Mon.Sep 25, 2023

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Reinforcing the Importance of Early Detection

Imaging Technology

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with leading breast cancer specialist Wendie Berg, MD, PhD, professor of radiology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, and Magee Women’s Hospital of UPMC specializing in breast imaging. I asked Dr. Berg what still needs to be done in the fight against breast cancer and in reinforcing the importance of early detection.

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Radiology has made diversity strides over the past decade relative to other specialties

Radiology Business

While the numbers remain low, researchers believe they represent progress, especially when compared to other areas of medicine.

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The Full Body Imaging Movement: A Strategic Upgrade of the MRI

Imaging Technology

Since the advent of the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam on human patients in the late 1970s, this innovation offered a multi-layered and noninvasive approach to the imaging of bodily organs, functions and the ability to diagnose disease. The MRI design applies the use of a radio frequency and a large magnet to generate visual reports of structures inside the body to monitor a major set of conditions.

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Medical specialists order low value, unnecessary imaging at higher rates than their peers

Radiology Business

The findings are derived from an analysis of fee-for-service Medicare data recorded across nearly 600 U.S. health systems.

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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 Clinical Data Supports Viz.ai Solution for Improved Pulmonary Embolism Detection and Care Coordination

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 09/25/2023 - 15:57 September 25, 2023 — Viz.ai , a leader in AI -powered disease detection and intelligent care coordination, today announced new clinical data supporting advancements in pulmonary embolism (PE) detection. Two studies have demonstrated the real-world clinical efficacy of Viz.ai's PE Module to quickly and accurately identify PE and associated right heart strain, accelerate care coordination, and improve healthcare workflow efficiency.

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Nuance notifying radiology patients after data security incident

Radiology Business

The vendor is implementing new tools, processes and procedures to further strengthen the security of its IT systems following the incident.

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Marker for brain inflammation finally decoded

ScienceDaily

Inflammation is the sign that our body is defending itself against an aggression. But when this response escalates, for example in the brain, it can lead to serious neurological or psychiatric diseases. A team investigated a marker protein targeted by medical imaging to visualize cerebral inflammation, but whose interpretation was still uncertain. The team reveals that a large quantity of this protein goes hand in hand with a large quantity of inflammatory cells, but its presence is not a sign o

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Benefits of Using Limited-Scope X-Ray Techs in an Urgent Care Center

Maven Imaging

In today’s fast-paced medical environment, ensuring timely and efficient patient care is paramount. This is especially true for urgent care centers. As demand grows, urgent care centers are often met with unique and time-sensitive challenges—especially in radiology. Enter limited-scope X-ray techs. These specialized professionals bridge gaps in radiological services, making a significant difference in patient throughput and diagnostic accuracy.

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Current Perspectives on Regular Irregular Work Schedules in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

What constitutes an optimal work schedule in radiology?

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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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Using Talent Analytics in the Executive Search Process

MRI Network

Securing qualified talent amid today’s tight labor market and the growing skills gap is more difficult now than perhaps ever before. According to a recent study, the world could face a talent shortage of over 85 million workers by 2030. These challenges make hiring for job and company fit a top priority for many organizations across the globe. These factors become even more important when filling executive positions.

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Advances in AI: September 2023

Diagnostic Imaging

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

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Are Interruptions Impacting Radiologists’ Work?

Vesta Teleradiology

In the bustling environment of a modern hospital, where urgency is the norm and every moment counts, the radiology department serves as a critical hub of diagnostic decision-making. Radiologists, entrusted with the vital task of interpreting medical images, navigate a constant stream of interruptions that disrupt their focused analysis. These interruptions, though often necessary for patient care, can pose a significant challenge, potentially impeding the accuracy and efficiency of radiological

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Gestão de Crises: Lições Aprendidas para Administradores de Radiologia

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 7 minutes read Uma diretora compartilha suas experiências sobre como sobreviver a crises e prosperar. Por Carmen Geerlings, diretora de conformidade e assuntos regulatórios da Raleigh Radiology. Crises em potencial parecem estar permanentemente à espreita dos administradores de radiologia e de nossas instituições. As causas das crises podem abranger formalizações contratuais hostis, perda de parceiros de negócios, perda de dados, ataques à segurança cibernética, perda de credenciam

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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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Evaluating the impact of a novel denoising algorithm on image quality in dual-energy abdominal CT of obese patients

European Society of Radiology: AI

In the ever-evolving landscape of radiology, the quest for enhanced image quality and reduced noise, particularly in obese patients, remains an enduring challenge. It is within this context that a novel algorithm for noise reduction in dual-source dual-energy (DE) CT imaging is a promising development. In a retrospective study involving seventy-nine patients with contrast-enhanced abdominal imaging, this novel algorithm was put to the test.

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An Interventional Radiologist's Guide to Critical Appraisal of Artificial Intelligence Research

JVIR

Recent advances in artificial intelligence are expected to cause significant paradigm shift in all digital data-driven aspects of information gain, processing and decision making in both clinical healthcare and medical research. The field of interventional radiology will not be exempt from innovation, yet our collective expertise in the field of AI remains rudimentary due to lack of training.

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"Triple-low" radiation dose bronchial artery CT angiography before bronchial artery embolisation: a feasibility study

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 25 September 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): B. Du, W. Zhang, X. Shao, J. An, H. Ma, X. Zhao, L. Xu, D. An, Y. Tian, Y. Dong, H.

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Iliocaval Occlusion Treated with Angioplasty in a 1,500-g Infant

JVIR

A 1,500-g, ex-24-week premature infant with grade IV interventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, pulmonary hemorrhage, and chronic lung disease was referred for cardiac catheterization and device closure of a large patent ductus arteriosus.

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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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Ablation as Cautery in Management of a Pulmonary Pseudoaneurysm

JVIR

A 75-year-old woman who presented with hemoptysis of 300 mL in 24 hours was found to have a right upper lobe pseudoaneurysm on enhanced computed tomography (CT) (Fig 1). Her medical history included chronic pulmonary infection with multiple microorganisms including atypical mycobacterium, right upper lobe cavitary lesions, and episodes of hemoptysis.

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Erratum

JVIR

CME Test Questions: June 2023 (J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023;34:1022)

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Crossword Puzzle

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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Crossword Puzzle: Answer Key

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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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.