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Need-Fulfilling Strategies & Future Self-Continuity

Ben White

Via Loaded by Sara Newbomb: “Specifically, when the future self shares similarities with the present self, when it is viewed in vivid and realistic terms, and when it is seen in a positive light, people are more willing to make choices today that may benefit them at some point in the years to come.” — Hal Hershfield. Hershfield’s research suggests that the more we visualize our future self as really , specifically being just like us, the better we are able to act on current p

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Light therapy increases brain connectivity following injury, study finds

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Low-level light therapy appears to affect healing in the brains of people who suffered significant brain injuries, according to a study published in Radiology.

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Researchers Unveil PI-QUAL v2 for Prostate MRI Quality Assessments

Diagnostic Imaging

Developed by an extended prostate cancer working group of the European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR), the updated PI-QUAL scoring system emphasizes a simplified scale of image parameters that applies to prostate MRI scans with and without intravenous contrast use.

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GE HealthCare leads with 72 AI-enabled devices; Siemens, Canon, Philips, Aidoc also make top 5

Radiology Business

The FDA most recently updated its tally of approved products on May 13 with a total of 882 devices and 191 added in the latest revision.

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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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ChatGPT tested on cardiac imaging questions

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT would require further refinement before being used clinically to help educate patients about cardiac imaging, according to a study published May 23 in Clinical Imaging. A team at the University of California, Davis found that ChatGPT answered more than half of 30 patient questions about cardiac imaging correctly and consistently, yet at least one-fourth of the chatbot’s responses were either incorrect or clinically misleading.

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Use caution when billing for remote radiology reading

AuntMinnie

Sandy Coffta. The ability to have radiologists work at locations remote from the patient exam site can be a great boon to efficiency and turnaround time. This practice has become more prevalent with the advent of faster network connections, and it has increased significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic when more people began working offsite. Compliant billing for remote reading services is not always as straightforward as normal onsite billing, and radiology practices must be aware of the requir

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Caffeine affects brain dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease

ScienceDaily

Regular high caffeine consumption affects dopamine function in patients with Parkinson's disease, shows a new international study. Caffeine consumption before undergoing diagnostic brain dopamine imaging may also affect the imaging results.

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Radiology AI vendor Lunit completes acquisition of rival Volpara for $193M

Radiology Business

Based in Seoul, South Korea, Lunit called the acquisition a “significant milestone” in its “mission to conquer cancer" through artificial intelligence.

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Telix submits NDA for new prostate cancer imaging kit

AuntMinnie

Telix Pharmaceuticals has submitted a new drug application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET cold kit for prostate cancer imaging. Called TLX007-CDx, the kit enables more flexible production, including with gallium-68 (Ga-68) sourced from both newer high-activity generators and cyclotrons powered by ARTMS’ Quantm irradiation system and GE HealthCare’s FASTlab solid and liquid target production system.

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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 Drug Application for PSMA-PET 'cold kit' could expand access to prostate imaging

Health Imaging

If approved, the kit could allow for more flexible production of prostate cancer imaging agents.

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Researchers have located the brain network responsible for stuttering

ScienceDaily

An international research group succeeded in identifying the probable origin of stuttering in the brain.

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Offering evening, weekend hours could increase compliance with breast cancer screening recommendations

Health Imaging

This is especially true among women younger than 50 and who live in areas considered more socioeconomically disadvantaged, according to new data.

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Light therapy increases brain connectivity following injury

ScienceDaily

Low-level light therapy appears to affect healing in the brains of people who suffered significant brain injuries.

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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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Can a New Prostate MRI Software Have an Impact?

Diagnostic Imaging

Emphasizing restriction spectrum imaging (RSI), the recently launched prostate MRI software OnQ Prostate may enhance PI-RADS assessments and workflow efficiency.

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Simple intervention can reduce unnecessary inpatient MRI orders

Health Imaging

At one academic center, reviewing a questionnaire related to body MRI orders resulted in many ordering providers doing an about-face regarding the necessity of their inpatient request.

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Navigating the Ebbs and Flows of Radiology Protocols

Diagnostic Imaging

While standard approaches to imaging may be elusive amid shifting protocols from different facilities and different specialties, there is a balancing act of flexible accommodation and pushing back against unreasonable requests.

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Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner is engineered to provide top-tier imaging performance Philips Ingenia Elition Overview The Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner is an advanced medical imaging system designed to deliver exceptional image quality and enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Featuring a powerful 3. Read more The post Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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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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The Impact of Cloud Computing on Network Security

MRI Network

The introduction of the cloud decades ago opened up all sorts of questions about security. Some didn’t trust it at all, some trusted it maybe a little too much. This same debate takes place today as the cloud becomes integrated into the fabric of every organization’s infrastructure. The interesting thing is that both sides of this debate are right: The cloud can provide incredible security benefits, but it also has expanded the boundaries of network security.

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New Contrasts Allow Imaging of Cortical Layers via Myelin Structures

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Susanne Mueller, MD , has developed a new method for imaging cortical layers of the brain, using MP2RAGE contrasts to follow the cortical myelination pattern within the gray matter.

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GE Signa Voyager 1.5T MRI Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The GE Signa Voyager 1.5T MRI Scanner is an advanced powerful 3 Tesla magnet with innovative imaging technology GE Signa Voyager Overview The GE Signa Voyager 1.5T MRI Scanner is an advanced medical imaging system designed to deliver high-quality magnetic resonance imaging with a focus. Read more The post GE Signa Voyager 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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New AI Tool Detects Possible Metastatic Breast Cancer by Improving MRI Sensitivity

MedImaging MRI

A pioneering AI model utilizes standard MRI along with machine learning to identify axillary metastasis—the spread of cancer cells to the lymph nodes under the arms.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Philips Multiva 1.5T MRI Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The Philips Multiva 1.5T MRI Scanner provides exceptional imaging performance, patient comfort and operational efficiency Philips Multiva Overview The Philips Multiva 1.5T MRI Scanner is a high-performance medical imaging system designed to provide high-quality magnetic resonance imaging with an emphasis on efficiency and patient comfort. Read more The post Philips Multiva 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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The Impact of Radiology on Urgent Care

Maven Imaging

Radiology is fundamental to modern urgent care, providing essential diagnostic insights that drive immediate and informed medical decisions. Its role in urgent care is transformative, offering rapid, precise imaging that supports various medical interventions.

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Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner is engineered to provide top-tier imaging performance Philips Ingenia Elition Overview The Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner is an advanced medical imaging system designed to deliver exceptional image quality and enhanced diagnostic capabilities. Featuring a powerful 3. Read more The post Philips Ingenia Elition 3.0T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Conversations Beat Call Volume: How to Win in Today’s Recruiting Landscape w/Mike Santiago

MRI Network

Over the last 5 years, the recruiting industry has undergone change at an accelerated pace. Between covid, advancements in technology and AI, there’s a lot for recruiters to keep up with. In order to stay relevant, differentiation is non-negotiable. We have to find a way to cut through the noise and move with the changes. One particular area where this is evident is in our contact strategy.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?