Intelerad

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A PACS is one of the most critical assets within a healthcare organization, housing sensitive patient records, diagnostic images, and other Protected Health Information (PHI). With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and stringent regulations around data privacy, securing this information is more important than ever. While high-quality PACS are equipped with built-in security features that prevent unauthorized access and data breaches, there are additional steps organizations can take to

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

F-18 fluorothymidine (FLT) PET can identify early acute gastrointestinal graft versus host disease (GVHD) after patients undergo bone marrow transplants, according to a study published December 13 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. The finding is from a clinical trial in patients with blood cancers and suggests the method can locate specific areas of the disease that are difficult to biopsy, noted lead authors Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty, MD, and Lacey McNally, PhD, of the University of Oklahoma Heal

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Does our pattern recognition expertise in imaging extend to our impressions of tells in the work of our colleagues?

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ingesting cannabidiol (CBD) before diagnostic scans can reduce anxiety in women with advanced breast cancer, according to research published December 16 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Ilana Braun, MD, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, found that anxiety levels significantly decreased two to four hours after ingesting CBD in patients and that orally ingested CBD is safe.

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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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DECEMBER 16, 2024

A CT-based radiomic model offered over 10 percent higher specificity and positive predictive value for high-risk lung adenocarcinoma in comparison to a radiographic model, according to external validation testing in a recent study.

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Open Medscience

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Quantum Computing for Medical Imaging vastly improves complex image reconstruction speed, enabling more precise diagnostics. The post Quantum Computing Refines Medical Imaging Solutions appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Bracco Imaging S.p.A subsidiary Bracco Diagnostics has released new "mini" packaging for its Varibar (barium sulfate) oral suspension. The packaging is intended to offer smaller volumes of Varibar for barium swallow studies. This smaller volume version will be available for Varibar Nectar, Varibar Thin Honey, Varibar Honey, and Varibar Pudding. It uses recyclable and biodegradable materials, Bracco said.

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MedImaging MRI

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A new study has demonstrated, for the first time, that Diffusion Tensor Imaging, a particular form of MRI, can effectively detect pre-malignant lesions in the pancreas.

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Cassling's MRI

DECEMBER 16, 2024

AI Abdomen automatically labels and measures organs in milliseconds, improving standardization New HLX transducer improves breast and musculoskeletal imaging to reduce false negatives Includes comprehensive liver assessment tools to quantify liver tissue stiffness and hepatic steatosis Siemens Healthineers has introduced ACUSON Sequoia 3.5 1 , a major software and hardware update to the ACUSON Sequoia ultrasound system that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) 2 - powered features for improved

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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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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Merit Medical's President Joseph C. Wright will resign from his post on January 3, 2025. Prior to his resignation, the company had been notified of allegations regarding Wright's conduct, which it investigated with the assistance of independent counsel. The allegations were unrelated to Merit's operations or financial performance, Merit said. Replacing Wright will be Fred P.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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DECEMBER 16, 2024

Where you establish the beginning of information technology largely depends on how you want to define the term. If you mean information technology as it pertains to digital computers, the field emerged in the 1950s when scientists at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) started integrating circuits into large devices that could store and retrieve data.

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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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