Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:00 June 27, 2024 — The American College of Radiology ( ACR ) launched the ACR Recognized Center for Healthcare-AI (ARCH-AI), the first national artificial intelligence quality assurance program for radiology facilities. The program, built on best practices, outlines expert consensus-based building blocks of infrastructure, processes and governance in AI implementation in real-world practice.

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ScienceDaily

JUNE 28, 2024

Researchers have found that artificial intelligence models that are most accurate at predicting race and gender from X-ray images also show the biggest 'fairness gaps' -- that is, discrepancies in their ability to accurately diagnose images of people of different races or genders.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

New imaging and treatment strategies are emerging to prolong the lives of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. For instance, one emerging question is how new radionuclide treatments like lutetium-177 prostate-specific membrane antigen-617 (Lu-177 PSMA-617, Pluvicto ) will affect the use of existing ones such as radium-223 dichloride (Ra-223, Xofigo )

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 19:20 June 28, 2024 — As experts from around the globe gather at the annual Society for Informatics in Medicine ( SIIM ) conference, Bayer and Rad AI are announcing a collaboration to bring Rad AI’s cutting edge AI radiology operational solutions to Calantic Digital Solution customers. Rad AI’s radiology speech recognition reporting solution, AI-driven patient follow-up management, and automated radiology impression generation technologies complement Bayer’s Calanti

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Radiology Business

JUNE 28, 2024

Radiology practice leaders have a new way to assure their patients, communities, referrers and payers—and their own people—that the AI products they use are in compliance with safety and efficacy guidelines set by the American College of Radiology.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

If AI is implemented, will reimbursement come? Just like Kevin Costner’s character in the 1989 hit Field of Dreams , many imaging stakeholders are mulling over the question of whether their innovative efforts will reap any sort of benefits to them or their patients.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 19:15 June 28, 2024 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced the option for existing IntelliSpace Radiology [1] customers in North America to move to the cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Available in late 2024, IntelliSpace Radiology as a managed service in the cloud will provide remote access for reliable and secure diagnostic reading for clinicians and provide the option to incorporate AI capabilities directly into clinical workflows to h

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Radiology Business

JUNE 28, 2024

The safety notice applies to the Sense XL 1.5T and 3T coils, which are 16-element, receive-only products used in imaging of the torso and abdomen.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 19:18 June 28, 2024 — DeepHealth, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. and global leader in AI -powered radiology and health informatics, is showcasing its integrated portfolio of solutions at the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2024 Annual Meeting and Informatics TECH Expo (June 27-29th). DeepHealth’s technology is intended to improve clinical efficiency and performance, from referral and patient scheduling to driving standardized image

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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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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

While radiologists interpreted approximately 99 percent of all non-cardiac CT, MRI and nuclear medicine studies in hospital and emergency department settings for Medicare beneficiaries, new research shows significantly less radiologist review of cardiac imaging and office-based imaging.

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Radiology Business

JUNE 28, 2024

One of the largest radiopharma companies in the world is acquiring global rights to a pair of novel therapeutic and diagnostic drugs used to target a peptide receptor overexpressed in prostate and breast cancers.

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vRad

JUNE 28, 2024

Part-time, locum tenens, moonlighting—in its many forms, practicing radiology on the side is a time-honored tradition. It offers an alternate pathway to financial freedom, an opportunity to broaden your skillset, and a tool for career exploration. Maybe you do some yourself. You wouldn’t be alone; a recent study from Medscape found that 42% of radiologists supplement their income with extra work, either by extending their hours or working outside their current position.

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Radiology Business

JUNE 28, 2024

"This article will serve as a landmark reference for navigating short-term labor challenges in radiology," explains one editorial about the suggestions.

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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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Health Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

The more an individual’s score changes, the greater the odds are of them being diagnosed with cancer in the near future, new research presented at SIIM 2024 suggests.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:02 June 27, 2024 — RamSoft , a global leader in cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions, and RADPAIR , a trailblazer in healthcare technology, proudly announce the integration of AI-driven radiology report generation into the OmegaAI platform. This collaboration marks a pivotal advancement in AI-driven enterprise imaging by combining RamSoft's OmegaAI, a PACS/RIS/VMA platform with RADPAIR's cutting-edge Gen AI platform for automated report generation.

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Health Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

The Class I recall affects the ZOLL 731 Series Ventilator family, including the AEV, EMV+, and Eagle II models.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/28/2024 - 08:07 June 27, 2024 — Radical Imaging , a trailblazer in medical imaging viewer solutions, proudly announces that FlexView Diagnostic , its SaaS web DICOM viewer product, received FDA clearance for diagnostic use. Now, clinicians and radiologists have a powerful, fast, easy to use viewer they can use to perform diagnostic imaging work from anywhere without needing to install software.

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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.

AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

Using portable MRI in an ambulance during transport of patients experiencing stroke shows promise for improving outcomes, but there's more work to be done to streamline the process, according to survey results published June 25 in Ergonomics. "MRI uses magnetic fields, radio frequency pulses, and computers to detect abnormal changes in the brain," wrote a team led by Arvind Kolangarakath, PhD, of Clemson University in South Carolina.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

Out of 315 patients identified by artificial intelligence (AI) as being at high risk for osteoporosis, subsequent screening with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in a randomized controlled trial revealed new-onset osteoporosis in 237 patients.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

Philips has issued a field safety notice for customers using MRI systems that still employ discontinued first-generation SENSE XL Torso coil units (1.5T and 3.0T). These coils may undergo localized heating during a scan and there's a possibility of patient injury from excessive heat, according to the vendor. The issue affects approximately 1,050 units worldwide, Philips said in statement.

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MRI Network

JUNE 28, 2024

The demand for leadership is not confined to designated managerial roles. Every individual, regardless of their position, can and should embody leadership qualities to foster a proactive and productive work environment, according to Forbes. But how can you demonstrate leadership without a title? For starters, embrace the fact that leadership traits are present long before an upper-management title is bestowed.

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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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AuntMinnie

JUNE 28, 2024

Lantheus Holdings acquired global rights to Life Molecular Imaging’s RM2 product, targeting the gastrin-releasing peptide receptor (GRPR), and with it, an RM2 theranostic pair. Lantheus said the acquisition of RM2 and the theranostic pair lutetium-177 (Lu-177) DOTA-RM2 and gallium-68 (Ga-68) DOTA-RM2 strengthens the company's presence in prostate cancer and expands its pipeline to include breast and other cancers.

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MedImaging Industry News

JUNE 28, 2024

Researchers have come up with a more accurate way to scan for TB using PET by developing a new radiotracer that targets live TB bacteria within the body.

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Omega Medical Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

The evolution of interventional X-ray systems over the past few decades has been remarkable, driven by the pursuit of improving image quality, procedural efficiency, and patient and staff safety. Initially, pulsed fluoroscopy marked a huge shift from continuous fluoroscopy by considerably reducing radiation exposure while preserving diagnostic accuracy.

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Open Medscience

JUNE 28, 2024

Radionuclide production, encompassing reactor-based, cyclotron, and generator methods, is essential for medical, industrial, and research applications worldwide. The post Radionuclide Production: Methods and Applications appeared first on Open MedScience.

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