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The Possibly No Tax on Pre-tax Argument

Ben White

An important pre-tax vs Roth argument that is often missed, from “ Why Pre-Tax Retirement Contributions Are Better Than Roth In Peak Earning Years (Even If Tax Rates Increase) ” The most powerful argument for a pre-tax account as a retirement savings vehicle is that it comes with the option to convert the pre-tax dollars in the account to Roth at any time.

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7-tesla MRI uncovers long-term effects of severe COVID-19

AuntMinnie

Researchers using quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM) MRI have discovered evidence of the long-term effects of severe COVID-19 on the brain. Their findings were published October 7 in the journal Brain. A team led by Catarina Rua, MD, of the University of Cambridge in the U.K., reported brain imaging findings on MRI in COVID-19 survivors who had been hospitalized.

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Ultrasound Study: O-RADS Scoring May Prevent Surgery for Over 40 Percent of Ovarian and Adnexal Lesions

Diagnostic Imaging

In a multicenter study of over 370 women who had surgery for ovarian cystic lesions without acute symptoms, researchers found that 42 percent of the resected lesions were deemed to have an O-RADS ultrasound risk score of 2, which has less than a one percent chance of malignancy.

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ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients

Health Imaging

The popular AI chatbot tends to over-order X-rays, prescribe too many antibiotics and admit too many patients to the hospital when compared with a resident emergency department physician.

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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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Nuclear Medicine Week Research Roundup

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

We highlight some of the recent accomplishments in research and clinical trials by members of the department who apply nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat illnesses including cancer.

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Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage

Health Imaging

Researchers have used 7T MRI to demonstrate that former COVID-19 inpatients are susceptible to persistent brainstem abnormalities associated with long-haul COVID symptoms.

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ChatGPT 'overly cautious' in prescribing emergency imaging

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT may overprescribe medical imaging in the emergency department, suggest findings published October 8 in Nature Communications. Researchers led by Christopher Williams, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco found that ChatGPT tends to recommend unnecessary emergency medicine and care, including imaging, and is less accurate than residents.

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How a Federally Qualified Health Center quashed common barriers to lung cancer screening

Radiology Business

Experts created new lung cancer screening pathways within CommUnityCare Health Centers—a large, diverse FQHC system in Central Texas.

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Nuclear Medicine Week Research Roundup

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

We highlight some of the recent accomplishments in research and clinical trials by members of the department who apply nuclear medicine to diagnose and treat illnesses including cancer.

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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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Radiologists rarely represented in movies, limiting patient awareness about the specialty

Radiology Business

Based on an IMDb search, radiologists appear as key parts of the plot in about 19 titles, with only nine available on major streaming platforms.

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Are Radiologists Halfway to Obsolescence with AI?

Diagnostic Imaging

Is it plausible that the current emphasis on spending what it takes to recruit and retain radiologists in a thriving job market shifts to more and more of a dependence on AI?

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GE HealthCare touts its leading role in $27.8M initiative to expand theranostics use

Radiology Business

Thera4Care aims to strengthen the adoption of radiology-based diagnostics and therapies, bringing together 29 stakeholders from across the care continuum.

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Emerging ECG-Based AI Screening Software for Aortic Valve Stenosis Gets FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation

Diagnostic Imaging

With the capability of identifying possible cases of aortic value stenosis (AVS) from existing electrocardiograms (ECGs), the AI-powered screening software from AccurKardia may facilitate earlier diagnosis of AVS, which is fatally missed in 50 percent of patient who have this condition.

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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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First breast cancer factors impact mammo's ability to find future ones

AuntMinnie

Some factors tied to first breast cancers can have a negative impact on screening mammography's ability to find future cancers, according to research published October 5 in Clinical Imaging. A team led by Julie Hamzah, MBBS, from Singapore General Hospital, found that symptomatic first breast cancers, dense breasts, and the presence of trabecular thickening on mammography are tied to mammogram detection failure of ipsilateral second breast cancers.

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The Liquid Drop Model: A Cornerstone Of Nuclear Physics

Open Medscience

The Liquid Drop Model revolutionised nuclear physics by providing a framework for understanding atomic nuclei's collective behaviour. The post The Liquid Drop Model: A Cornerstone Of Nuclear Physics appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Radpair launches Radpair 2.0

AuntMinnie

Radpair has launched Radpair 2.0, the latest version of its AI-driven radiology reporting system. The software is now powered by Silicon Valley-based Groq’s language processing unit (LPU) AI inference technology and introduces new features, including instant inference powered by the LPU, advanced report preprocessing, intelligent AI editing, and a proprietary report verification system, the company said.

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Units of Radioactivity: Unveiling the Power of Radiation

Open Medscience

Radioactive decay is measured using specific units that help ensure safety, accuracy, and proper scientific understanding globally. The post Units of Radioactivity: Unveiling the Power of Radiation appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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Positrigo gets CE mark for brain PET system

AuntMinnie

Nuclear medicine technology firm Positrigo of Zurich, Switzerland, has secured European market clearance for its dedicated brain PET system, NeuroLF. NeuroLF Image courtesy of Positrigo The imaging device is designed to help diagnose and monitor brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, brain tumors, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and others. The company received U.S.

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RSNA 2024 Technical Exhibits to Showcase Latest Advances in Radiology

MedImaging Industry News

The Radiological Society of North America has announced highlights of the Technical Exhibits at RSNA 2024: Building Intelligent Connections, the Society’s 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, taking place in Chicago at McCormick Place from Dec. 1-5, 2024.

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Cone Beam Weight Bearing Computed Tomography of Ankle Arthritis and Total Ankle Arthroplasty

CurveBeam AI

Key Points: Cone Beam CT (CBCT), specifically WBCT three-dimensional (3D) visualization approach allows for a more accurate assessment of foot alignment with attention to planus, cavus, varus or valgus deformities. Post-operatively, weight bearing CT (WBCT) has the potential to better detect possible weight bearing related complications than conventional CT.

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Groundbreaking Ultrasound-Guided Needle Insertion System Improves Medical Procedures

MedImaging Ultrasound

An advanced ultrasound-guided needle insertion system overcomes technical challenges in neuraxial procedures by significantly enhancing accuracy and safety.

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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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The Influence of Pre-ablation Embolization Particle Size on the Size of the Microwave Ablation Zone in a Porcine Orthotopic Renal Tumor Model

JVIR

To combine arterial embolization with different embolic agents, followed by microwave ablation (MWA) in a porcine renal tumor (RT) to evaluate the ideal setting to produce the largest change in the size of the ablation zones (AZ).

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How the 2024 US Election Will Impact the Banking Industry: Short- and Long-Term Perspectives

MRI Network

The 2024 US presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump is one of the most closely watched and analyzed in American history. It promises to be a historic election, as Harris would become the first woman to hold the office in the country’s history, or Trump would become only the second former president to return to office after losing a re-election bid.