REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), or what the CDC recently renamed infection-related ventilator-associated complication (IVAC), is defined as a nosocomial pneumonia occurring on day 3 of mechanical ventilation that was preceded by 2 days of stable or decreasing ventilator requirements. 1, 2 Its occurrence often portends worse outcomes in intubated patients, whose projected hospital course was already tenuous. 3, 4 It is the most common nosocomial infection in patients on m

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VIENNA – It's radiology's equivalent of the Ryder Cup in golf: Is Europe or the U.S. leading the way? We put this and other tricky AI-related questions to Rick Abramson, MD, ECR 2024 plenary lecturer and chief medical officer of Annalise.ai. Ahead of Thursday's keynote lecture -- Radiology, AI, and the Analog-Digital Frontier -- he also elaborates on the current state of the sector and the latest market trends.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

christine.book Thu, 02/29/2024 - 10:00 February 29, 2024 — The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society , HIMSS , recently announced it HIMSS 2024 Changemaker in Health Awards and scholarship recipients, according to an announcement published Jan. 25 by the organization. In so doing, HIMSS reports the awards — presented in 12 categories — recognize those helping transform the global health ecosystem, and “celebrates inspirational and innovative healthcare leaders for their relentless pu

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patients with COVID-19 experience a higher incidence of anatomical changes at the cardiac level on pulmonary angio-CT, suggest findings presented February 29 at ECR 2024. In her presentation, Ana Filipa Colucas, MD, PhD, from the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal, discussed her team’s findings, which also showed how the use of pulmonary angio-CT scans has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A study on rat models reveals how prolonged cocaine use disrupts neural networks responsible for regulating emotions and problem solving.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A next-generation ultrasound technology capable of delivering remote diagnostic imaging without the need to go to a clinic or hospital is set to revolutionize ultrasound diagnostics.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Canon Medical's new midrange ultrasound scanner, Aplio me. Image courtesy of Canon Medical. VIENNA -- Canon Medical Systems Europe unveiled a new ultrasound scanner and a radiography/fluoroscopy (R/F) system in its booth at ECR 2024. Making its inaugural appearance at a conference, Aplio me is a new midrange ultrasound scanner designed to accommodate a wide range of imaging exams in high-throughput environments, according to the vendor.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Over the course of a decade, the number of CT exams leapt 353% by 2022, while MRI climbed nearly 283%, researchers detailed Wednesday.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

VIENNA -- It's definitely possible to develop a successful cardiac imaging practice, according to a professional development presentation delivered February 28 at the ECR in Vienna. It all comes down to a willingness to learn and to collaborate with colleagues across specialties, session chair and first presenter Dr. Matthias Gutberlet, PhD, of the University of Leipzig in Germany, told session attendees.

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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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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Noting that technique issues, patient positioning miscues and atypical features can all contribute to faulty interpretation with contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), researchers at the European Congress of Radiology shared their insights on navigating artifacts and limitations with CEM.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Imaging elderly patients presents unique challenges, but radiologists can be proactive in making procedures for this population easier, according to a talk given at ECR 2024. In his presentation, Uffe LW Jakobsen from UCL University College in Odense, Denmark, outlined strategies for radiologists to better communicate with elderly patients by treating them like any other patient and forming relationships with them.

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Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Announced at the European Congress of Radiology in Vienna, the collaboration enables radiologists to utilize DeepHealth OS through Incepto's enterprise imaging platform.

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging is pleased to welcome Kambiz Nael, MD, to the Neuroradiology division as Professor In Residence.

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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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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Cardiac Imaging Inc. agreed to pay $85 million in October, the largest judgment in the “Laboratory, Pathology, Radiology and Diagnostics" category.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

ClearPoint Neuro has commenced a proposed underwritten public offering of 2,307,694 shares of its common stock at $6.50 per share. In January, the company posted fourth quarter and full-year 2023 preliminary unaudited financial highlights reporting that it had achieved approximately $24 million in revenue, a 17% year-over-year increase. The company noted that its biologics and drug delivery revenue was approximately $13.6 million, a 49% year-over-year increase.

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Health IT Analytics

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

New machine learning tools accurately predicted patient mortality at one, five, three, and 10 years across eight dementia subtypes.

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MRI Network

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The recruitment landscape in 2024 seems poised for a gig-based and hybrid-oriented economy. While industry experts initially expected remote work demands to fall off shortly after the pandemic, hiring trends may indicate otherwise. MRI Network identifies the top workforce movements to monitor in order to boost your recruiting campaigns into the next quarter of the year.

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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.

AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Synaptive Medical has appointed Chris Marrus as chief commercial officer (CCO), a new position for the company that aims to accelerate sales and growth. Marrus previously held leadership roles at Insightec, Stryker Mako Surgical, Intuitive Surgical, and Leica. At Insightec, he held the position of chief commercial officer. At Synaptive, he will oversee the global sales team spanning 16 countries, in addition to leading the company’s marketing, product management, and clinical applications activi

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

christine.book Thu, 02/29/2024 - 13:55 February 29, 2024 — AIxSCAN, Inc. , a Sunnyvale, CA-based developer of a next generation artificial intelligence (AI)-based tomosynthesis X-ray imaging system, has reported that its team, which began clinical trials in late 2023, is very pleased with the early ARC60 imaging results, both in terms of depiction of details and consistency of imaging quality.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

United Imaging Intelligence, a subsidiary of United Imaging Group, highlighted its medical AI technology at ECR 2024. The company introduced its uAI SAT tool, an AI-driven annotation tool hosted on United's biomedical research platform. The tool aims to improve intelligent interactive segmentation, shortening annotation times from hours to minutes, United added.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is pervasive. Over 90% of men and 67% of women over 70 have been found to have at least some degree of CAC. The condition, originally thought to be a relatively harmless and natural process, is now regarded as a precursor to other severe heart diseases, increasing the likelihood of significant future cardiac events.

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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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Disposable medical devices developer Merit Medical Systems reported revenue gains for its fourth quarter of 2023 and end-of-year financial results. For the quarter unaudited (end-December 31, 2023), Merit reported total revenue of $324.5 million, an increase of 10.6% compared with the same quarter during the previous fiscal year. In its cardiovascular segment, the company reported $315.2 million in total revenue, an increase of 10.3% over the same quarter in 2022.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The decision comes amid strong demand for the publicly traded, Los Angeles-based radiology provider’s services.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Israel-based Nano-X Imaging (Nanox) will conduct a clinical study evaluating its Nanox.ARC 3D imaging system in a clinical outpatient setting at Clalit Health Services-owned Beilinson Hospital, part of Rabin Medical Center. Led by Eli Atar, MD, director of the department of imaging, and Ahuva Grubstein, MD, department of diagnostic radiology, the study will assess the diagnostic capabilities of the Nanox.ARC’s tomographic imaging system compared with conventional 2D radiography for detecting lun

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MedImaging MRI

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

An automated deep learning-based algorithm for neonatal brain MRI extraction can significantly enhance the predictive accuracy of functional outcomes in.

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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?