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Interventional Radiology Study Shows Low Breast Cancer Recurrence 16 Months After Cryoablation

Diagnostic Imaging

In a cohort of patients with invasive breast cancer and tumor sizes ranging between 0.3 to 9 cm, image-guided cryoablation was associated with a 10 percent recurrence rate at 16 months, according to research recently presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) conference.

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Study finds decreases in imaging's share of all healthcare spending

AuntMinnie

Although medical imaging has frequently been considered a major culprit behind the growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., its share among employer-insured individuals actually decreased between 2010 and 2021, researchers have reported. In fact, imaging's part fell from 10.5% to 8.9% during the decade, according to a team led by first author Michal Horný of Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA, and senior author Richard Duszak, MD, of the University of Mississippi Medical Center

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Radiology Group must pay $3.1M to settle allegations docs ‘rubber-stamped’ reports from India

Radiology Business

Physicians at the Atlanta-based firm purportedly spent as few as 30 seconds reviewing reports prepared by overseas readers who weren’t permitted to practice medicine nor bill government healthcare programs.

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Exploring Ferumoxytol: A Frontier in MRI Contrast Agents

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 03/29/2024 - 08:01 March 29, 2024 — Magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) is a cornerstone in the landscape of medical diagnostics, celebrated for its non-ionizing and non-invasive nature. With nearly 40% of MRI procedures requiring contrast agents for optimal sensitivity, the quest for safer and more effective alternatives to gadolinium-based agents (GBCAs) has intensified.

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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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Portion of patients undergoing CTA for headache or dizziness soars 67% while positivity rate plummets

Radiology Business

That’s according to new research out of the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, published in Internal and Emergency Medicine.

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Congress advances crucial cancer screening-related bill supported by American College of Radiology

Radiology Business

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has favorably reported on the Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitable Needed Services (SCREENS) for Cancer Act.

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Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones

Health Imaging

The images will not only provide new scientific data, they will also serve as a digital backup of fragile fossils.

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New research highlights combining prostate MRI with a blood test to avoid unnecessary prostate biopsies

Medical Xpress: Radiology

MRI of the prostate, combined with a blood test, can help determine if a prostate lesion is clinically significant cancer, new research suggests

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New imaging method shows oxygen movement in the brain

AuntMinnie

A new bioluminescence imaging technique appears to show movement of oxygen in the brain, according to research at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The imaging technique studied in mice involves using a virus to deliver instructions to neurological cells called astrocytes and injecting a substrate called furimazine into the brain to generate light.

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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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Traumatic Brain Injury: Emergency Radiologists at ZSFG are the Frontline of Patient Care

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

During Brain Injury Awareness Month, Dr. Jason Talbott, chief of emergency radiology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), highlights the hospital's commitment to prompt diagnosis and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs).

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The Visual Verdict: DICOM vs. JPG Images in Legal Proceedings

Purview

When an attorney is deciding between easy-to-handle JPG images or larger and bulkier DICOM files to illustrate their clients’ medical issues, which is better? Should you take the easy way out? What you may not know is that the file format for these images can significantly differ, impacting their integrity and relevancy to your case. If winning your case is important to you or your client, you probably shouldn't take the easy way out.

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The Current State of Manufacturing Hiring

MRI Network

The manufacturing industry is at a crossroads. From one perspective, it’s a boom time, and things have never looked better for manufacturers. Recent technological advancements and rapid post-pandemic recovery have increased opportunities. On the other hand, the industry is facing some very challenging staffing and recruiting issues. Among the good news is that the manufacturing sector is adding a record number of jobs.

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Pioneering AI in Radiology: Our Practice’s Journey

TRA Medical Imaging

In the dynamic realm of radiology, embracing artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a novel idea to a fundamental aspect of our daily operations. Our radiology practice is at the vanguard of this shift, integrating leading-edge AI technologies to elevate diagnostic precision, enhance operational efficiency, and ultimately, improve patient outcomes.

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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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3D Mammography Almost Halves Breast Cancer Incidence between Two Screening Tests

MedImaging Radiography

A clinical study has revealed the effectiveness of breast tomosynthesis in reducing the incidence of interval carcinomas, suggesting its integration into breast cancer early detection programs.

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Top Five Radiology Content for March 2024

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in March 2024.

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New Treatment Combines MRI and Ultrasound to Control Prostate Cancer without Devastating Side.

MedImaging Radiography

New research has revealed the efficacy of a minimally invasive approach using MRI and transurethral ultrasound for prostate cancer treatment.

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The Efficacy of AI in Detecting Interval Cancers in the National Screening Program of a Middle-Income Country

ScienceDirect

We aimed to investigate the efficiency and accuracy of an AI algorithm in detecting interval cancers in a middle-income country national screening pro…

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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 Treatment Combines MRI and Ultrasound to Control Prostate Cancer without Serious Side Effects

MedImaging Radiography

New research has revealed the efficacy of a minimally invasive approach using MRI and transurethral ultrasound for prostate cancer treatment.

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How are radiology practices impacted by annual changes to the MPFS?

AuntMinnie

Sandy Coffta. With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (CAA 24) , we finally learned the rates physicians will be paid for Medicare services during the remainder of 2024. Effective after it was signed by the President on March 9, CAA 24 contained several provisions that benefitted physician reimbursement: The conversion factor (CF) that set the overall rate for the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) was adjusted upward by 1.66% from where it has been since January 1, 20

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New synapse type discovered through spatial proteomics

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Researchers have developed a new super-resolution high-throughput imaging method. Using the new technique, the scientists were able to create a 3D neuronal cell atlas with single-molecule resolution and discovered a previously unknown type of synapse. The results of the study were published in the journal Cell.

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