Ben White

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This month credit agency Moody’s downgraded Radiology Partners again (surprising exactly no one): the first (and smallest) of its large debt obligations is due in 2024, they currently owe 10x their earnings, and they can only service these debt obligations through refinancing, which is challenging in the current market even before you consider the potentially tenous state of RP’s acquired practices when they reach their 5-year vesting window.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Radiology is among medical specialties at higher risk of physician turnover, according to research published on December 15 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that academic radiologists have a higher-than-average rate of intention to leave their institutions. However, professionals in nuclear medicine and neuroradiology had the lowest rates.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Nasir Siddiqui, MD, chair of radiology at Duly Health and Care, explains how the suburban Chicago company uses computed tomography to more effectively treat its customers.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Endobronchial ultrasound may be used as a screening test for pulmonary hypertension in high-risk patients, a study published December 15 in JTCVS Techniques found. Researchers led by Nathaniel Deboever, MD, from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that this ultrasound method achieved high performance and could be a superior alternative to transthoracic echocardiography for patients with pulmonary hypertension.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:13 December 18, 2023 — Exo (pronounced “echo”), a pioneering medical imaging software and devices company, released its 2023 Survey Report: Unlocking Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Based on a survey of more than 150 U.S.-based physicians, the report uncovers trends related to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) adoption and use—such as challenges with existing solutions, their perceived value of handheld POCUS devices , and the impact of new innovations such as artificia

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Monday's action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association earlier this year, challenging a 600% increase to this charge.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Koning Health has finalized a deal with venture firm Gentle Scan Health to support the installation of 20 of its Vera Breast CT devices across the U.S. in 2024. Under a strategic partnership, inaugural installations are scheduled for the metropolitan New York City area, Atlanta, and Southern California at the start of the year, Koning said. Koning received clearance from the U.S.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

With a theme of “Leading Through Change,” radiology’s flagship conference featured more than 850 research papers, 1,400 scientific posters and 1,600 educational exhibits.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:22 December 18, 2023 — SyntheticMR announced that its next-generation imaging solution with isotropic 3D resolution, SyMRI 3D , has obtained approval in the EU and is now CE-Marked. With preparations in place, SyntheticMR eagerly anticipates the commercial launch of SyMRI 3D at the start of 2024. "We are delighted to see our 3D solution CE-marked and available on the European market,” says Ulrik Harrysson , CEO at SyntheticMR AB.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Telix Pharmaceuticals recently submitted its license application to the FDA for the investigational positron emission tomography agent TLX250-CDx (Zircaix).

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:04 December 18, 2023 — Enlitic, Inc. , a leading innovator in data standardization, and Infinitt North America , a global enterprise imaging partner for medical institutions have entered into contractual arrangements in respect of licensing Endex. This strategic commercial collaboration is aimed at advancing the standardization of medical imaging data.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The survey of 18,719 academics also explored reasons why physicians might intend to leave a job, with burnout and lack of professional fulfillment both leading the way.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Siemens Hea lthineer s ' Somotom Pro.Pulse dual-source CT scanner. The Somotom Pro.Pulse dual-source CT scanner from Siemens Healthineers. The scanner offers an affordable CT imaging option for a range of healthcare facilities, including outpatient diagnostic centers, and combines dual-source CT technology with an AI-powered user interface called myExam Companion, which collects patient data (gender, height, and age) and relevant informati

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The American College of Radiology said it "strongly opposed" the pause and it is currently working with CMS to further fine-tune the system.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I recently visited Lennep, 50 km west of Düsseldorf in Germany, for the symposium of the International Society for the History of Radiology (ISHRAD), which was held at the Deutsches Röntgen Museum (DRM). I had a great time, not the least when we were exploring the cafés, restaurants, and shops in the picturesque old town. Remscheid-Lennep is the birthplace of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who discovered x-rays in 1895, and the museum should be visited at least once by anyone at all interested in x-ray

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Auburn Community Hospital in Cayuga County, New York, is reuniting with St. Lawrence Radiology Associates after the two had parted ways.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

I recently visited Lennep, 50 km west of Düsseldorf in Germany, for the symposium of the International Society for the History of Radiology (ISHRAD), which was held at the Deutsches Röntgen Museum (DRM). I had a great time, not the least when we were exploring the cafés, restaurants, and shops in the picturesque old town. Remscheid-Lennep is the birthplace of Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen, who discovered x-rays in 1895, and the museum should be visited at least once by anyone at all interested in x-ray

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This small, low-cost practice change is a promising way to increase cancer screening participation, researchers detailed recently.

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Health IT Analytics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Probabilistic recommendations from AI chatbots may improve human diagnostic performance through collective intelligence, potentially curbing overtreatment.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Expressing appreciation for the technological advances that have limited previous disruptions to radiology workflow, this author speculates about what could come next with AI, voice recognition and workstation enhancements.

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Aidoc

DECEMBER 18, 2023

As we step into 2024, let’s take a moment to celebrate a year packed with fascinating discoveries and progress in the world of clinical AI. Beyond our own journey, the entire field has seen remarkable milestones toward widespread adoption. Here, we dive into the most captivating blog posts of 2023 in which we’re covering a diverse array of topics that have caught the interest of many with an interest in clinical AI.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Enlitic and Infinitt North America hope their partnership will inspire new research.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A 55-year-old woman with a history of end-stage kidney disease on peritoneal dialysis presents due to abdominal pain. She has had pain and redness at the site of her catheter exit site. Physical examination is notable for 3 cm of erythema around the catheter exit, located in the lateral left lower quadrant, along with tenderness to palpation in a straight line extending medially 5 cm from the catheter exit site.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The recent RSNA meeting in Chicago boasted more than 40,000 registrants with the theme of "Leading Through Change." The meeting featured more than 850 scientific papers, 1,400 scientific posters, 1,600 education exhibits, and 300 educational courses, the RSNA said. Research and education presentations addressed topics ranging from ChatGPT in healthcare, theranostics, and long COVID.

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MRI Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Tech industry leaders are under pressure to improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase automation – leading to over 150,000 technology industry workers being laid off in the US since the beginning of 2023, according to reports from Deloitte Tech talent gap | Deloitte Insights. But despite these recent layoffs in the sector, companies are still struggling to find all the technical talent that they need to drive new innovation-focused initiatives.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2023

RIS/PACS vendor Infinitt North America has signed a partnership with Enlitic. The collaboration will include integration of Enlitic's data standardization tool Endex into Infinitt's PACS. The two firms hope to accomplish the following: Ensure medical imaging data are standardized and consistent. Streamline the AI orchestration process through the integration of Endex with the Infinitt PACS.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Benefits of Teleradiology to Telehealth Description: This description provides an overview of a resource that explores the evolution of teleradiology into its next phase, often referred to as “Teleradiology 2.0,” with a focus on the deep dive into digital online reporting. Introduction to Teleradiology 2.0 : The description introduces the resource as an informative guide that delves into the next phase of teleradiology, known as “Teleradiology 2.0,” and highlights the sig

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European Society of Radiology: AI

DECEMBER 18, 2023

ENTER TEXT Key points CNN-based AIF improves the estimation of penumbra and infarct core volumes. CNN AIF identifies patients with core regions which were ignored by conventional approaches. Core and penumbra assessment with CNN AIF correlates well with clinical scores.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Description: This description provides an overview of a resource that explores the new frontier of teleradiology and the transformative impact of digital online reporting on the field. Introduction to Teleradiology’s New Frontier : The description introduces the resource as an enlightening guide that delves into the evolving landscape of teleradiology and highlights the transformative impact of digital online reporting.

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MedImaging MRI

DECEMBER 18, 2023

A new algorithm gathers data from multiple MRI scans to produce a comprehensive 'super-scan' of the brain, offering precise information about brain tissue susceptibility.

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