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Meta-Analysis of 83 MRI Studies Suggests Link Between Adversity Exposure and Mental Health Issues

Diagnostic Imaging

In their review of functional MRI data from over 5,200 study participants, researchers noted that higher amygdala reactivity and lower prefrontal cortical reactivity were associated with adversity exposure, findings that may contribute to exaggerated threat detection and reduced emotional control.

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Radiology department tallies $1.2M in unreimbursed costs from multidisciplinary conferences in 1 year

Radiology Business

Experts believe the data underline the need for reform, granting radiologists RVUs for this work and hiring more physicians to help ease the burden.

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AI-FoCUS performs well in LVEF assessment

AuntMinnie

AI-assisted focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is on par with transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) when it comes to assessing left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) estimations, according to research published October 28 in npj Digital Medicine. A team led by Pouya Motazedian, MD, from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada found that AI-FoCUS had high area under the curve (AUC) values when identifying an abnormal LVEF and severe dysfunction.

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Medicare Physician Payment Final Rule Cements More Cuts to Radiation Oncology, Underscores Need for Legislative Fix

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:20 November 3, 2023 —The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) issued the following statement from Jeff M. Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO, Chair of the ASTRO Board of Directors, in response to the final 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): “ASTRO is deeply disappointed that CMS finalized an additional 2% cut to reimbursement for radiation therapy in today’s MPFS final rule.

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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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Radiologist talks addressing lay media with AuntMinnie.com

AuntMinnie

Medical knowledge is regularly communicated with people via news media, but sometimes this information can become lost in translation as complex terminology may not be well understood by the general public. This can lead to instances of misinformation being widespread, with radiology not immune to this. Omer Awan, MD, from the University of Maryland, recently co-authored a paper outlining what radiologists can do to proactively address this area, including media training and social media.

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Happy National Radiologic Technologist Week, November 5-11, 2023

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Each year, during the first week of November, we observe National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) to recognize and celebrate our imaging technologists.

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Guerbet to Spotlight Diagnostic and Interventional Solutions at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:22 November 3, 2023 — Guerbet , a global leader in medical imaging with more than 30 years of experience in MRI, announced today its schedule of activities at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting from November 26-30 in Chicago, IL. In addition to the Guerbet exhibit (booth #1711), the company will be presenting safety data in an abstract titled "Safety of gadopiclenol for magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ):

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Hospital-based procedures drive CT procedure volume growth

AuntMinnie

CT procedure volumes increased 9.1% from 2022 to 2023, according to IMV’s recently published 2023 CT Market Outlook Report. While both hospital and nonhospital CT procedure volumes increased, hospital volumes increased year-over-year by almost 10%, while nonhospital volumes increased just over 6%. Change in CT procedure volumes, 2022 to 2023 Type Percent change Overall 9.1% Hospital 9.8% Nonhospital 6.4% Looking ahead into 2024, 72% of CT sites surveyed anticipate that their 2024 CT procedures w

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Future Horizons in Breast Cancer Screening

Imaging Technology

Breast cancer remains a significant health concern, responsible for more than 600,000 deaths annually. Early detection, particularly through screening, is pivotal in mitigating its impact.

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ML Model Estimates Chemotherapy Success in Bone Cancer Patients

Health IT Analytics

Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have successfully developed a machine learning model to calculate percent necrosis in patients with intramedullary osteosarcoma.

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Radiology vendor Covera Health raises up to $50M in financing, acquires AI firm

Radiology Business

Coupled with its acquisition of CoRead—an AI quality assurance company used by over 2,000 hospitals—the startup plans to rapidly scale its offerings.

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Patients struggling with addiction, mental health are less likely to be screened for breast cancer

Health Imaging

Researchers have shed light on the relationship between breast cancer screening and sociodemographic factors.

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Radiology provider Akumin restores most systems following ransomware attack

Radiology Business

The Plantation, Florida-based imaging center operator recently reached “important milestones” in its comeback from a debilitating October cyberattack.

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Seeing the unseen: How butterflies can help scientists detect cancer

ScienceDaily

There are many creatures on our planet with more advanced senses than humans. Turtles can sense Earth's magnetic field. Mantis shrimp can detect polarized light. Elephants can hear much lower frequencies than humans can. Butterflies can perceive a broader range of colors, including ultraviolet (UV) light.

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Nearly one-third of the US population does not have access to an interventional radiologist in their county

Radiology Business

Experts see great opportunity in these data to address disparities and expand the volume of patients treated by the specialty.

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Sirona Medical highlights use of Starlink, enabling radiology from anywhere

Health Imaging

Sirona Medical said the support of Starlink can improve care delivery in rural areas.

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BLS Employment Situation Report: October 2023

MRI Network

Easing hiring and wage growth, as reflected in today’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) survey, might signal that the economy is cooling in spite of recent robust GDP growth. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 150,000 in October in contrast to a surprisingly strong gain of 336,000 jobs in September. The unemployment rate up-ticked slightly to 3.9 percent.

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ACS updates guidelines, recommends lung cancer screening for 5 million more Americans

Health Imaging

The American Cancer Society suggests screening for anyone between the ages of 50 and 80 who smoked or currently smokes cigarettes.

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Guerbet to highlight MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol at RSNA

AuntMinnie

Guerbet plans to highlight its gadopiclenol contrast agent (Elucirem) for MRI at the upcoming RSNA meeting. On November 29, the company will present safety data for Elucirem in an abstract titled "Safety of gadopiclenol for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a pooled analysis of eight studies," it said.

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MRI-Equipped Ambulance Could Be a Game-Changer for Stroke Care

MedImaging MRI

The findings of a new trial in which researchers equipped an ambulance with a portable MRI have demonstrated the potential of an MRI-equipped ambulance in treating stroke patients.

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Covera Health secures $50M in funding

AuntMinnie

Clinical analytics firm Covera Health has secured $50 million in Series C funding in a round led by Insight Partners. Of the total, $25 million is immediately available, Covera said. The company has also finalized its purchase of CoRead, an AI quality assurance company that currently serves more than 2,000 hospitals around the world. As a result of this acquisition, former CoRead CEO Lawrence Ngo will join Covera Health as its senior vice president, quality assurance platform.

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Leadership Spotlight: ASTRO President Discusses Top Priorities, Key Advancements in Radiation Oncology

Imaging Technology

Howard Sandler, MD, FASTRO, Radiation Oncology Department Chair at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, took the helm as President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology during its Annual Meeting, ASTRO 2023, held Oct. 1-4 in San Diego.

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Elevating Patient Care: Teleradiology’s Role in India’s Healthcare Renaissance (Shivamogga, Udupi, Vijayapura, Uttara Kannada, Yadgiri, Tumakuru)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology in a flat world Introduction: In the midst of India’s healthcare renaissance, where innovation meets a commitment to patient-centric care, teleradiology emerges as a key protagonist. This blog explores the transformative role of teleradiology in elevating patient care and contributing to the ongoing healthcare renaissance in India. 2.

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One on One. with Robert L. Bard, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS

Imaging Technology

Imaging advancements, including 3D Doppler imaging to detect cancers in numerous organs, are used to accurately guide biopsies, target therapy and provide focused follow-up after treatment. ITN spoke with current editorial advisory board member Robert L. Bard, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS, to find out more about recent advancements in diagnostic radiology.

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The Healing Web: Teleradiology’s Impact on the Regional Health Network in India (Ramanagara,   Mysore, Koppala, Kodagu, Hassan, Gadag, Davanagere)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology Specialists Introduction: In the intricate tapestry of India’s healthcare landscape, teleradiology serves as a healing web, weaving connections that extend far beyond diagnostic images. This blog delves into the profound impact of teleradiology on the regional health network in India, exploring how it knits together clinics, healthcare providers, and patients in a seamless fabric of well-being. **1.

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Physician associates in interventional radiology: a new paradigm?

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 2 November 2023 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): L. Lewis, R. Das, L. Ratnam, J.-Y. Chun, L. Mailli, S. Renani, M. Gonsalves, R.

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The Synergy of Health and Technology: Teleradiology’s Resonance in India (Chitradurga, Chikkaballapura, Vijayapura, Ballary, Bengaluru Rural, Bagalkote)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-India Introduction: In the vibrant mosaic of India’s healthcare landscape, the convergence of health and technology finds its harmonious resonance in the realm of teleradiology. This blog unravels the intricate dance between health and technology, showcasing how teleradiology is harmonizing both for the betterment of patient care in India.

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Jury sides with radiologist in alleged medical negligence and wrongful death case

Radiology Business

Widow Marlene Jackson accused Ohio radiologist Peter G. Knabe, MD, of negligence in failing to spot signs of lung cancer on her husband's CT scans.

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Portopulmonary Hypertension Treated by Occlusion of a Spontaneous Portosystemic Shunt Followed by Endothelin Receptor Antagonist Administration

JVIR

Spontaneous portosystemic shunt (SPSS) development is a major risk factor for portopulmonary hypertension (PoPH) (1). Nonanatomical synthetic shunt creation by transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt increases cardiac output, leading to precipitated PoPH (2). Therefore, SPSS occlusion can theoretically improve disease pathogenesis through a mechanism distinct from pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) –specific drugs.

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Mevion wins Fla. install of proton therapy system

AuntMinnie

Mevion Medical Systems has won a contract to install its Mevion S250-FIT proton therapy system at a Florida radiation therapy center. BayCare healthcare system will install the system in Fall 2025 at the Fred J. Woods Radiation Therapy Center at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. Mevion S250-FIT features Hyperscan pencil beam scanning for intensity-modulated proton therapy and can support technologies such as ARC therapy, adaptive planning, dual-energy CT, and FLASH therapy, according to Mevion.