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Annual mammography beginning at 40 reduces breast cancer mortality by 42%, new data show

Radiology Business

"I am hoping that primary care physicians see that risks of screening are manageable, and the benefits are tremendous," said Dartmouth's Debra L. Monticciolo, MD.

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Annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 saves lives

AuntMinnie

Annual breast cancer screening starting at age 40 yields the most mortality reduction, according to research published February 20 in Radiology. A team led by Debra Monticciolo, MD, from Dartmouth in New Hampshire found that starting annual screening at this age and continuing to at least age 79 leads to the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks.

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Making the Transformation from Analog to Digital Radiography

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 4 minutes read Four considerations to gain maximum benefits to workflow and patient outcomes By Tasos Strouzos, President and General Manager, Consumables Business Unit, Carestream Health. The benefits of moving from analog imaging to full digital X-ray are well known. Digital Radiography (DR) can help speed your imaging workflow, ease the workload on your staff, and reduce the dose to support a higher standard of care.

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Annual Breast Cancer Screening Beginning at 40 Saves Lives

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 02/20/2024 - 12:53 February 20, 2024 — Annual breast cancer screening beginning at age 40 and continuing to at least age 79 results in the highest reduction in mortality with minimal risks, according to a new study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Breast cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for women in the U.S.

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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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Imaging industry veterans with 55 years of experience launch teleradiology practice management organization

Radiology Business

Yellowcross Healthcare is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, providing consulting services to medical groups and healthcare facilities in the U.S.

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Radiology AI startup AZmed raises $16M in series A financing

Radiology Business

Founded in 2018, the Paris-based company specializes in software that helps providers pinpoint various abnormalities on standard X-rays.

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Scientists develop a novel radiotracer for earlier detection of disease

Medical Xpress: Radiology

The vast majority of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems map out how the body uses a radioactive form of glucose for energy. Since many cancers use glucose as a metabolic fuel, they light up on glucose PET scans. However, not all cancers use glucose as fuel, and some normal organs, like the brain and heart, use high amounts of glucose, too, making it difficult to identify some diseases from this type of diagnostic scan.

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PCCT improves assessment of coronary artery disease

AuntMinnie

Ultrahigh-spatial-resolution photon-counting detector CT (PCCT) improves the evaluation of coronary artery disease (CAD) -- enabling the reclassification of disease to a lower category in 54% of patients, researchers have found. The technology could improve patient management and reduce unnecessary interventions, according to a team that included corresponding author Tilman Emrich, MD, of the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.

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Terahertz biosensor detects skin cancer with remarkable accuracy, ushering in new era of early detection

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier diagnoses.

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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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Routine chest CT often reveals patients at risk for cardiovascular disease, presenting radiology with ‘untapped’ potential

Radiology Business

Radiologists only reported this finding across in about 31% to 44% of cases, experts detailed recently in JACR.

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Coronary artery disease classification improved with photon-counting CT

Health Imaging

After a photon-counting CT, 54% of patients had their coronary artery disease classification downgraded

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Study: Photon-Counting CT Improves Accuracy of Coronary Stenosis Assessment

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of ultrahigh spatial resolution with photon-counting CT led to lower Coronary Artery Disease Reporting and Data System (CAD-RADS) category assessments in over 54 percent of patients in comparison to the use of standard spatial resolution, according to recently published research.

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Fujifilm expands enterprise imaging agreement with DoD

Health Imaging

Fujifilm Healthcare will be providing enterprise PACS to the Navy Medical Center San Diego.

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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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Providers prevail in 77% of No Surprises Act payment disputes, new CMS data show

Radiology Business

Emergency (58%) and radiology (17%) services made up most non-air ambulance payment determinations, the agency reported.

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GEHC to collaborate with OSF Healthcare, Pointcore

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has entered into a 10-year collaboration with OSF Healthcare and Pointcore. OSF HealthCare is a health system that serves patients throughout Illinois and Michigan and is supported by Pointcore, a healthcare management and nonclinical shared services company. The collaboration will consist of investment in new technology systems, digital tools and resources, services, and support across a variety of care areas including nuclear medicine, oncology, and radiology; a new invest

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SHIFT – February 2024

MRI Network

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our February issue of SHIFT explores Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work for 2024; the impact of technology in the workplace; the best cities for jobs; and books to put you on the path to success in 2024. Glassdoor’s 2024 List of Best Places to Work As reported by Forbes, Glassdoor recently published its annual list of the Best Places to Work for 2024, including the most important factors that contribute to a company’s success in terms of employ

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Photon-counting CT found to improve coronary artery disease assessment

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Ultrahigh-spatial-resolution photon-counting detector CT improved assessment of coronary artery disease (CAD), allowing for reclassification to a lower disease category in 54% of patients, according to a new study published in Radiology. The technology has the potential to improve patient management and reduce unnecessary interventions.

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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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Novel Radiotracer Lights up PET Scan for Earlier Disease Detection

MedImaging Industry News

Scientists have developed a new radiotracer that can map how cells use fructose for energy, thus facilitating the early identification of various cancers and inflammation in the heart and brain.

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Fujifilm Receives PACS Award for Naval Medical Center - San Diego

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 02/20/2024 - 13:04 February 20, 2024 — FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, today announced that the company was selected to transform the enterprise radiology PACS at the Naval Medical Center - San Diego with Synapse 7x – Fujifilm’s next-generation enterprise imaging platform.

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Enhancing Patient Care: The Benefits of In Office Weight-Bearing CT

CurveBeam AI

Weight bearing CT (WBCT) is a game changer in foot and ankle care. In-office access to CT imaging has reshaped many doctors’ approaches to patient care, including Dr Hodges Davis, MD orthopedic surgeon at OrthoCarolina. WBCT has been a routine part of his practice for fracture assessment and fusion evaluation. “In-office WBCT changed my life as the practitioner and the lives of my patients,” he said.

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Storytelling Meets Human Capital: The True Measure of a Great Recruiter

MRI Network

Storytelling with a heavy emphasis on solving problems with human capital. That’s what recruiting is when you look past the job titles and companies. We aren’t just moving talent from one organization to another. We’re using all the information at our fingertips to create the ultimate success story, for both the candidates and our clients. Being great storytellers serves us in every aspect of the business.

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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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Lessons Learned and Looking Towards the Future With AI: Lessons From the Inside

Aidoc

In this installment of Lessons From the Inside, Jeffrey Sturman, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer of Memorial Healthcare System, delves into his vision of the future for healthcare AI and what advice he’d give to other hospital leaders considering AI adoption, including: Being proactive : Using AI algorithms in such a way that empowers care teams to provide more timely care to relevant patients.

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AI System Combines CT Imaging with Clinical and Genetic Data for Early Lung Cancer Detection

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers have demonstrated an AI-based system that can automatically detect and analyze lung nodule features from CT images, predicting the likelihood of EGFR mutations.

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Scientists develop novel radiotracer for earlier detection of disease

ScienceDaily

Scientists have developed a new radiotracer (called [18F]4-FDF) that can map how cells use fructose for energy.

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Image IQ Quiz: 38-Year-Old Female with Hypertension and Visual Disturbance

Diagnostic Imaging

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

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?