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Frequent sleep disruptions may increase amyloid deposits down the road

Health Imaging

Daily sleep disruptions could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future, new research suggests.

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ACR Highlights Healthcare-Related Artificial Intelligence Bills in 2024 State Legislative Sessions

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:27 June 24, 2024 — Legislative efforts across numerous states in 2024 focused on the integration of artificial intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare, reflecting several trends and priorities. Many states are proposing regulatory frameworks that include the formation of workgroups, committees and boards to study and oversee AI implementation, ensuring ethical standards and data privacy are maintained.

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Supplemental AI education during residency linked to key benefits

Health Imaging

Despite this, there is still no standardized AI curriculum for emerging radiologists.

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RSNA Announces Journal Impact Factors

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 06/24/2024 - 20:34 June 24, 2024 — The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) announced the 2023 impact factors today for its suite of journals. Radiology, RSNA’s leading medical imaging research journal, was cited nearly 60,000 times, according to the Clarivate Analytics Journal Citation Reports. Impact factor uses citation data to measure the relevance and influence of academic journals.

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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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New MRI method uses altered glucose to 'light up' pancreatic cancer

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to detect, in part because the pancreas sits deep in the abdominal cavity in a position that can vary from person to person; pancreatic tumors therefore can remain hidden until too late for treatment. Now, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science demonstrate how an emerging magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) approach could make pancreatic tumors "light up" in MRI scans.

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Could Deep Learning Offer Quicker Acute Stroke Detection on Brain MRI Without the Need for T2WI Sequences?

Diagnostic Imaging

Noting an average processing time of 24 seconds for deep learning detection of acute ischemic stroke on brain MRI, the authors of a new study said deep learning assessment of DWI and FLAIR sequences had equivalent sensitivity and AUROC to T2WI MRI.

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In Memoriam: Prolific Philanthropist Ann Lurie, Namesake of the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Imaging Technology

June 24, 2024 — Well-known Chicago and worldwide philanthropist Ann Lurie, namesake of the Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, passed away on June 24 after succumbing to glioblastoma, an aggressive form of br

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Additive Manufacturing: An Emerging Trend

MRI Network

Magicians work in the manufacturing industry today. At least, that’s the way it would seem to builders and inventors of past centuries. Imagine if they could see a machine that created three-dimensional objects on demand. They would surely think it was wizardry. It’s easy for us to take 3D printing for granted, but you should give it a second look.

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New Radiotracer Generates High Quality and Readily Interpretable Images of Cardiac Amyloidosis

MedImaging Industry News

A newly developed radiotracer can produce high-quality, easily interpretable images of cardiac amyloidosis, a progressive and incurable condition that is.

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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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Jubilant to invest $50M to expand PET radiopharmaceutical capacity

AuntMinnie

Jubilant Radiopharma plans to invest $50 million to expand its PET radiopharmaceutical manufacturing capacity. The money will be used to add six manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to the company's network, bringing its total to nine. Jubilant expects the new sites to be up and running in about two years, it said.

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Murderer's fate hinges on 2 different interpretations of his brain scans

Health Imaging

A radiologist’s testimony could deconstruct a legal team’s argument that their defendant had a brain tumor that may have affected his behavior when he shot and killed five women in 2019.

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The deep-learning triple threat transforming medical imaging

AuntMinnie

Intelligent imaging systems that learn with each scan and produce medical images with unprecedented speed, detail, and precision represent some of the most seismic advances in radiology since the Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to the inventors of computer-assisted tomography in 1979. Kelly Londy of GE HealthCare. AI is revolutionizing medical imaging across every aspect of diagnostic imaging as a triple threat in planning, scanning, and diagnosis.

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Golf-Like Titration of Goal-Setting for Navigating Career Courses in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Adjusting one’s goals to varying conditions along the way may facilitate optimal satisfaction and enjoyment of the journey.

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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 HealthCare installs first Allia IGS Pulse electrophysiology lab

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has installed its first Allia IGS Pulse image-guided system for the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases in interventional cardiology. The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque installed the system in its cardiac electrophysiology lab to plan, guide and monitor the outcomes of electrophysiological procedures, including cardiac ablations, cardiac catherizations, transcatheter aortic valve replacements, and balloon and coronary a

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The Ghana Model: Development of an IR Training Program in a Resource-Limited Setting

JVIR

Although interventional radiology (IR) is becoming more available in developed economies across the globe, the specialty remains out of reach for billions, particularly across the African continent. In this letter, the key insights garnered in organically establishing a training program to address local needs in Ghana are reviewed.

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US Oncology Network chief to become ASTRO CEO

AuntMinnie

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has appointed Texas radiation oncologist Vivek Kavadi, MD, as its new CEO. Kavadi plans to leave his current role as chief radiation oncology officer for the US Oncology Network to lead ASTRO, where he has been a member and served in various roles since 1994. The position will start November 1. For the US Oncology Network, Kavadi oversees strategy, operations, and clinical service delivery for a network of 200 physicians.

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Correlation of ablation volume with renal function loss after cryoablation in solitary functioning kidneys

JVIR

The purpose of this study was to retrospectively analyze the degree of renal function deterioration after renal cryoablation in patients with a solitary functioning kidney based on ablation volume.

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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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AuntMinnie 2001: Frontline radiologists recall September 11

AuntMinnie

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com 's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday up until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article from 2001 reported on the role radiologists played in responding to the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and was published on October 31, 2001.

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Welcome Dr. Marcus Lacey

TRA Medical Imaging

You may see a new name on your reports this summer! We are delighted to welcome Dr. Marcus Lacey to TRA Medical Imaging as our newest fellowship-trained neuroradiologist. Dr. Lacey’s passion for radiology was ignited by his mentors during medical school, who showcased the profound impact radiologists have on patient care. He believes that the ability of medical imaging to capture and describe anatomy and physiology in great detail is an invaluable tool in medicine.

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RamSoft, Upland InterFAX mark 40 millionth fax

AuntMinnie

RamSoft and partner Upland InterFAX are marking the 40 millionth fax sent through integrated RamSoft PowerServer and Upland InterFAX InterFAX software. The two firms first combined the platforms in 2019, and this integration continues to evolve, with a coming upgrade of InterFAX into RamSoft's OmegaAI platform and fax-to-order automation in both PowerServer and OmegaAI, RamSoft said.

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Qure.ai secures Merck investment

AuntMinnie

Mumbai, India-based Qure.ai closed a Series D funding round that included an investment by the Merck Global Health Innovation Fund. The funding will go towards developing foundation models for AI in imaging and expanding Qure.ai’s reach into the U.S. market, the company said. The amount of the investment was undisclosed. Qure.ai’s products cleared by the U.S.

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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.