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First specific PET scan for TB could enable more effective treatment

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis (TB) has been developed by UK and US researchers, using positron emission tomography (PET).

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Prostate MRI: A Vital Tool for Men’s Health

The Radiology Clinic

Understanding Prostate MRI Prostate MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is an advanced imaging technique used to visualize the prostate gland in high detail. Unlike traditional imaging methods, MRI provides clear, cross-sectional images of the prostate, allowing for better detection, characterization, and staging of prostate diseases, particularly prostate cancer.

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First specific PET scan for TB could enable more effective treatment

ScienceDaily

A more accurate way to scan for tuberculosis (TB) has been developed, using positron emission tomography (PET). The team has developed a new radiotracer, which is taken up by live TB bacteria in the body. Radiotracers are radioactive compounds which give off radiation that can be detected by scanners and turned into a 3D image. The new radiotracer, called FDT, enables PET scans to be used for the first time to accurately pinpoint when and where the disease is still active in a patient's lungs.

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How to comply with CMS's CT radiation dose measure

AuntMinnie

In 2019, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) contracted with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to develop a quality measure focused on CT. Under the auspices of Alara Imaging , a measure steward entity established by the university, CMS plans to adopt the measure into its hospital and physician pay-for-performance programs beginning in 2025.

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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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Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Annual Scientific Meeting SCCT24 Preview

Imaging Technology

The countdown has begun for the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) 19th annual scientific meeting, SCCT24, “At the heart of it,” to be held July 18-21, in Washington, DC. Planners have designed this year’s program and events to engage physicians, trainees, technologists and healthcare professionals in a complete overview of the cardiovascular CT field.

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FDA Clears Pocket-Sized ECG System and AI Technology for Detection of Cardiac Conditions

Diagnostic Imaging

Using a reduced leadset and deep neural network algorithms trained on more than 175 million electrocardiograms, the KAI 12L technology reportedly detects up to 35 cardiac determinations, including acute myocardial infarction.

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How does the human brain switch between survival tasks?

ScienceDaily

The hypothalamus is a small region of the human brain typically associated with regulating body temperature, hunger, thirst, fatigue, and sleep. But it also has another important role: helping the brain and body switch between different and opposing survival behaviors such as hunting prey and escaping predators, according to a new study.

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What New Research Reveals About PSMA PET/CT and Oligorecurrent Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients with oligorecurrent prostate cancer, the use of PSMA PET/CT guidance for metastasis-directed therapy (MDT) provided over 19 months more median progression-free survival than choline PET/CT guidance, according to newly published research.

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Meet Dr. Lin – A Driving Force Behind 3D Modeling

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

No two hearts are the same. And no one knows that better than Shezhang Lin, MD. Lin spends his days creating detailed, interactive, models of patient’s hearts at UCSF’s 3DLab. His 3D heart models help surgeons visualize a patient’s heart before surgery, to better understand and address the unique case at hand, to plan the best surgical approach, and to help explain complex procedures to patients and their families.

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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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GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner is a machine with high resolution image quality as well as 3D imaging capability GE Discovery ST Overview The GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner is a cutting-edge medical imaging system that combines the anatomical detail. Read more The post GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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Collaborative Approach to Address the Nursing Shortage

MRI Network

Here at MRI Network, we’re all too aware that the nursing shortage continues to impact the healthcare industry across the United States. A shortage of dedicated nursing schools combined with an aging workforce means more nurses are retiring while fewer are receiving the relevant qualifications. However, other factors are at work, from post-pandemic burnout to long, unrelenting shifts with poor work-life balance.

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Reading Room Support Ramps Up

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

On a typical day at the office, our reading room practice coordinators – Araceli Zavala-Sheridan, Flora Stewart, and Mark Antonio – answer about 150 incoming calls, facilitate a handful of urgent outbound calls, and receive and process several overread requests. The new team was established six months ago to handle administrative tasks that contribute to physician burnout while also helping radiologists streamline their workflow.

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ACR launches AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities

AuntMinnie

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is launching the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI) in what the college is calling the first national AI quality assurance program for radiology facilities. The program, which the ACR said is built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, processes, and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

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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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GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner

Amber Diagnostics

The GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner is a machine with high resolution image quality as well as 3D imaging capability GE Discovery ST Overview The GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner is a cutting-edge medical imaging system that combines the anatomical detail. Read more The post GE Discovery ST 16 Slice PET/CT Scanner first appeared on Amber Diagnostics.

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UltraSight joins Butterly Garden AI marketplace

AuntMinnie

Cardiac Imaging AI developer UltraSight has joined Butterfly Garden, an AI marketplace launched by ultrasound technology developer Butterfly Network. The companies have partnered with the aim of increasing patient access to cardiac care by helping more healthcare professionals perform cardiac ultrasound. Subject to regulatory approvals and authorizations, UltraSight plans to integrate and deploy its real-time AI guidance software on Butterfly’s imaging platform and build the software for use wit

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PET/CT Superior at Lesion Detection for Head and Neck Paragangliomas than Gold Standard MRI

MedImaging Industry News

A new imaging technique offers a more precise differentiation between residual or recurrent tumors and post-surgical scar tissue in patients with head and neck paragangliomas, outperforming the gold standard MRI method.

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Bayer, Rad AI to integrate AI software into Calantic

AuntMinnie

Bayer and Rad AI plan to collaborate on bringing Rad AI’s software to Calantic Digital Solution customers. Rad AI’s radiology speech recognition reporting software, AI-driven patient follow-up management, and automated radiology impression generation technologies complement Bayer’s Calantic Digital Solutions platform, the two firms noted. Rad AI Reporting aims to help radiologists create reports faster by using generative AI to organize radiology reports for radiologists, while Rad AI Omni Impre

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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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Age-related T1 mapping, fat fraction, diffusion and perfusion parameters of the lumbar vertebrae in healthy children under 3.0 T MRI

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 27 June 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Liying Wang, Xinzi Li, Ying Li, Meimin Zheng, Chunxiang Wang, Zhaoxiang Ye

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ARRS names 2024 Emerging Research medalists

AuntMinnie

The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) has named its 2024 Emerging Research medalists. The awards recognize research by in-training radiologists that deals with emerging topics impacting professionals and patients, the society said. It announced the following 2024 medalists and the titles of their respective research: Gold: Kate Hanneman, MD, University of Toronto.

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FDA Clears Clarius OB AI for Handheld Ultrasound for Prenatal Monitoring

Imaging Technology

christine.book Thu, 06/27/2024 - 14:21 June 27, 2024 — Clarius Mobile Health, which provides high-definition handheld ultrasound systems, has obtained U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) clearance for the Clarius OB AI fetal biometric measurement tool, improving access to obstetrical (OB) prenatal monitoring and care in resource-limited areas.