Mon.Mar 17, 2025

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Application Selection using WinActivate + Regular Expressions for AutoHotkey

Ben White

This is a brief adjunct to my post on using Autohotkey in Radiology (which basically every radiologist should be doing, by the way). I include it here not because I expect many people to run into the same problem I did but rather because it’s a good example of the not-so-challenging troubleshooting that we shouldn’t be scared to do in our quest for a better workflow.

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Widow sues radiology practice after 28-year-old husband’s ‘fatal misdiagnosis’

Radiology Business

Laura Hopps and her attorneys claim Central Illinois Radiological Associates and OSF Healthcare provided negligent care in overlooking his aortic dissection.

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Subtle Medical secures CE Mark for SubtleHD

AuntMinnie

AI software developer Subtle Medical has secured the CE Mark, which allows it to market its SubtleHD platform in Europe. SubtleHD offers radiologists, imaging centers, and hospitals a vendor-neutral AI tool that integrates with existing MRI scanners, thus allowing facilities to run faster scans and add additional patients while enhancing diagnostic confidence, according to the firm.

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New manicure trend could pose MRI safety risks, TikTok user warns

Health Imaging

A recent social media post is cautioning users to pay closer attention to their manicures prior to undergoing an MRI.

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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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Hyperfine to collaborate with Nvidia

AuntMinnie

Portable MRI developer Hyperfine and graphics processing unit (GPU) technology developer Nvidia have inked a partnership to develop AI-driven neuroimaging for portable MRI. Hyperfine's AI-powered Swoop portable MR brain imaging system. Hyperfine The collaboration will allow Hyperfine to integrate Nvidia's AI expertise and computing capabilities into its Swoop system, the company said.

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What Healthcare Can Learn from AI in Other Industries

Aidoc

I used to work for an organization that served hundreds of different industries. What was fascinating about it was how insights and best practices would translate from one segment to another. For example, principles from adhesive technologies formulated to adhere devices to a neonatal patient would be shared with R&D teams formulating adhesives to hold on airplane wings.

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FAPI-PET superior to FDG-PET for detecting bone cancer

AuntMinnie

PET/CT imaging with a new fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) imaging agent detects more bone metastases than FDG-PET/CT in patients with different types of cancer, researchers have reported. In a retrospective analysis that included 293 patients, gallium-68 (Ga-68) DOTA-FAPI-04 uptake was greater than F-18 FDG uptake by both benign bone lesions and metastases, especially for osteoblastic metastasis, noted lead author Rui Guo, MD, of Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute in

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Study: Monitoring of Prostate MRI Exams Could Lead to 75 Percent Reduction of Gadolinium Contrast

Diagnostic Imaging

While DCE MRI was deemed helpful in over 67 percent of cases in which it was used, researchers found that monitored prostate MRI exams, which facilitated a 75 percent reduction of DCE MRI sequences, had comparable sensitivity for prostate cancer as non-monitored exams.

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KA Imaging secures national group purchasing agreement from Premier

AuntMinnie

Canadian x-ray manufacturer KA Imaging has secured a national group purchasing agreement and technology breakthrough designation from Premier. The agreement went into effect on March 1 and offers Premier members special prenegotiated pricing and terms for KA Imaging's Reveal Mobi Pro dual-energy mobile x-ray scanner. Reveal Mobi Pro is the company's second product accepted by Premier as a technology breakthrough; its Reveal 35C detector was recognized in 2021.

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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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Fantasizing About the Use of Genuine Radiologist Personality Voice Modes from AI

Diagnostic Imaging

What would it be like if we could use AI-powered voice modes as filters for radiology dictations?

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Clario acquires NeuroRx

AuntMinnie

Clinical trial management services firm Clario has acquired NeuroRx, an imaging analysis firm with a focus on multiple sclerosis. NeuroRx offers clinical trials with imaging-related services that include protocol assistance to the interpretation and reporting of data; it has supported approvals of numerous neurological therapies since 2011, including 12 U.S.

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Bracco Diagnostics Unveils Updated HeartSee Software for Cardiac PET Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

New updates for the cardiac PET-based HeartSee v4.0 software include an emphasis on the evaluation of subendocardial ischemia and border zones.

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MedPAC proposes MPFS payment update reform

AuntMinnie

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) met March 6-7 to work on several draft recommendations , including one about reforming Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) payment updates for its June 2025 report to Congress, the American College of Radiology (ACR) said. MedPAC has long expressed concern regarding whether current law updates to the MPFS will continue to be adequate in light of inflation trends, as well as concern about the accuracy of relative value units (RVUs) under the MP

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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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FDA Approves Glucagon Agent as Diagnostic Aid for Abdominal X-Rays

Diagnostic Imaging

Indicated for IV use, Gvoke VialDx reportedly inhibits movement of the gastrointestinal tract temporarily to facilitate abdominal X-rays.

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Why an Urgent Care Answering Service Is Essential for Healthcare Providers

Open Medscience

Urgent doctor answering services ensure patients receive timely assistance, improving satisfaction and reducing administrative burdens efficiently. The post Why an Urgent Care Answering Service Is Essential for Healthcare Providers appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Ultra-Low Dose CT Aids Pneumonia Diagnosis in Immunocompromised Patients

MedImaging General Imaging

A new study has revealed that denoised ultra-low dose CT scans can effectively diagnose pneumonia in immunocompromised patients.

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Collagen Craze: Why Vitauthority’s Multi Collagen Peptides Are a Game Changer

Open Medscience

Vitauthoritys Multi Collagen Peptides promote youthful skin, strong hair, healthy joints, better digestion, and enhanced overall wellness. The post Collagen Craze: Why Vitauthoritys Multi Collagen Peptides Are a Game Changer appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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.