Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
For patients with suspected acute stroke, researchers noted higher image quality for deep learning-accelerated MRI, which can be completed over 11 minutes sooner than similar sequences for conventional MRI.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
“After three consecutive years of Medicare payment reductions, healthcare providers are at a breaking point," 32 bipartisan members of the Senate wrote recently.
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AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A medical team at the University of California (UC) Davis Health recently performed what it’s calling the world’s first endoscopic, ultrasound-guided core biopsy of a pancreatic tumor with a drilling method. The team, led by Antonio Mendoza-Ladd, MD, said that this method successfully collected a larger-than-normal core of tumor tissue in an efficient manner.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The country’s largest radiology practice first announced the series of maneuvers, including raising $720 million in new “growth equity,” on Feb. 15.
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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.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
It's definitely possible to reduce CT contrast volume, even in a busy radiology department, according to CT supervisor Gulnoor Sheriff at the University of Washington Medical Center, Montlake, in Seattle. In fact, by taking practical action, Sheriff and colleagues have achieved an overall contrast volume reduction of more than 20% and saved the department $30,000 annually.
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Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:43 February 26, 2024 — DeepHealth, Inc. , one of the leading providers in healthcare radiology informatics, has today announced that the latest results from its AI-powered radiology screening and diagnostic programs will be presented at this year’s European Congress of Radiology ( ECR 2024 ) in Vienna, Austria, between February 28 – March 03.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The remote system can be used anywhere and could provide access for patients in rural communities.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 11:27 February 26, 2024 — Hyland Healthcare , a leading global provider of intelligent content and enterprise imaging solutions for healthcare, will be returning to this year's Health Information Management System Society ’s ( HIMSS ) annual conference March 12-14. At booth No. 1847, attendees can meet with experts to learn more about how Hyland’s growing portfolio of intelligent content and enterprise imaging solutions can help position them to achieve optimal intero
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Despite a low 2% to 10% malignancy rate, biopsy is typically recommended when a BI-RADS 4A lesion is discovered in breast tissue.
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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.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 02/26/2024 - 12:01 February 26, 2024 — AIxSCAN , Inc. began clinical trials in late 2023. The AIxSCAN, Inc. team is very pleased with the early ARC60 imaging results, both in terms of depiction of details and consistency of imaging quality. AIxSCAN, Inc. received additional seed funding in early September 2023 to support clinical trials and engineering projects.
MedImaging General Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
New research has found that routine chest CT exams can identify patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, presenting an “untapped population health resource” for the specialty.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Autopsy has a central role in shedding light on diseases, helping to uncover the cause of death. Tissue samples from various organs are sampled, stained, and examined under a light microscope to evaluate their histological characteristics. However, chemical staining of autopsy samples often suffers from fixation-related artifacts due to unavoidable delays in tissue preservation.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Clinicians can bill Category 1 CPT Code 75580 for adjunctive use of the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Cleerly Ischemia software for fractional flow reserve estimates based on coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) scans.
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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.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Hologic will showcase its women's health offerings at ECR 2024 by unveiling new research in AI tied to the Genius AI Detection system. Women's imaging specialist and study author Sarah Friedewald, MD, from Northwestern Memorial Hospital and the Feinberg School of Medicine, will share how the system matches pairs of regions of interest in different views.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Proactive approaches to training, compensation issues and staff feedback are hallmarks for engaging and retaining top radiology staff.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Insightec is applauding Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield's (BCBS) decision to extend coverage for the company's focused ultrasound pallidotomy procedure as part of the provider's Parkinson's disease treatment coverage. Insightec has developed a treatment that uses MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) to destroy a small area of brain tissue involved in the motor symptoms of Parkinson's.
MedImaging General Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
An innovative and game-changing solution instantly converts medical images into 3D patient avatars, redefining surgical consultations and transforming the learning.
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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
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Echosens is introducing its new guided vibration-controlled transient elastography (VCTE) technology, available on new FibroScan systems. Guided VCTE uses Echosens' diagnostic expertise to provide liver stiffness measurements, a critical fibrosis marker. The company highlighted that the tool takes four minutes for a full scan and uses two visual indicators – one for liver stiffness and one for controlled attenuation parameter – to aid the operator in quickly identifying the optimal measurement l
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Physician allegedly kept patients in scanners for extra examinations as part of a study evaluating the livers of indigenous peoples.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
ConcertAI's TeraRecon has allowed European healthcare providers access to the company's cardiology, pulmonology, and neurology suites and has begun new partnerships in Europe. The company said these partnerships include CE-marked AI software developers, including Gleamer, Lucida Medical, and Perspectum. TeraRecon now provides a leading unified solution for clinical AI algorithms in Europe across radiology, neurology, oncology, pulmonology, and cardiology.
MRI Network
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
A good physician doesn’t just treat illnesses but possesses an incredible range of soft skills, such as communication and compassion. These skills enhance healthcare and allow physicians to empathize with patients more deeply. More than 61% of professionals say soft skills at work are just as critical as hard skills, and more employers are considering these talents when recruiting physicians.
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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.
Vesta Teleradiology
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Physician Shortages The Indian Health Service (IHS) faces significant physician shortages , with a vacancy rate of 25% in 2018. To address this, the American Medical Association (AMA) recommends creating an office of academic affiliations to establish partnerships with medical schools and residency programs. Currently, the IHS lacks formalized connections with academic medical centers, unlike other federal health systems such as the Veterans Health Administration and the Military Health System.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
The Philips LumiGuide utilizes a fiber optic guidewire with AI-assisted recognition to map the body arteries with light.
Aidoc
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Dr. Dushyant Sahani, Chair of Radiology at University of Washington Medicine, explains the imaging volumes and experience of using AI for triage and notification on a number of different pathologies across numerous workstations. Click here to watch the full webinar. The post Radiology AI Deployment at Scale for Multiple Pathologies appeared first on Healthcare AI | Aidoc Always-on AI.
JVIR
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Endovascular therapy is an established revascularization option for lower limb arterial stenosis with drug-eluting therapy demonstrating promising findings in inhibiting vessel restenosis and improving clinical outcomes post-intervention. However, a 2018 meta-analysis raised considerable concerns for an increased risk of death with paclitaxel-containing balloons and stents.
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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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