Tue.Mar 18, 2025

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ASTRO vice chair highlights momentum for ROCR Act

AuntMinnie

The Radiation Oncology Case Rate Program (ROCR) Act continues to face an uphill battle on the legislative stage, but proponents say they have momentum on their side. The ROCR Act, which aims to shift radiation reimbursement from fee-for-service to bundled payments, was reintroduced in Congress on March 14. Were enthusiastic about it, said Chris Corso, MD, PhD, government relations committee vice chair at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

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New PET study offers new insight into how dopamine drives executive function

Health Imaging

These new findings could help guide the development of new treatments for psychiatric and neurological disorders.

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Do radiologists trust mammography AI software?

AuntMinnie

In a large-scale prospective trial conducted at a breast screening program in Europe, fewer women were recalled based on AI analysis of their digital mammogram than those recalled due to consensus findings from radiologists. As a result, women with mammograms flagged by AI computer-aided detection (CAD) software may be under-recalled, potentially leading to a lower breast cancer detection rate, according to a team led by Karin Dembrower, MD, PhD, of Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

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Medicare advisors recommend tying radiologist pay updates to inflation

Radiology Business

MedPAC members have highlighted the need to link physician pay increases with the Medicare Economic Index, a measure or practice cost inflation.

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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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GE HealthCare, NVIDIA team up to develop autonomous AI

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare and NVIDIA have announced a new collaboration for autonomous x-ray and ultrasound technologies at NVIDIA GTC 2025. As part of an expanded relationship, GE HealthCare will utilize NVIDIAs new Issac for Healthcare platform to develop AI-enabled x-ray and ultrasound systems. The goal of the new partnership is to utilize AI to alleviate the growing burden placed on radiologic technologists, sonographers, and radiologists.

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MRI-based Node-RADS effectively improves staging of head and neck cancer

Health Imaging

Use of the scoring system could offer providers valuable preoperative insight and help guide them in surgical decisions.

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PCCT proves effective for estimating liver fat fraction

AuntMinnie

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) is effective and accurate for estimating liver fat fraction compared with MRI proton density fat fraction (PDFF)-based reference standard measurements, researchers have reported. The findings could offer noninvasive alternatives for assessing liver fat fraction, wrote a team led by Tatjana Dell, MD, of University Hospital Bonn in Germany.

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Linda Moy, MD, resigns as editor of RSNA’s flagship journal, plus more leadership news

Radiology Business

In other news, the University of Nebraska Medical Center has named Ryan Lee, MD, MBA, as its next chair of radiology, while ASRT has elected new board members.

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Xeris secures FDA approval for Gvoke VialDx for x-ray exams

AuntMinnie

Biopharma firm Xeris has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its liquid glucagon Gvoke VialDx to be used as a diagnostic aid during abdominal radiologic examinations. GVoke Vial Dx is primarily indicated as an antihypoglycemic agent for subcutaneous use for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia in adult and pediatric patients two years and older with diabetes.

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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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Bracco Diagnostics Inc. Launches Update to HeartSee With New Features and Expanded Access to Cutting-edge Technology for Coronary Artery Disease Diagnosis

Radiology Business

These updates, which will be rolled out universally to existing users through the launch of v4.0, are designed to enhance usability, broaden access, and increase data security.

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Platelet function tests can improve outcomes for brain aneurysm patients

AuntMinnie

Testing patients for how they respond to blood thinners via platelet function tests (PFTs) before undergoing treatments for brain aneurysms can reduce their chances of subsequent stroke, according to a study published March 18 in Radiology. The finding is from a clinical trial in which half of the patients received the tests prior to procedures and half did not, noted lead authors Yangyang Zhou and Jun Wang, of Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, and colleagues.

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The Reading Room Podcast: Current Perspectives on the Updated Appropriate Use Criteria for Brain PET

Diagnostic Imaging

In a new podcast, Satoshi Minoshima, M.D., Ph.D., and James Williams, Ph.D., share their insights on the recently updated appropriate use criteria for amyloid PET and tau PET in patients with mild cognitive impairment.

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Research: Imaging Surveillance May be a Safe Alternative to Surgical Excision for ADs Detected by DBT

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 03/18/2025 - 08:40 March 13, 2025 According to research published in the American Journal of Roentgenology ( AJR ) , imaging surveillance may be a safe alternative to surgical excision for architectural distortions (ADs) detected by digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) alone with no sonographic correlate showing benign pathology without atypia on core needle biopsy (CNB).

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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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AI-Initiated Recalls After Screening Mammography Demonstrate Higher PPV for Breast Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

While recalls initiated by one of two reviewing radiologists after screening mammography were nearly 10 percent higher than recalls initiated by an AI software, the AI-initiated recalls had an 85 percent higher positive predictive value for breast cancer, according to a new study.

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ZAP Surgical Introduces New Radiosurgery Planning System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 03/18/2025 - 09:11 March 11, 2025 ZAP Surgical Systems, Inc. is introducingthe ZAP-AxonRadiosurgery Planning System * , a new software platform dedicated to the companys ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgerysystem. Designed to simplify, accelerate, and enhance treatment planning, Axon aims to set new benchmarks in radiosurgery brain tumor treatments.

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Bravo pH Monitor

Global Radiology CME

The Bravo pH monitoring systemis a catheter-free, ambulatory devicedesigned to evaluate esophageal acid exposure over 4896 hours.

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Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Phantoms Transform CT Imaging

MedImaging Industry News

New research has highlighted how anatomically precise, patient-specific 3D-printed phantoms are enhancing diagnostic precision.

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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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World's First Wireless, Handheld, Whole-Body Ultrasound with Single PZT Transducer Makes.

MedImaging Ultrasound

A novel ultrasound solution combines linear and phased imaging capabilities to offer high-quality, full-body imaging in a portable, affordable format.

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IAEA touts radionuclide development activities

AuntMinnie

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has highlighted its worldwide activities to meet increasing demands for alpha-emitting radionuclides for use in targeted alpha therapy (TAT), according to a recent report. The major stumbling block in the clinical translation of TAT remains the development of a sturdy supply chain of these radionuclides that will match the clinical demand, IAEA scientists wrote in an article published March 11 in Nuclear Medicine and Biology.

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Loyola University Medical Center Drives Innovation with the Omega E-View.AI

Omega Medical Imaging

The interventional endoscopy team at Loyola University Medical Center has access to leading, advanced technologies to provide superior care to their patients. Advanced technology like the E-View.AI from Omega Medical Imaging. The E-View.AI is the only lab designed with features exclusively developed for ERCP and image-guided endoscopic GI procedures and the only X-ray system that […] The post Loyola University Medical Center Drives Innovation with the Omega E-View.AI appeared first on Omeg

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Improving Orthopedic Surgery with Digital Twinning

CurveBeam AI

Advancements in CT imaging are transforming orthopedic surgery, reducing surprises and improving surgical outcomes. In a recent talk, Gilly Yildirim, CEO of Vent Creativity , introduced digital twinningan innovative approach that converts standard diagnostic 3D medical imaging into dynamic, 4D models. This technology uses standard diagnostic 3D imaging to visualize a patients anatomy in motion, optimizing implant placement and reducing surgery times.

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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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Recruiters, Here’s Why You Need to Embrace AI Right Now w/ Jamie Close

MRI Network

The last 3 years have made it clear that AI isnt going anywhere. In fact, its set to become a bigger part of our jobs. In the recruiting industry, weve seen the rise of tools that are changing the way we find and communicate with candidates. Even though many recruiters are concerned about AI, its actually not the enemy. Its the key to efficiency in our businesses.

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Medical societies sound off on reimbursement cuts not addressed in CR

AuntMinnie

Medical organizations are criticizing the continuing resolution (CR) signed by President Donald Trump for not addressing the Medicare physician pay cuts. The Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 will fund the government through the end of September and avoids a shutdown. However, the bill did not address the 2.83% pay cut facing doctors, including radiologists, under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Medicare physician fees schedule (MPFS).