Wed.Sep 06, 2023

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Self-scheduled mammograms gaining popularity with younger patients

Health Imaging

Patients under the age of 50 are opting for the ease and convenience of scheduling their own appointments, and the results may not be limited to mammography.

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New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Children with Down syndrome often undergo extensive medical tests, including imaging, that may use ionizing radiation. At the same time, genetic disorders like Down syndrome have an established increased risk of certain cancers, making exposure to radiation early in life less than ideal. Until recently, little research had been done to measure typical imaging radiation exposure rates for children with Down syndrome.

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AI-Powered Liver Tumor Ablation Software Leverages CT, MRI and Ultrasound for Real-Time Image Guidance

Diagnostic Imaging

Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI, the newly FDA-cleared VisAble.IO software reportedly enhances planning and real-time assessment for liver tumor ablation procedures.

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Mass Gen Brigham and GE HealthCare Collaboration Announces AI Algorithm, Radiology Operations Module (ROM), to Optimize Scheduling and Productivity

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:43 September 6, 2023 — GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham have announced, as part of its initial collaboration, the co-development of an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that will help increase operations effectiveness and productivity. The first innovative AI application from the collaboration is the schedule predictions dashboard of Radiology Operations Module (ROM), a digital imaging tool that helps optimize scheduling, reduce cost, and free prov

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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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Digital X-ray, Fluoroscopy, and Regenerative Medicine: Elevating Patient Care

Maven Imaging

In the realm of regenerative medicine, the integration of advanced imaging technologies like digital X-ray and fluoroscopy has become paramount. These tools not only enhance diagnostic accuracy but also revolutionize the administration and assessment of regenerative treatments.

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Why A UPS Is Essential For Your Medical Imaging Equipment

Atlantis Worldwide

When you’re providing medical imaging for patients, your equipment’s reliability and stability is crucial to your success. The last thing you want is.

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New study may provide model for assessing AI performance in real-world settings

Radiology Business

“It’s vital that imaging centers have a process in place to provide ongoing monitoring of AI once it becomes part of clinical practice,” one expert noted.

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What a New CT Study Reveals About Hypoattenuation Thickening After Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (LAAO) Procedures

Diagnostic Imaging

The presence of high-grade hypoattenuation thickening on follow-up computed tomography (CT) after left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) procedures for patients with atrial fibrillation was associated with a 4.6-fold risk for stroke, according to newly published research.

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GE HealthCare, Mass General Brigham partner to create AI algorithm for improving radiology operations

Radiology Business

The Radiology Operations Module optimizes scheduling, reduces costs and frees up providers from time spent on administrative work.

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Pathology Foundation Model Leverages Medical Twitter Images, Comments

Health IT Analytics

Stanford researchers have developed a public pathology dataset and a foundation AI model based on diagnostic images and comments from medical Twitter.

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Can medical imaging help drug addicts get clean?

Health Imaging

Researchers hope to learn if focused ultrasound can help cocaine users combat their cravings.

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Joint Commission’s Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation process called ‘costly, ineffective and potentially harmful’

Radiology Business

Hospitals spent recurring labor costs per provider of about $50.20, extrapolated for a total national cost of roughly $78.54M, experts wrote in JACR.

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Interventional radiologists still getting acquainted with SIR registry, reporting templates

Health Imaging

The Society of Interventional Radiology launched its Virtex registry in 2020 with an eye on showcasing the profession's value.

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Ontario surgeon suspended for inappropriate ultrasound exam

AuntMinnie

A surgeon in Ontario, CA, has received an 18-month suspension for directin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Calif. radiologist pleads not guilty to vehicle crash murder charges Calif. radiologist charged with attempted murder President of Ohio portable x-ray firm gets 15-year prison term Calif.

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‘Immediate attention’ needed to address cancer diagnosis deficits stemming from pandemic

Radiology Business

The largest diagnosis deficits were observed for breast, colon and lung cancer, experts detailed Monday in JAMA Network Open.

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Telix touts studies at EANM 2023

AuntMinnie

Telix Pharmaceuticals is highlighting studies set to be presented at the Europea. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Telix posts 2023 half-year report Telix doses first patient in Chinese prostate cancer trial Telix to acquire Lightpoint Medical for $20M First patient dosed in phase II Telix Starburst trial Telix acquires Dedicaid for $1.

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Researchers identify new gene mutation that alters Alzheimer's disease risk

ScienceDaily

A groundbreaking study has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.

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Deep-learning model classifies breast ultrasound findings

AuntMinnie

A deep-learning model that uses vision transformers for image classificatio. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Combined AI mammo texture model improves cancer risk assessment Ultrasound-guided magnetic seeds localize breast lesions Can AI risk assessment improve screening mammography results?

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Balancing safety and efficacy to determine the most suitable size of imaging-visible embolic microspheres for bariatric arterial embolization in a preclinical model

JVIR

To identify the appropriately sized imaging-visible embolics with balanced safety and efficacy for bariatric arterial embolization (BAE) in a preclinical model.

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COVID-19 pandemic led to apparent decreases in cancer incidence

AuntMinnie

The COVID-19 pandemic led to apparent decreases in cancer incidence for severa. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: MRI illuminates the brain effects of long COVID-19 Self-reported delays show pandemic's effect on cancer screening Was burnout really worse for radiologists during the pandemic?

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FDA clears AI software for aiding interventional radiologists during image-guided procedures

Radiology Business

Israel-based developer Techsomed said its VisAble.IO product can increase treatment precision by helping physicians confirm ablation zones.

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FDOPA-PET/CT predicts survival in patients with midgut NETs

AuntMinnie

PET/CT imaging with F-18 fluorodopa (FDOPA) is an effective approach for detectin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: New PET radiotracer shows promise in NETs SNMMI issues new guideline for PET imaging of neuroendocrine tumors PET/CT outperforms liver biopsy in NET patients Can body composition analysis monitor NETs on CT?

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AI on par with breast radiologists for reading test cases

AuntMinnie

AI showed comparable performance compared to breast radiologists for evaluatin. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Combined AI mammo texture model improves cancer risk assessment MRI radiomics features predicts breast cancer tumor expressions Can AI risk assessment improve screening mammography results?

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Mach7 nabs VHA teleradiology contract

AuntMinnie

Medical imaging data management company Mach7 Technologies has received an orde. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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GE and Mass General develop AI to predict missed care opportunities

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham in Boston have developed an AI algorith. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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ISCT 2023: PCCT offers a plethora of clinical benefits

AuntMinnie

The clinical benefits of photon-counting CT (PCCT) are becoming more and mor. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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ISCT 2023: PCCT will revolutionize cardiovascular, thoracic imaging

AuntMinnie

Photon-counting CT (PCCT) is "the first new quantum leap in CT technology i. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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