AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2024

Imaging surveillance may be the way to go for monitoring radial scars without atypia found on screening digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), research published March 13 in the American Journal of Roentgenology found. In a study, Claire Crowley and Manisha Bahl, MD, from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, found that screening-detected radial scars without atypia at core-needle biopsy have a low upstaging rate to breast cancer of less than 2%.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services now reimburses for code 76145, allowing physicists to contribute monetary value to the care team for their work

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Diagnostic Imaging

MARCH 14, 2024

Emphasizing the gravity of the ongoing workforce shortage in radiology, these authors recommend a change agenda focusing on expanded numbers of residency positions, reassessment of educational pathways, maintaining a strong presence in hospital settings and practice level initiatives to reduce administrative burden and achieve appropriate reimbursement beyond RVU measurements.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

Medical 3D printing expert Summer Decker, PhD , University of South Florida, explains how her lab has helped improve patient care.

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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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MedImaging Ultrasound

MARCH 14, 2024

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that can help diagnose pulmonary hypertension in newborns by looking at heart ultrasounds.

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Diagnostic Imaging Systems

MARCH 14, 2024

2024 Issue #6 of the Veterinary E-News Magazine from Diagnostic Imaging Systems, where we find the latest news from the best sources for you

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Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights wants to know whether hackers captured sensitive patient information during the breach.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2024

Both current and former smokers show lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio (V/M) on CT fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR), researchers have found. In a study published March 14 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging , a team led by Kenneth Holmes, MD, of St Paul's Hospital and University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada, reported that smoking was associated with lower coronary volume-to-myocardial mass ratio in individuals with coronary artery disease (CAD) -- results that further c

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Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

“This approach is particularly galling since service outages have exacerbated the administrative burdens and care delays already associated with" prior authorization, AMA said.

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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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Health IT Analytics

MARCH 14, 2024

The use of a predictive tool designed to forecast outcomes of total knee arthroplasty did not significantly alter patients’ willingness for surgery.

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Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

"I'm struggling to understand the Luddite-level myopia around this topic," one radiation oncologist shared on social media.

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Health Imaging

MARCH 14, 2024

The imaging interface is contained in a wristwatch, and the system produces high-resolution images of blood vessels.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:52 March 14, 2024 — RamSoft , a global leader in novel cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions for imaging centers and teleradiology providers, announced that Premier Radiology Services (“Premier”), based in Miami, FL, has signed a 5-year agreement to use RamSoft’s OmegaAI and cloud-based PowerServer PACS platform for its 1,000+ teleradiology locations.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Interlune has received $15M in funding to develop a scalable supply of Helium-3 from the lunar surface.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:54 March 14, 2024 — In a significant move to enhance provider messaging across Electronic Health Record (EHR), eRx, Telehealth , and other Point of Care (POC) platforms, Doceree has unveiled its revolutionary technology, Spark , today at HIMSS 2024. Engineered to empower providers in enhancing the quality of care and ultimately elevating patient outcomes.

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MRI Network

MARCH 14, 2024

Staying on top of new tech trends is important to builders looking to maximize output and slash costs. As reported by ConstructionDive, a website that covers the latest news and trends in the construction industry, here are five recent announcements from software makers and other tech providers about new offerings or updates to existing products that are designed to smooth out construction for contractors: Trunk Tools.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:57 March 14, 2024 — Based on its long-term artificial intelligence ( AI ) partnership, GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham plan to integrate medical imaging foundation models into their AI research work, with a strong focus on responsible AI practices. Both organizations have been working closely on AI solutions since announcing their 10-year commitment in 2017 to explore the use of AI across a broad range of diagnostic and treatment paradigms through sustainable

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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.

Radiology Business

MARCH 14, 2024

The non-operating room use of anesthesia is becoming increasingly popular in institutions that handle a high volume of IR cases.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2024

Micro-X 's new stroke ambulance head CT unit prototype is nearing field trials in Australia. When completed, the Micro-X Head CT will weigh less than 70 kg (154 lb) and will contain 21 mini x-ray tubes, as opposed to a conventional CT that is more than 1,200 kg (2,646 lb) with one x-ray tube in a rotating gantry, according to the company. Its nanoelectronic x-ray technology uses carbon nanotubes to miniaturize x-ray tubes.

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Premier Radiology Services

MARCH 14, 2024

Premier Radiology Services has more big news to share! Premier Radiology Services and Ferrum Health, Inc. have formed a strategic partnership! Drew Gaudet, CEO of Premier Radiology Services, commented on the significance of this partnership, stating, “Navigating the landscape of AI solutions independently was challenging. Our re-evaluation of AI initiatives led us to conclude that collaborating with Ferrum Health to consolidate our infrastructure and gain access to clinical analytics wou

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2024

QT Imaging Holdings is delivering its Breast Acoustic CT scanner in collaboration with research centers in the U.S. and Canada. The company is collaborating with the Department of Radiation Oncology and Radiation Treatment Program at the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. This collaboration is part of a five-year research grant from National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute to develop an inexpensive, port

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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.

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Premier Radiology Services

MARCH 14, 2024

Premier Radiology Services has more big news to share! Premier Radiology Services and Ferrum Health, Inc. have formed a strategic partnership! Drew Gaudet, CEO of Premier Radiology Services, commented on the significance of this partnership, stating, “Navigating the landscape of AI solutions independently was challenging. Our re-evaluation of AI initiatives led us to conclude that collaborating with Ferrum Health to consolidate our infrastructure and gain access to clinical analytics wou

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2024

Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas congratulates the winner and runners-up of the Best Student Paper Award given by the International Society for Optics and Photonics (SPIE) at its 2024 Medical Imaging Symposium in San Diego, CA. Konica Minolta sponsored the award as part of its continued commitment to the education and support of young scientists in medical imaging.

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Premier Radiology Services

MARCH 14, 2024

Our leadership team has been extremely busy moving, shaking and making things happen! Congrats to all for all of your hard work and diligence! RamSoft , a global leader in novel cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions for imaging centers and teleradiology providers, is pleased to announce that Premier Radiology Services (“Premier”), based in Miami, FL, has signed a 5-year agreement to use RamSoft’s OmegaAI and cloud-based PowerServer® PACS platform for its 1,000+ teleradiology

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MedImaging Industry News

MARCH 14, 2024

A new study has found that carrying out dynamic PET scans in just 30 minutes, instead of the usual 65 minutes, could work just as well for checking lung lesions, making it easier for patients.

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