Ben White
AUGUST 29, 2024
The month of August has been almost exclusively related to the usual activities of daily living and the new/growing job board I’ve started dedicated to true independent physician-owned radiology private practices, which now has 45 groups. I know a service like Independent Radiology probably has more impact than my usual sporadic writing, but I’m personally looking forward to getting back to my usual idiosyncrasies in September.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 29, 2024
Early brain accumulation of amyloid plaque on PET scans is associated with emerging depressive symptoms in cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published August 29 in JAMA Network Open. The finding has implications for recognizing individuals in preclinical Alzheimer's disease stages who may be candidates for depression treatment, noted lead author Catherine Munro, PhD, a neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.
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Radiology Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
Commitment to work-life balance, physician autonomy, positive atmosphere and management that treats staff well were listed as key elements of a healthy workplace.
Healthcare Administrative Partners
AUGUST 29, 2024
Practices that reported under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System ( MIPS ) of the Quality Payment Program ( QPP ) for 2023 can now get their performance score and find out how it will impact their Medicare reimbursement in 2025. The first step is to sign in to the QPP website to get your own practice’s results and review it for any discrepancies.
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Radiology Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
The healthcare sector continues to face “financial headwinds,” with several “distress drivers” pushing providers toward Chapter 11.
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Radiology Business
AUGUST 29, 2024
Understanding about the profession remains low among patients and PCPs, with the latter essential to fueling procedure volumes, experts noted.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 29, 2024
There are seven critical but often neglected factors that negatively affect the administration of CT contrast, according to an educational review published August 28 in Insights into Imaging. How IV contrast media is delivered is definitely a source of CT imaging variability, and uncovering hidden factors that contribute to this variability is key to improving patient care, wrote a team led by Michael C.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 29, 2024
Targeting tau neurofibrillary tangles, the (18F)PI-2620 agent reportedly provides promising insight into the development of three neurodegenerative conditions including Alzheimer’s disease.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 29, 2024
Life Molecular Imaging's new agent has demonstrated promising brain uptake, fast wash-out in non-target regions and excellent reproducibility.
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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.
Omega Medical Imaging
AUGUST 29, 2024
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital in Texas embraces innovation and advanced technology. They recently installed an E-View.AI system from Omega. The E-View.AI is the most advanced image-guided endoscopy system available and the only ERCP fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84% – reducing radiation exposure to the physician, their staff, and […] The post Houston Methodist The Woodlands Fosters Innovation with State-of-the-Art Imaging from Omega appeared first on
Aidoc
AUGUST 29, 2024
Cardiovascular care has seen remarkable advancements over the decades, from innovative surgical techniques to cutting-edge pharmaceuticals. Yet, challenges remain. Despite these strides, treatment pathways are often plagued by inefficiencies, administrative burdens and even care disparities. As we look toward the future, AI offers a promising solution to not only streamlining cardiovascular care but, more importantly, enhancing patient outcomes.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 29, 2024
tim.hodson Thu, 08/29/2024 - 11:46 Aug. 28, 2024 — Rezolut, LLC recently debuted its latest offering for patients during their annual mammogram, SecondReadAI powered by Lunit. This artificial intelligence (AI) technology provides an additional analysis to detect fine details that could be overlooked by the interpreting physician. SecondReadAI uses cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms developed by Lunit.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 29, 2024
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) at its board of trustees meeting extended recognition for the radiologist assistant program at Midwestern State University for another five years. People who graduate from the program will meet ARRT’s educational eligibility requirement of completing a program recognized by the registry. To receive or maintain ARRT recognition, educational programs must meet criteria including accreditation, clinical education, and preceptorship requiremen
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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.
MedImaging MRI
AUGUST 29, 2024
Engineers are utilizing metamaterials—structures crafted from common materials like copper, fabric, and plastic designed to control electromagnetic waves and radio.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 29, 2024
Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in August 2024.
JVIR
AUGUST 29, 2024
To evaluate the safety, efficacy and oncological outcomes of irreversible electroporation (IRE) of unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) close to critical structures.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 29, 2024
tim.hodson Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:40 Aug. 28, 2024 – AC Immune SA recently announced that its partner Life Molecular Imaging (LMI) has received Fast Track Designation for the Tau positron emission tomography (PET) diagnostic, [18F]PI-2620, from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in three neurodegenerative conditions. Fast Track designation for [18F]PI-2620 has been granted for clinical development in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), and corticobasal degenera
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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
AUGUST 29, 2024
Medical imaging technology firm Rezolut is launching its SecondReadAI mammography reading technology, which uses AI algorithms developed by Lunit. SecondReadAI provides an additional analysis to detect details on mammograms that could be overlooked by interpreting physicians, serving as a second opinion in mammography reading. The company touted research showing that the technology increases early-stage cancer detection by as much as 15%.
JVIR
AUGUST 29, 2024
To evaluate the effect of drug-coated balloon (DCB) with high-dose paclitaxel for the treatment of restenotic dysfunctional arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs).
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 29, 2024
Lung MRI device company Polarean Imaging has appointed Chase Hall, MD, as its new chief medical advisor. Hall is an associate professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. He also serves as associate director at the university's Interstitial Lung Disease and Rare Lung Disease clinic.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 29, 2024
tim.hodson Thu, 08/29/2024 - 10:54 Aug. 19, 2024 — GE HealthCare recently announced a collaboration with the University of California San Diego School of Medicine to investigate advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols and techniques for female-specific diseases and conditions of the pelvis and develop comprehensive educational materials for clinicians.
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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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