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MRI Study Identifies Pelvic Floor Parameters that May Lead to Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence

Diagnostic Imaging

Researchers found that the combination of a retrovesicourethral angle, functional urethral length, and bladder funnel on MRI exams in primiparous women had a 94.7 percent AUC for predicting postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

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Cigna will pay $172M for allegedly filing false claims that lacked necessary imaging to back diagnosis codes

Radiology Business

NPs purportedly would diagnose serious, complex conditions without the necessary medical imaging to reach such conclusions, the Department of Justice said Sept. 30.

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CAD Versus AI: Let Me Know When the Alphabet Soup Matters in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Is the continued rise of artificial intelligence (AI) driven by legitimate “machine learning,” or do the frequently “suspicious” chest X-rays and questionable detection of subtle findings on head CTs reveal a hype-driven train of new products with an ultimately “planned obsolescence”?

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The Notable Role of Orthopedic X-rays in Telemedicine

Maven Imaging

Approximately 25% of patients used some form of telehealth service last year, far exceeding the 5% who accessed care this way before the pandemic. More and more people are turning to this convenient form of healthcare, and opting out of the waiting rooms entirely.

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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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I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first?

American Health Imaging

I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first? When you think you might have had a stroke, you and your loved ones may feel overwhelmed, or even a little scared. We understand that. After a possible stroke, it’s important for your healthcare provider to collect all the information they’ll [.] The post I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first?

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DeepMB: A deep learning framework for high-quality optoacoustic imaging in real-time

Medical Xpress: Radiology

In order to understand and detect diseases scientists and medical staff often rely on imaging methods such as ultrasound or X-ray. However, depending on the tissue the resolution and depth of the resulting image is limited or insufficient.

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Precision Medicine Tool May Accurately Predict Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Health IT Analytics

A genetic tool developed by researchers to predict patient risk for various addictions may be valuable for forecasting bariatric surgery outcomes.

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3D scanner capable of 5-second mammograms unveiled in Europe

Health Imaging

Siemens Healthineers unveiled the new technology at the annual congress of the European Society of Breast Imaging in Valencia, Spain.

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FDA Clears AI-Powered Cardiothoracic Ratio Assessment for Chest X-Rays

Diagnostic Imaging

Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms, the qXR-CTR reportedly provides automated cardiothoracic ratios (CTRs) through assessment of plain chest radiographs.

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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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A deep learning model using chest X-ray to identify TB and NTM-LD patients

European Society of Radiology: AI

The authors of this study aimed to evaluate whether artificial intelligence, specifically a deep neural network (DNN), was able to distinguish between tuberculosis (TB) or nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTM-LD) patients through chest X-rays (CXRs) from suspected mycobacterial lung disease. A total of 1,500 CXRs from two hospitals were retrospectively collected and evaluated.

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AI-Enabled Chest X-Ray Solution Identifies Heart Failure Risk

MedImaging Radiography

A novel chest X-ray algorithm can screen for telltale signs of heart failure, such as an enlarged cardiothoracic ratio and fluid in the lungs, along with other indicators visible on X-rays

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Liquid Biopsies Can Rapidly Detect Residual Disease Following Cervical Chemoradiation, Study Finds

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 10:00 October 2, 2023 — Two liquid biopsy tests that look for the presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) in the blood accurately identified patients with a high risk of cervical cancer recurrence after the completion of chemoradiation , a new study confirms. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

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Synthetic Mammography Could Become the New Standard for 2D Breast Cancer Screening

MedImaging Radiography

Researchers conducting an analysis of synthetic mammography have highlighted reduced radiation exposure as the most significant benefit of this technique.

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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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Accelerated Radiation Treatment Could Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Patient Burden in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:00 October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation , a large new international study suggests. The study – a randomized phase III clinical trial involving 10 countries across four continents – found delivering a course of radiation in 20 rather than 33 treatment sessions was just as effective at controlling cancer for

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Synthetic Mammography Could Become the New Standard for 2D Breast Cancer Screening

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers conducting an analysis of synthetic mammography have highlighted reduced radiation exposure as the most significant benefit of this technique.

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Liquid Biopsy May Help Identify Which Patients with Non-small Cell Lung Cancer Will Benefit Most from Radiation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:30 October 2, 2023 — A novel liquid biopsy test may help determine which patients with non-small cell lung cancer that has spread beyond the lungs are most likely to benefit from targeted, high-dose radiation, rather than drug-based therapy, a new study suggests. Findings will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting and are published in npj Precision Oncology.

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Jury awards woman $7.6M in breast cancer diagnosis-related malpractice case

Radiology Business

The case dates to 2015, when Kentuckian Kimberly Johnson received an erroneous letter from the local hospital stating that she was cancer-free.

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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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Swissray Announces Strategic Partnership with Koning Corporation to Distribute the Koning Vera Breast CT

Imaging Technology

christine.book Mon, 10/02/2023 - 15:00 October 2, 2023 — Digital radiography company Swissray has announced a strategic partnership with Koning Corporation , provider of advanced breast imaging solutions, whereby Swissray becomes the authorized distributor of the Koning Vera Breast CT for the Florida and Arizona regions. The technology eliminates the need for breast compression and produces 3D images with a 7 second per breast exam time, according to a statement on the collaboration, providing c

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PERCUTANEOUS CHOLECYSTO-ENTERIC ANASTOMOSIS FOR HIGH-RISK PATIENTS WITH SYMPTOMATIC GALLSTONES

JVIR

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous Cholecystoenteric anastomosis creation in patients with indwelling cholecystostomy tubes who are not surgical candidates.

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Comparison of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and MRI results obtained by expert and novice radiologists indicating short-term response after transarterial chemoembolisation for hepatocellular carcinoma

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 1 October 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): C.-C. Lee, J.-I. Hwang, K.-H. Chang, Y.C. Lin, C.C. Chao, T.-F. Cheng, Y.-C. Chen, K.-C.

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Safety and Effectiveness of Stellate Ganglion Cryoablation in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

JVIR

This was a retrospective, observational, descriptive study to evaluate the safety and 6-month effectiveness of percutaneous cryoablation of the stellate ganglion for the treatment of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Eight patients with CRPS diagnosed by Budapest criteria were treated with this procedure. CRPS symptom severity was assessed prior to the procedure and at 3-month intervals after the procedure using a novel CRPS scoring system—the Budapest score—created by the authors.

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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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The SQuID Protocol: SQ Insulin in DKA?

REBEL EM

Background: DKA is traditionally treated with fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, and intravenous infusions of insulin. However, it is unclear if all degrees (mild, moderate, severe) of DKA require the same intensive treatment. Mild to moderate DKA represents a subgroup of patients that often require admission to the ICU due to hospital policies not allowing insulin infusions outside of this clinical setting.

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Ureteroarterial Fistula after Retrograde Nephroureteral Tube Exchange

JVIR

An 81-year old woman with a history of bladder cancer, cystectomy, ileal conduit, pelvic radiation therapy, and bilateral retrograde nephroureteral (NU) tube placement presented for NU tube exchange because of oozing of blood from her conduit. The patient had a similar episode of bleeding 2 weeks before hospitalization, which was believed to be secondary to recent upsizing of her NU tubes to 12 F at an outside hospital.

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21st Century Cures Act information-blocking rule has no impact on patient complaints in radiology

Radiology Business

That’s according to a new single-center analysis from Vanderbilt University Medical Center published in JAMA Health Forum.

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Rectouterine Fistula and Fibroid Expulsion after Uterine Artery Embolization

JVIR

Uterine artery embolization (UAE) offers women with symptomatic fibroid disease a minimally invasive, safe, and successful treatment option. Although the morbidities associated with UAE are fewer than those associated with hysterectomy, there are still several potential short- and long-term adverse events that may be associated with fibroid infarction and localized inflammation.

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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?