AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance providing recommendations to drug companies on the design of clinical trials for optical imaging drugs used with imaging devices during medical procedures. Such procedures are intended to aid in the detection of tumors or other pathology or to delineate normal anatomical structures, according to the FDA.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
The agency's B Reader Program trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.
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Health Imaging
JANUARY 7, 2025
Elizabeth Smart recently underwent SPECT imaging to see how her traumatic experiences may have affected her brain on a physiological level.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
This would amount to between 400,000 and 500,000 unnecessary scans each month, the Verona, Wisconsin-based vendor said in recently published research.
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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.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 7, 2025
The number of female IR trainees has been on the rise for years, but this growth is slow in comparison to other medical professions.
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AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
Ultrasound-guided thermal ablation techniques are safe and effective in treating patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism, suggest findings published January 7 in Radiology. Researchers led by Yang Liu, MD, from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing found that both microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) reduced parathyroid hormone levels along with calcium, phosphorus, and alkaline phosphate levels.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 7, 2025
Gynesonics developed and sells the Sonata System, the first FDA-cleared product for diagnosis and treatment of certain symptomatic fibroids.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
AI-supported mammography screening is effective in a nationwide, real-world setting, according to research published January 7 in Nature Medicine. A team led by Nora Eisemann, PhD, from the University of Lbeck in Germany, found that compared with standard double reading, AI-supported double reading led to more breast cancers being detected without leading to significantly higher recall rates.
Aidoc
JANUARY 7, 2025
I am not, of course, advocating for a lack of governance. It is necessary for safe and responsible clinical AI implementation. What is debatable, however, is the best approach to this internal framework. Ask four leaders how AI is governed at their health system, and youll likely receive four different answers. Case in point: A quarter of healthcare organizations surveyed by Deloitte in 2024 have established AI governance frameworks and dedicated teams to manage their AI models.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has named 50 recipients of the 2024-2025Advancing Your Profession: Education and Professional Growth Grant program. Awardees will receive up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of continuing education, educational conferences or products, or primary or secondary certification exams offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, according to the foundation.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 7, 2025
In a recent interview, Arlene Sussman, M.D., discussed her experience in leading vRads teleradiology breast imaging service, how to foster personalized care in breast cancer screening, utilizing AI to help mitigate daunting worklists and improving access to subspecialty care.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
Raleigh, NC-based US Radiology Specialists has appointed Caitlin Zulla as its new CEO, succeeding Lee Cooper, who has led the organization since 2023. Most recently, Zulla served as CEO of Optum Health East, where she oversaw healthcare delivery across 10 states, US Radiology Specialists noted. She is the former CEO of SCA Health, where she oversaw more than 320 surgical facilities, 13,500 physicians, and 11,500 team members who serve more than 1.4 million patients annually.
vRad
JANUARY 7, 2025
Lets start with the straight answer youre looking for: At vRad, we have radiologists who make $450,000 a year, and high-volume readers who pull in well over $1,000,000 a year. Obviously, thats quite a range. Thats because the answer to this question depends on you and the way you want to practice. The real answer is, however much you want.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
GE HealthCare (GEHC) and not-for-profit, independent health system Cape Cod Healthcare in Massachusetts have kicked off a technology modernization effort that will add advanced CT and MRI technology at two hospitals. The project includes installations at Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis and Falmouth Hospital that will expand access to advanced imaging services, including cardiac care, according to GE HealthCare.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 7, 2025
Survey results revealed that 71 percent of clinicians preferred adjunctive AI in facilitating triage of brain MRI scans and 58 percent were comfortable utilizing AI triage without input from radiologists.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
Radiology services company Onrad has acquired Direct Radiology from Royal Philips to form what Onrad is calling the largest independent teleradiology network in the U.S. With the acquisition, Onrad said it now provides services to over 550 facilities across the U.S., with more than 160 board-certified radiologists performing more than 7,000 studies per day.
MedImaging MRI
JANUARY 7, 2025
A new study reveals that AI-based models can outperform human experts in identifying ovarian cancer from ultrasound images.
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AuntMinnie
JANUARY 7, 2025
Body composition data from routine CT imaging helps clinicians diagnose, develop treatment, and predict outcomes of metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC), according to a study published January 7 in Cancer Medicine. The findings could help clinicians offer mNSCLC patients better care, wrote a team led by Adriana Coletta, PhD, of the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Open Medscience
JANUARY 7, 2025
Auger electron-emitting radionuclides offer innovative therapeutic potential through highly localised DNA damage with minimal collateral effects. The post Selected Auger Electron-Emitting Radionuclides for Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
JVIR
JANUARY 7, 2025
A study by Prestat etal (1) suggests that vertebroplasty may stabilize fractures in ankylosed spines. Among 31 patients, the primary consolidation success rate was 61%. The study included various types of fractures, including 6 B3 fractures (anterior disruption of the vertebral body in the AO classification). Although stand-alone cement injection can be effective in controlling pain and achieving bone consolidation, it may not be suitable for fractures with a soft tissue component or fractures i
Open Medscience
JANUARY 7, 2025
Alpha particle emitting radionuclides are highly effective in delivering targeted radiation therapy for various cancers. The post Selected Alpha Particle Emitting Radionuclides for Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
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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.
JVIR
JANUARY 7, 2025
Normal ejaculate is comprised of secretions from the testis, epididymis, and accessory sexual secretory glands converging with seminal fluid at the prostatic urethra. Hematospermia is defined as the presence of macroscopic blood within ejaculate. This condition is uncommon and generally benign but may cause significant anxiety and interfere with sexual health.
Open Medscience
JANUARY 7, 2025
Beta particle emitting radionuclides are utilised in therapeutic nuclear medicine for precise tumour targeting and improved treatment outcomes. The post Selected Beta Particle Emitting Radionuclides for Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
JVIR
JANUARY 7, 2025
This study assesses the feasibility of Large Language Models like GPT-4 (OpenAI, San Francisco, CA, USA) to summarize interventional radiology (IR) procedural reports to improve layperson understanding and translate medical texts into multiple languages. 200 reports from eight categories were summarized using GPT-4. Readability was assessed with Flesch-Kincaid Reading Level (FKRL) and Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES).
Ben White
JANUARY 7, 2025
The first pile-on lawsuit against Radiology Partners has arrived: UnitedHealth’s original 2023 lawsuit against RP for an alleged “pass-through billing scheme” wrapped up this fall, and Aetna just filed their own Christmas present on December 23. For those curious about how that United lawsuit played out, here are my three posts covering that story: United against Radiology Partners United is Still Fighting Radiology Partners Counting Chickens: RP loses its windfall award from U
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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?
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