Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Specialty societies such as the American College of Radiology are asking lawmakers to reform the federal payment program to end years of negative updates.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A radiopharmaceutical therapy that lengthens progression-free survival for patients with neuroendocrine cancer could help treat meningioma sufferers, according to research presented at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting. The study findings are hopeful for patients with the condition, presenter Kenneth Merrell, MD, of the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Rochester, MN, said in an ASTRO statement.
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Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
New research suggests that treatment regimens can be nearly halved without increasing the risk of recurrence or complications further down the road.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Spiritual beliefs and a distrust of clinical research may partly explain why Black patients choose not to participate in cancer trials, according to research presented September 30 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting. In a recent survey of patients in Baltimore, MD, Black people were more than five times as likely to agree with statements that death or illnesses were determined by God’s will and that God, not research, determined wellness, reported Charlyn Gomez
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Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
It’s been two and a half years since Microsoft completed its acquisition of Nuance Communications for a reported $19.7 billion. At the time of the March 2022 transaction, Microsoft said it liked Nuance for its core strengths—AI-powered voice recognition and related software and services—across numerous industries.
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Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Quebec-headquartered imaging solutions provider Christie Innomed is fighting the deal in court, claiming the bidding process was unfair.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
The RSNA plans to establish its next Global Learning Center in Peru at the Instituto Nacional de Salud del Niño de San Borja in Lima. The center will be supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) and will be part of the RSNA's "Global Health Initiative: Access to Radiology," program, which is intended to improve patient care in low- to middle-resourced countries and to promote peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the society said.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Experts are calling the agent “the most exciting development in the field of nuclear cardiology" in several decades.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Patients with brain metastases who experience cognitive side effects after radiation therapy appear to eventually regain cognitive function, according to a presentation delivered September 29 at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) meeting in Washington, DC. This recovery was more likely for people treated with targeted radiation techniques rather than standard whole-brain treatment, wrote a team led by Hua-Ren Ryan Cherng, MD, of the University of Maryland Medical Center in Balti
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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.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Currently, there is no standardized reporting requirement related to BACs, and ACR classifies reporting vascular calcifications on breast imaging as optional.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article in 2015 reported on the momentous CMS decision on CT lung cancer screening reimbursement.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A daily MR imaging technique can quantify tumor changes in glioblastoma patients undergoing MRI-guided radiation therapy, according to a study published September 30 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology-Biology-Physics. The technique -- called MRI-linear accelerator, or MRI-linac -- can serve as an "early warning system" and help clinicians monitor tumor growth during treatment sooner than standard imaging allows, wrote a team led by first author Kaylie Cullison, PhD, and senior au
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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.
Ben White
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A reader asked if anyone had successfully started a new radiology private practice recently, particularly one that involved financing, opening up new imaging centers, and fresh payor contracts. There is a vacuum in some areas, especially with the PE-exacerbated instability, and therefore a clear opportunity to those who can muster the manpower (no easy feat).
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Siemens Healthineer's Mammomat B.brilliant system. Siemens Healthineers Siemens Healthineers has secured premarket approval (PMA) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a tomosynthesis version of its Mammomat B.brilliant mammography system. The approval covers new 3D image acquisition and image reconstruction technology called PlatinumTomo, which allows for a 50° acquisition in less than five seconds, according to Siemens, and technology called UltraHD which reduces metal artifacts
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Pinnacle Health Services and Duke are arguing in court over their ability to add additional MRI services in Wake County, North Carolina.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Hologic has launched an educational campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month called #BustTheMyth. The initiative addresses common misconceptions about the disease and about screening, including the following: Myth: I don’t have a family history of breast cancer, so I don’t need to worry. Response: While genetics can be a factor, 85% of women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history.
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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.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
An ultrasound test that detected 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women should replace the current standard of care test in the UK according to a new study.
ScienceDaily
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new hand-held scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
When physicians want to know more about a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease, they can order a cardiac stress test. But when it comes to risk of stroke, there is no equivalent scalable and cost-effective test of the brain's function to help physicians counsel patients on their potential risk. A questionnaire that asks patients about contributing risk factors is currently the best tool for estimating such risk.
ScienceDaily
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Medical imaging using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is very time-consuming since an image has to be compiled from data from many individual measurements. Thanks to the use of machine learning, imaging is also possible with less MRI measurement data, which saves time and costs. However, the prerequisite for this is perfect images that can be used to train the AI models.
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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.
MedImaging Ultrasound
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Researchers have created a composite hydrogel that enables sustained and consistent drug release, triggered by ultrasound. This breakthrough could transform.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Noting a rapidly changing paradigm for the treatment of rectal cancers, the authors of a new literature review discuss current and emerging principles in MRI assessment and staging.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Eschewing the pursuit of sweet spots with RVUs, this radiologist emphasizes consistent variety in your case mix to help ensure optimal marketability.
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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?
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