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MRI study pinpoints neural roots of lingering fatigue post-COVID infection

Health Imaging

Some of the findings observed have also been reported in patients who have multiple sclerosis, “which could suggest partially shared pathophysiological substrates of fatigue symptoms,” researchers indicated.

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Study: Deep Learning Denoising May Facilitate Up to a 75 Percent Reduction in Radiation Dosing for Head CT

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients who had neuroradiological trauma CT scans, researchers noted no significant visual differences between deep learning denoising at 25% mAs and iterative reconstruction at 100% mAs.

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The state of radiology: Part 1 -- Is practice building dead?

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"If private practices don't thrive and don't survive, then everyone has to become an employee at some point, and the leverage we have and negotiating power of radiologists goes away." Radiology educator, neuroradiologist, and private practice advocate Ben White, MD's, warning comes at a time of tension over the role and influence of nonphysician financial interests in private medical practices, payment instability, and volume growth outpacing the rate of physician growth.

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Radiologist outperforms AI solution at detecting fractures on X-rays

Radiology Business

“Our results reinforce the assumption that AI must be monitored," researchers wrote in the journal Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging.

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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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Photon-counting CT emerges as alternative for assessing fatty liver disease

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Photon-counting CT may serve as an alternative to MRI for assessing liver fat in patients with fatty liver disease, according to an article published September 24 in Radiology. A team led by Huimin Lin, MD, of Shanghai Jiao Tong University in China, tested the technique in a large group of patients enrolled in a clinical trial and found it matched the overall performance of MRI proton density fat fraction, the current most accurate method.

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Publicly insured pregnant women less likely to get 20-week ultrasounds

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Publicly insured pregnant women are less likely to get 20-week ultrasounds, a phenomenon that drives disparities in prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart defects, according to research published September 23 in Prenatal Diagnosis. “To equitably improve prenatal diagnosis rates of congenital heart defects, investigation and intervention should focus specifically on improving rates of receiving second-trimester ultrasound,” noted a team led by Joyce Woo, MD, from Ann & Robert H.

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Imaging agent developer Telix to buy RLS radiopharmaceutical network for up to $250M

Radiology Business

RLS operates America’s only Joint Commission-accredited radiopharmacy network, with 31 locations covering over 85% of the U.S. population.

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Clinical Conundrums: Should Ketamine be Preferred Over Etomidate in RSI?

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Bottom Line Up Top: Based on the available evidence, we should strongly consider ketamine over etomidate as our default induction agent in critically ill patients. Clinical Scenario: A 48 year old man presents with fever, hypotension, hypoperfusion and hypoxemia. Workup reveals multifocal pneumonia and oxygenation only marginally improves with non-invasive ventilation.

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FDA Clears Enhanced 3D Ultrasound Platform for Thyroid Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

The Piur tUS Infinity system reportedly reduces operator dependency with ultrasound through upgrading of two-dimensional ultrasound devices and access to 3D multiplanar image reconstructions of thyroid conditions.

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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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AuntMinnie 2014: Health information exchange lowers repeat emergency imaging

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Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article in 2014 reported on the financial benefits of health information exchanges.

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60% of radiologists and other docs surveyed say staff is devoting more time to billing compliance

Radiology Business

Meanwhile, about two-thirds of physicians said staff hours devoted to processing prior authorizations had also risen in the past five years.

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AI Tool Detects Cervical Spine Fractures from CT Scans

MedImaging General Imaging

A new AI tool designed to assist in the detection and triage of cervical spine fractures from CT images offers the potential to reduce the time between scan and interpretation.

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Exo launches SweepAI for cardiac, lung ultrasounds

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Exo has launched SweepAI for cardiac and lung scanning on its Exo Iris ultrasound device. With the launch of SweepAI and clearances from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2024, Exo Iris now includes automated AI-based indicators for congestive heart failure, detection of acute decompensated heart failure, stroke volume and heart rate, and determination of left ventricular wall hypertrophy, according to the company.

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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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Why Technology Alone Won’t Solve the Physician Shortage: The Need for a Holistic Recruitment Strategy

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The challenges are stark: America’s healthcare needs are growing, but it’s pool of available doctors isn’t keeping pace. America is already short tens of thousands of doctors. By 2036, that number will reach 86,000 as demand for physician services rises and the available pool of doctors shrinks. Fortunately, a variety of new tools can help address these challenges.

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Health Canada clears Genetesis’ CardioFlux system

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Mason, OH-based magnetocardiography developer Genetesis has received clearance from Health Canada to market its CardioFlux system. CardioFlux is a zero-contact imaging system that assesses cardiac function by examining the tiny magnetic fields produced by the heart's regular electrical activity to identify electrophysiological signs of myocardial ischemia.

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Addressing the Conundrum of Cell Number Availability in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

How does one reconcile being reachable by fellow clinicians and an inevitable invasion of privacy?

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Hepatic Capsular Rupture during Wedged Portography

JVIR

A 35-year-old man with a history of chronic hepatitis B virus infection with associated cirrhosis complicated by portal hypertension and large esophageal varices presented for elective transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation. The patient had multiple prior episodes of variceal hemorrhage despite endoscopic banding and no history of hepatic encephalopathy.

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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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Transsplenic Stent-Assisted Coil Embolization of a Giant Splenic Artery Aneurysm

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A 64-year-old woman with myelofibrosis and recurrent small bowel variceal hemorrhage underwent transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation. An incidental 8-cm–diameter splenic artery (SA) aneurysm was identified near the hilum with 1 afferent and 2 efferent branches with a common origin (Fig 1a).

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Crossword Puzzle

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By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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Crossword Puzzle: Answer Key

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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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.