Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
In a study of patients who had lumbar spine MRI exams at 0.55T, 1.5T and 3T, researchers found that 0.55T MRI provided acceptable diagnostic quality across all sequences for varying pathologies including degenerative joint disease, compression fractures and osseous metastatic disease.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MARCH 11, 2024
Jointly developed by investigators of the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology's (VHIO) Radiomics Group and the Bellvitge University Hospital's Neuroradiology Unit, the Diagnosis in Susceptibility Contrast Enhancing Regions for Neuroncology (DISCERN) is an open-access deep learning tool based on the training of patterns using artificial intelligence models from information of standard magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
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Ben White
MARCH 11, 2024
I got an underdesk elliptical a couple of weeks ago…I think maybe it’s awesome and wish I had gotten one a long time ago. I’m honestly a little surprised I can pedal while thinking. I tried a few, and this is the one I landed on: very stable, pretty cheap, reasonably quiet. The post Underdesk Ellipticals first appeared on Ben White.
Radiology Business
MARCH 11, 2024
Radiology is facing increased regulatory pressure, underlining the need to improve how it interacts with members of this patient community.
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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.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 11, 2024
Radiation therapy for breast cancer treatment leads to an increased risk of skin cancer, according to research published March 8 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Shawheen Rezaei from Stanford University found that the risk of non-keratinocyte skin cancer diagnosis such as melanoma and hemangiosarcoma after breast cancer treatment with radiation was more than 50% higher.
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AuntMinnie
MARCH 11, 2024
Physicians, health care providers, and medical staff caring for patients who use cannabis should be familiar with the effects of the drug on gut motility and thus nuclear medicine imaging, a recent report advises. “Understanding the effects of cannabis and weight loss drugs on gut motility – that is the movement of food throughout the body – is essential for nuclear medicine providers,” said Rutger Gunther, MD, in a March 5 news release from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.
Radiology Business
MARCH 11, 2024
Part B suppliers experiencing claims disruptions due to the cyberattack can apply to the agency for potential relief.
Health Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
The danger of developing the disease on or around the breast after radiation is 57% higher than the general population.
Radiology Business
MARCH 11, 2024
The agency on March 5 issued separate alerts highlighting quality challenges at imaging providers in Michigan, California and Texas.
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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
MARCH 11, 2024
Use of Lumisight in conjunction with the Lumicell fluorescent imaging system was found to be safe and effectively guide breast cancer surgeries.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
"Dr. McGill is an angel. He put me back on my feet, quite literally,” said UCSF patient Maryana Kessel. “He forever has a piece of my story and my heart.
ScienceDaily
MARCH 11, 2024
A team develops an ultrasensitive broadband transparent ultrasound transducer.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MARCH 11, 2024
The 'ultrasound-photoacoustic dual-modal imaging system' combines molecular imaging contrast with ultrasound imaging, and it can visualize molecular and structural information inside the body in real time without any ionizing radiation. This advantage gives it the potential to enhance medical diagnosis by providing diverse physiological and histological information, ensuring greater accuracy and safety for patients.
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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.
Health IT Analytics
MARCH 11, 2024
A $3 million NIH grant will help researchers develop and study machine learning models to predict risk for cardiovascular disease in sleep apnea patients.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MARCH 11, 2024
A study has used AI to understand the genetic underpinning of the heart's left ventricle, using three-dimensional images of the organ. It was led by scientists at the University of Manchester, with collaborators from the University of Leeds (U.K.), the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (Santa Fe, Argentina), and IBM Research (Almaden, CA).
Diagnostic Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
Autosave functionality for dictation software and availability of prior imaging are elusive yet very practical essentials that could eliminate a fair amount of redundancy with radiology reports.
ScienceDaily
MARCH 11, 2024
Researchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators such as heart rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation that can indicate how well a person's heart is working.
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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.
MRI Network
MARCH 11, 2024
All businesses engage in some form of financial reporting. At the very least, most companies prepare monthly profit and loss (P&L) and cash flow statements to assess business performance. Other organizations, especially those that use enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise performance management (EPM), have more detailed reports. Financial reporting has become a standard part of conducting business.
Radiology Business
MARCH 11, 2024
Defense attorneys say the case boils down to challenges reading the exam, which was “complex with subtle findings that the experts simply interpreted differently.
REBEL EM
MARCH 11, 2024
A 42-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a motor vehicle collision. He has no medical problems. He sustained a crush injury to his left leg and a prolonged extraction time. He is agitated and reporting significant pain. His left leg is mottled with significant ecchymoses and gross deformity below the left knee. Pulses are intact.
AuntMinnie
MARCH 11, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas plans to highlight the integration of its Exa platform with Amazon Web Services (AWS) HealthImaging at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) 2024 meeting in Orlando, FL. Exa is an enterprise imaging, PACS, RIS, and billing package that includes Konica features such as server-side rendering, Diagnostic Zero Footprint Viewer.
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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.
Vesta Teleradiology
MARCH 11, 2024
In recent years, awareness surrounding brain injuries has steadily risen, prompting significant strides in diagnostic technologies and treatment modalities. As we delve into the latest developments in this critical area of healthcare, it becomes increasingly apparent that advancements in medical imaging, particularly in the realm of neurological disorders, are poised to revolutionize the landscape of brain injury diagnosis and management.
Imaging Technology
MARCH 11, 2024
christine.book Mon, 03/11/2024 - 14:14 March 11, 2024 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists ( ASRT ) has announced its members have elected four officers to serve on the 2024-2025 ASRT Board of Directors. Additionally, the organization reported it launched its ASRT “Be Seen” public awareness campaign in late February to raise awareness about the crucial role medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals play in patient diagnosis, intervention and treatment.
Open Medscience
MARCH 11, 2024
Remote patient monitoring transcends traditional medical settings, leveraging technology to secure data and enhance healthcare delivery. The post Ensuring Patient Data Security in Remote Patient Monitoring appeared first on Open Medscience.
TRA Medical Imaging
MARCH 11, 2024
Celebrating Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: The Critical Role of Regular Colonoscopies and TRA’s Advanced Colonography March marks a significant period in the health calendar — Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This month serves as a vital reminder of the importance of proactive measures in detecting and preventing colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide.
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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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