AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Mortgage discrimination is tied to breast cancer outcomes, a study published February 20 in JAMA Network Open found. Researchers led by Jasmine Miller-Kleinhenz, PhD, from Emory University in Atlanta found that living in a historically redlined area is tied to increased odds of estrogen receptor (ER)-negative breast cancer in non-Hispanic Black women and increased odds of late-stage diagnosis in non-Hispanic white women.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The use of computed tomography (CT) for cases of minor head trauma was associated with a 29 percent higher incidence of hematologic malignant neoplasms in comparison to those with no CT, according to a new study involving over 2,400,000 pediatric patients.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 19:13 February 21, 2024 — Hyperfine, Inc. , a groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the world’s first FDA -cleared portable magnetic resonance (MR) brain imaging system–the Swoop system, and Athletic Heart Cardiac and Metabolic Testing, LLC (Athletic Heart), a mobile medical diagnostic company providing streamlined, comprehensive testing for collegiate, professional, and former professional athletes, today announced a coll

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In comparison to biennial mammography screening between the ages of 50 to 74, researchers found that annual screening between 40 and 79 years of age resulted in a greater than 16 percent higher reduction in breast cancer mortality.

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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.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Imperial researchers have used artificial intelligence (AI) to extract information about the chemical makeup of lung tumors from medical scans. For the first time, they have demonstrated how combining medical imaging with AI can be used to provide a 'virtual biopsy' for cancer patients.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“Protocol requests” are the most common type of disturbance, University of Iowa researchers detailed in JACR.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 02/21/2024 - 18:58 February 21, 2024 — Blue Earth Therapeutics , a Bracco company and emerging leader in the development of innovative next generation therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, is pleased to share the publication of promising early clinical data with 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 from independent clinical experience by physicians at the University Hospital Augsburg , Germany.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“Growing into this market allows us to move toward a national presence and we are excited for more opportunities like this in the future," said COO David Grau.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Sira Medical has been granted 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company's augmented reality preoperative surgical planning application. The system provides clinicians with advanced imaging to assist in making key patient management decisions and address issues with patient anatomy that may be hidden by conventional imaging scans.

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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.

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Health IT Analytics

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Hartford HealthCare’s Center for AI Innovation will support the research and development of artificial intelligence technologies to improve patient care.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The company is partnering with Northern Nevada Sierra Medical Center to help expand radiation oncology services across the Reno marketplace.

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Atlantis Worldwide

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Do you have a buyer for your current mammography system? If so, there are a lot of details to take care of in order to have a stress-free experience. The.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Paris-based Avatar Medical believes such physician financing demonstrates “strong support” for its medical solution.

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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.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation during percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) in heart disease patients significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI alone, the most commonly used method.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“What I find most meaningful about my work as a researcher is fulfilling my search for knowledge and curiousity,” said Celine Taglang, PhD, a researcher in the Cancer Metabolic Imaging and Therapy Lab in UCSF’s Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

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Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The German institution will have access to the portal for training radiology techs in a patient care setting.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The BMMR2 Challenge assembled eight teams from four countries to develop imaging-based models with high performance for predicting response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer.

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REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

REBEL Core Cast 118.0 – IM vs PO NSAIDs Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Bottom Line Up Top: There is no difference in analgesic efficacy between oral and intramuscular NSAIDs. Clinical Scenario: A 34-year-old woman presents to the ED with back pain. After your history and physical, you conclude that the patient’s pain is muscular in origin and likely secondary to heavy lifting while moving apartments.

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ScienceDaily

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The new diagnostic methodology, which will enable anticipating and preventing a greater number of cases of femur fracture, is the result of research conducted under a public-private alliance.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Strategic Radiology has added 48-radiologist Carolina Radiology Associates (CRA) to its coalition of independent radiology practices. This addition marks the first member group from the state of South Carolina. CRA is the state’s largest private radiology practice and is based in Myrtle Beach. It serves five health systems in South Carolina and provides subspecialized diagnostic and interventional radiology services for its five partner hospitals and health systems.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

christine.book Wed, 02/21/2024 - 14:36 February 22, 2024 — Hartford HealthCare has announced the unveiling of its Center for AI Innovation in Healthcare, referring to it as the first of its kind in New England, and one of only a few in the United States. The Center, according to a written statement announcing its launch, is a culmination of ongoing collaborations with prestigious institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology ( MIT ) and the University of Oxford in the United King

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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.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Radiation oncology automation firm Radformation has secured regulatory clearances for its radiotherapy automation software from four regulatory bodies around the world. These include the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) in Australia; the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) in Brazil; Health Canada; and the Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Scientists have developed a new radiotracer that can map how cells use fructose for energy, thus facilitating the early identification of various cancers and inflammation in the heart and brain.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Yellowcross Healthcare Commerce, a telemedicine practice management organization, has launched a new consultancy service to help medical groups and healthcare facilities expand their remote care capabilities. The company was founded by Robb Vaules and Kent Thomas. Most recently, Vaules was senior vice president of sales and marketing at ONRAD while Thomas was most recently vice president of operations and integrations for Radiology Partners.

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Keosys Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Medical imaging is a technique used in the field of medicine to create visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.

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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?