Health Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

These subtle changes precede greater tissue loss related to cognitive impairment.

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Radiology Business

JULY 30, 2024

"Private equity firms and greedy corporate executives are using the healthcare system as a piggybank,” said Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JULY 30, 2024

In a study published in JAMA Neurology co-authored by Vibhor Krishna, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery at the UNC School of Medicine, researchers found that a staged bilateral focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor is safe and effective. Essential tremor, a neurological condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, can be so profound that typical life tasks become difficult to accomplish.

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Radiology Business

JULY 30, 2024

In a new Academic Radiology study, researchers explore how "intersectionality" impacts compensation among imaging staffers.

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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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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) leads to earlier detection of breast cancer, a study published July 30 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Annika Jögi, MD, PhD, from Skåne University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, analyzed data from women who were followed up through their first and second consecutive two-view digital mammography screening rounds after participating in the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST).

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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Health Canada has approved AIRS Medical 's SwiftMR application for AI-powered MRI for use in Canadian hospitals, radiology centers, and other diagnostic imaging facilities. SwiftMR's reconstruction technology can be used in any MRI scanner, regardless of make, model, and field strength, the company said. It reduces scan times, provides greater image quality through deep learning-powered image reconstruction, is cost-efficient, and is approved for use in all body parts and all patients, according

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure has suspended the license of Anand P. Lalaji, MD, CEO of The Radiology Group, saying that the teleradiologist overlooked several imaging findings. The ruling stems from a complaint submitted in November 2023 alleging that Lalaji violated the board's statutes governing the practice of medicine in the state. Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, alleged that Lalaji missed readings or made incorrect readings in eight instances over a three-month

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

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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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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

ChatGPT may be on its way toward explaining echocardiography results to patients, according to research published July 31 in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging. A team led by Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD, from New York University found that about three-quarters of AI-generated responses in the study were deemed suitable by echocardiographers to send to patients.

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MRI Network

JULY 30, 2024

Deloitte’s 2024 Gen Z and Millennial Survey connected with nearly 23,000 respondents across 44 countries to track their experiences and expectations at work and in the world more broadly. The insights gained from the survey can provide guidance to business leaders about the way they attract, retain and manage these generations that may have different values than their own generation.

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Health Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

Prior to the final proposal’s release, the American College of Radiology reached out to CMS to offer its recommendations on payment rates for five out of the six the new codes.

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MedImaging MRI

JULY 30, 2024

A new study has found that using a deep learning model to analyze MRI scans of lumbar spinal stenosis substantially saves time and enhances interobserver agreement among radiology in-training residents

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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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Health Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

The accident occurred earlier in July when a metal stretcher carrying a patient entered the imaging suite.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 30, 2024

Turner Imaging Systems has launched a new digital x-ray system, the Enduro DR x-ray system. Enduro DR addresses limitations of current x-ray system construction. It consists of three parts: a portable x-ray scanner that weighs 6 lb; a wireless, glass-free flat panel detector; and a laptop with acquisition software. Enduro DR x-ray system. Image courtesy of Turner Imaging Systems.

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MRI Network

JULY 30, 2024

In industries and specializations full of recruiters, the last thing you want is to be lumped in with all the other salespeople selling staffing. The truth is: in competitive digs, there are a lot of headhunters who promise the world, but deliver nothing. There’s only one way to escape this category. You have to prove you’re not just another service provider draining the resources of clients and wasting the time of candidates.

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JVIR

JULY 30, 2024

The pressures around us, the public policy changes, and how they are affecting the practice of interventional radiology (IR) feel different and are worthy of discussion. This graphic shows my postfellowship policy universe: (a) 2005, Deficit Reduction Act, the first unilateral payment reduction in imaging services, affecting advanced imaging services, including computed tomography (CT) angiography and magnetic resonance (MR) angiography; (b) 2010, the Affordable Care Act, the most significant po

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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.

ScienceDirect

JULY 30, 2024

Publication date: Available online 30 July 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Tong Pan, Xin Tian, Yang Liu, Hai-Qing Yang, Guo-Jing Ma, Xiao-Nan Han, Cai-Ying Li

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