Radiologist launches independent job board to combat ‘disingenuous’ postings
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
Ben White, MD, recently soft-launched the service on his blog , highlighting 10 private practices that are hiring around the U.S.
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Can Multimodal AI Enhance Prediction of Axillary Lymph Node Metastasis Beyond MRI or Ultrasound-Based Models?
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
External validation testing revealed a deep learning combination of breast MRI, ultrasound and clinical factors had a 10 percent higher AUC for predicting axillary lymph node metastasis than sole use of MRI- or ultrasound-based deep learning models in patients with breast cancer.
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Amid heavy demand, patient backlogs, RadNet to add 21 imaging centers, ballooning total past 400
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
On a same-center basis, MRI volumes increased nearly 12% year over year, while CT grew by 10%, and PET/CT leapt 14%, the Los Angeles-based company said Wednesday.
3 principles for making radiology 'culturally dexterous'
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 7, 2024
Radiologists seeking to provide equitable healthcare should establish "cultural dexterity" in their practices -- and there are three principles to follow, according to an article published August 6 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Cultural dexterity describes the ability to recognize, navigate, and value cross-cultural interactions through the application of key tenets of curiosity, respect, and empathy, noted a team led by Brittany Dacier, MD, of Harvard Medical School.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
AI model matches radiologists at detecting prostate cancer on MRIs
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
“Reducing the cost and increasing the accessibility of MRI for [clinically significant prostate cancer] is critical for the viability of MRI screening programs," experts wrote.
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Radiology AI triage solution earns separate, additional Medicare hospital payment
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed the news under the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on Aug.
Walking the walk, scientists develop motion-compatible brain scanner
ScienceDaily
AUGUST 7, 2024
An upright neuroimaging device developed by neuroscientists, physicists and engineers allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan.
‘Hungry judge effect’: How time of day can impact radiologists’ MRI reads
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
"Understanding these influences may contribute to optimizing work schedules and decreasing variability," NYU experts wrote in the European Journal of Radiology.
'One-stop-shop' CT stroke protocol reduces scan time, contrast dose and radiation exposure
Health Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
The protocol integrates CT angiography of the head and neck with the tomography perfusion acquisition, eliminating the need for two separate scans.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
Appeals court notches radiology another win in fight to fix No Surprises Act
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Radiology Business Management Association on Tuesday praised the ruling, calling it a “significant victory for patients and providers.
Cryoneurolysis effective for pain control after rib fractures
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 7, 2024
CT-guided cryoneurolysis – the freezing of nerves to alleviate pain – is safe and effective in older adults with rib fractures, according to a study published August 7 in JAMA Surgery. In a case series, interventional radiologists at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, performed the procedure in a group of participants over 65 years old within 72 hours of admission.
Radiology AI triage solution the 1st to earn separate, additional Medicare hospital payment
Radiology Business
AUGUST 7, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services revealed the news under the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule released on Aug.
Will Medicare coverage boost utilization of CT colonography?
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 7, 2024
Although use of CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening doubled between 2019 and 2021, overall utilization may still be low, according to research published in the September edition of Clinical Imaging. Upcoming Medicare reimbursement may change that. In an analysis of CTC use among 58,058 adults in the National Health Interview Survey from 2010 through 2021, researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center found that utilization was similar between 2010 (1.3%)
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
Transforming and Standardizing Aortic Aneurysm Care with AI: A Cardio Technologist’s Perspective
Aidoc
AUGUST 7, 2024
Clinical AI is revolutionizing healthcare, offering new ways to enhance and standardize patient care. In aortic aneurysm (AA) management, AI has the potential to be a major game-changer, bringing consistency and precision to a field historically plagued by variability. As a vascular technologist, I’ve seen firsthand how AI can reshape AA care and standardize pathways in unprecedented ways.
All About ‘Time Of Flight’ PET Scanning
Atlantis Worldwide
AUGUST 7, 2024
PET Scanning, like all other modalities of imaging equipment, has made strides in improving diagnostic accuracy. The biggest step in that direction for PET has been the development and proliferation of Time-of-Flight technology.
Do PCPs trust the AI that flags opportunistic CT imaging results?
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 7, 2024
Primary care providers (PCPs) want radiologists to include incidental findings from CT imaging in their reports, but they're not very confident in the AI technology that flags these results, researchers have reported. Key concerns include the accuracy of AI used for this purpose and whether hospitals would be willing to pay for it, wrote a team led by Adam Eltorai, MD, of Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston.
Radiotherapy benefits last a decade, breast cancer study reveals
Medical Xpress: Radiology
AUGUST 7, 2024
Providing radiotherapy after surgery could prevent breast cancer from returning in the same place for up to 10 years, a long-term study suggests.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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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.
What New Computed Tomography Research Reveals About Predicting Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Risks
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
Automated CT-derived assessments may provide stronger stratification of diabetes and cardiometabolic risks than conventional predictive models, according to a new study of over 32,000 adults in Korea.
New research argues for MRI in all prostate cancer cancer, even those considered low-risk
Health Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
The study's findings indicate that obtaining a prostate MRI at the time of a patient's initial diagnosis may provide important insight into how cancer will progress over time.
Walking the walk, researchers develop motion compatible brain scanner
Medical Xpress: Radiology
AUGUST 7, 2024
An upright neuroimaging device developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan could help set priorities for the evolution of imaging tools.
Noninvasive measurement of gene expression at target locations in the brain
ScienceDaily
AUGUST 7, 2024
Bioengineers have developed a noninvasive tool to measure gene expression and gene therapy delivery in specific brain regions using ultrasound.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
Reducing Misdiagnosis with Right Imaging, Right Place, Right Time
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 7, 2024
As resource pressures continue in Emergency Departments, patients with relatively minor injuries are increasingly redirected to Minor Injuries Units or triaged by specialist nursing teams with the power to request and review imaging services.
ClearPoint reports spike in revenue in Q2
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 7, 2024
ClearPoint Neuro posted double-digit growth in revenue in the second quarter of 2024, citing strong product sales from existing products and sales from new launches. For the period (end-June 30), ClearPoint reported revenues of $7.9 million, up 32% from $6 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the company’s Biologics and Drug Delivery segment increased by 28% to $4.3 million for the period, up $3.4 million for the same period in 2023.
New research argues for MRI in all prostate cancer patients, even those considered low-risk
Health Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
The study's findings indicate that obtaining a prostate MRI at the time of a patient's initial diagnosis may provide important insight into how cancer will progress over time.
Understanding Breast Density and Your Screening Options
Intermountain Medical Imaging
AUGUST 7, 2024
What is Breast Density? Did you know that about 40% of women have dense breast tissue? Having dense breasts is completely normal—it just means your breasts have more tissue than fat. However, this can make it a bit trickier to detect breast cancer with a standard mammogram. That’s why it’s essential to know about supplemental screenings that can give you a clearer picture of your breast health.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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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?
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