AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
While female representation has improved in neuroradiology, the gender gap persists in this radiology specialty, according to a presentation given at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. In her presentation, Tina Young Poussaint, MD, from Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, discussed the state of neuroradiology regarding female representation.
Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
OCR Director Melanie Fontes Rainer emphasized that patients impacted by the incident “must be notified that their protected health information was breached.
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AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
With therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals coming to market quickly and available to smaller institutions around the U.S., those interested in expanding care using emerging radioligand therapies (RLTs) may be deciding on how to start or where to expand. Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiolo
Health Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
Despite the opportunistic screening capabilities afforded by artificial intelligence applications, primary care providers are hesitant to embrace the technology.
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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
JUNE 3, 2024
Faster intervention with endovascular thrombectomy for large vessel occlusion (LVO) stroke improves patient-reported quality of life outcomes, according to an article published June 3 in JAMA Neurology. An international team of researchers studied patient answers to quality-of-life questions given during follow-up visits up to three months after undergoing the procedure and found that those who had faster “door-to-puncture times” reported greater improvements.
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Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
An initial exam pinpointed nodules in both of a woman's lungs, but providers failed to promptly relay the results and she died months later.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
An AI algorithm that incorporates scoring of coronary inflammation based on coronary CT angiography (CCTA) may enhance long-term cardiovascular risk stratification beyond conventional risk factor and imaging assessments, even in patients without obstructive CAD.
Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
Demand is growing for the modality, but provider groups, particularly those in private practice, have struggled to meet state regulatory requirements.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
MRI isn't yet ready to replace prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing as a first-line screening exam for prostate cancer, researchers have reported. A team led by Roman Gulati of Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle found that "despite the potential attractiveness of first-line imaging-based [prostate cancer] screening, [a] microsimulation model showed that first-line [biparametric MRI]-based screening substantially increased rates of false-positive test results, prostate biopsy, and overdi
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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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
Radiologists are known to miss comical oddities planted in medical images. In one study conducted in 2013, 83% of rads famously missed a man in a monkey suit waving hello from inside a lung scan.
Health Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
And not just on nights and weekends, authors of a new analysis on energy consumption in CT departments argue.
Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
Using the latest version was associated with improved diagnostic accuracy, researchers wrote in a new analysis.
Health Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
The results were so conclusive that the trial was halted at halftime for having met predefined stopping rules.
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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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 3, 2024
The ACR shared its concerns about the lack of participation as the deadline approaches.
Health Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
The funding will go toward the Strategies to Reduce the Onset of Sleeve Gastrectomy Associated Bone Loss (STRONG BONES) trial.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 3, 2024
Offering access to over 110 AI applications, the enterprise imaging platform enables radiologists to test, deploy and monitor the use of AI technologies.
Health IT Analytics
JUNE 3, 2024
New research shows that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during immunotherapy treatment are linked to poor outcomes in metastatic lung cancer.
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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.
Aidoc
JUNE 3, 2024
Diagnostic errors, including missed or delayed diagnosis of vascular events, account for the single largest source of medical harm and death to patients each year. A spotlight is being shone on the opportunity to use advancing technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to guide informed clinical decision making that will significantly decrease the incidence of missed diagnosis.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
RadiologyInfo.org , a source of medical imaging information for the general public, has introduced a new series of articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology exam reports. Produced by the RSNA and the American College of Radiology (ACR), the site has developed a series of “How to Read Your Radiology Report” articles and “Understanding Your Radiology Report” videos.
MRI Network
JUNE 3, 2024
What’s the one thing all fast-growing companies have in common? They have mastered recruiting and talent management regardless of industry or location. That’s according to HR expert Josh Bersin. In his 2022 survey of 7,300 HR professionals, Bersin found that companies with solid talent pipelines are far more likely to achieve success in all areas of business.
Amber Diagnostics
JUNE 3, 2024
The GE Signa Artist 1.5T MRI Scanner clinical applications make it an invaluable asset in modern medical imaging GE Signa Artist Overview The GE Signa Artist 1.5T MRI Scanner is an advanced magnetic resonance imaging system designed to deliver high-quality imaging and exceptional patient care. Read more The post GE Signa Artist 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 3, 2024
ClearPoint Neuro has launched a new operating room platform and laser therapy system called SmartFrame OR and ClearPoint Prism. The company introduced SmartFrame OR and ClearPoint Prism at the American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN) meeting being held in Nashville, TN. It is highlighting their capabilities in courses that describe using them for epilepsy and movement disorder surgeries, it said.
Amber Diagnostics
JUNE 3, 2024
The GE Signa HD 1.5T MRI Scanner is a high-performance imaging system designed to deliver superior image quality GE Signa HD Overview The GE Signa HD 1.5T MRI Scanner is a high-performance magnetic resonance imaging system designed to deliver superior image quality and enhanced diagnostic. Read more The post GE Signa HD 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.
MedImaging MRI
JUNE 3, 2024
Researchers have designed a self-powered sensor that could be incorporated into an MRI machine to help prevent motion artifacts that could appear and blur the final image.
Amber Diagnostics
JUNE 3, 2024
The GE Signa HDxt is a proven and powerful 3.0T MRI Scanner with high-performance components that offers crisp, clear images GE Signa HDxt Overview The GE Signa HDxt 1.5T MRI scanner is a highly advanced imaging device designed to provide detailed and high-quality images of. Read more The post GE Signa HDxt 1.5T MRI Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.
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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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