Thu.Sep 19, 2024

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Cybersecurity incident forces radiology practice to cancel all appointments so far in September

Radiology Business

Hawaii Radiologic Associates emphasized that no electronic public health information was accessed, compromised or disrupted during the breach.

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Brain anatomy differs between people with opposing political ideologies

Health Imaging

New research indicates that conservatives have larger amygdalas than their more progressive-leaning counterparts.

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Phase 3 Study Shows Viability of 177Lu-PSMA-617 for Taxane-Naïve Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of 177Lu-PSMA-617 was associated with a significantly longer radiographic progression-free survival and a 12 percent lower rate of grade 3 or higher adverse events in comparison to a change of ARPI therapy in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

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Hospital quality improvement project aims to reduce radiologists’ administrative burden

Radiology Business

The University of Toronto has standardized processes related to multidisciplinary conferences, hoping to provide relief for participating abdominal specialists.

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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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Adhesive cortical device enables artifact-free neuromodulation for closed-loop epilepsy treatment

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking soft cortical device that could revolutionize the treatment of epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

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Researchers achieve a significant advancement in early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents

ScienceDaily

Researchers report significant strides in enhancing early diagnosis of bipolar disorder in adolescents. They demonstrate the efficacy of integrating multimodal MRI with behavioral assessments for greater diagnostic precision. Bipolar disorder is a severe neuropsychiatric condition that often emerges during adolescence and is characterized by extreme mood swings.

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Could it be Aortic Dissection? The Role for AI in Aortic Dissection Workflows

Aidoc

September 19th marks Aortic Dissection Awareness Day , a global effort to raise awareness about this life-threatening condition. Aortic dissection (AD) occurs when a tear forms in the inner layer of the aorta – the body’s largest artery, responsible for transporting oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body – allowing blood to enter and split the vessel wall.

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Referring providers share preferences for radiology report templates

Health Imaging

New research suggests that there might not be a straightforward answer to questions related to which type of reporting method is ideal.

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NewVue, Konica Minolta ink strategic partner agreement

AuntMinnie

NewVue and Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas have inked a strategic partner agreement which will allow Konica Minolta to offer NewVue's EmpowerSuite Radiology Workflow Orchestrator and Command Center to its U.S. customers. The software can be integrated with Konica Minolta's Exa Platform with the goal of improving radiology workflows. Through this partnership, effective immediately, NewVue’s software will complement the Exa Platform's web-based PACS, RIS, and billing software.

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Women in Medicine Month: Celebrating Women Advancing Radiology

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

During Women in Medicine Month we’re proud to honor the clinicians, researchers, and educators who are advancing radiology. From exceptional patient care to teaching and discovery, we’re spotlighting the significant contributions of women at UCSF Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and sharing their experiences, reflections, and insights as women in medicine.

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EDAP, Avenda Health collaborate on AI-assisted robotic HIFU procedures

AuntMinnie

EDAP TMS and Avenda Health have forged an agreement to launch what the companies call the world’s first AI-assisted robotic high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) procedures for prostate cancer care. The HIFU procedures will use Avenda Health’s Unfold AI with EDAP's Focal One robotic HIFU platform to build 3D patient-specific cancer maps that reveal invisible tumor extent, allowing surgeons to avoid leaving cancerous tissue behind and to spare healthy surrounding tissue, Avenda said.

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Human Factors in Manufacturing Operations: Enhancing Employee Engagement and Performance

MRI Network

When you think about manufacturing operations, you might imagine all of the machines on your production floor. But, don’t forget about the people who make those machines run! The human side of manufacturing is just as important as the equipment you use. Keep reading to learn more about how you can improve employee engagement and performance in manufacturing operations.

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GE HealthCare launches Venue Sprint POCUS device

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched Venue Sprint, a point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) device that comes in tablet form and includes the company's wireless Vscan Air dual probes. Venue family ultrasound systems will also now offer wireless probe connectivity, supplementary advanced clinical tools, and the latest ViewPoint 6 updates. Venue Sprint also features AI-enabled resources and documentation tools.

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AI Tool Receives Approval for Cervical Spine Fracture Detection

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 09/19/2024 - 09:22 Sept.19, 2024 – Medical imaging AI company Avicenna.AI recently announced it had received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its CINA-CSpine tool. CINA-CSpine is an AI tool designed to support the detection and triage of cervical spine fractures from CT images. While the prognosis for cervical spine fractures depends on the severity of the injury, the timeliness of treatment is key, so prompt detection and appropriate treatment

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Avicenna.AI gets FDA nod for CINA-CSpine

AuntMinnie

Medical imaging AI company Avicenna.AI has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its CINA-CSpine tool. CINA-CSpine is designed to support the detection and triage of cervical spine fractures from CT images. It was validated on more than 300 noncontrast CT scans provided by multiple sources in the U.S. and Europe and acquired from 36 different scanner models across five vendors, according to the firm.

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CT Scans for Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer

Midstate Radiology Associates

The pancreas is an organ located in the abdominal area, behind the stomach. It helps with digestion by producing enzymes and generating insulin hormones to help manage blood sugar and absorb nutrients from food. However, the tissues of the pancreas are susceptible to cancer. A patient may not show symptoms initially but once materialized, your doctor might recommended undergoing a computed tomography (CT) scan for further analysis.

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Microplastics reach the olfactory bulb in the human brain

AuntMinnie

Pathologists have detected microplastics in olfactory bulb brain tissues of eight deceased individuals in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and suggest MRI could be the next step for studying the effects of the pollutants on human health, according to a study published September 16 in JAMA Network Open. Polypropylene – a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide range of plastic packaging – was the most prevalent, noted lead author Luis Fernando Amato-Lourenco, PhD, of Freie Universität Berlin in Germany, and coll

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AI Model Identifies Vertebral Compression Fractures in Chest Radiographs

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has validated the effectiveness of an AI model in detecting vertebral compression fractures on chest radiographs, with the potential for identifying undiagnosed osteoporosis and facilitating treatment.

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Hospital giant’s homegrown outpatient imaging center chain expands into new state

Radiology Business

Intermountain Healthcare first launched Tellica Imaging in 2021 as it sought to capitalize on the growing movement of radiology services outside of the hospital setting.

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Flat Panel Detector Speeds Up Imaging and Diagnosis

MedImaging Radiography

An innovative flat panel detector offers improved image quality, comparable or faster reading times, increased diagnostic confidence, quicker time to.

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State convenes task force to address radiologic technologist shortages

Radiology Business

“The shortage is not just specific to Connecticut. It’s all over the place,” said Bernadette Mele, MBA, the group's co-chair.

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SBI to promote annual screening for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

AuntMinnie

The Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) is launching a series of initiatives to educate the public on breast cancer screening, reiterating its stance that annual mammography screening should start at age 40. The SBI in a news release stated that despite evidence, there is still confusion due to conflicting advice from various organizations about the frequency of mammograms.

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Transarterial chemoembolization combined with microwave ablation versus repeated resection for recurrent small hepatocellular carcinoma after resection: What is the better treatment?

ScienceDirect

This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of transcatheter arterial chemoembolization combined with microwave ablation (TACE-MWA) versus repeated …

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DWI-MRI technique improves breast lesion characterization

AuntMinnie

A breast-specific DWI-MRI technique is effective for distinguishing between breast lesion types -- and improves on dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI for this purpose, researchers have reported. A team led by Stephane Loubrie, PhD, of the University of California San Diego in La Jolla found that information generated by a DWI-MRI technique called restriction spectrum imaging (RSI) showed significant difference between cancers and high-risk benign lesions compared with average-risk benign lesion

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Weight Bearing CT for Hip & Knee Imaging

CurveBeam AI

Common Indications Osteotomy Planning Assess weight bearing alignment and 3D axial rotation in single radiology exam. Patellar Instability Assess patellar stability under muscular contraction and flexion 1. Measure femorotibial rotation, tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance, and lateral patellar tilt angle in weight bearing three dimensions 2.

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