Wed.Aug 09, 2023

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WBCT Indications Series: Lisfranc

CurveBeam AI

Lisfranc Injuries A Lisfranc injury is characterized by an injury to the ligament that connects the medial cuneiform with the 2nd metatarsal base (Lisfranc ligament). Often, there are associated midfoot fractures. Unstable Lisfranc injuries left untreated can result in chronic pain and progressive collapse of the midfoot. A weight bearing CT scan can: Better characterize bony injuries​ 1.

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New Meta-Analysis Details Most Common Brain MRI Findings with COVID-19

Diagnostic Imaging

The most common brain MRI findings associated with COVID-19 included acute/subacute infarction in 22 percent of patients and cerebral microbleeds in 17 percent of patients.

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Tau PET: A window into the future of Alzheimer's patients

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, leads to progressive loss of memory and autonomy. It is characterized by the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins in the brain, namely amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Due to the silent development of pathology over decades, very early diagnosis is of utmost importance to be able to take action as early as possible in the disease process.

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Startup launches service that translates radiology reports into 5th-grade reading level

Radiology Business

Vital's Doctor-to-Patient Translator uses the latest large language models and natural language processing to simplify imaging results and other clinical notes.

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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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Rethinking ICM storage could help imaging departments reduce waste by 59%

Health Imaging

“While drug pricing is not opaque and absolute costs of medications can vary widely, any waste comes at a cost," researchers wrote in a new analysis.

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Generic substitute for gadolinium-based contrast agent Gadavist hits the market

Health Imaging

The contrast agent, simply called Gadobutrol Injection, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is now available in the United States.

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Kim Kardashian promotes whole-body MRI service from Prenuvo, drawing scorn from some

Radiology Business

The reality star shared her experience Tuesday via Instagram, hoping to inform her 363 million followers about this “lifesaving machine.

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MRI finding linked to heightened cancer risk among women with very dense breasts

Health Imaging

A new AI model helped researchers identify a relationship between background parenchyma enhancement on breast MRI exams and breast cancer risk.

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How To Increase Your CT Scanners Uptime

Atlantis Worldwide

The best way to get the most out of your CT Scanner is for it to run at an optimal level all the time. So how can you make sure your CT Scanner is running at an optimal level?

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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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Rising patient volumes and staffing challenges: 7 takeaways from a new salary survey of radiologists, techs and administrators

Radiology Business

The 2023 Radiology Business Salary and Job Satisfaction Report includes survey responses from all members of the imaging team.

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Microplastics found in human heart tissues, both before and after surgical procedures

ScienceDaily

Everywhere scientists look for microplastics, they've found them -- food, water, air and some parts of the human body. But examinations of our innermost organs that aren't directly exposed to the environment are still limited. Now, in a pilot study of people who underwent heart surgery, researchers report that they have found microplastics in many heart tissues.

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RadNet says AI revenues have surged 109% year-over-year, but business line still in the red

Radiology Business

Meanwhile, the company's imaging center segment continues to boom, tallying record revenues and earnings in Q2.

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Google, ChatGPT: Inadequate Dementia Resources Despite Strengths

Health IT Analytics

New research indicated that Google and ChatGPT provided benefits and downsides when researching dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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Walgreens-backed VillageMD launches ‘major imaging hub’ open 7 days a week

Radiology Business

The “first imaging department of its kind” will deliver CT, ultrasound, X-ray, fluoroscopy and ambient MRI, all in one location.

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A new ally in fighting brain diseases: Our very own skull

ScienceDaily

Alzheimer's, stroke, multiple sclerosis and other neurological diseases cause severe damage due to neuroinflammation mediated by immune cells. Managing this inflammation poses a significant medical challenge because the brain is protected by the skull and additional surrounding membranes that make the brain less accessible for treatment approaches. Scientists had previously discovered pathways going from the bone marrow of the skull towards the brain, allowing immune cell movement.

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Annalise Enterprise Scores Big with Series of Regulatory Clearances

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 08/09/2023 - 14:38 August 9, 2023 — Annalise.ai , one of the global leaders of AI decision-support solutions, announced that their Annalise Enterprise CTB for interpreting non-contrast head CT studies has received multiple additional regulatory approvals. Annalise Enterprise CTB is now CE marked as class IIb under EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR) and additionally has been approved for clinical use in Singapore.

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Annalise.ai software gets nod in Europe, Singapore

AuntMinnie

Annalise.ai has secured clearances in Europe and Singapore for its Annalis. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Annalise.ai partners with Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Annalise.ai gets FDA nod for additional AI CT, x-ray indications Nuance Communications partners with Annalise.ai, Perspectum Annalise.ai launches latest brain CT software Annalise.

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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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Fresenius Kabi Debuts New Generic MRI Contrast Agent

Diagnostic Imaging

The indications for Gadobutrol injection, a generic substitute for Gadavist, include neurovascular and cardiovascular assessments as well as breast malignancy detection with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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Researchers launch free AI x-ray dataset for bone fracture diagnosis

AuntMinnie

A team of researchers in Bangladesh has launched a dataset of x-ray images calle. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: AI proves useful in the emergency department for detecting fractures AI detects hip fractures on x-rays Fracture cases increase in San Diego due to higher border wall Is AI ready for managing patients with hip fractures?

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Elevated MRI Enhancement Identifies Increased Cancer Risk in Women with Very Dense Breasts

MedImaging MRI

A machine learning model has identified background parenchymal enhancement on breast MRI as a significant risk factor for breast cancer in women with very dense breasts.

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MedTrace receives patent covering PET tracer production

AuntMinnie

MedTrace has received a U.S. patent covering its PC MT-100 system for producin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: MedTrace's PET water device used to dose U.S.

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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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Tau-PET : Future of Alzheimer's patients

ScienceDaily

Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, leads to progressive loss of memory and autonomy. It is characterized by the accumulation of neurotoxic proteins in the brain, namely amyloid plaques and tau tangles. Due to the silent development of pathology over decades, very early diagnosis is of utmost importance to be able to take action as early as possible in the disease process.

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CitiusTech and Radical Imaging establish partnership

AuntMinnie

CitiusTech Healthcare Technology and Radical Imaging have partnered to develop projects using the latter firm's Open Health Imaging Foundation platform.

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Ex-boyfriend gets 50 years in prison for fatal stabbing of Texas radiologist

Radiology Business

Cara Ann Savage Bonawitz, MD, practiced interventional radiology for 20 years in Virginia, Indiana and Texas.

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In a new book, Rachel Brem and Christy Teal offer breast cancer care guidance

AuntMinnie

Breast cancer care doesn't have to be mysterious, according to radiologist Rache. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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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?