Ben White

MAY 1, 2024

I wrote about this last September , but it’s important enough that I’ll repeat myself with more bullet points and shorter sentences. The Summary The new SAVE student loan plan has a generous unpaid interest subsidy: every dollar of accrued interest that isn’t covered by your monthly payment is waive. SAVE also has a feature (“loophole”) that allows some borrowers to enter repayment early and benefit from that 100% subsidy on unpaid interest, effectively making quali

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

MAY 1, 2024

In a paper titled, "Multimodal MRI reveals brainstem connections that sustain wakefulness in human consciousness," published in Science Translational Medicine, a group of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital, created a connectivity map of a brain network that they propose is critical to human consciousness.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

christine.book Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:49 May 1, 2024 — After the issuance of updated breast screening recommendations by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force ( USPSTF ) on April 29, a number of leading imaging specialists have offered their replies. Here, then, are summaries of statements issued in response. From the American Cancer Society (ACS) The American Cancer Society ( ACS ) commended the updated recommendations for breast cancer screening from the United States Preventive Services Task

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Radiology Business

MAY 1, 2024

“The RRA supports the goals for optimal access to radiology services for all patients and for alleviating increasing workloads," the college said.

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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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MAY 1, 2024

This latest research further confirms that breast MRI not only detects tumors that mammography cannot, but it also spots invasive cases that pose greater risks to patients.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

The International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) will be hosting its annual meeting May 4 to 9 in Singapore. AuntMinnie.com spoke with the society's president, Derek Jones, PhD, director of Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Center (CUBRIC) in Wales, U.K. about what attendees can expect during the gathering.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:19 May 1, 2024 — Sun Nuclear , a Mirion Medical company, today announced the upcoming version 5.0 release of its SunCHECK software for comprehensive Quality Management in radiation therapy. The SunCHECK software is used globally by radiation therapy departments to manage delivery system oversight and patient-specific treatment quality all in one platform.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

An AI model has delivered a long overdue update of pediatric bone growth predictions used in x-ray imaging to monitor scoliosis, according to a study published April 30 in Radiology. The model’s growth curve predictions were derived from standing slot-scanning x-rays from a diverse pediatric population and proved more accurate than current methods for guiding predictions, noted lead author John Zech, MD, of New York University Langone Health in New York City, and colleagues.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:23 May 1, 2024 — Hologic, Inc. , a global leader in women’s health, today announced that it signed a definitive agreement to acquire Endomagnetics Ltd (Endomag), a privately held developer of breast cancer surgery technologies, for approximately $310 million, subject to working capital and other customary closing adjustments.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

United Imaging has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its new uMR Jupiter 5-tesla (5T) whole-body MRI system. uMR Jupiter is the first ultra-high field system cleared for whole-body applications and is also the first system on the market at any field strength equipped with an 8-channel whole-body multitransmit system, the company said.

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ScienceDaily

MAY 1, 2024

A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, according to a new study.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Novartis' Lutathera (lutetium-177 [Lu-177]) DOTATATE radiopharmaceutical for treatment of pediatric patients who are 12 years old and older with somatostatin receptor (SSTR)-positive gastroentropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (GEP-NETs). The April 30 approval covers foregut, midgut, and hindgut tumors and follows the same indication for adults the FDA approved in 2018, according to the FDA.

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Radiology Business

MAY 1, 2024

Nilesh Rajadhyax is the new C-suite member at MQ, noted radiologist Andrew Smith will lead at St. Jude, and Mitchell Schnall becomes Penn's first data and technology solutions VP.

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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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MAY 1, 2024

Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports.

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Atlantis Worldwide

MAY 1, 2024

Discover the key factors to consider when determining the value of refurbished radiology equipment. Gain insights from Atlantis Worldwide's 31+ years of experience in buying and selling on the secondary market.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 1, 2024

The 10-study meta-analysis demonstrated that contrast-enhanced mammography has a 95 percent sensitivity rate and an 81 percent specificity rate for diagnosing suspicious lesions in women with dense breasts.

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Radiology Business

MAY 1, 2024

Finance Committee Chairman and Sen. Ron Wyden called the Feb. 21 incident "the biggest cybersecurity disruption to healthcare in American history.

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Diagnostic Imaging

MAY 1, 2024

For over 1,200 women with a previous history of breast cancer, interim findings from a prospective trial suggest that adding contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) to digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) enhances detection of second malignancies with a limited increase in recalls.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 1, 2024

Volumetric CT imaging analysis shows promise for helping clinicians determine pre- and postoperative lung function in lung cancer patients undergoing pulmonary lobectomy, researchers have found. A team led by Zhifu Xu, PhD, of ZhangJiaKou First Hospital in Hebei, China, reported that the technique may also help predict postsurgery complication occurrence.

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Radiology Business

MAY 1, 2024

Finance Committee Chairman and Sen. Ron Wyden called the Feb. 21 incident "the biggest cybersecurity disruption to healthcare in American history.

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MedImaging General Imaging

MAY 1, 2024

Researchers are developing new contrast agents and imaging technology to improve the monitoring of inflammatory disorders like inflammatory bowel disease,

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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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Purview

MAY 1, 2024

In personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, a picture tells a thousand words but a DICOM image can include data from thousands of pictures. Whether going to trial or generating evidence to support a fast settlement, it can be important for attorneys to have a strong grasp on the underlying medical injury. Whether it’s a judge or jury, providing a clear picture of the injury can make or break your case.

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Aidoc

MAY 1, 2024

Patient data is increasingly voluminous in today’s age of digitized healthcare. The problem is this data is often unstructured, making it difficult to derive high-value, actionable insights. This segment of our whitepaper, The Clinical AI Scorecard: How Different Integration Approaches Handle Deployment Challenges, gives a brief overview of this very problem.

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JVIR

MAY 1, 2024

To evaluate the outcomes of fluoroscopic versus portable placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and central venous catheters (CVCs) in pediatric patients.

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ScienceDirect

MAY 1, 2024

Publication date: Available online 30 April 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Mark C.K. Hamilton, Fabio Greco, Nathan E.

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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?