Mon.Sep 02, 2024

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The Ducanto Catheter—It Sucks!

REBEL EM

Background: Emergency intubations present a unique set of challenges, particularly when dealing with heavily contaminated airways. Anesthesiologist, Dr. James DuCanto, developed the DuCanto catheter to enhance airway management in these high-stakes situations. The commonly used 14 Fr Yankauer catheter, with its smaller bore, may struggle to clear heavily contaminated airways effectively.

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False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives. However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to women being recalled for additional imaging and biopsies, many of which turn out to be "false positives," meaning they do not result in a cancer diagnosis. False positives can also have financial implications for patients and cause significant emotional anxiety.

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Radiology data sharing vendor Enlitic to acquire rival for $5M

Radiology Business

The Fort Collins, Colorado, company is purchasing all shares of Laitek Inc., a major provider of medical imaging data migration and routing services in the U.S.

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False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings

ScienceDaily

A false-positive mammogram may deter women from future screenings, according to a new study. But staying on schedule remains key to early detection of cancer.

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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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Obituaries: Melvin E. Clouse, MD, 90, shaped understanding of cardiovascular and interventional radiology

Radiology Business

Other passings of note in the last month included Kevin Gude Ryan, MD, 89; Burton Silbert, MD, 91; and Robert Smith Howard II, MD, 62.

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‘Antiquated’ radiology department policies can be ‘silently discriminatory’ to certain employees

Radiology Business

Gen Z has the highest proportion of LGBTQ individuals compared to any other generation at 28%, with key considerations that could impact recruitment and retention.

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AI Software Analyzes Neuroimaging Data and Patient Information to Diagnose 10 Types of Dementia

MedImaging MRI

An AI tool can accurately diagnose the cause of cognitive decline and identify 10 different dementia types even when they are present simultaneously.

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The Role of Online Education in Radiology

Teleradiology Solutions

The Role of Online Education in Radiology. International Journal of Health Technology and Innovation, 3(02), 9–14. Available from [link] AuthorsArjun Kalyanpur, Neetika Mathur The post The Role of Online Education in Radiology appeared first on Teleradiology Solutions | Company for Teleradiology Services.

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AI Governance Best Practices and Pitfalls

Aidoc

Best Practices and Common Pitfalls in Effective AI Governance in Healthcare AI governance isn’t about checking boxes. It should focus on building trust in the technology, empowering health systems to effectively use AI to improve efficiency and outcomes. Instead of simply complying with regulations, AI governance should actively contribute to a positive and safe environment for AI implementation.

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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.