AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Patients prefer structure and thorough details on radiology reports, according to research published October 21 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. A team led by Parth Parikh from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, AZ, found that for reading CT and MRI reports, more highly rated reports were structured and had a lower Flesch Reading Ease score than poorly rated reports.
MRI Network
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Ageism remains an ongoing issue in the workforce, which could undermine hiring practices while causing workplace dissatisfaction and high turnover rates. These issues continue to occur at a time of widespread emphasis on DEI initiatives and workplace safety. Research shows that more than 60% of workers between the ages of 45 and 60 feel they experience ageism constantly.
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AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A novel method using ultrasound videos predicts fetal birth weight, according to Dutch research published October 20 in Computers in Biology and Medicine. A team led by Szymon Płotka from the University of Amsterdam found that their method, which uses tabular clinical data to evaluate features in fetal ultrasound video scans, outperforms current algorithms and has comparable performance to that of clinicians.
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 10/23/2023 - 12:54 October 23, 2023 — Elekta announced it has acquired the Xoft business from iCAD , Inc. through an asset acquisition. By acquiring the Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) System, together with the transfer of employees, Elekta, the world leader in brachytherapy solutions, will now be able to offer electronic brachytherapy technology and provide an expanded range of cancer treatment options.
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AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Avenda Health plans to collaborate with Matthew Allaway, DO, of Urology Associates in Cumberland, MD, to integrate its Unfold AI with a prostate cancer treatment method that Allaway designed. Unfold AI is a cancer mapping platform that uses AI to identify cancer and help clinicians determine treatment, Avenda said. Allaway has developed a treatment method called PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System, which allows for safer and more effective prostate biopsies, according to Avenda.
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UCSF Biomedical Imaging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
During the Advances in Artificial Intelligence and Novel Imaging Methods Conference Showcasing Hyperpolarized C-13, Midfield, and Information Commons, the Center for Intelligent Imaging (ci2) and the Hyperpolarized MRI Technology Resource Center hosted collaborators from Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel. This event is the final event of the annual commemoration of ci2’s third anniversary.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Kaiser Permanente in Redwood City, CA is paying an $18,000 fine after an accident involving an MRI machine injured a nurse, according to a report by the Daily Post. The MRI machine pulled a metal bed and a nurse several feet, leaving the nurse with injuries to her pelvis, right leg, and abdomen. She spent several days in the hospital recovering, the article stated.
Health IT Analytics
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The “HistoAge” model can flag areas of the brain vulnerable to age-related changes and predict age at death within 5.45 years by assessing histological images.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Emerging research findings suggest that a longer prostatic urethral length on MRI is associated with a 70 percent increased risk of grade >2 acute urinary toxicity after radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Menlo Park, CA-based Halo Precision Diagnostics has joined Bayer’s multinational phase III clinical development program, Quanti. The collaboration will include three clinical trials that explore how contrast-enhanced MRI using gadoquatrane impacts the central nervous system; other body regions such as head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities; and whether it is effective and safe in children 18 and younger.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software VUNO Med-DeepBrain reportedly automates brain MRI segmentation and provides access to volumetric data on over 100 regions of the brain.
REBEL EM
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A 5-year-old boy is brought in by his parent for a dental injury. The patient was walking his dog when it ran after a squirrel. The patient was pulled forward, causing him to hit his tooth on the asphalt. His parent noticed a dental problem and immediately brought the patient to the ED. The physical exam is shown below. Which of the following is the best next recommendation?
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Is there a certain hypochondriasis that may lead some radiologists to pursue their own imaging, and would it change how aggressively they follow up incidentalomas on their own scans?
Future Teleradiology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Introduction : In the digital age, the synergy of technology and healthcare has given rise to transformative practices, and one such trailblazer is teleradiology. This blog engages in a ‘Tech Talk,’ dissecting the integral role that teleradiology plays in modernizing radiology practices. From enhancing efficiency to fostering collaboration, we explore the technological facets driving this evolution.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
French imaging software developer Median Technologies has posted decreases in its half-year results (end-June 30). The company reported combined revenue through the third quarter at 17 million euros ($18 million), down 9.1% compared with revenue of 18.7 million euros ($19.8 million) in 2022. Third quarter revenue was 5.6 million euros ($5.9 million) compared with 6 million euros ($6.4 million) for the same period last year.
Future Teleradiology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Introduction : In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the advent of teleradiology has ushered in a new era where the future of diagnostics is no longer a distant prospect—it’s a present reality. This blog delves into the transformative influence of teleradiology on diagnostic accuracy, exploring how this technology is reshaping the way we perceive, interpret, and act upon medical imaging data.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Philips Healthcare parent company Royal Philips posted sales and net income increases for the third quarter of 2023. For the third quarter (end-September 30), Philips posted revenues of 4.5 billion euros ($4.8 billion U.S.), up 5% from $4.3 billion euros ($4.4 billion) for the same period last year. The company attributed the increase in part to its diagnosis and treatment businesses, which saw a sales increase of 5%, from 2.1 million euros ($2.2 million) in 2022 to 2.2 million euros ($2.3 mil
Future Teleradiology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Introduction : In the digital age, the journey of teleradiology from screen to screen has been nothing short of revolutionary. This blog takes you on a captivating exploration of the evolution of teleradiology in healthcare, tracing its transformative path from the inception of digital screens to the interconnected screens that now redefine diagnostic practices.
European Radiology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The European Radiology Deputy Editor, Daniel Pinto dos Santos was in the EuSoMII 2023 annual meeting held in Pisa and pleased to award the most cited paper in medical imaging informatics published in European Radiology according to the Impact Factor ranking 2022. The award went to the paper: Machine learning for the identification of clinically significant prostate cancer on MRI: a meta-analysis by R.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) has secured a contract with the York, ME-based radiology practice York Hospital Department of Radiology. The hospital serves five walk-in care centers across Southern Maine and New Hampshire. HAP will offer York Hospital revenue cycle services through its client, Commonwealth Radiology Associates, it said.
MedImaging MRI
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A novel approach that allows CT scans to deliver information on par with MRI in specific situations could improve diagnostic capabilities, especially for primary care providers dealing with dementia and other brain disorders.
MedImaging General Imaging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A novel approach that allows CT scans to deliver information on par with MRI in specific situations could improve diagnostic capabilities, especially for primary care providers dealing with dementia and other brain disorders.
European Society of Radiology: AI
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In radiomics, deep learning methods are increasingly used because they promise higher predictive performance than models based on generic, hand-crafted features. However, sample sizes in radiomics are often small, and it is known that the performance of deep learning models is often critically dependent on sample size. Therefore, it is unclear whether deep models can outperform generic models.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared South Korean AI developer Vuno's brain quantification software Vuno Med-DeepBrain. The software produces volumetric data on more than 100 brain regions through brain parcellation and provides cortical thickness and white matter hyperintensity measures. Vuno Med-DeepBrain then compares these results to those of healthy controls and produces an atrophy percentage.
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 23, 2023
New this year, Imaging Technology News has put together a multi-channel marketing package to make your products stand out, reaching your targeted marketing audience with ITN’s unique audience blend of over 34,000 professionals.
MedImaging Radiography
OCTOBER 23, 2023
A revolutionary AI solution that uses deep learning algorithms to detect abnormalities in chest X-rays could become a game changer in medical imaging.
Aidoc
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to reflect on progress made in the fight against breast cancer and the remarkable innovations that continue to shape the field of early detection. This year, we are proud to spotlight our partnership with ScreenPoint Medical , a leader in breast AI, whose groundbreaking Transpara ™ technology runs seamlessly on Aidoc’s platform, the aiOS™.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Christopher Barys. Radiaction Medical has appointed Christopher Barys to serve as the company's U.S. president and chief commercial officer. Barys will lead commercialization efforts and operations in the U.S. The Israel-based company develops medical devices that aim to provide radiation protection to medical staff during interventional procedures.
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