Wed.Oct 23, 2024

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Cannabis use in adolescence: Visible effects on brain structure

ScienceDaily

A collaborative study sheds light on how cannabis use affects brain development in young people, the main one being atrophy of certain regions of the cerebral cortex.

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Interventional radiologists earn more than their diagnostic counterparts, though the gap is narrowing

Radiology Business

The reported median, 25th and 75th percentile compensation for IR faculty were consistently higher than DRs, 2017-2023 AAMC data show.

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Data security: Breakthrough in research with personalized health data

ScienceDaily

The European research project 'Federated Secure Computing' presents a new approach that allows patient data from different institutions to be analysed securely and anonymously.

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Radiology experts warn of unintended consequences stemming from imaging price transparency efforts

Radiology Business

Researchers are expressing concern that this information may be motivating some to shy away from undergoing scheduled exams.

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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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MRI could be 'powerful tool' for guiding surgery decisions in patients with rectal cancer

Health Imaging

“No one wants to get surgery if they can avoid it. Now we have a powerful tool to help patients and their doctors predict who would benefit from surgery after initial chemotherapy and radiation.

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Study: AI Tool Helps Detect Breast Cancer Earlier, Reduces Radiologists Workload

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 10/23/2024 - 14:18 Oct. 23 , 2024 — Lunit recently announced the findings from two large-scale studies evaluating its AI-powered mammography solution, Lunit INSIGHT MMG. The studies conducted by researchers at the Cancer Registry of Norway and Odense University Hospital in Denmark demonstrate the technology's potential to significantly improve breast cancer screening programs.

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Imaging startup Ezra launches ‘world’s most advanced longevity scan’ at $5,995 a pop

Radiology Business

“Ezra Blueprint” incorporates CT and MRI and is designed in partnership with “longevity pioneer and rejuvenation athlete” Bryan Johnson.

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Research shows urine tests may detect early diseases

ScienceDaily

According to a study, the RNA (a type of genetic material) and other substances within urine can show changes in cell types, revealing early signs of cancer and other diseases. This method could help clinicians detect problems earlier when they are more easily treated without invasive procedures.

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NorthStar opens facility to assist with development and distribution of vital radioisotopes

Health Imaging

The facility will provide much needed developmental and manufacturing support for pharmaceutical companies that produce and distribute medical isotopes.

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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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Maximizing Tax Savings With Section 179

Atlantis Worldwide

Discover how Section 179 tax deductions can help healthcare practices save on refurbished radiology equipment, boosting profitability and enabling advanced

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Video from CMIMI: Collaboration key to further advancing imaging AI

AuntMinnie

Radiologists should look outside of their departments and forge multidisciplinary collaborations to further advance AI into clinical practice, according to a talk given October 22 at the Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CMIMI). In his presentation, Da Zhang, PhD, from Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School described the experiences and challenges of such collaborations, bringing the medical physicist's point of view to AI in radiology.

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FDA Grants Expanded Clearance of Intravascular Imaging System for Use with Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

Diagnostic Imaging

The Gentuity HF-OCT Imaging System, which includes the 1.8 F Vis-Rx Micro-Imaging Catheter, is reportedly the first intravascular imaging system to garner a specific indication for pre- and post-intervention assessments of coronary vessels.

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Royal Philips, Medtronic Neurovascular join WSO Advocacy Coalition

AuntMinnie

Royal Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular are entering a strategic advocacy partnership that aims to deliver timely stroke care. The two further expanded and strengthened their partnerships with the World Stroke Organization (WSO) by joining the newly established WSO Advocacy Coalition. This coalition brings together stakeholders that include healthcare professionals, patient groups, and policymakers with the goal of developing strategies to address the global burden of stroke.

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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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Can Diffusion MRI Predict Patient Response to Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer?

Diagnostic Imaging

A model emphasizing time-dependent diffusion MRI was 15 percent more effective than apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements at predicting pathologic complete response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy for women with breast cancer, according to new research.

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DeepHealth expands reach in Europe

AuntMinnie

RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth has acquired U.K.-based AI cancer diagnostics company Kheiron Medical Technologies. Kheiron, founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, develops deep-learning AI software to identify malignancies in mammograms. Its CE-marked software Mia was deployed in Europe in the UK’s first prospective evaluation of AI technology for breast cancer screening, DeepHealth said.

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Development of a Porcine Model of Arteriovenous Fistula Venous Stenosis Treated with Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty

JVIR

To develop a porcine model for arteriovenous fistula (AVF) venous stenosis treated with percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) and compare outcomes of plain balloon angioplasty (POBA) to IN.PACT paclitaxel drug-coated balloons (DCB).

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MRI Predicts Patient Outcomes and Tumor Recurrence in Rectal Cancer Patients

MedImaging MRI

New research has revealed that MRI can help patients with colorectal cancer avoid invasive surgery by predicting outcomes and assessing the risk of tumor recurrence or metastasis.

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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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Thirty-day healthcare encounters after elective uterine artery embolization for fibroids with and without superior hypogastric nerve block

JVIR

To evaluate how the implementation of superior hypogastric nerve block (SHNB) during uterine artery embolization (UAE) for uterine fibroids impacts same-day discharge and healthcare encounters (HE) within 30 days.

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MRI indicates that poor sleep translates to poor brain health

AuntMinnie

MRI indicates that people in early middle age with poor sleep quality show signs of poor brain health in the form of older brain age later in life, according to research published October 23 in Neurology. Although the study doesn't prove that poor sleep accelerates brain aging, it suggests an association between poor sleep quality and signs of brain aging, noted lead author Clémence Cavaillès, PhD, of the University of California, San Francisco in a statement released by the American Academy of

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Corrigendum

JVIR

Corrigendum to “Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Access to IR Care in the United States”

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Geospatial and Socioeconomic Disparities in Access to IR Care in the United States

JVIR

To determine and analyze the geographic distribution of interventional radiologists in the United States to identify populations with decreased access to interventional radiology (IR) care.

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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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Percutaneous Puncture of a Fetoscopic Endoluminal Tracheal Occlusion Balloon

JVIR

Fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion (FETO) is an investigational therapy to induce lung volume increase and development and improves the survival in patients with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). Elective balloon removal 4–7 weeks after placement reduces the development of surfactant deficiency, risk of preterm delivery, and potential need for emergent removal during delivery or on placental bypass.

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Crossword Puzzle: Answer Key

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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Crossword Puzzle

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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