Health Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

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

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Health Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

Emanuel Kanal, MD, founded the American Board of MR Safety to develop standard testing and certification to stop accidents from occurring.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 29, 2024

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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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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Radiology Business

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

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

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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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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MARCH 29, 2024

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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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

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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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

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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Purview

MARCH 29, 2024

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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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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MRI Network

MARCH 29, 2024

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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TRA Medical Imaging

MARCH 29, 2024

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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MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 29, 2024

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

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ScienceDirect

MARCH 29, 2024

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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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.

MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 29, 2024

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

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 29, 2024

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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MedImaging Radiography

MARCH 29, 2024

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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