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JANUARY 13, 2025

Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are about 10 times more likely to undergo breast MRI, a study published January 13 in JAMA Network Open has found. Researchers led by Leah Naghi, MD, from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, reported that women with inherited pathological variants who discuss their breast cancer risk with their doctors had more consistent MRI uptake than women with lower estimated

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Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

LMI is the maker of Neuraceq, a globally approved F-18 PET imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimers

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 13, 2025

Machine-learning models combining features from radiomics and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) can predict breast biopsy outcomes in high-risk women, suggest findings published January 10 in Academic Radiology. Researchers led by ShandongWuPhD, from the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania highlighted the performance of their machine learning models, reporting that they can predict biopsy outcomes in women with BI-RADS 4 or 5 breast lesions.

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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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JANUARY 13, 2025

Employing baseline MRI and clinical data, an emerging deep learning model was 32 percent more likely to predict the progression of low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) to clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), according to new research.

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Experience gradually transforms an initial tendency to overcall findings in radiology to more of a reserved under calling on radiology reports.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex and life-threatening condition that demands swift action and multidisciplinary collaboration. Pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) are a transformative innovation in PE care, providing a coordinated framework to improve clinical decision-making, streamline workflows and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Now, with AI-enabled tools, PERT teams are unlocking new levels of efficiency and effectiveness in PE management.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

The findings are concerning, especially considering the amount of orthopedic cases residents are involved in during call shifts, researchers caution.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

The findings are derived from a small survey of radiology department chairs, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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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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New survey results delve deeper into what students are seeing in their future careers as physicians and how diagnostic imaging fits into the picture.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Inglewood, California-based biotechnology company ImaginAb is the seller, unloading a pipeline of drug candidates, technology platform and research facility.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Although some form of neural superiority may not be the driving factor behind an elite athletes talent, new evidence shows these individuals have unique structure and connectivity patterns.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

In a recent interview, Phillip Kuo, M.D., discussed the impact of newer anti-amyloid antibody therapies for Alzheimers disease upon recently issued appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) imaging as well as the incorporation of tau PET into the AUC for patients with mild cognitive impairment.

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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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JANUARY 13, 2025

The American College of Radiology's (ACR) 2025 Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) Emerging Leaders Scholarship now includes the Philips Executive Mentorship program. Residents and fellows who receive the award will benefit from a full scholarship to attend the 2025 RLI Summit, an array of other RLI programs, and a one-year, new Philips-led executive mentorship, the RLI said.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 13, 2025

Pharmacists in community healthcare programs provide essential services, enhancing public health through education, collaboration, and improved care. The post Setting Up Community Healthcare Programs: How Pharmacists Can Help appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 13, 2025

PET imaging can assess brain metabolism changes over time in individuals with prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and probable DLB, according to a study published January 13 in JAMA Neurology. The finding is from a study that showed greater brain metabolic decline in patients with the disease than those without over 3.8 years, noted corresponding author Kejal Kantarci, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and colleagues.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Cone Beam CT (CBCT) and traditional Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) are vital imaging technologies that serve distinct purposes in medical and dental diagnostics. While both rely on X-ray radiation to create detailed 3D images, their design, applications, and radiation exposure levels differ significantly.

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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.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

There are many important things in healthcare that only a medical professional is capable of and AI cannot do, including but not limited to: empathizing with patients, feeling the joy of positive test results and sharing the heartbreak of negative, or exercising intuition honed over decades of experience treating patients in real-world clinical settings.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

Radiation therapy support significantly improves patient well-being, addressing physical symptoms, emotional needs, and enhancing treatment outcomes. The post How Can You Best Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy? appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 13, 2025

Butterfly Network and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (RWJMS) are highlighting results from a study that investigated the impact of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) on hospital care. The findings were presented in December at the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging's EchoEuro-Imaging Conference in Berlin, Germany. The study evaluated the use of cardiopulmonary POCUS for patients admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath without an identifiable cause and compared pat

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JANUARY 13, 2025

As physicians who care deeply about the health and safety of our patients and communities, we are appalled by Donald Trump's reckless decision to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr.," over 19,000 docs wrote.

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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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JANUARY 13, 2025

Accuray has secured approval from the Chinese National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for its Radixact SynC and CyberKnife S7 systems. The introduction of the Radixact SynC System marks the first approval in China for Accuray's ClearRT kVCT imaging and Synchrony technology, and CyberKnife S7 is the company's latest generation CyberKnife platform, according to the firm.

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JANUARY 13, 2025

tim.hodson Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:26 Jan. 13, 2025-- ERS Genomics, the CRISPR licensing company, has announcedthe launch of its Express License platform to provide small research enterprises and startups with affordable and rapid access to the worlds largest foundational and essential CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio. ERS Genomics is committed to providing responsible and effective access to CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 13, 2025

Telix Pharmaceuticals has entered into an asset purchase agreement with ImaginAb initially worth $45 million. Under terms of the deal, Telix will acquire a pipeline of therapeutic candidates such as DLL3 and integrin v6, a biologics technology platform, and a protein engineering and discovery research facility in California, it said. The new drug candidates will fit into Telix's existing therapeutics development, while the intellectual property it will acquire from ImaginAb will allow for specif

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 13, 2025

International Isotopes has purchased 1.77 acres of land adjacent to its Idaho Falls facility. The lot can accommodate a facility that exceeds 50,000 square feet, it said. It has also entered into a lease agreement with the option to purchase a second building, which is located on 1.73 acres directly across the street from its Idaho Falls facility. This building is 8,600 square feet.

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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?