AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The following is the list of candidates for the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com 's campaign to recognize the best and brightest in medical imaging. This year, hundreds of candidates have been selected as semifinalists for 14 categories, ranging from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Software. The semifinalist list was compiled based on nominations from members of AuntMinnie.com.
REBEL EM
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Take Home Points Toxic alcohols generally refer to methanol and ethylene glycol as these substances pose significant metabolic derangement and end-organ damage. Patient who present shortly after ingestion will simply look inebriated – no different than ethanol intoxication. At this point, patients will have an elevated osmolar gap and little to no anion gap.
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Radiology Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The salary gap remains at about 6%, with male academic radiologists earning about $483,000 versus $455,000 for women, experts wrote in Radiology.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
According to new survey data, nonadherence is not for lack of concern about the disease—75% of the women surveyed reported being concerned about their breast health.
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ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A new study showed that reducing daily sitting prevented back pain from worsening over six months. The result strengthens the current understanding of the link between activity and back pain as well as the mechanisms related to back pain.
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Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
In a recent interview, Bridget Koontz, M.D., discussed the capability of the PET imaging agent 18F-flotufolastat for diagnosing post-prostatectomy recurrence of prostate cancer in patients with PSA values less than 1 ng/mL, based on research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) conference.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A woman in New Zealand is now battling advanced cancer after signs of worsening prognosis eluded the eyes of a radiologist.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
For patients with extremely dense breasts, contrast-enhanced mammography offered greater than 60 percent higher sensitivity than low-energy mammography for diagnosing breast cancer, according to new research.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A shorter course of postmastectomy radiation combined with breast reconstruction is safe and effective, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Washington, DC. In his talk, Matthew Poppe, MD, from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, presented his team’s findings, which demonstrated that an abbreviated radiation therapy course does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Masis Isikbay, MD, to the Emergency Radiology/Acute Care division as an Assistant Professor.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Key opinion leaders offer insights on closing knowledge gaps and highlight crucial factors for physicians to consider when interpreting gallium-based PET imaging results in clinical practice.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Across its customer base of physician groups, health systems and hospitals, Nym has processed over 6 million charts annually.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Both the chair and executive vice chair of the department of radiology at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, have stepped down from their roles, effective October 1. Garry Gold, MD. Image courtesy of Stanford Health. Garry Gold, MD, a professor of radiology and biomedical imaging, first served as interim chair after the passing of Sanjiv “Sam” Gambhir, MD, in 2020 and became chair in 2022.
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Wed, 10/02/2024 - 10:17 Oct. 2, 2024 – On Oct. 2, Proscia launched Concentriq Embeddings and the Proscia AI Toolkit, enabling life sciences organizations to accelerate the discovery and development of novel therapies and diagnostics. Integrated into Proscia’s Concentriq platform, Concentriq Embeddings delivers a collection of pathology foundation models to AI developers and research scientists, allowing them to leverage their organization's large proprietary datasets and execute model
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Technical exhibits at this year’s RSNA annual meeting in Chicago will showcase radiology’s latest advances, the organization said. More than 700 companies will cover 400,000 sq ft of space and showcase a wide range of innovations in medical imaging, including CT, MRI, PACS, AI, advanced visualization, augmented reality, and cybersecurity, the RSNA said.
Imaging Technology
OCTOBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Wed, 10/02/2024 - 13:28 Oct. 1, 2024 — At ASTRO 2024, Jay Detsky, MD, PhD, radiation oncologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto, Ontario, Canada), presented initial cancer control outcomes from the UNITED trial (Unity-Based MR-Linac Guided Adaptive Radiotherapy for High Grade Glioma). In this study, clinicians used a novel high-precision radiation strategy with Elekta Unity to monitor and adapt treatment as the tumor evolves over the 3-6 week therapy.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts across the southeastern U.S. The donation is being made on behalf of ASRT’s 156,000 members, healthcare professionals who perform medical imaging procedures or who plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments.
MRI Network
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Every year seems to have its food trends. For 2024, the hottest trend has been alternative proteins. This makes perfect sense when considering how consumers have become increasingly health conscious. They also prefer sustainable options more than ever before. Consumers also tend to gravitate toward innovative solutions, and many of the myriad choices of alternative proteins on the market meet that standard.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is lauding the introduction in the U.S. Senate of the Find it Early Act, noting that the bill now includes molecular breast imaging (MBI). Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the bill (SB 5141) on September 23. It is the companion to HR 3086 , which is meant to address insurance barriers to breast cancer screening beyond initial mammograms.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Medical experts address challenges and propose solutions for inter-readability concerns in nuclear medicine, particularly focusing on strategies to overcome the scarcity of specialized readers.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Valencia, CA-based radiopharmaceutical company Nusano has received $115 million in a funding round for initial product launches of medical isotopes lutetium-177 (Lu-177) and actinium-225 (Ac-225). The company is building a new production facility in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley slated to open this year and capable of generating more than 25 radioisotopes applicable to medical and industrial uses, the company said.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Shinn-Huey (Shirley) Chou, MD, MPH, to the Breast Imaging division as a faculty member.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Imaging simulation software company ScanLabMR has launched a new version of its CT simulator for clinical training that features virtual patients. The ScanLabCT virtual patient is a VR human with functional cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive systems. The software can be programmed to have unlimited variants in body composition and vascular structure, heart rate, heart rhythms, breath-hold capabilities, digestion, and range of motion, the company said.
Vesta Teleradiology
OCTOBER 2, 2024
When it comes to accurate diagnoses and effective patient care, getting a second opinion on imaging results can make all the difference. Our teleradiology company is here to support healthcare facilities that need a reliable and expert review of radiology reports. Whether you’re looking for a second set of eyes for complex cases or want to ensure the highest level of diagnostic accuracy, our team of board-certified radiologists—with subspecialties in areas such as neuroradiology, musculoskeletal
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A shorter course of postmastectomy radiation combined with breast reconstruction is safe and effective, according to a study presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Washington, DC. In his talk, Matthew Poppe, MD, from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, presented his team’s findings, which demonstrated that an abbreviated radiation therapy course does not increase complications for patients who undergo breast reconstruction following
Aidoc
OCTOBER 2, 2024
AI is rapidly reshaping how health systems identify, manage and treat complex conditions like pulmonary embolism (PE). At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, the integration of an AI-driven pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) alert and care coordination system has transformed the clinical workflow for patients with high-risk PE. The results? Faster interventions, shorter ICU and hospital stays and significant cost savings.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 2, 2024
This week, the American Cancer Society’s annual Breast Cancer Statistics report revealed several eye-opening figures.
MedImaging MRI
OCTOBER 2, 2024
A new study has demonstrated the potential of combining imaging with radiation to shape glioblastoma treatment in real time.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The Liberty Justice Center filed the motion on Tuesday in its ongoing lawsuit against Wyoming's Republican Gov. Mark Gordon.
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