Wed.Nov 15, 2023

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AMA debates resolution seeking federal ban on corporate practice of medicine

Radiology Business

A radiologist unaffiliated with the campaign gave an impassioned speech on the topic, appealing to have the resolution presented for debate at the interim House of Delegates.

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Samsung Debuts New Ultrasound Modality Geared Toward Women's Health and Urology

Diagnostic Imaging

Combining enhanced imaging capabilities, workflow efficiencies and artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technology to improve the diagnosis and management of health conditions in women, Samsung has launched the V6 ultrasound system.

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Road to RSNA 2023: Molecular Imaging

AuntMinnie

This is just the third year that RSNA has offered a dedicated track on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, with eight scientific sessions covering research in prostate cancer imaging, breast cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging, and more. There will be also 30 educational courses and 14 poster sessions. Notably, this is the first year a scientific session is being offered that covers advances in AI in nuclear medicine.

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Intellectt, Inc. Acquires U.S. Electronics, Inc. to Bolster Medical Device Manufacturing and Staffing Expertise

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 11/15/2023 - 12:21 November 15, 2023 — U.S. Electronics, Inc. (USEI), a reputable medical device manufacturing company with over 25 years of experience announced it has been acquired by Intellectt, Inc., a leading player in the field of workforce solutions and professional staffing. This move marks a significant step forward for Intellectt, Inc. as it expands its capabilities in the healthcare industry with its 7th acquisition in the Life Science/Healthcare sectors within the prio

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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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Synthetic CTA images from deep-learning model close to real thing

AuntMinnie

A generative adversarial network (GAN)-based noncontrast CT angiography (CTA) system has promise in vascular diagnosis, suggest research findings published November 14 in Radiology. A team led by Jinhao Lyu, MD, from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing found that the synthetic images produced by their system were comparable to real CTA images, which could help assess the aorta and carotid arteries while avoiding risks related to contrast media use.

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Pandemic prompted an increase in negative mammograms

AuntMinnie

The COVID-19 pandemic prompted an increase in the rates of negative mammograms in both screening and diagnostic settings, a study published November 14 in the Journal of Radiology Nursing found. Compared to prepandemic numbers, researchers led by Lucie Agosta, PhD, from Southeastern Louisiana University in Baton Rouge found significant increases in the proportion of negative mammogram screening results and benign findings.

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Sectra Empowers Improved Work-life Balance for Radiologists

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 11/15/2023 - 12:59 November 15, 2023 — At this year’s Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting ( RSNA ), international medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra will showcase its latest developments to make workflows even more efficient, regardless of reading location. Increased productivity and workplace flexibility help radiologists keep work and life in balance.

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Noninvasive cardiac imaging tests lead to lower downstream costs

AuntMinnie

Noninvasive cardiac imaging tests lead to reduced downstream costs, and stress echocardiography may be the go-to modality with this in mind, according to Canadian research published November 14 in the Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography. A team led by Idan Roifman MD, from the University of Toronto found that stress echocardiography led to an 18% reduction in costs, while cardiac CT angiography (CCTA) and myocardial perfusion imaging led to the highest downstream costs.

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RSNA Margulis Award Honors AI Research in Pancreatic Cancer Detection

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 11/15/2023 - 13:01 November 15, 2023 — The 2023 Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) Alexander R. Margulis Award for Scientific Excellence will be presented to authors of the Radiology article, “ Pancreatic Cancer Detection on CT Scans with Deep Learning: A Nationwide Population-based Study.” Named for Alexander R. Margulis , M.D., a distinguished investigator and inspiring visionary in the science of radiology, this annual award recognizes the best original scientific

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The Increasing Importance of Enterprise Imaging to Radiologists: 3 Success Stories

Radiology Business

The profession of radiology has largely supported the basic notion behind enterprise imaging, aka EI : All medical images should be readily available to healthcare providers and patients across the care continuum.

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VIDEO: Talking Trends with Agfa — What’s On Tap for RSNA 2023

Imaging Technology

Agfa Radiology Solutions delivers diagnostic imaging solutions that set the standard in productivity, safety, clinical value and cost effectiveness – Agfa firmly believe one image is all it takes. ITN recently visited with Agfa’s Greg Cefalo to learn more about what the company has on tap for RSNA 2023 in Chicago.

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Medic Vision to showcase AI for MRI at RSNA

AuntMinnie

Medic Vision Imaging Solutions will showcase its iQMR (intelligent Quick Magnetic Resonance) technology at RSNA 2023. The Israeli imaging software developer said iQMR uses AI to enhance MRI image quality and significantly improves efficiency and productivity by enabling faster scans. Key features of iQMR include scan acceleration (40% faster MRI scans, the company said), AI-enabled image enhancement, which reduces noise and improves contrast, and customized Image enhancement that allows radiolog

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REBEL Core Cast 112.0 – Awareness During Paralysis

REBEL EM

Take Home Points: Dose your RSI meds correctly. Reach for post-intubation sedation at the same time you are asking for your induction agent and paralytic. Propofol is a great choice for post-intubation sedation, and if your patient becomes hypotensive do not be afraid of adding on a pressor! REBEL Core Cast 112.0 – Awareness During Paralysis [“[link] Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Awareness during paralysis is real.

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Cloud image storage for radiology is a growing trend in healthcare

Radiology Business

Monique Rasband, KLAS vice president of strategy and research for imaging, shares the trends she is seeing in the specialty.

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Study Says Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Offers Comparable Breast Cancer Detection to MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

In findings from an enriched cohort of asymptomatic patients with screening-detected abnormalities, researchers found that contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) was superior to conventional mammography and offered equivalent detection of breast cancer in comparison to breast MRI and abbreviated breast MRI.

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House lawmakers slam administration’s ‘unacceptable’ implementation of the No Surprises Act

Radiology Business

“We cannot emphasize strongly enough the depths of the departments’ failure," 25 members of the Ways & Means Committee wrote recently.

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2023 Has Record High Tax Deductions For Capital Equipment

Atlantis Worldwide

After years of constant change in the world of tax deduction levels for Section 179, 2023 is proving to be a record-breaking year for tax deductions for capital equipment.

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Radiologist launches ‘groundbreaking’ second-opinion service with 24-hour turnaround time

Radiology Business

RadiologyCheck.com is slated to launch soon, allowing patients across the globe to easily upload files “within seconds.

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UltraSight touts cardiac ultrasound study

AuntMinnie

Ultrasight is highlighting a study showing that its point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) AI software can help novice users interpret diagnostic cardiac images. Researchers led by Roberto Lang, MD, of the University of Chicago, assessed the quality of echocardiographic exams performed by inexperienced users guided by Ultrasight’s software and evaluated their suitability for diagnostic interpretation of basic cardiac pathology, as well as quantitative analysis of cardiac chamber and function.

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Hospital giant Dignity Health acquiring 70-year-old radiology practice

Radiology Business

MD Imaging sees about 500 patients a day, but like others, has grappled with economic challenges including rising costs and decreasing reimbursement.

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iCardio.ai launches apps on Butterfly Garden

AuntMinnie

Los Angeles-based startup iCardio.ai has joined Butterfly Network’s recently launched AI marketplace, Butterfly Garden. Under the terms of the agreement, iCardio.ai will deploy a suite of cardiac ultrasound AI tools in Butterfly Garden that use Butterfly’s handheld, whole-body point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) probe. For instance, the suite features automation of preliminary echocardiographic reports of key measurements of the heart that can help detect valvular diseases, like aortic stenosis, an

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RSNA honors AI research; ACR names gold medalists, plus more radiology awards news

Radiology Business

Also, Strategic Radiology/RSNA Research Grant goes to Stanford University scientist and local magazine recognizes USRS as one of region's fastest growing companies.

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Visualizing 'traffic jams' inside living cells

ScienceDaily

Researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking approach to label-free visualization of intracellular cargo trafficking in living cells, achieving high-speed and limitless observation capabilities. By developing a cargo-localization interferometric scattering (CL-iSCAT) microscope, scientists meticulously tracked the intricate movements of numerous cargos in the bustling cellular world.

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Independent practice coalition Strategy Radiology expands to new state

Radiology Business

Skagit Radiology is based in Mount Vernon, Washington, and includes 17 subspecialty-trained physicians, covering six hospitals across its home state and Alaska.

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Healing Horizons: A Teleradiology Case Study in the Heart of Odisha (Uttar Pradesh, Agra, Aligarh, PrayagRaj, Ambedkar Nagar, Amroha, Auraiya, Azamgarh)

Future Teleradiology

In the vibrant heart of Odisha, where cultural heritage and modern healthcare intersect, this case study explores the transformative impact of teleradiology on the healing horizons of the region. The narrative delves into a specific scenario, showcasing the benefits, challenges, and the overall contribution of teleradiology to healthcare in Odisha. Background: Odisha, with its diverse landscapes and cultural richness, faces healthcare challenges, particularly in remote areas.

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Radiologists grab much smaller share than cardiologists of burgeoning interventional market

Radiology Business

Endovascular procedure volumes surged 427% among cardiologists between 2010-2018, compared to a 125% uptick among radiologists.

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“Beyond Bhubaneswar: Teleradiology’s Impact Across Odisha’s Healthcare Landscape”(Uttar Pradesh, Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Balrampur, Banda District, Barabanki, Bareilly, Basti)

Future Teleradiology

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Embarking on a journey that extends far beyond the bustling capital of Bhubaneswar, this exploration delves into the profound impact of teleradiology across the diverse and expansive healthcare landscape of Odisha. From the coastal plains to the tribal hinterlands, this narrative unfolds the stories of how teleradiology is redefining healthcare access and outcomes across the state. 1.

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Radpair to debut AI software at RSNA

AuntMinnie

Knoxville, TN-based AI developer Radpair will unveil software designed for streamlining radiology reports at RSNA 2023. The cloud-based generative AI software features a web-based interface that allows users to use voice commands to generate precise, templated reports for each study type, according to the vendor. The company said it will showcase the software at booth #7809 with live demonstrations.

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No Surprises Act purportedly pushing providers in radiology and other specialties ‘to the brink’

Radiology Business

The law triggered some of the year’s biggest bankruptcies, with investors eyeing similar debt-laden provider groups that could be vulnerable.

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RefleXion closes on $105M in funding

AuntMinnie

Hayward, CA-based therapeutic oncology company RefleXion Medical recently closed on a $105 million equity raise. The new funds will allow the company to extend commercialization of its U.S.-cleared Scintix biology-guided radiotherapy system for treating all stages of indicated solid tumor cancers, including metastatic disease, RefleXion said. Funding was led by The Rise Fund.

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