Health Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

Apparently, it isn’t just humans who occasionally struggle to work under stress. According to a recent study, the performance of AI flounders, too.

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Ben White

APRIL 18, 2024

It’s recruitment season, the radiology job market is hot, and there’s a lot of corporate noise. I’m thinking of maybe starting the world’s smallest radiology job board right here, open exclusively to a limited handful of 100% independent private practices. If your group is interested in advertising on this site (and also therefore supporting my writing), email me at ben@benwhite.com.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 18, 2024

Consulting with a radiologist boosts patients' attitudes towards lung cancer screening (LCS) and their interest in quitting smoking, researchers have reported. A team led by Alex Thomas, a medical student at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, found that a short consultation between radiologists and patients -- during which the patient's LCS results were reviewed -- not only improved patients' understanding of the screening exam but also motivated them toward smoking cessation

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Radiology Business

APRIL 18, 2024

Active national physician member dues will increase by about $90, with a smaller modification for young rads and medical physicists.

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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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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

Doris Wang, MD, PhD, presents the keynote address at the 2024 annual Research Conference. In her talk, Wang will discuss how she uses focused ultrasound to treat tremor disorders, as well as her translational research in developing closed-loop deep brain stimulation (DBS) to treat gait disorders in Parkinson’s disease.

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Health IT Analytics

APRIL 18, 2024

A Stanford Medicine-led meta-analysis revealed that artificial intelligence algorithms can help healthcare practitioners diagnose skin cancers more accurately.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:44 April 18, 2024 — Lumicell, Inc., a privately held company focused on developing innovative fluorescence-guided imaging technologies for cancerous tissue detection during surgery, today announced the U.S. Food & Drug Administration ( FDA ) approved the company’s New Drug Application (NDA) for its LUMISIGHT (pegulicianine) optical imaging agent and its Premarket Approval (PMA) application for Lumicell Direct Visualization System (DVS), together referred to as Lum

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Health Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

LumiSystem enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate residual cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

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Radiology Business

APRIL 18, 2024

The “nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services” is teaming with Northwest Healthcare to expand imaging offerings in the Tucson region.

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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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Health Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

New research could offer further insight into exactly what causes individuals on the spectrum to process information differently.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 04/18/2024 - 13:39 April 18, 2024 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) Economics and Health Policy Department has selected William Donovan, MD, FACR, MPH , as the 2024 recipient of the William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, Award. Dr. Donovan received the award at ACR 2024 , the College’s annual meeting. This honor recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding contributions to the field of health policy and economics for radiology.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 18, 2024

RadNet plans to host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its MammogramNow initiative in Milford, DE, which opened in December 2023. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Walmart Supercenter in Milford. As a tenant in the Milford Walmart Supercenter, MammogramNow delivers essential breast screening services, provided by a team of board-certified radiologists and trained technologists from RadNet’s Delaware Imaging Network.

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Diagnostic Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

The combination of the optical imaging agent Lumisight and the fluorescence imaging device Lumicell Direct Visualization System, collectively known as LumiSystem, reportedly offers 84 percent accuracy with real-time detection of residual breast cancer after lumpectomy procedures.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

Accuray has opened a new training center in Genolier, Switzerland, that will serve as the European education hub for radiosurgery and radiotherapy product training. The training center will promote the sharing of best practices and innovative techniques using Accuray's CyberKnife and Radixact radiation treatment delivery systems, as well as its Precision treatment planning system.

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MRI Network

APRIL 18, 2024

This month’s Global Talent Update reports on plans to revamp relations between Switzerland and the European Union; a proposal to improve workplace diversity in Malaysia; Nigeria’s exportation of locally produced commodities to South Africa, Rwanda, Cameroon and Kenya; and the overturn of new labor rules proposed by Argentina’s president.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 18, 2024

Etta Pisano, MD, has been involved in leading many clinical trials, but a new initiative she was tapped to lead may help reach underserved areas faster. Pisano is chief research officer for the American College of Radiology (ACR) and study chair of the Tomosynthesis Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (TMIST). She is now also leading the Advancing Clinical Trials Readiness initiative, part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H).

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MedImaging General Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

A new technology that is clinically proven to help physicians achieve a more complete cancer resection during lumpectomy could help prevent a second surgery for some patients.

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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.

MedImaging Industry News

APRIL 18, 2024

New research has shown applying the PRIMARY scoring system to PET/MRI results can substantially improve diagnostic precision for patients with prostate cancer, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.

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MedImaging Radiography

APRIL 18, 2024

Insightec has launched Exablate Prime, the next generation of its MR-guided focused ultrasound, with improved functionality and safety features to facilitate incisionless neurosurgery.

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CurveBeam AI

APRIL 18, 2024

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) allows the patient to stand upright while a gantry rotates around them. The CT scan provides information about the patient’s anatomy when it is supporting the patient’s body weight. In this video, Cesar de Cesar Netto, MD, PhD explains weight bearing CT (WBCT). For foot & ankle specialists, “we need 3-dimensional imaging and more important than that, we need 3-dimensional imaging where you’re standing.,” he says.

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Aidoc

APRIL 18, 2024

The American College of Cardiology’s (ACC) 2024 conference was a hub of innovation and excitement, particularly when it came to the role Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to play in cardiology. With numerous sessions dedicated to exploring the impact of AI in cardiovascular care, We’ve distilled some of our favorite AI takeaways from the event. 1.

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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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MedImaging Industry News

APRIL 18, 2024

Researchers have published the first-in-human images from a new SPECT/CT imaging technique that could revolutionize practices and broaden patient access.

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ScienceDirect

APRIL 18, 2024

Publication date: Available online 17 April 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Steve Halligan, Darren Boone, David Burling, Emma Helbren, Sue Mallett, Andrew Plumb

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