Thu.Mar 13, 2025

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New analysis supports use of FES-PET in breast cancer patients

AuntMinnie

F-18 fluoroestradiol (FES)-PET scans can predict whether or not endocrine therapy may be effective in women with estrogen receptor (ER)-positive breast cancer, according to a study published March 13 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The finding is from a meta-analysis of published studies and further supports the use of the technique to improve outcomes for patients, noted lead author Ashwin Singh Parihar, MD, of the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in St.

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Feedback as a Radiology Resident

Ben White

The Good Jobber and the Critical Curmudgeon Most radiology resident evaluations are a one-way trip on the keep reading express. Maybe, in harsher climates, read more, which is just a coded way of saying I wish you were better and more knowledgeable with the word “reading” used as a stand-in for “learn more useful stuff please.” Many attendings are nice but not kind.

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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation to kids

AuntMinnie

Fluoroscopy-assisted ultrasound guidance for mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (mini-PCNL) procedures in children is a safer and more effective approach than fluoroscopy alone, researchers have found. The results suggest that there's a way to treat children with kidney stones with lower radiation doses, wrote a team led by Amr Salama, MD, of the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt.

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Advocates urge Supreme Court to protect ACA mammography coverage requirement

Radiology Business

Komen, the worlds leading breast cancer organization, recently filed an amicus brief with SCOTUS, which will take up the case in April.

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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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AIUM to recognize awardees at annual convention

AuntMinnie

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) will recognize awardees at its 2025 AIUM Annual Convention: The Ultrasound Event, to be held March 29 to April 1 in Orlando, Florida. The 2025 awardees represent a diverse range of achievements, from ultrasound research to advancing clinical practices and training the next generation of professionals.

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Rethinking Healthcare Hiring: Building a Sustainable Workforce

MRI Network

One of the biggest challenges in healthcare hiring is the workforce. A skilled and competent workforce is essential for a functioning service, and happy employees make a positive difference in patient outcomes and care. Sustainability is a growing challenge for employers, but creative solutions exist. The Challenges with the Healthcare Workforce There are significant challenges in the healthcare workforce today.

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Radiology AI firm Gleamer expands into MRI with 2 acquisitions

Radiology Business

The French company offers solutions across X-ray, mammography and CT, adding MRI to its portfolio by buying Pixyl and Caerus Medical.

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ASRT names newly elected officers

AuntMinnie

Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected five officers to serve on its 2025-2026 board of directors. Brandon Smith, new president of the ASRT board of directors. ASRT The new officers include the following: Brandon Smith, elected in the ASRT special election as president; Marissa Mangrum, president-elect; Shellie Pike,vice president, who currently serves as speaker of the house on the ASRT Board; Amanda Grocott,secretary; and Emily Cash, treasurer.

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Ultra-low-dose CT aids in diagnosing pneumonia among immunocompromised patients

Health Imaging

In a prospective study involving 54 adults, ultra-low-dose CT, denoised with deep learning, substantially cut radiation exposure while accurately detecting pneumonia.

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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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Micro-ultrasound on par with MRI in predicting prostate tumor volume

AuntMinnie

Micro-ultrasound may be a suitable alternative to MRI for predicting pathological tumor volume in prostate cancer lesions, according to research published March 13 in Urologic Oncology: Seminars and Original Investigations. A team led by ArnasRakauskas, MD, from Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland found that while micro-ultrasound can predict prostate volume more accurately than MRI, the latter can identify more tumors.

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Launching a CT colorectal cancer screening program: 4 barriers and how to overcome them

Radiology Business

CT for CRC screening is at an inflection point following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services recent decision to cover the exam, experts say.

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Blue Earth highlights phase I results of radioligand therapy trial

AuntMinnie

Blue Earth Therapeutics is highlighting results for its radiohybrid lutetium labelled, prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-targeted, investigational radioligand therapy. Radiationdosimetry and pharmacokinetic data from the 13 metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer patients enrolled in the phase I portion of a phase I/II clinical trial of the Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) rhPSMA-10.1 Injection showed proportionately higher absorbed radiation doses in tumors than in healthy tissues.

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Quantum-inspired cameras capture the start of life

ScienceDaily

Researchers have performed the first imaging of embryos using cameras designed for quantum measurements. The academics investigated how to best use ultrasensitive camera technology, including the latest generation of cameras that can count individual packets of light energy at each pixel, for life sciences.

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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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Vave Health Unveils Handheld, Whole-Body Ultrasound Device

Diagnostic Imaging

Emphasizing intuitive workflow and portability, the Universal Wireless Probe reportedly offers a cost-effective combination of phased and linear ultrasound imaging.

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Novel Radiotracer Identifies Biomarker for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A new PET tracer could play a pivotal role in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring triple-negative breast cancer.

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New Meta-Analysis Assesses Impact of 68Ga-FAPI PET CT/MRI for Ovarian Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

Researchers found that use of 68Ga-FAPI PET was associated with pooled sensitivity of 90 percent for ovarian cancer, according to a recent meta-analysis.

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Magnetic Resonance-Digital Subtraction Angiography as a Preprocedural Imaging Modality before Transcatheter Arterial Microembolization for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

JVIR

This retrospective study evaluated the potential utility and accuracy of magnetic resonance digital subtraction angiography (MR-DSA) as a preoperative imaging modality for transcatheter arterial microembolization (TAME) in musculoskeletal pain management, compared to conventional digital subtraction angiography (DSA).

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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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Determinants of Clinical Success and Complications in Fluoroscopy-Guided Self-Expandable Metal Stent for Treatment of Malignant Rectal Obstruction

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 12 March 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Yuan Wan, Meng-sha Zou, Dan Li, Huan-hua Wu, Bo Zhang

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Are athletes returning to play too soon after concussion?

AuntMinnie

Sports-related postconcussion changes in cerebral blood flow and white matter identified on MRI persist in athletes up to one year after injury, according to a study published March 12 in Neurology. The results suggest that athletes may not be ready to resume participation in their sport as soon as desired, wrote a team led by Nathan Churchill, PhD, of Unity Health in Toronto, Canada.

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Diagnostic accuracy of TVUS and MRI in the preoperative evaluation of myometrial infiltration in patients with endometrial cancer: a meta-analysis

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 12 March 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Yan Jin, Chaoyou Zhou

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Ultralow-dose CT identifies pneumonia in immunocompromised patients

AuntMinnie

Ultralow-dose CT images "denoised" by an AI algorithm can effectively diagnose pneumonia in patients with weakened immune systems -- and at only 2% of the radiation dose of standard CT, researchers have found. The findings are good news for patients when it comes to radiation exposure, wrote a team led by Maximiliano Klug, MD, of Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan, Israel.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Levator ani muscle assessment and its correlation with recurrence of pelvic organ prolapse: A Pelvic Floor MRI Study

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 13 March 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Cheng Zhang, Luyang Ma, Xiaotian Li, Jiaming Qin, Yumeng Zhao, Yanhong Wu, Qian Zhao, Yujiao Zhao, Wen Shen

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WISE Conference, April 11-12, 2025

Omega Medical Imaging

The WVU Interventional and Surgical Endoscopy (WISE) Conference features a comprehensive demonstration and review of various endoscopic procedure techniques and technology to benefit general and therapeutic gastroenterologists, surgeons, nurse practitioners, fellows, endoscopy nurses, and technicians. Multiple live procedures combined with extensive discussions will demonstrate cutting-edge advances in luminal endoscopy third space, bariatric and surgical […] The post WISE Conference, Apr

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Cone Beam CT assisted Radiologically Inserted Gastrostomy. Technical considerations and impact on radiation dose.

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 13 March 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): J. Finnegan, J. OMahony, C. Reid, L. Selvarajah, E. Boylan, M. Sheehan, A. Keeling, A. McGrath, M. Given, D.

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New MRI Research Explores Links Between Waist-to-Hip Ratio and Memory in Aging

Diagnostic Imaging

Researchers found that a higher waist-to-hip ratio in midlife was associated with higher mean diffusivity in 26 percent of total white matter tracts in the cingulum as well as the superior and inferior longitudinal fasciculus.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?