AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

MRI shows that lower pulmonary gas exchange in the lungs of long-COVID patients may be associated with cognitive symptoms, according to a study to be presented at the RSNA annual meeting in Chicago. The findings suggest that gas exchange abnormalities can help identify long COVID patients who require additional treatment or long-term management, noted the study's lead author Keegan Staab, a radiology research assistant at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

If not for AI analysis of a CT scan showing his heart and coronary arteries, patient James Doe—not his real name—may have died of a “widowmaker” heart attack before experiencing a single symptom.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

New research into post-concussion brain health suggests that the impact of head trauma may be more far-reaching than previously believed.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

For patients with Long Covid, lower pulmonary gas exchange may be associated with lower gray and white matter volume, according to new MRI research to be presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

A contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS)-based radiomics model could help accurately diagnose breast cancer, suggest findings published November 26 in Clinical Breast Cancer. Researchers led by Guoqiu Li, MD, from Shenzhen People's Hospital in Guangdong, China, highlighted the high performance of their radiomics model, which incorporated radiomics features from both around (peritumoral) and within (intratumoral) breast tumors on CEUS images.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

F-18 FDG-PET/CT performs better and is more cost-effective than CT in determining biopsy sites for suspected bone metastases, according to a study published November 24 in Cancer Imaging. In a prospective trial that included 273 patients, F-18 FDG-PET/CT yielded a significantly higher diagnostic success rate for evaluating bone lesions, the study found.

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Open Medscience

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Imaging of blood types enhances medical diagnostics, ensuring accurate transfusions, organ compatibility, and advanced disease detection methods. The post Advanced Blood Type Imaging Techniques for Faster, Safer Diagnostics appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Embolization is a safe, cost-effective alternative to a hysterectomy, but patients are not using the IR service in some geographies.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Google has released Health AI Developer Foundations (HAI-DEF), a new open resource designed to enable developers to efficiently build and implement AI models for healthcare att every stage of development, from early research to commercial ventures, according to Google. The initial launch of HAI-DEF is focused on imaging applications in radiology, dermatology, and pathology.

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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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NOVEMBER 26, 2024

41 members of the upper chamber recently penned a letter to colleagues, contending that inaction could impact seniors’ access to care.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched its new Pristina Via mammography system designed to enhance the breast screening experience for both technologists and patients. Pristina Via represents a significant evolution in the Senographe Pristina platform and offers the following new features: Zero-click acquisition functionality No wait time between exposures Vendor-neutral prior image comparison Lowest radiation dose used for all breast thicknesses Enhancements to Pristina will help minimize repetitive

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MedImaging MRI

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that assists in classifying 12 common types of knee abnormalities from MRI scans, improving both efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.

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MRI Network

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

When we think of what unlocks high performance at work – effective leadership, passion and good culture – we usually focus on adding a skill or level of knowledge. What if we already possess everything we need, but it’s just being obscured by our own thoughts? What if instead of focusing on doing more, we could pivot to being more? Everyone in the workplace – in the whole world, in fact, is driven by thousands of unexamined and unquestioned thoughts.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Although GBCAs are largely considered safe, there are concerns about how gadolinium retention could affect patients who require repeated imaging.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The deal is with the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, covering equipment purchases and consulting services.

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The post International WBCT Society the Power of WBCT in the Knee Webinar appeared first on CurveBeam AI.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration approval comes amid growing interest in remote-scan technology following the COVID pandemic.

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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

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Siemens Healthineers has released its 2024 Sustainability Report highlighting the company's plans through and beyond 2030. The 137-page report delves into six focus areas, in particular three core pillars: healthcare access, resource preservation, and diverse and engaged healthcare as it pertains to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the area of healthcare access, Siemens has set a target to achieve 3.3 billion patient touchpoints worldwide by 2030, including 1.25 billion patient touchpoints i

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Radiologists, neuroscientists, and biomedical engineers have identified a new clinical marker that could be associated with concussions from youth contact sports such as tackle football, research to be presented December 1 at RSNA 2024 suggests. Christopher Whitlow, MD, PhD. Called aperiodic activity, the marker reflects brain cortical excitability, a vital part of brain function, according to Christopher Whitlow, MD, PhD, of Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, N.C.

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