ScienceDaily
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The alert pertains to its BrightView SPECT family of nuclear imaging systems, with concerns a loose screw could cause machinery to fall on a patient.
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Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The college is one of seven groups to receive the grant aimed at improving best practices for lung cancer reporting.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Low-dose iron oxide tracers impact the quality of breast MR images, but not that of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM), a study published February 5 in Surgical Oncology found. Researchers led by Elisabeth van Haaren from the Zuyderland Medical Centre in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands, found that even after a low-dose injection (1 ml) of superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) tracer, iron remnants stay behind in the breast tissue and disturb all MR images.
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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.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Agfa Healthcare's Kyle Souligne discusses technologies that can optimize physicians' efficiency to help practices do more with less.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The Miami-based teleradiology group will continue providing teleradiology support to Concentra’s network of 540 medical centers through 2030.
Delaney Radiology
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
You and your heart have one life together! Foster that bond and get the most out of your life together by adding more heart healthy things to your lifestyle. Every step counts, and a little bit goes a long way! Here are 9 steps you can take towards a healthier heart: Stop or decrease the amount you smoke or vape. Your risk of heart attack or stroke reduces the moment you quit.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Two years ago, there were roughly 20 million cancer cases. However, population aging and growth are pushing these numbers upward, WHO said.
MedImaging MRI
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A new MRI technique that can map the condition of myelin sheaths in the central nervous system more accurately than was previously possible could improve the early detection and monitoring of multiple sclerosis.
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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.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Florida resident Rick Nassenstein allegedly “played a central role” in a scheme that involved paying physicians “exorbitant” fees to refer patients for PET scans.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has received a $100,000 grant from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to promote early lung cancer screening. The 12-month grant will enable the ACR to expand its ACR Lung Cancer Screening Registry to include a module that improves management of incidental pulmonary nodules (IPNs), ACR said. “Among all incidentally detected findings on radiology examinations, IPNs are the most common significant — or potentially significant — finding requiring follow-up
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The proportion of women applying to radiology residency programs was nearly 21 percent lower than the proportion of women applying to other residency programs, according to a review of 10 years of residency program data from 2013 to 2022.
MRI Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Your employees might feel “stupid” or ashamed after becoming the victim of a cyber attack. How could they fall for such a stupid scam? The truth is that hackers use various psychological techniques to trick people into handing over data or downloading malware onto their computers. These techniques are so advanced that there’s nothing to feel guilty about.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.
Aidoc
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
I was recently reading an article about a stroke treatment delay that resulted in a significant malpractice verdict against a large certified comprehensive stroke center in the northeast. As a former stroke program leader, this gave me pause as I started to dissect the published facts and how this could potentially happen within many stroke programs globally.
MedImaging General Imaging
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A research team is developing imaging agents that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier and will be compatible with both PET and MRI scanners to facilitate earlier detection of neurodegenerative diseases.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Ultrasight and Korea-based Selvas Healthcare have entered a partnership to develop and commercialize AI-powered cardiac ultrasound software in Asia. The new joint venture creates a pathway for introducing UltraSight’s technology to Korean market, the company said. UltraSight’s software pairs with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) devices to provide medical professionals with real-time guidance to acquire diagnostic-quality cardiac ultrasound images.
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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.
Premier Radiology Services
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Have you seen the news? Things are moving and shaking at Premier! MIAMI, February 6, 2024 (Newswire.com) – Premier Radiology Services (Premier), a leading teleradiology provider in the U.S., recently announced its long-term contract with Concentra®, the nation’s largest and leading occupational medicine provider, has been extended through the end of 2030.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
GE HealthCare (GEHC) has posted 2023 financial results, with reported revenue increases yet dips in net income in its first full year as a publicly traded company. For the fourth quarter (end-December 31), the company posted revenues of $5.2 billion, a 5% increase over the same period last year, driven by price and volume, the company said. Net income was $403 million compared with $554 million for the prior year, a change in margin from 11.2% to 7.7% in Q4.
Cassling's MRI
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In 2023, Cassling provided nearly 5,000 free Continuing Education credits to imaging professionals around the country. Omaha, Neb. (February 6, 2024) – Cassling, a family-owned company providing hospital providers of all sizes with imaging and therapeutic technology, services and solutions, is excited to announce the 20 th anniversary of its nationwide Continuing Education program, Investing In You.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
The government of British Columbia has secured $32 million Canadian ($23.7 million U.S.) in funding for a new cyclotron facility and radiopharmacy laboratory at the University of British Columbia (UBC), according to news reports. British Columbia Health Minister Adrian Dix said on January 30 that the funds are intended to increase domestic supplies of radioisotopes for nuclear medicine imaging exams, with the new facility expected to expand British Columbia's capacity from 16,000 PET/CT scans p
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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 Radiography
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
A new tool powered by machine learning could serve as a complementary, non-invasive, and pain-free alternative to mammography for early breast cancer detection.
MRI Network
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In recruiting, the best of the best aren’t in the staffing business, they are in the business of search. The 2 might not seem all that different, but they are night and day. If you’re staffing, you’re waiting for people to come to you, going after the low hanging fruit and putting people in spots. When you specialize in search and headhunting, you proactively go to the market, identify those hard-to-find-hires and match them with the right organization.
Maven Imaging
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In recent decades, X-ray imaging has revolutionized medical diagnostics, but many people have yet to understand the science behind this game-changing technology. Today’s blog explores the fascinating process responsible for X-ray generation, delving into the science behind these essential diagnostic tools. We'll uncover the nature of X-rays, their operational mechanics, production methods, and common applications.
JVIR
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
To report 36-month outcomes and subgroup analysis of the ABRE Study evaluating the safety and effectiveness of the Abre venous self-expanding stent system for the treatment of symptomatic iliofemoral venous outflow obstruction disease.
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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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