Wed.Mar 19, 2025

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Adherence to LCS decreases after baseline screening

AuntMinnie

Adherence to lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose CT (LDCT) decreases after baseline imaging, according to a study published March 18 in JAMA Network Open. The findings indicate that there's more work to be done to boost patient compliance with LCS, suggested a team led by Roger Kim, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. "In [our] study of adults undergoing LCS, screening adherence was associated with increased overall and early-stage lung cancer detection rates [but] adhe

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Imaging experts question validity of new CMS quality measure aimed at reducing CT radiation exposure

Radiology Business

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric.

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MRI identifies parts of the brain that remember words

AuntMinnie

MRI has identified parts of the brain needed to remember words -- and how those parts may be affected by epilepsy, according to a study published March 19 in Brain Communications. A team led by Giorgio Fiore, MD, of University College London (UCL), found that shrinkage in the prefrontal, temporal, and cingulate cortices, and the hippocampus areas of the brain was linked to difficulty remembering words -- indicating how the network involved in creating and storing word memories is dispersed and o

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New PET study offers insight into how dopamine drives executive function

Health Imaging

These findings could help guide the development of new treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

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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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Osteoporosis risk assessment tools underperform in younger women

AuntMinnie

Three screening tools recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) are suboptimal for identifying women who may be at risk for osteoporosis, according to a study published March 18 in JAMA Network Open. In postmenopausal women ages 50 to 64, the tools performed poorly in identifying the disease, noted Henry Zheng, a PhD student at the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues.

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Using robotics to automate X-ray, ultrasound workflows the goal of new GE HealthCare-Nvidia partnership

Radiology Business

They announced the collaboration on Tuesday, hoping to simplify complex workflows such as patient placement, image scanning, and quality checks.

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Guerbet's DUOnco Pancreas platform gets FDA nod

AuntMinnie

Guerbet has been granted breakthrough device status by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company's DUOnco Pancreas platform. DUOnco Pancreas is a reading and analysis software designed to help radiologists detect focal lesions and dilation of the pancreatic duct on portal venous phase CT scans, which are signs of pancreatic cancer.

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Annual lung cancer screening adherence drops after initial exam, underlining need for intervention

Radiology Business

Focusing on programmatic resources in the first follow-up period may provide a significant return on investment," experts write in JAMA Network Open.

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Prostate cancer radiotherapy timeline can be safely shortened

Health Imaging

Isodose moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy (MHFRT) allows patients to undergo just four or five weeks of treatments, compared to conventional therapy that can take around eight weeks.

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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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FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

Radiology Business

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

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Mycoplasma pneumonia: Experts highlight imaging findings linked to the pediatric diagnosis

Health Imaging

Following a recent surge of mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia cases, experts have issued new guidance to help providers quickly identify and treat the condition, with imaging playing a prominent role.

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Driving AI Adoption in Healthcare: Radiologists at the Helm

Aidoc

AI is rapidly transforming the way health systems deliver care by streamlining workflows, driving efficiency and improving patient outcomes. But who should be leading this revolution? According to Jonathan Joshi, MD, Professor of Radiology at UofL Health and AI champion, the answer is clear: radiologists. “I think radiologists should be the ones driving AI in the healthcare system, and I do think that they need to have a seat at the table, Joshi said.

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Clarius launches AI education tool for breast ultrasound anatomy

AuntMinnie

Clarius Mobile Health is introducing a new AI education tool, T-Mode for breast, that helps new users master ultrasound breast anatomy while scanning with Clarius ultrasound. The latest of five AI-training modes developed by Clarius, T-Mode for breast helps plastic surgeons recognize key breast tissue layers in real-time to help with learning and improve confidence in performing ultrasound-guided procedures and exams.

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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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HR Generalist (Full-time)

Lake Medical Imaging

Job Type: The HR Generalist will be responsible for a wide range of human resources functions, including employee relations, benefits billing, benefits administration, and performance management tracking. This role requires a strong understanding of HR policies. Key Responsibilities: Manage employee benefits programs, including leave management, and serve as the main point of contact for [.

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AI technology improves Parkinson's diagnoses

ScienceDaily

AI-driven software is 96% accurate at diagnosing Parkinson's.

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Brainomix completes $18M funding round, plans U.S. expansion

AuntMinnie

Imaging AI firm Brainomix has completed a $18 million series C investment round, which will support the company's commercial expansion plans in the U.S. A spinout from the University of Oxford in England, Brainomix now operates in more than 20 countries globally, including the U.S. The company's Brainomix 360 Stroke automates validated imaging biomarkers to improve both diagnosis and treatment decisions for stroke.

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Strategies to Reduce Disparities in Interventional Radiology Care

Diagnostic Imaging

In order to help address the geographic, racial, and socioeconomic barriers that limit patient access to interventional radiology (IR) care, these authors recommend a variety of measures ranging from increased patient and physician awareness of IR to mobile IR clinics and improved understanding of social determinants of health.

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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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What Can A C-Arm Cost You In 2025?

Atlantis Worldwide

We are a few months into 2025, making now the perfect time to discuss the current state of C-Arm pricing.

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Why Your Primary Care Doctor Is Key to Unlocking Innovations in Medical Imaging

Open Medscience

Primary care doctor ensures patients receive appropriate medical imaging, reducing unnecessary tests and improving diagnostic accuracy. The post Why Your Primary Care Doctor Is Key to Unlocking Innovations in Medical Imaging appeared first on Open MedScience.

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GE HealthCare and NVIDIA Collaboration to Reimagine Diagnostic Imaging

MedImaging Industry News

GE HealthCare entered into a collaboration with NVIDIA to focus on pioneering innovation in autonomous imaging.

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Decoding Erdheim-Chester Disease: A Pictorial Essay of the Radiologic and Pathologic Findings, and its Main Differential Diagnoses

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 18 March 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Irene Dixe de Oliveira Santo, Gabriel Lerner, Ami N.

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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.