Fri.Sep 29, 2023

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RIDR Summer Intern Symposium 2023

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Eighteen student interns from the 2023 RIDR cohort – including 5 high school students, 2 undergraduate college students, and 11 medical school students – presented their final research projects at the RIDR Symposium.

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Study Raises Doubt About AI Sensitivity for Smaller and Multiple Findings on Chest X-Rays

Diagnostic Imaging

In a multicenter study examining four commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) software products for chest X-rays in over 2,000 patients, researchers found sensitivity rates ranging between 33 to 61 percent for vague airspace disease and 9 to 94 percent for small pneumothorax and pleural effusion.

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What States Do Not Require X-Ray Licenses?

Maven Imaging

Disclaimer: The information in this document is solely for reference material. Regulations change often. To be sure of the most up-to-date laws, contact your local and state agencies.

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Novel tau PET tracer exhibits high sensitivity and specificity, allowing for earlier identification of Alzheimer's disease

ScienceDaily

A new tau PET radiotracer, 18F-SNFT-1, has been found to be more effective than existing tau PET radiotracers in identifying Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages, according to research. In a head-to-head comparison, 18F-SNFT-1 possessed preferable brain pharmacokinetics and demonstrated higher affinity and selectivity for Alzheimer’s tau lesions compared to clinically used second-generation tau PET tracers.

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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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iMPI: An Exploration of Post-Launch Advancements

Diagnostic Imaging

iMPI technology represents a significant advancement in the field of medical imaging that may potentially revolutionize the way endovascular interventions are conducted.

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Guideline-Driven Insights: Exploring SNMMI PSMA-PET Imaging Recommendations in Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

In thie upcoming program, Drs Umesh Oza and Jaideep S. Sohi, will explore recent PSMA-PET imaging advancements in prostate cancer, focusing on clinical utility and guideline driven recommendations.

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78th Annual Meeting of the ASSH

CurveBeam AI

The post 78th Annual Meeting of the ASSH appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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AI-Powered Technologies to Aid Interpretation of X-Ray and MRI Images for Improved Disease.

MedImaging Industry News

ImageBiopsy Lab and Radiobotics have entered into a collaboration to combine their different areas of expertise into one all-encompassing solution for musculoskeletal image analysis

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Mobile 1.5 Tesla MRI System Brings High-Quality Diagnostic Imaging to Offsite Locations

MedImaging MRI

A new mobile MRI scanner delivers high-quality care wherever the patients are while also offering healthcare practitioners the flexibility to decide where their MRI services are needed the most.

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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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Lung Cancer CT Screening Update: What Providers Need to Know

Cassling's MRI

Lung cancer is a pervasive public health issue in the United States. To date, it remains the leading cause of cancer death among Americans — more than breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers combined. The American Cancer Society estimates 2023 will bring: About 238,340 new cases of lung cancer (117,550 in men and 120,790 in women) About 127,070 deaths from lung cancer (67,160 in men and 59,910 in women) While these statistics paint a stark reality, advances in medical science, screening guideli

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The Future of Hiring in Healthcare: Employee Wellbeing and Burnout Prevention

MRI Network

There’s no question that healthcare professionals face higher stress and burnout levels than workers in other fields. Recent research published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine surveyed nearly 15,000 physicians and 11,000 nurses. The study found that about 56% of Nurses, 54% of clinical staff, and 47% of doctors reported experiencing recent burnout.

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Measurement of the Tumor to Normal Ratio for Radioembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Prospective Study Comparing 2-D Perfusion Angiography, 99mTc-MAA, and 90Y SPECT/CT

JVIR

To calculate the pre-radioembolization tumor to normal (T:N) ratio in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using 2-D perfusion angiography and compare it to technetium-99m macroaggregated albumin (Tc-99m MAA) single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) computed tomography (CT).

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SBRT as Effective as Conventional Radiation for People with Intermediate Risk, Localized Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/29/2023 - 17:00 September 29, 2023 — People with intermediate risk, localized prostate cancer can be treated as effectively using fewer and higher doses of radiation therapy delivered over five treatment sessions as they can with lower doses delivered over several weeks, a new phase III randomized trial suggests. The findings, which are the latest from a series of studies investigating the benefits of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) for people diagnosed with prostate

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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.