Wed.Dec 18, 2024

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Congress reaches deal to partially blunt Medicare pay cut, ditches prior authorization reform

Radiology Business

We are deeply disappointed that Congress failed to fully remedy the looming 2025 Medicare payment cut to physician practices," the MGMA said Tuesday.

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What Can Happen With Your X-Ray Collimator?

Atlantis Worldwide

An X-ray collimator is an essential component of medical imaging equipment that directs and shapes X-ray beams to ensure precise targeting during radiographic procedures.

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Hologic recalling breast care device after 252 injuries, slew of patient lawsuits

Radiology Business

More than 100 plaintiffs have now sued the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based mammography-maker, claiming they suffered injuries and emotional distress stemming from implantation of the BioZorb radiographic marker.

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Brain MRI Study Assesses Impact of AI in Differentiating Radionecrosis from Neoplastic Progression of Metastasis

Diagnostic Imaging

Convolutional neural network-enabled segmentation of brain MRI offered a 25.7 percent higher specificity than a radiomic model for differentiating radionecrosis and metastatic progression in patients treated with stereotactic radiosurgery for brain metastases.

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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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Study: HIFU Comparable to Radical Prostatectomy, Less Side Effects

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 09:17 Dec. 4, 2024 - EDAP TMS SA, a leader in robotic energy-based therapies, recently announced the publication of the full results from the HIFI study in the peer-reviewed journal, European Urology. The study evaluated HIFU versus radical prostatectomy (RP) as a first line treatment of localized prostate cancer. The paper, Whole-gland or Subtotal High-intensity Focused Ultrasound Versus Radical Prostatectomy: The Prospective, Noninferiority, Nonrandomized, HIFI Tri

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Can large language models break language barriers in radiology reports?

Health Imaging

With the growing demand for virtual care and an increasingly mobile population, the need to improve communication with non-English-speaking patients is immense.

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The Vital Function of the Lungs: How They Work, Why They Matter, and Ways to Keep Them Healthy

Open Medscience

Lung function involves oxygen exchange, carbon dioxide removal, and maintaining optimal respiratory efficiency for overall bodily health. The post The Vital Function of the Lungs: How They Work, Why They Matter, and Ways to Keep Them Healthy appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Most patients want to know if AI is involved in their care

Health Imaging

With this signal about the publics preference for notification, the question for health systems and policymakers is not whether to notify patients but when and how.

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New Scans Light Up Aggressive Tumors for Better Treatment

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A novel chemical compound can highlight treatment-resistant cancers in imaging scans, helping doctors target and treat the cancer more effectively.

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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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S&P issues negative outlook for radiology vendor amid weaker-than-expected operating performance

Radiology Business

Varex Imaging saw its revenues decline 9% in fiscal 2024, down to $811 million, as the X-ray component-maker faces lower demand for medical imaging products.

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Closing the Gap in Stroke Care with AI: Insights from ANVC 2024

Aidoc

The Association of Neurovascular Clinicians (ANVC) annual conference continues to serve as a vital forum for stroke professionals dedicated to advancing the quality and accessibility of stroke care. This year, Aidocs presence at the event highlighted the growing recognition of AI as a transformative tool for improving neurovascular outcomes. Elevating Stroke Programs with AI The diversity of roles attending the conference including stroke directors, coordinators, APP/APRNs, RNs and support staf

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Whole-body MRI startup Prenuvo’s recent ‘milestone’ would mark $250M in revenue

Radiology Business

The California-based company said Tuesday that it has scanned 100,000 patients, charging $2,499 a pop for the 60-minute elective exam.

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GE HealthCare Announces 510(k) Submission for CleaRecon DL Technology

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 09:35 Dec. 3, 2024 During RSNA '24, GE HealthCare announced the 510(k) submission to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for CleaRecon DL, deep learning technology, designed to improve the quality of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) images by bringing artificial intelligence (AI)-based 3D reconstruction to the interventional suite.

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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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REBEL Core Cast 133.0 – TMJ Dislocation

REBEL EM

Take Home points : Atraumatic TMJ dislocations are typically anterior in nature and can be reduced by a variety of techniques in the ED Traumatic TMJ dislocations often involve mandible fractures and typically require open reduction and fixation in the operating room Consider using the syringe, gag and extraoral reduction techniques first line as they frequently do not require parenteral analgesics or procedural sedation REBEL Core Cast 133.0 – Mandible Dislocation Click here for Direct D

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ARRT Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Radiologist Assistant Legislation to Increase Patient Access to Radiologist-led Healthcare Services

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 09:45 Dec. 12, 2024 The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) applauds Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) for introducing the Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act of 2024 (MARCA). With demand for quality and timely radiology services continuing to rise, MARCA will remove federal barriers to enable radiologists to fully utilize the radiologist assistant as an advanced practice provider specifically trained to assist on diagnostic an

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Navigating Workforce Regulations: Preparing for Federal Policy Shifts

MRI Network

Workforce regulations are ever-changing to align with shifts in employee rights, societal expectations, and labor market trends. Even more important is how these regulations change to incorporate federal (and state) policy shifts every couple of years. Therefore, your organization should strive to achieve legal compliance. Yet, research indicates that a shocking 67 percent of organizations struggle with compliance with federal labor regulations.

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Radin Health Debuts All-in-One Radiology Workflow Management Solution

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 10:02 Dec. 17, 2024 RadinHealth , a provider of advanced radiology AI-Powered solutions, highlighted its All-in-One Radiology Workflow Management Solution at RSNA'24inChicago, IL. The cloud-based, serverless solution, which combines RadinRIS , RadinPACS , RadinDictation AI , and RadinSelect StudyAssignment , was met with tremendous interest and positive reviews from radiologists and industry professionals across the globe.

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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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New Research Addresses Image Based AI-Risk, Detection and Breast Arterial Calcifications Assessment

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/18/2024 - 11:59 Dec.11, 2024 iCAD, Inc.,a provider of clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, recently announced that four novel AI-driven breast cancer research abstractswere accepted for presentation at the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS). These clinical abstracts highlight the latest research in breast health AI, focusing on improving detection and risk prediction accuracy and assessing disparities across diverse populations.