Fri.Aug 30, 2024

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How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’

Radiology Business

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process.

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How did radiology practices perform in the 2023 MIPS final results?

AuntMinnie

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. The U.S.

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Both diabetes and prediabetes accelerate brain aging, MRI analysis shows

Health Imaging

The less control a person has over their diabetes, the greater the difference between chronological age and estimated brain age based on MRI markers, according to the study.

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Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise

AuntMinnie

Radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analyzing certain metrics on PET/CT scans, according to a team of head and neck surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In an analysis of cases where F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake was reported as suspicious for oropharynx cancer on PET/CT scans, the number of patients who were actually diagnosed was low, the group found.

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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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Radiologist sues governor, claiming state’s top official violated his free speech rights

Radiology Business

Frederick “Eric” Cubin, MD, and the Liberty Justice Center submitted the complaint on Thursday in the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming.

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White patients undergo higher rates of diagnostic imaging in the ED than their black counterparts

Radiology Business

Previous studies have demonstrated that imaging overuse is pervasive in the ED, with “defensive medicine” a common reason, experts wrote in JAMA Network Open.

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Harnessing Employee Referrals for Successful Recruiting

MRI Network

Recruiting the top talent in your industry is an important hiring priority no matter the position you’re looking to fill. One of the best ways to attract qualified candidates is to ask people who already work for you who they would recommend. After all, your current employees know your company culture and the demands of your work environment. Creating an employee referral program is an effective way to improve recruiting success and build employee engagement.

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Image-Guided Epidural Injections for Back Pain

Midstate Radiology Associates

Doctors started recommending epidural steroid injections (ESIs) for lower back and leg pain management in the 1950s. Injecting a corticosteroid into the lumbar region along the spine helps relieve discomfort and improve flexibility. As technology evolved, doctors turned to imaging-guided procedures using computed tomography (CT) or X-ray technology.

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Ultrasound Device Noninvasively Stimulates Deep Brain Regions for Treating Chronic Pain

MedImaging Ultrasound

A new device using focused ultrasonic waves to noninvasively target and modulate pain circuits offers a promising breakthrough for chronic sufferers dealing with persistent, erroneous pain signals originating from the brain.

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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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Hypertension and its association to phenotype on left ventricular function in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients assessed by cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 30 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Zhi Yang, Tian-yue Zhang, Fu-dan Gui, Feng-you Yao, Yi-tian Long, Miao Wen, Zhong Wang, Xue Meng, Bing Fu, Shu-yue Pan

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Nuclear medicine physician found guilty of sexual assault

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The former head of nuclear medicine at Jewish General Hospital in Montreal, Quebec, has been found guilty of sexual assault, according to an August 30 report by CTV News. Stephan Probst, 46, was on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a young woman at his penthouse on Aug. 28, 2020, along with Wendy Devera, 30, his girlfriend, who was also charged in the case.

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Breast/Chest Imaging Findings and Clinical Considerations in Transgender Patients

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 30 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Charmi Vijapura, Rifat Wahab, Mitva Patel, Randy C. Miles, Ann L.

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