Samsung to acquire ultrasound artificial intelligence firm Sonio for more than $92M
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Founded in 2020, the Paris-based firm offers products to aid physicians in assessing and documenting OB/GYN scans.
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ISMRM: 11.7 tesla MRI: ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
SINGAPORE -- Auntminnie.com spoke with ultrahigh-field MRI expert Nicolas Boulant, PhD, of the NeuroSpin research center near Paris, at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting. Boulant channeled the classic spaghetti Western movie “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” to describe his team’s early clinical experience neuroimaging 20 subjects using ultrahigh field 11.7 tesla MRI – to date, the highest magnetic field MRI used in humans, he said.
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RadNet sees quarterly revenue climb to ‘record’ $432M with double-digit growth across multiple modalities
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Comparing only imaging centers that operated both quarters, MRI volumes increased 10% compared to Q1 of 2023 while PET/CT was up more than 15%.
Female radiology residents are 31 times more likely to experience discrimination than men
Health Imaging
MAY 8, 2024
"Everyone in charge at our institution thinks the female residents are 'whiny.' We are told to keep our heads down and not cause problems.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Radiologist-founded startup Rad AI raises $50M in Series B financing
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
The company, which offers software to help physicians save time and alleviate burnout, will use the funds to expand global availability of its generative AI solutions.
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Casper Medical Imaging & Outpatient Radiology expands into new state
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Based in its namesake Wyoming community, the rural private practice is growing eastward, opening a new outpatient center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
New PET agent offers 'exceptional' imaging of kidney cancer
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MAY 8, 2024
The agent was found to be better than standard CT imaging for patients with clear cell renal cell cancer.
Lack of reimbursement hindering AI adoption, American College of Radiology warns Congress
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Determining how to reimburse for healthcare artificial intelligence is likely to be a “complex policy challenge,” CEO William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, wrote May 6.
Samsung Medison to acquire Sonio
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MAY 8, 2024
Korea-based Samsung Medison has signed an agreement to acquire French startup and fetal ultrasound AI software developer Sonio. Sonio will remain an independent company headquartered in France, according to Samsung Medison, and will continue its commercial growth independently while its products and services will remain compatible with all ultrasound device makers.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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Radiologists meet with CMS to press for coverage of crucial CT screening exam
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Staffers with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services were "attentive to the discussion and requested supporting documentation," ACR reported.
MRI-Based Deep Learning Algorithm Shows Comparable Detection of csPCa to Radiologists
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 8, 2024
In a study involving over 1,000 visible prostate lesions on biparametric MRI, a deep learning algorithm detected 96 percent of clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) in comparison to a 98 percent detection rate for an expert genitourinary radiologist.
What Is The Longevity Of Your Cath Lab Tube?
Atlantis Worldwide
MAY 8, 2024
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Where the USPSTF Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations Fall Short: An Interview with Stacy Smith-Foley, MD
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 8, 2024
In a recent interview, Stacy Smith-Foley, M.D., shared her perspective on the shortcomings of the recently issued breast cancer screening recommendations from the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, including spot imaging, according to insights shared during the 124th annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) in Boston. Theranostics treatments are used with increasing frequency now since the approvals and expansions of Lutathera (lutetium-177 [Lu-177]) DOTATATE, a radiopharmaceutical for neuroendrocrine tumors (NETs) and Pluvicto, Lu-177 PSMA-617, for prostate cancer.
First AI-Powered POC Ultrasound Diagnostic Solution Helps Prioritize Cases Based On Severity
MedImaging Ultrasound
MAY 8, 2024
A new deep learning technology offers 'urgency scores' and AI-generated diagnoses that can be understood by non-experts, allowing for quicker, crucial treatment.
Noncontrast fluoroscopy method can image chronic hypertension
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
A fluoroscopy method incorporating a noncontrast x-ray pulsatility index (XPI) can improve clinical efficiency as a screening or diagnostic test for suspected chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, according to research presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting. In a May 7 online presentation, Matthew Smith, MD, from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, described how the fluoroscopic XPI method could be a suitable alternative to pulmonary angi
Nearly 70% drop in volume precedes private practice’s decision to join Radiology Partners
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Glenwood Spring, Colorado-based Mountain Radiology first engaged in discussions about a partnership with RP in early 2020.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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ISMRM: MRI useful in predicting tumor response in breast cancer patients
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
Integrating MR elastography (MRE) in a routine MRI scanner and combining it with dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) could predict complete pathological response at the end of neoadjuvant chemotherapy in breast cancer patients, according to a presentation at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting. Researchers led by Aish Sinha, MBBS, from King’s College London in England demonstrated how combining DCE-MRI with MRE achieved high sensitivity and spe
Aidoc's Nurses Weigh In on AI
Aidoc
MAY 8, 2024
What would patient care be without the vital role nurses play? What about with respect to AI in clinical care? Nurses and clinical coordinators of Aidoc shared their thoughts on the relationship between nursing and AI in hospital care. Nurses play a pivotal role in AI development and in driving AI adoption into clinical workflows. These AI-augmented clinical workflows aid in patient triage and prioritization , decrease treatment times, coordinate medical decision-making and ultimately improve pa
Technology Transformation: Who Should You Be Hiring?
MRI Network
MAY 8, 2024
If there is one constant in business today, it’s that technology will continue to evolve rapidly. For evidence, look at your workplace and remember how it was just a few years ago. Technology transformation is apart of every major business process, from product manufacturing to administrative functions like HR and finance. But when you think you are caught up, new tech emerges, and your industry is reshaped yet again.
Dr. Keller Discusses Concerns and Advantages of Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
Lake Medical Imaging
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Dr. Cathrine Keller joins Zotec Answers podcast host Mark Isenberg to explore the implications of the new USPSTF recommendations and their significance for patients and healthcare providers.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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Polarean touts recent xenon MRI research
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
MRI contrast agent developer Polarean is highlighting upcoming poster presentations at the American Thoracic Society’s (ATS) 2024 Respiratory Innovation Summit (RIS) May 17-18 in San Diego. Nearly 18 months after the company's approval of Xenoview (xenon, Xe-129 hyperpolarized) for oral inhalation during MRI, Polarean's research includes 33 presentations from 10 different sites and multiple categories such as asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, COPD, COVID-19, cystic fibrosis, hematopoietic ste
World’s Smallest Laser Probe for Brain Procedures Facilitates Ablation of Full Range of Targets
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Aidoc's Nurses Weigh In on AI
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ISMRM: Combining brain MRI, CT radiomics improves lung cancer prognosis
AuntMinnie
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SINGAPORE - Combining brain MRI and CT radiomic features improves prognosis prediction for lung cancer patients with brain metastasis, according to research presented May 8 at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. A team led by presenter Jyun-Ru Chen, PhD, of National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University in Taipei, Taiwan, found that "imaging characteristics of both primary and secondary (metastatic) tumors are valuable for prognostic prediction in lung cancer w
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