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Annual mammography screening leads to better patient outcomes

AuntMinnie

Annual screening mammography is tied to lower risk of late-stage cancer and better overall survival among women, researchers have reported. A team led by Margarita Zuley, MD, from the University of Pittsburgh found that across various clinical and demographic subgroups, women who undergo annual screening have 5% and 10% fewer late-stage cancers than women who undergo biennial and intermittent screening.

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Political intervention necessary to preserve ‘vanishing’ small independent practices, experts charge

Radiology Business

Such organizations often lack the required IT infrastructure, population health expertise and relationships to navigate value-based care models.

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A healthy lifestyle may counteract diabetes-associated brain aging

ScienceDaily

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new study. The good news is that this may be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle.

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Radiologists worry that anti-DEI legislative efforts could exacerbate staffing shortages

Radiology Business

"This reduced talent pool, coupled with increasing demands in radiology, will negatively affect the quality and access to care for patients," experts wrote in JACR.

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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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PHOTO GALLERY: Examples of FDA-cleared AI in radiology

Health Imaging

This is a photo gallery of artificial intelligence products cleared for clinical use in medical imaging by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Radiology by far is the leader of all clinical AI FDA approvals.

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AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

Health Imaging

What’s more, the algorithm can correctly localize three out of four of the interval cancers it detects.

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Summer Reading: 7 Best Veterinary Blogs

Atlantis Worldwide

As the saying goes, veterinary medicine is an ever-evolving field. With medical knowledge doubling every 73 days, staying current can feel like a monumental task.

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'Critical' oversight of 7 factors increases contrast waste

Health Imaging

Since the onset of the iodinated contrast shortage in 2022, countless tactics have been deployed to optimize use of the imaging agent, but many have been overlooked.

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Mammography Study: Can Stand-Alone AI Enhance Detection of Interval Breast Cancer?

Diagnostic Imaging

Identifying over 23 percent of interval breast cancers with a 96 percent sensitivity in mammography interpretation, an emerging AI software also facilitated correct localization in over 75 percent of cases involving interval breast cancer, according to new research.

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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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New Ultrasound Terminology for Early Pregnancy Endorsed by Expert Panel

MedImaging Ultrasound

For the first time, a multi-medical society panel has created and endorsed a uniform lexicon for describing ultrasound observations during the first trimester of pregnancy.

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MolecuLight’s imaging device integrated in Intellicure’s EHR

AuntMinnie

Point-of-care fluorescence imaging developer MolecuLight said its wound imaging device MolecuLightDX has been integrated into Intellicure's wound care electronic health record (EHR) platform. Wound care clinicians who use Intellicure's SMART apps or its complete EHR platform can now upload standard and fluorescence images and measurements captured with the MolecuLight device at the point-of-care to the patient's record, MolecuLight said.

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New Method Combines EEG, MRI, and ML to Identify Seizure-Prone Brain Regions Before Surgery

MedImaging MRI

A novel method integrates standard scalp EEG readings with MRI data to map brain structures and employs machine learning to identify the brain areas most likely to generate seizures during neurosurgery in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

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How do radiology residencies do when it comes to LGBTQ+ inclusivity?

AuntMinnie

Overall, radiology residency programs exhibit high levels of LGBTQ+ inclusivity. But there's still room for improvement, according to a study published August 28 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. "Radiology departments, even those that consider themselves progressive and welcoming, can have unintentional gaps in their policies and practices or may use antiquated language in group contracts and other documents that can potentially be harmful to LGBTQ+ employees," wrote a team l

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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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Ensuring Compliance: Industrial Challenges in Meeting EU MDR

Open Medscience

Ensuring compliance with EU MDR poses significant challenges for medical device manufacturers, including increased scrutiny, financial strain, and data protection demands. The post Ensuring Compliance: Industrial Challenges in Meeting EU MDR appeared first on Open MedScience.

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The Role of Diagnostic Imaging in Preventive Health Screenings

Professional Radiology

Preventive health screenings are a cornerstone of modern healthcare, enabling the early detection and management of potential health issues before they develop into more serious conditions. Among the most vital tools in this preventive health is diagnostic imaging. From X-rays and ultrasounds to MRIs and CT scans, these technologies provide invaluable insights into the body’s internal structures, allowing for precise diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

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Imidex and Orbit Genomics partner

AuntMinnie

AI medical device developer Imidex and DNA sequencing technology company Orbit Genomics have established a partnership to develop a combined approach for diagnosing lung cancer. The companies are preparing to start clinical trials. Imidex's AI software VisiRad XR will be used to analyze chest x-rays and highlight possible lung nodules and masses. Orbit Genomics will then test those identified lung nodule patients with OrbiSeq-L, AI sequencing technology that provides highly specific insights abo

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FACILITATING THE USE OF ROUTINE DATA TO EVALUATE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOLUTIONS: LESSONS FROM THE <BLINDED> CURATION WORKSHOP

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Publication date: Available online 28 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Susan C. Shelmerdine, Sarah E. Hickman, Nadia Jackson, David Cronheim, Jonathan Taylor, Andrew J.

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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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UH rad department receives ARCH-AI recognition

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The Department of Radiology at University Hospitals (UH) in Cleveland, OH, has been recognized by the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI). ARCH-AI is an AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities, which affirms that deployment of AI technologies at UH is built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, and includes processes and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

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Behaviour of simple thymic cysts over time; is surveillance required?

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 28 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Jonathan Mayhew, Mark Kong, Ashwini Bahl, Dilesh Kohat, Louise Wing, Rachel Benamore

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