AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (SNMMI) is praising the U.S. Senate for including neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) in the fiscal year 2025 Senate Defense Appropriations report. NETs are diagnosed and treated with nuclear medicine imaging. The Senate Appropriations Committee released the report on August 8 and listed NETs as an eligible condition for dedicated research funding through the U.S.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

Reno Radiological Associates is on the hunt for someone to help "decompress" its on-site rads, but the private practice has struggled to find help in a hyper-competitive market.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

Researchers in Germany have raised the question of whether a fixed upper age limit may be justified for performing endovascular thrombectomies (EVT) to treat the oldest elderly stroke patients, according to a study published August 12 in JAMA Open Network. Based on an age-based analysis, the group found dramatically lower rates of independent ambulation and higher mortality in patients older than 80 years who underwent EVT compared to younger patients.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 12, 2024

Emphasizing that forewarned is forearmed, this author discusses his approach to handling egotistical referring docs and extraneous addendum requests.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

SPECT/CT imaging can help manage patients undergoing radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) with Pluvicto for advanced prostate cancer, according to a study published August 8 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a retrospective analysis, a group at University of California San Francisco (UCSF) found that qualitative post-treatment SPECT/CT triggered a change in management in 49% of patients, with changes based on progression occurring mostly after two and four cycles of the drug and changes based

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

Capitol Radiology had hoped to halt a new center from opening in Laurel, Maryland, contending it would have a “substantially adverse effect” on its business.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 12, 2024

Nearly two-thirds of all approved artificial intelligence-powered clinical devices are catered to radiology settings.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

That’s according to a new analysis from Boston-based researchers, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 12, 2024

In addition to a 20.1 percent reduction in iodine load, photon-counting CT offered higher signal-to-noise and contrast-to-noise ratios than energy-integrating detector CT in a new study.

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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.

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REBEL EM

AUGUST 12, 2024

Background Information: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is one of the most frequent complications of cardiac surgery and the cause is complex. Renal hypoperfusion from decreased glomerular filtration rate after cardiopulmonary bypass is a major contributor. 1 This in combination with exogenous toxins, endogenous metabolites, oxidative stress, bleeding and reperfusion injury can all lead to the patient ending up on renal replacement therapy postoperatively.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a recent interview, Soroush Rais-Bahrami, M.D., discussed key findings from a post-hoc subgroup analysis of the SPOTLIGHT trial that examined the use of the PET imaging agent 18F-flotufolastat (Posluma) in African American men.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

Women travel nearly three times as far for supplemental breast MRI or ultrasound screening than for mammography, according to research published August 12 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. A team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute in Reston, VA, found that women travel just over eight miles to mammography sites but between 22 and 23 miles to ultrasound and MRI sites for supplemental imaging.

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ScienceDaily

AUGUST 12, 2024

MRI scans could replace invasive heart tests, as new research shows they can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

Women’s participation in cervical cancer or colorectal cancer screening could be boosted with self-sampling kits offered during breast cancer screening, suggest findings published August 13 in PLOS Medicine. A team led by Anne Helgestad, MD, from Aarhus University in Denmark found that when women were offered cervical or colorectal cancers self-sampling kits during breast screening, participation increased.

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Health Imaging

AUGUST 12, 2024

The radiologist's car was discovered during a separate, unrelated search, according to the county sheriff's office.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In 2008, our top article shared the story of a $7 million settlement for allegations of fraudulent Medicare billing.

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

On average, American women need to travel about 8 miles to reach the closest mammography screening facility or 23 miles for a breast MRI, experts noted.

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MRI Network

AUGUST 12, 2024

Public relations (PR) is the art of strategically sharing information to improve the public’s perception of your brand. So, naturally, marketing and PR are a perfect match. By integrating PR into your marketing strategy, you’ll craft a compelling, positive, and consistent brand story that resonates with your audience. Continue reading to learn more about how this powerful synergy could transform the narrative of your employer brand.

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Aidoc

AUGUST 12, 2024

The AHRA 2024 annual meeting offered a comprehensive exploration of the current landscape in medical imaging management. Yet it was surprising to find that out of 60+ sessions, only two directly addressed AI. Despite this, these sessions provided valuable insights into the evolving role of AI in medical imaging, emphasizing the need for industry leaders to stay ahead of the curve.

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ScienceDirect

AUGUST 12, 2024

Publication date: Available online 12 August 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Hideyuki Fukui, Hiromitsu Onishi, Takashi Ota, Atsushi Nakamoto, Takahiro Tsuboyama, Yukihiro Enchi, Daisaku Yamada, Yu Takeda, Shogo Kobayashi, Yasunari Fukuda, Hidetoshi Eguchi, Takahiro Matsui, Mitsuaki Tatsumi, Noriyuki Tomiyama

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Radiology Business

AUGUST 12, 2024

American College of Radiology leader Dana Smetherman, MD, MBA, discusses the new technology trend and why radiologists should be paying attention.

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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.

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MedImaging Imaging IT

AUGUST 12, 2024

Bracco Imaging and BURL Concepts have entered into a strategic partnership to improve ischemic stroke detection and patient care, elevating diagnostic imaging standards.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

Dallas-based spectral imaging device developer Spectral AI posted increased research and development revenue in its second quarter. The company's revenue for the quarter (end-June 30) was $7.5 million compared with $4.3 million for the period last year. It did sustain a net loss for the second quarter, although the loss was less compared to 2023, at $2.8 million versus $3.1 million.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 12, 2024

The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine has named Steven Meyers, PhD, as its new chief executive officer. He will begin the position on September 8. Most recently, Meyers served as chief strategy officer and chief membership officer of the Endocrine Society. He has also served as senior director of membership at the American Chemical Society (ACS) and worked as a program manager for polymer chemistry at the National Science Foundation.

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