AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
Functional MRI (fMRI) shows that 25% of unresponsive brain injury patients can still perform cognitive tasks, according to a study published August 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The phenomenon is called cognitive motor dissociation, wrote a team led by Yelena Bodien, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, both in Boston.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 14, 2024
New research calls for greater utilization of advanced imaging in post-treatment protocols for patients with high-grade glioma.
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Radiology Business
AUGUST 14, 2024
The deal includes Steward Medical Group, a physician-led organization offering primary care, diagnostic imaging and other specialty services across several states.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 14, 2024
During an initial three-month intervention period, one health system estimates that its saved nearly 750,000 mL of contrast. Now, experts from the organization are sharing whether those changes stuck after the shortage ended.
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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.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 14, 2024
"Our experts believe there’s a high probability that the final rule governing next year's Medicare payments will be less severe than the current proposal," CFO Mark Stolper told investors.
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AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
An outpatient imaging center was part of a data breach disclosed August 12 by Kootenai Health in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, that impacted 464,088 patients. In a statement , the health system said the information involved may have included names, dates of birth, social security numbers, medical record numbers, medical treatment and condition information, medical diagnoses, and health insurance information.
MedImaging Radiography
AUGUST 14, 2024
Researchers have defined a set of ultrasound parameters that quantitatively evaluate various physical lung characteristics for a more accurate assessment.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
An ultrasound-first approach to imaging noncalcified lesions from recalled digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) can be cost-effective, according to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology. A team led by Jessica Porembka, MD, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Austin found that using ultrasound first in this setting, with or without diagnostic mammography, is more cost-effective compared to a traditional strategy of diagnostic mammography first, and does
Atlantis Worldwide
AUGUST 14, 2024
Back in 2005, the performance of Siemens wide-bore magnets took the industry by storm. In fact, when 70 cm and closed-bore magnets were compared, the Siemens Espree was hands-down the winning option.
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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.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
Advanced neuroimaging MRI techniques -- such as perfusion and spectroscopy -- change 44% of management plans in patients with high-grade glioma, researchers have reported. The findings prove the theory that advanced, follow-up MR imaging in this patient cohort would influence how they were managed, wrote a team led by Samir Dagher, MD, of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston.
MRI Network
AUGUST 14, 2024
When recruiting new staff for your business, you need to get the best candidate for the job. Interviews are part of the hiring process and an excellent way to get to know a potential employee. However, many companies work in hybrid ways today, so incorporating a virtual interview into your recruiting process is an excellent way of attracting talented people who cannot attend an in-person meeting.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final rule August 9 regarding accessibility regulations for medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for people with disabilities. The final rule revises Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and establishes requirements, including the adoption of specific technical standards, for making medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) accessible.
Aidoc
AUGUST 14, 2024
Burnout in radiology is a growing concern, driven by escalating workloads, a radiology shortage , long hours and the relentless demands of modern medicine. In this high-stress environment, AI emerges not as a replacement for human expertise, but as a transformative ally that can alleviate the pressures intrinsic to this profession. This article explores how AI is addressing the issue of burnout in radiology and even repairing the future of medical 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.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 14, 2024
Sarasota, FL-based molecular imaging developer Spectrum Dynamics Medical will integrate AI applications from Israeli company DeepDense Medical into its systems. Under an agreement, Spectrum will deploy DeepDense Medical's AI applications in its Veriton-CT, SPECT/CT, and D-SPECT cameras. The applications are designed to enable automatic quantitative analysis, improve image quality, and reduce scan times, as well as to help visualize and analyze cardiac and spine diseases, Spectrum said.
JVIR
AUGUST 14, 2024
The role of locoregional therapy in the management of thyroid pathology is rapidly evolving. The Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation commissioned an international research consensus panel consisting of physicians from multiple disciplines with expertise in the management of benign and malignant thyroid disease. The panel focused on identifying gaps in the current body of literature to establish research priorities that have the potential to shape the landscape of minimally invasive th
ScienceDirect
AUGUST 14, 2024
Publication date: Available online 13 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): S. Saran, K. Shirodkar, M. Hussein, A. Shah, S. Chapala, V.R.K. Papineni, N. Nischal, K.P. Iyengar, R.
ScienceDirect
AUGUST 14, 2024
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Brett Marinelli, Ishan Sinha, Emma D. Klein, Ariana C. Mills, Samuel Z. Maron, Shreyas Havaldar, Madeline Kim, Jake Radell, Joseph J. Titano, Vivian L. Bishay, Benjamin S. Glicksberg, Robert A.
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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.
ScienceDirect
AUGUST 14, 2024
Publication date: Available online 14 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Arnab K.
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