an Extraanatomic Splenoportal Shunt in a Patient with Bleeding Ectopic Varices

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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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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. The event will reflect the theme of the WHO's World Patient Safety Day, "Improving diagnosis for patient safety" and will feature speakers and panelists from the following organizations: The International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) The Internation

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JVIR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To assess the effectiveness of transarterial bland embolization (TAE) compared with transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) therapy in the treatment of patients with intermediate-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

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ScienceDirect

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Publication date: Available online 15 September 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Judith D. Akwo, Phuong Dung (Yun) Trieu, Melissa Robinson, Tess Reynolds, Sarah J.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Areas with high levels of social-environmental injustice (SEI) experience lower rates of cancer screening, according to research published on September 16 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Kilan Ashad-Bishop, PhD, from the University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL, found that these SEI "hot spots" -- geographic areas with high SEI -- had the lowest prevalence of all screening modalities.

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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?