Health Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

New research suggests female patients attenuate significantly more contrast media in their vessels and organs compared to men.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the annals of American folklore, few stories resonate as deeply as that of John Henry, the steel-driving man who challenged a steam-powered hammer to prove human superiority over machines. As the tale goes, Henry won the contest but died with his hammer in his hand, his heart giving out from the superhuman effort. Todays radiologists face a similarly existential challenge, though its dimensions are not purely mechanical but deeply technological and economic.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

In a study of over 463,000 women who had screening mammography exams, adjunctive AI led to a 17.6 percent higher detection rate for breast cancer and a three percent increase in positive predictive value for recalls.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ultrasound is routinely used to screen for HCC. However, its utility is limited by numerous factors, including patient body habitus, operator experience and certain liver conditions, all of which contribute to decreases in sensitivity.

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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 9, 2025

What does the future of heart disease detection look like? Professor Geoff Strange, Chief Research and Strategy Officer at Echo IQ and Professor of Medicine at the University of Sydney and Notre Dame, recently sat down with the Cassling team to discuss the game-changing capabilities of EchoSolv. EchoSolv, the groundbreaking AI platform developed by Echo IQ, is revolutionizing the detection of aortic stenosis.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Orthopedic trauma cases can be challenging for radiology residents to interpret -- which may affect their readiness for independent call, according to a study published January 8 in Emergency Radiology. Radiology residents showed "significant difficulty in identifying orthopedic trauma cases, with errors primarily due to observational deficiencies," reported a team led by John Ramos Rivas, MD, of the University of Florida in Gainesville.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

InkSpace Imagings 24-channel MRI coil, which will be included in Magnetom 1.5T scanners from Siemens Healthineers, reportedly facilitates quicker set-ups for technologists and enhanced spatial resolution.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

A feasibility study in rats suggests that PET/CT can detect brain damage caused by trimethyltin chloride (TMT), a hazardous compound widely used in plastics production. Researchers in Guangzhou, China, noted that kidney and cardiac toxicity from TMT poisoning is well established in humans, yet the study of neurotoxicity from the compound is still in its nascent stage.

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Omega Medical Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

Orlando Live Endoscopy offers a unique perspective and is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive educational experience in all aspects of endoscopic procedures and related disease management. It will also shed light on the future trajectory of endoscopy over the next decade. The three-day conference includes live case demonstrations, state-of-the-art lectures, interactive luncheon sessions, […] The post Orlando Live!

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Royal Philips has appointed Jie Xue as the company's chief business leader of Precision Diagnosis and zlem Fidanci as chief of the international region. Both positions were effective January 1, 2025. The two have joined Philips' executive committee and report directly to Roy Jakobs, CEO of Philips. Xue joins Philips from GE Healthcare to lead the precision diagnosis business that was temporarily led by Bert van Meurs, who will continue to lead the company's image-guided therapy business.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 9, 2025

The rise of online nursing schools empowers aspiring nurses through flexible, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities worldwide. The post The Rise of Online Nursing Schools appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Carestream Health has received a European Union (EU) CE Mark for both its Focus HD detectors and its DRX-Rise Mobile x-ray system. The DRX-Rise Mobile x-ray System is a fully-integrated unit that the company said is serviceable for first-time users or those looking to expand their diagnostic radiology fleet. The Focus HD detectors offer a 100-micron pixel pitch, an IP 56 rating for protection against dust and fluid ingress, and a design that protects against drops and bumps.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 9, 2025

Robotic-assisted biopsy significantly enhances precision, enabling earlier lung cancer diagnosis and improving patient treatment outcomes effectively. The post Transforming Early Lung Cancer Detection: The Power of Robotic-Assisted Biopsy appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) has installed Panithaya Chareonthaitawee, MD, as its 2025 president. Chareonthaitawee is the director of nuclear cardiology, chair of education, and the founding chair of the diversity program for the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. She received her medical degree from Northwestern University in Chicago and completed an internal medicine residency and cardiovascular fellowship at the Mayo Clinic and was

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 9, 2025

Electron beam treatment planning focuses on accurate dose distribution, ensuring effective tumour control with minimal surrounding tissue damage. The post Precision Techniques for Advanced Electron Beam Treatment Planning appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has named four society members who earned designations of masters of SCCT (MSCCT) and fellows of SCCT (FSCCT) in 2024. The following members secured the MSCCT designations last year: Ronald Karlsberg, MD, Cedars Sinai Smidt Heart Institute and the David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA Ronen Rubinshtein, MD, Edith Wolfson Medical Center, Holon, Israel The following members earned the FSCCT designation: A.

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ScienceDirect

JANUARY 9, 2025

Publication date: Available online 8 January 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): B. Hua, J. Chen, Q.R. Li, J.D. Ge, T. Yuan, G.M.

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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.

AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Society of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has issued a statement opposing conversion factor cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for 2025. In 2025, the Medicare conversion factor will decrease for the fifth consecutive year, dropping by about 2.8% from $33.28 to $32.35.

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ScienceDirect

JANUARY 9, 2025

Publication date: Available online 8 January 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): T. Junker, L. Tivell, A.E. Rnnegaard, L.A. Duus, T.H. Olesen, L. Lund, T.K. Nielsen, P. Dahlman, A. Magnusson, O.

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CurveBeam AI

JANUARY 9, 2025

By Dr. David Soomekh, DPM Foot and ankle specialist and surgeon, sports medicine & reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, Foot & Ankle Specialty Group, Beverly Hills, CA A Bunion (hallux abducto valgus) is a deformity involving the big toe and the bones associated with it. It is a deformity in 3 different planes. A bunion is the shift of the big toe bones into improper positions leading to pain and loss of function.

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MRI Network

JANUARY 9, 2025

A successful acquisition takes place when an organization that sees something special to invest in meets a company that will be propelled further through a partnership. Its a perfect marriage allowing both sides to achieve more together than they would separately. This is what HireQuest looks for when theyre looking to acquire a business. Its not about money – in a people-facing service-based industry like recruiting, the true asset of a business is its employees.

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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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