Fri.Oct 18, 2024

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Existential Humility

Ben White

It’s an incredible privilege to work at a place and live in a country that is willing to set aside money to answer these existential questions. I heard a phrase the other week, existential humility , and I really liked that. We’re this complex life form that has evolved over billions of years to the point where we can ask these questions — and yet we’re perhaps not the only ones in the universe.

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New details emerge on looming medical isotope shortage

Health Imaging

The supply of Mo-99 and Tc-99m—the most commonly utilized medical isotopes in the world—could be cut by as much as 40% until the reactor in the Netherlands is up and running again.

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Radiologists issue ‘call to action’ on looming liver disease ‘crisis’

Radiology Business

Imaging plays an essential role in addressing hepatic steatosis. Yet, radiologists have had almost zero involvement in shaping medical knowledge about the disease.

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Telix files for Nasdaq listing, posts Q3 update

AuntMinnie

Australia-based Telix Pharmaceuticals has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its ordinary shares and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “TLX.” Telix is not proposing to raise capital or issue any new shares, it said. The proposed Nasdaq listing is expected to be established as a Level II American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, according to Telix.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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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Radiology data sharing vendor Enlitic completes $5M acquisition of imaging IT pioneer

Radiology Business

The Fort Collins, Colorado-based company has purchased all shares of Laitek Inc., a major provider of medical imaging data migration and routing services in the U.S.

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Radiology societies say MACs’ refusal to cover imaging guidance for key procedure poses safety risk

Radiology Business

ACR, the Society of Interventional Radiology and others recently submitted a letter to 5 of the 7 contractors, expressing concern about trigger-point injections.

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Study: AI Model Significantly Enhances CTA Workflow Efficiency and Detection for Cerebral Aneurysm

Diagnostic Imaging

Adjunctive use of deep learning reportedly led to a 37 percent reduction of interpretation time for cerebral aneurysm assessment on computed tomography angiography (CTA) and greater than a 90 percent reduction in post-processing time.

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Private equity firm invests $7.8M in radiology market-intelligence outfit Signify Research

Radiology Business

Leaders said the investment from London-based BGF will help Signify accelerate its growth plans and expand the company's market presence.

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AuntMinnie 2018: NIH releases massive database of chest x-rays

AuntMinnie

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. Our top article in 2018 covered an important early development that supported efforts to train AI algorithms.

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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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AI Enhanced Workflow Automation And Its Role In Prioritizing High And Low Acuity Patients In The ED

Aidoc

In the fast-paced, high-pressure environment of an emergency department (ED), it’s easy to assume that any case requiring imaging is of high priority. However, not every imaging order from the ED needs to be considered “STAT,” and distinguishing between high and low acuity patients can be challenging, especially for the radiology teams reviewing these requests.

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CNN models using ultrasound images detect pancreatic neoplasms

AuntMinnie

A deep-learning method using endoscopic ultrasound images could detect pancreatic neuroendocrine neoplasms, according to research published October 17 in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. A team led by Jie-Kun Ni, PhD, from Qilu Hospital of Shandong University in China, found that a convolutional neural network (CNN) named iEUS demonstrated an accuracy like that of expert endoscopic ultrasound users.

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Automating Manual Sales Tasks: Boosting Efficiency and Productivity

MRI Network

The strengths of an excellent salesperson lie in their ability to build relationships, gain trust, and close deals. However, the burden of manual tasks chews up precious time that could be better used to engage with customers. Automation is critical for those seeking better time management strategies. Here’s how you can supercharge everyday tasks through automation and how that can affect your business and bottom line.

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Radioisotope producers ITM and NTP renew partnership

AuntMinnie

ITM Isotope Technologies Munich and NTP Radioisotopes in South Africa have renewed a long-standing technology transfer and license agreement for the production of the medical radioisotope non-carrier-added lutetium-177 (Lu-177). Under the agreement, ITM grants NTP the use of intellectual property rights related to the manufacturing of the Lu-177 within the Republic of South Africa and other selected territories, the company said.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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Prostate Cancer Imaging Symposium 2024

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

UCSF Symposium convenes experts in advanced techniques for prostate cancer imaging.

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Portable MRI System Dramatically Cuts Time-To-Scan vs. Conventional MRI in Stroke Patients

MedImaging MRI

Interim results from a new study support the potential role of portable ultra-low-field MRI in the acute stroke assessment process within a hospital emergency department.

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Prognostic value of myocardial tissue characterization by CMR imaging using T1 mapping in NICM: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 18 October 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Bektur Sh. Berdibekov, Svetlana A. Alexandrova, Naida I. Bulaeva, Elena Z.

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How Much Radiation Are Patients Exposed to During a Chest X-Ray?

Maven Imaging

Chest X-rays are a common diagnostic tool for evaluating lung health and identifying potential abnormalities. While a valuable tool, understanding the associated radiation exposure is crucial.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.