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FAPI-PET shows promise for detecting pancreatic cancer

AuntMinnie

FAPI-PET imaging may become a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting pancreatic cancer, according to a study published November 16 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A group led by Lukas Kessler, MD, of University Hospital Essen in Germany, assessed the accuracy of gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET in patients with pancreatic cancer enrolled in an ongoing study.

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New AI tool detects up to 13% more breast cancers than human clinicians can

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A new AI tool from Kheiron Medical Technologies and Imperial College London can detect up to 13% more breast cancers than humans in breast screenings.

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Hip x-rays help screen for osteoporosis in THA patients

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Plain hip x-rays may help screen patients for osteoporosis before they undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to a study published November 14 in Scientific Reports. The finding is from a study conducted by a group at the University Hospital Jena in Eisenberg, Germany, that explored whether hip x-rays could be reliable indicators for bone mineral density (BMD) in male and female patients prior to THA procedures.

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FDA Clears Deep Learning Image Reconstruction for Spotlight CT Scanners

Diagnostic Imaging

The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology reportedly offers decreased noise magnitude while enhancing image reconstruction for cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) scanners.

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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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Midlife belly fat linked to increased Alzheimer's risk

AuntMinnie

People with higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. This type of adipose tissue -- which surrounds internal organs deep in the belly -- is linked to changes in the brain up to 15 years before the earliest Alzheimer's symptoms appear, reported a team led by Mahsa Dolatshahi, MD, of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St.

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3D CT reconstruction shows ties to malignant pulmonary nodule growth

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3D reconstruction of CT images could aid in follow-up strategies for pulmonary nodule screening, a study published November 15 in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery found. Researchers led by Wenfei Xue from Hebei Province General Hospital in Shijiazhuang, China, found through such reconstruction that the tumor blood vessel diameter of ground-glass opacity (GGO) lesions are tied to the growth of malignant pulmonary nodules.

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InMed AI Receives FDA 510(k) clearance for NeuroShield

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:27 November 20, 2023 — InMed.AI (InMed Prognostics Inc.), a pioneer in AI -driven predictive analytics using multi-modal data including text, signal, and image (US Patent No.11263749) and the creator of an end-to-end fully automated organ agnostic imaging platform, announced that it has received the US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) 510(k) clearance for NeuroShield, a fully automated brain geometry-based quantifying analytics tool/cloud platform that uses AI/D

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CT-guided procedure shows promise for restoring smell after long COVID

AuntMinnie

A CT-guided, minimally invasive procedure called a stellate ganglion block shows promise for restoring the sense of smell in patients with long COVID, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. Parosmia, or impaired sense of smell, is a known symptom of COVID-19, and research has shown that up to 60% of patients with the disease are affected by parosmia.

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AI-Enhanced Technology Predicts Fatal and Non-Fatal Cardiac Events from Routine CCTA

MedImaging Ultrasound

An innovative AI technology that can predict both fatal and non-fatal cardiac events has the potential to revolutionize the way coronary artery disease is treated by transforming the risk evaluation and management of patients who undergo routine CCTA.

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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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Medweb launches data sharing platform

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RIS/PACS vendor Medweb has launched a new data-sharing platform called MedwebX. The platform supports the 2016 21st Century Cures Act, which mandated the sharing of electronic health information, the company said. MedwebX allows for HIPAA-compliant sharing of images, studies, and reports and incorporates HL7, FHIR, and DICOM routing and translation tools.

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UK-REBOA on Trial: Innovative or Over-Inflated?

REBEL EM

Background: Hemmorhage is a major cause of preventable death in trauma patients. Early expeditious definitive hemorrhage control is a major focus in trauma resuscitation. Patients with torso hemorrhage present a clinical conundrum often requiring interventional radiology or surgery, both of which take time to mobilize. Theoretically, the use of REBOA with aortic occlusion should help limit hemorrhage, maintain cerebral/myocardial perfusion, and allow more time for interventional and surgical pro

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Startup aiming to streamline medical imaging appointments raises $9M

Radiology Business

Medmo has now expanded nationwide, supporting clients including imaging centers, primary care groups, large hospital systems and virtual health providers.

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Study Suggests CT-Guided Injections May Restore Sense of Smell in Patients with Long COVID

Diagnostic Imaging

Utilizing computed tomography (CT) guidance, researchers have found that performing a minimally invasive anesthetic injection into the stellate ganglia may help address parosmia due to COVID-19, according to study results that will be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.

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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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5 guiding principles for establishing a point-of-care ultrasound program

Radiology Business

Collaboration between various support personnel and buy-in from all stakeholders are crucial to program success, experts wrote in JACR.

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University of Wisconsin and GE HealthCare expand 40-year partnership

Health Imaging

Their goal is to shape the future of medical imaging, enhance the standard of care, and improve patient outcomes by incorporating advancements in AI and digital solutions.

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Biggest Aidoc Takeaways for Stroke Leaders at ANVC 2023

Aidoc

Stroke program clinicians met in Las Vegas for the 2023 Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC) Conference to discuss best practices for managing stroke patients. Among the presentations were topics on acute stroke imaging-based diagnosis and acute treatment decision-making. During each break, conference attendees met with Aidoc to discuss what differentiated us from similar vendors and how this may help them proactively meet their stroke program goals.

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Downstream costs of noninvasive cardiac diagnostics revealed in data study

Health Imaging

At what looks to be an 18% cost savings downstream, stress echocardiograms looks to be the least expensive diagnostic procedure for patients with chest pain

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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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Winter Influx of Patients: What Hospitals Can Expect This Year

Vesta Teleradiology

Every year, hospitals experience an influx of patients during winter due to respiratory illnesses, falls, and accidents. However, with the ongoing pandemic, the winter season brings extra challenges for the medical staff. Preparing ahead is crucial to ensure that hospitals can cope with the surge in the winter season. What to Expect The winter season often increases respiratory illnesses such as pneumonia and bronchitis.

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Global Talent Update – November 2023

MRI Network

This month’s Global Talent Update reports on international recruitment initiatives in Finland; the goals of the National Financial Work Conference in Beijing; interest in Central America rather than China as a location for the manufacture of clothing; and the funding of economic development in Africa. EUROPE A recent survey by the Chamber of Commerce reveals a growing interest among Finnish companies in recruiting or leasing international talent, yet there’s a hesitancy to adopt Engl

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New approaches in the fight against drug resistance in malaria

ScienceDaily

Malaria is one of the most widespread and deadly infectious diseases worldwide. New compounds are continuously required due to the risk of malaria parasites becoming resistant to the medicines currently used. A team of researchers has now combined the anti-malaria drug artemisinin with coumarin, which, like artemisinin, is also found in plants, and developed an auto-fluorescent compound from both bioactive substances.

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ASTRO Issues Patient-centered Clinical Guideline on Partial Breast Irradiation for Early-stage Invasive Breast Cancer and DCIS

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:49 November 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued a clinical guideline on partial breast irradiation for patients with early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS ). For the guideline, experts in breast cancer compiled evidence—including several recently published large, randomized clinical trials —to provide guidance on which patients can benefit from partial breast radiation, as well as best practices to

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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.

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Pixyl receives FDA clearance for AI brain MRI software

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Pixyl's AI software for brain MRI analysis, Pixyl.Neuro. The software boosts detection rates by up to 28%, according to the firm. It quantifies and compares MRI findings to identify abnormal atrophy earlier and support diagnosis, the company said. Facilities in more than 12 countries across Europe, North America, and Africa are using Pixyl.Neuro, Pixyl said.

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Medmo receives $9M investment for radiology scan scheduling

Health Imaging

The new funding round was led by early stage venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau, with Medmo earmarking the money for expansion plans.

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ACR Data Science Institute updates AI Central program

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The American College of Radiology (ACR) Data Science Institute (DSI) has updated its AI Central program. AI Central was created in 2018. It links radiologists and other users with manufacturers in an effort to provide up-to-date AI product information for better AI purchases, the ACR DSI said. Participating manufacturers receive the Transparent-AI badge on their product listing; current participants include the following: GE HealthCare Siemens Healthineers Whiterabbit.ai Therapixel Aidoc AIRS Me

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Enlitic to Showcase Cutting-Edge Solutions at RSNA Annual Meeting 2023

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 11/20/2023 - 12:54 November 20, 2023 — Enlitic , a pioneering force in the realm of medical imaging data management, is gearing up for its participation in the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) Annual Scientific Assembly and Meeting 2023. Enlitic is entering this year's meeting with an unwavering commitment to transforming healthcare delivery, thanks to its recent collaboration with the RadLex committee.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?