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Radiotracers on FDA’s fast track exceed performance of already approved tau-detecting agent

Health Imaging

If approved, the two agents could offer providers greater insight into the process of patients neurodegeneration.

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Concerns about private equity's growing influence in radiology

Radiology Business

Melissa Davis, MD, vice chair of medical informatics and associate professor at Yale Universitys Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, shares her findings from research on private equity market penetration.

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GPT-4 can proofread radiology reports for a penny apiece

Health Imaging

Researchers estimate that it could cost less than $0.01 per report to use the large language model as a radiology report proofreader.

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Radiology AI vendor Quibim raises $50M in Series A financing round

Radiology Business

The Spain-based company offers a suite of solutions to aid in interpreting MRI, CT, and PET scans, boasting 170 installations across the globe.

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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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Upgrade From 2D Mammography to 3D

Atlantis Worldwide

Upgrade to 3D mammography for better accuracy, lower X-ray dosage, and increased patient demand. Learn how to transition from 2D to 3D with refurbished.

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Multimodal AI with CCTA and MRI Data Shows Promise in Predicting MACE in Patients with Obstructive CAD

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients with newly diagnosed obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), a multimodal machine learning model offered an 86 percent AUC for predicting MACE, which was 10 percent higher than CCTA alone and over 35 percent higher than the Framingham Risk Score.

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How a health system automatically integrates AI results into radiology reports

Radiology Business

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia has aimed to tackle this conundrum, developing a deep learning-based image analysis tool and AI orchestrator.

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What Emerging CT Research Reveals About Obesity and Post-Op Survival for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

For those without low skeletal muscle mass on CT and myosteatosis, obese patients have a 23 percent lower risk of death than non-obese patients after undergoing curative resection for non-small cell lung cancer, according to newly published research.

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Percutaneous Ablation vs Radiotherapy for Pain Related to Bone and Soft Tissue Malignancies: A Multi-Payor Database Analysis of Outcomes

JVIR

The purpose of this study was to compare key hospitalization outcomes and cost between percutaneous ablation and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) among patients admitted with acute cancer-related pain.

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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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Radiology AI vendor Quibim raises $50M in initial fundraising round

Radiology Business

The Spain-based company offers a suite of solutions to aid in interpreting MRI, CT, and PET scans, boasting 170 installations across the globe.

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Diagnostic stewardship optimizes detection of appendicitis

ScienceDaily

Although the delayed diagnosis of appendicitis is dangerous, over-testing can also be harmful.

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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enhanced Women’s Health Ultrasound System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:02 Jan. 28, 2025 GE HealthCare recently announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the updated portfolio of VolusonExpert Series ultrasound systems. Voluson Expert 22, 20 and 18 combine high resolution image quality with advanced ultrasound technology and an ergonomic design for efficient workflow and a world-class user experience.

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Samsung to Launch AI-Powered OB-GYN Ultrasound at Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Conference

Diagnostic Imaging

Designed for advanced OB-GYN applications, the Samsung Z20 ultrasound platform reportedly provides a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and enhanced ergonomics.

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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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Lantheus to acquire radiopharma firm Evergreen Theragnostics for up to $1B

Radiology Business

Founded in 2019, Evergreen develops and manufactures imaging agents aimed at diagnosing and treating cancer, including Octevy for neuroendocrine tumors.

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The Importance of Incidental Stroke Findings: Unveiling Hidden Risks

Aidoc

When it comes to diagnosing and treating strokes, time is brain. Strokes are among the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, and prompt recognition is critical to improving patient outcomes. But what happens when a stroke isnt the primary concern? Incidental stroke findings strokes identified while imaging for unrelated reasons represent a unique challenge and opportunity for healthcare professionals.

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Ferumoxytol-enhanced MRA is safe for chronic kidney disease patients

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Ferumoxytol-enhanced MR angiography (MRA) appears to be safe for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients, researchers have reported. The findings suggest a promising alternative MRA contrast agent for patients with CKD, who are vulnerable to nephrotoxicity, wrote a team led by Perry Hampilos, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. The group's results were published January 27 in the International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging.

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Celebrating Excellence: IV Nurse Day

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

In honor of National IV Nurse Day on January 25, we spotlight the dedication and skill of our nurses who ensure patients receive the highest quality IV care. Meet five exceptional nurses who go above and beyond to provide comfort and support to patients during this critical procedure.

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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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FDA clears Instylla’s embolization agent

AuntMinnie

Bedford, MA-based liquid embolics developer Instylla has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Tembo embolic system. Tembo is a bioresorbable embolization agent made of irregularly shaped, dry gelatin particles in a size range of 85 to 255 microns. The particles are designed for the embolization of hypervascular tumors and blood vessels to stop blood flow in the peripheral vasculature, the company said.

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ON DEMAND WEBINAR: Strategies to Optimize Imaging Performance to Save Time for Radiologists

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Sirona taps new CEO

AuntMinnie

San Francisco, CA-based radiology workflow software developer Sirona Medical has named Ken Kaufman as its new CEO. Kaufman is a seasoned executive in radiology and health information technology, the company said, with previous leadership roles at McKesson, Allscripts, IDX System Corporation, and A-Life Medical, among other firms. Sirona noted that in 2010, Kaufman co-founded PureWellness, a cloud-native population health software company.

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AI Predicts After-Effects of Brain Tumor Surgery from MRI Scans

MedImaging MRI

A new AI model can predict the effects of surgery to remove brain tumors on cognitive tasks by using neural connection data extracted from a patients pre-surgery MRI scans.

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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.

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EMTT Therapy for Tendon and Ligament Injuries

Maven Imaging

Tendon and ligament injuries can be challenging to treat due to their limited blood supply and slow healing process. Extracorporeal Magnetotransduction Therapy, or EMTT, offers an advanced, non-invasive solution that promotes healing at the cellular level.

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Instylla Receives FDA Clearance for Embolic System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 01/29/2025 - 11:07 Jan. 28, 2025 Instylla, Inc., a privately held clinical-stage company developing solutions for peripheral vascular embolotherapy, has announced the FDA 510(k) clearance of the TemboEmbolic System. The Tembo Embolic System is a bioresorbable 1 embolization agent comprised of irregularly shaped, dry gelatin particles of a size range from 85-255m 1.

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AdvaMed releases 'patients first' agenda for 2025

AuntMinnie

AdvaMed has released a series of state-level policy positions aimed at improving health outcomes. Called the "Patients First Agenda," the documents include state legislation and health policies that would eliminate steep out-of-pocket costs for physician-recommended breast cancer screening and diagnostics, remove cost-sharing for supplemental lung cancer imaging and diagnostics, increase coverage of biomarker testing, ensure opioid testing in emergency settings, provide Medicaid coverage of seiz

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ACR shares guidance to help members deal with confusing White House executive orders

Radiology Business

A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?