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Could AI Help Mitigate Radiology Workloads for Unremarkable Chest X-Rays?

Diagnostic Imaging

New research suggests the use of an AI software may help rule out pathology on over 50 percent of unremarkable chest X-rays with a 98 percent sensitivity threshold.

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DOJ finalizes rule aimed at improving disabled patients’ access to radiology services

Radiology Business

“Disability rights are human rights, and every policy is a disability policy issue," U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Mass., said in a statement after the announcement.

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Can AI help rule out ‘unremarkable’ chest x-rays?

AuntMinnie

A commercially available AI algorithm shows potential for off-label use as a way to generate automatic reports for “unremarkable” chest x-rays, according to a study published August 20 in Radiology. The finding by researchers in Copenhagen, Denmark, suggests that AI could eventually help streamline high-volume radiology workflows by handling some of the more “tedious parts of the work,” lead author Louis Plesner, MD, of Herlev and Gentofte Hospital in Denmark told AuntMinnie.com.

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Radiologist asks: Why do young docs lack interest in high-paying extra shifts?

Radiology Business

X.com user "RJ" (who tweets under the handle @northwoods1980) shared his thoughts on the social media website Aug. 16, calling the trend “somewhat unusual.

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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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Curved breast compression paddle lessens pain but also image quality

AuntMinnie

Curve-shaped breast compression paddles may lead to some pain relief, but they also reduce image quality on mammograms, suggest findings published August 20 in Radiology. Researchers led by Daniëlle van der Waal, PhD, from the Dutch Expert Centre for Screening in Nijmegen, the Netherlands found that, compared with standard mammography compression paddles, curved paddles led to slight decreases in pain scores as reported by female patients.

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Novel molecular imaging tool objectively measures and diagnoses smell disorders

ScienceDaily

A new fluorescent imaging probe can for the first time objectively and non-invasively measure loss of smell, clinically known as anosmia. Targeting the olfactory nerve, the new tool has potential to eliminate biopsies used to diagnose certain anosmia conditions and to aid in the development of therapeutic interventions.

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New IR procedure could be a viable alternative to surgery for cubital tunnel syndrome

Health Imaging

The technique, which takes around 20 minutes to complete, uses ultrasound guidance to target and release Osborne's ligament with a specialized thread.

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What New Research Reveals About Deep Learning and CT Angiography Detection of Cerebral Aneurysms

Diagnostic Imaging

Providing an 85.7 percent sensitivity rate for detecting cerebral aneurysms on computed tomography angiography (CTA), the deep learning model also offered a similar AUC (93 percent) in comparison to radiology reports (91 percent).

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CMS finalizes coverage pathway for emerging technologies, drawing imaging industry criticism

Radiology Business

The agency "doesn’t go far enough" to help seniors depending on breakthrough diagnostics, said AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker.

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AI tool rules out abnormal findings on chest X-rays, significantly reducing workloads

Health Imaging

The tool correctly excludes pathology on chest radiographs with accuracy rates similar to those of radiologists.

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CMS expands coverage pathway for emerging technologies, drawing imaging industry criticism

Radiology Business

The agency "doesn’t go far enough" to help seniors depending on breakthrough diagnostics, said AdvaMed CEO Scott Whitaker.

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AI model can detect, segment cerebral aneurysms on CTA

AuntMinnie

A deep-learning algorithm can detect and segment cerebral aneurysms on CT angiography (CTA) exams with a high degree of accuracy, according to research published August 20 in Radiology. A team of researchers led by Jianyong Wei of Shanghai Sixth People’s Hospital in China trained a deep-learning algorithm using CTA exams gathered from multiple hospitals and discovered in a retrospective analysis that their algorithm yielded comparable results to the original radiology report findings.

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How to Know Your Health System Is Ready for AI

Aidoc

Health systems are increasingly embracing the transformative potential of AI, recognizing its game-changing benefits. However, ensuring your organization is truly ready for AI adoption requires careful and deliberate planning. This article serves as a step-by-step guide, featuring expert insights to help assess your readiness and set your organization on the path to successful AI implementation. 1.

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Nanox reports stable revenue for Q2

AuntMinnie

Nano-X Imaging (Nanox) is reporting stable revenue for the second quarter of the 2024 fiscal year, which ended June 30. The company generated $2.7 million in revenue for the quarter compared with $2.6 million for the same period in 2023. It also reported a decrease in net loss between the 2023 and 2024 second quarters, posting a loss of $13.6 million this year compared with a $17.4 million loss in 2023.

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OMB Receives 42,000 Comments Supporting Professional Classification for Radiologic Technologists

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 08/20/2024 - 17:15 Aug. 16, 2024 — A measure to petition the Office of Management and Budget to classify radiologic technologists as professional generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center. The ASRT believes radiologic technologists clearly fall within the OMB’s Standard Occupational Classification for professionals.

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Philips secures cardiovascular imaging contract with Va. clinic

AuntMinnie

Royal Philips will supply Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA, with cardiovascular imaging software and tech at the future home of the clinic's Cardiovascular Institute at Crystal Spring Tower. Carilion’s new facility will have 11 Philips interventional suites, allowing physicians to treat patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. Services will include inpatient nursing care, cardiovascular operating rooms, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology labs.

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Deep Learning Enables Accurate, Automated Quality Control Image Assessment for Liver MR Elastography

MedImaging Ultrasound

Researchers have successfully utilized deep learning to significantly improve the accuracy of magnetic resonance elastography scans for visualizing liver stiffness,

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CT-FFR, perfusion comparable to CCTA alone for detecting heart disease

AuntMinnie

CT-derived fractional flow reserve (CT-FFR) and CT myocardial perfusion imaging boost the specificity of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) for ruling out coronary artery disease (CAD) -- and perform comparably to CCTA alone. The study findings highlight alternative options for CAD assessment, wrote a team led by Martin Soschynski, MD, of the University of Freiburg in Germany.

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Blackford, CureMetrix collaborate on BAC detection

AuntMinnie

AI technology developer Blackford and CureMetrix are partnering to bring breast arterial calcification detection (BAC) software cmAngio to healthcare professionals through the Blackford platform. Blackford’s platform provides healthcare providers access to a portfolio of more than 135 AI software products designed to improve clinical accuracy and efficiency and improve patient outcomes.

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Life Molecular, PharmaLogic partner to distribute Neuraceq

AuntMinnie

Life Molecular Imaging and PharmaLogic Holdings have inked a partnership and licensing agreement to provide and distribute the imaging agent Neuraceq from PharmaLogic's radiopharmaceutical manufacturing site near Denver, CO. Neuraceq is a diagnostic agent cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for PET imaging of the brain. It detects beta-amyloid plaques in the brains of adult patients with cognitive impairment who are being evaluated for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of co