AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A group in France has offered an explanation for long COVID brain fog, with the concept based on a visual brain pattern they discovered on patient PET scans, according to a study published October 13 in Medical Hypotheses. “We hypothesize that the hypometabolism pattern observed in long COVID patients with brain fog using F-18 FDG-PET might primarily be a signature of astrocyte-related glutamatergic dysregulation,” wrote lead study author Eric Guedj, MD, PhD, of Marseille University Hospital.

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Diagnostic Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) software assigned high malignancy risk scores to mammography exams completed up to two years prior to breast cancer diagnosis in over 38 percent of screen-detected cancer cases and over 39 percent of interval cancer cases, according to newly published research.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The preliminary award includes $134M in underpayment damages, $9M in prejudgment interest, and $2.2M in attorney’s fees, arbitrators confirmed.

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Diagnostic Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

In a multicenter cohort of patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), a deep learning classification tool demonstrated an 81 percent sensitivity rate and a 77 percent specificity rate for predicting usual interstitial pneumonia on computed tomography (CT) scans.

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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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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

UCSF welcomes new faculty Drs. Weiya Mu and Jonathan Friedman to the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:32 October 18, 2023 — DeepTek.ai , a leading medical imaging AI company in India has announced that it has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its revolutionary Chest X-ray AI solution - CXR Analyzer. This advanced technology uses deep learning algorithms to detect abnormalities in chest X-rays.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Nucleus RadioPharma will use the money to establish manufacturing facilities—with one located in Rochester, Minnesota, near Mayo—and build new technology for distribution.

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Health Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Results of a survey from Ohio State University show the public needs a lot more education on breast cancer facts.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:29 October 18, 2023 — The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced it will no longer require coverage with evidence development (CED) for beta-amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) dementia care use. CMS will now allow local Medicare Administrative Contractors ( MACs ) to determine coverage for these exams.

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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

OCTOBER 18, 2023

An automated, AI-based pain recognition system may provide an unbiased approach to assess patients’ pain and decrease hospital length of stay.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Matthew Amans, MD, MSc, has been elected Radiology Member at Large of the 2023 Board of Directors for the Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS), the leading multidisciplinary scientific and educational association dedicated to advancing the field.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool offers an automated, simple, and objective method to identify and assess brain tumors.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

About 64% of study authors in one noted imaging journal did not disclose payments they received from industry entities, according to CMS's Open Payments database.

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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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Atlantis Worldwide

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When it comes to C-Arms, OEC and Ziehm are big players. They both deliver high quality C-Arms to the marketplace. So, how do you know which to choose when you’re ready to buy a C-arm?

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Atlantic Street Capital is purchasing Brown’s Medical Imaging and plans to combine the company with previously acquired Prestige Medical Imaging.

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MRI Network

OCTOBER 18, 2023

There’s no question that healthcare professionals face higher stress and burnout levels than workers in other fields. Recent research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine surveyed nearly 15,000 physicians and 11,000 nurses. The study found that about 56% of Nurses, 54% of clinical staff, and 47% of doctors reported experiencing recent burnout.

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Health Imaging

OCTOBER 18, 2023

A group of radiology students at Northern Kentucky University are conducting an analysis of the remains of a mysterious artifact known as a "Fiji Mermaid.

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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.

Future Teleradiology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Introduction : In an era defined by digital innovation, the realm of healthcare is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this revolution lies teleradiology. This blog delves into the sweeping changes brought about by teleradiology, exploring its role in reshaping diagnostics, patient care, and the overall landscape of modern healthcare.

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European Radiology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The European Radiology Deputy Editor, Rossano Girometti, took the opportunity of the EUSOBI 2023 congress to meet with the European Radiology Editorial Board members Dora Kanavou, Katja Pinker, and Valeria Romeo in Valencia. Additionally, he was honoured to award the most quoted breast imaging paper published in European Radiology according to the Impact Factor ranking 2022: Identifying normal mammograms in a large screening population using artificial intelligence by K.

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Future Teleradiology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

PET-CT-Scan-Reporting-Service Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, technological advancements continue to break down barriers and revolutionize the way medical services are delivered. Teleradiology, a branch of telemedicine, has emerged as a game-changer, transcending geographical boundaries and making a significant impact on global healthcare.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Aitia is highlighting that data from its Alzheimer's Disease Digital Twins platform will be presented at the upcoming Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD), being held from October 24 to 27 in Boston. Aitia's Digital Twins are computational representations of disease that capture genetic and molecular interactions that causally drive clinical and physiological outcomes.

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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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JVIR

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Guidelines based on randomized controlled data recommend patients with newly diagnosed venous leg ulcers (VLUs) undergo venous reflux duplex ultrasound (VRDUS) and be considered for treatment with pentoxifylline to accelerate ulcer healing. A retrospective review was conducted of 2,061 patients with VLU, diagnosed between 2011 and 2020 in a rural healthcare system, to identify factors associated with increased or decreased likelihood of being prescribed VRDUS and pentoxifylline.

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ScienceDirect

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Publication date: Available online 18 October 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Q. Chen, C. Fu, X. Qiu, J. He, T. Zhao, Q. Zhang, X. Hu, H.

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Radiology Business

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Especially developed to enable location-agnostic, quick management of images, AGFA HealthCare will show how its Imaging Health Network™ brings a unique approach to clinical imaging practice, offering a newly orchestrated flow within the next level of Enterprise Imaging.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 10/18/2023 - 13:15 October 18, 2023 — ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE (ITM) , a leading radiopharmaceutical biotech company, and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), which manages and operates the national laboratory at Chalk River, Ontario on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), today announced the launch of Actineer Inc., a new joint venture company between CNL and ITM for the industrial scale production of Actinium-225 (225Ac).

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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?