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Current Concepts in Preventing and Managing Contrast Media Extravasation

Diagnostic Imaging

While contrast media extravasation is a rare complication, there can be varying degrees of severity. Accordingly, this author reviews possible causes of this complication, prevention principles and pertinent considerations in addressing this complication when it does occur.

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HHS proposes rule aimed at improving patients’ electronic access to medical images

Radiology Business

The agency believes the industry's ongoing reliance on CDs and other physical media "represents a continued burden for patients and clinicians.

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1 day of training with AI makes novice sonographers as accurate as experts in gestational measurements

Health Imaging

This sort of tool could be a game changer for prenatal care in low resource settings, authors of a new paper published in JAMA suggest.

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Radiologists partner with other specialties to launch ‘one stop shop’ for kidney care

Radiology Business

Colorado University physicians believe the facility is vital, given a growing number of patients diagnosed with chronic renal disease.

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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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MRI scans show effect of MIND diet on brain health

Health Imaging

The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets.

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Test bolus of diluted contrast optimizes scan timing during CTA

Health Imaging

It also reduces iodine uptake and radiation dose in patients, without sacrificing image quality.

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Southwest Medical Imaging marks 3 weeks since canceling contract with UnitedHealthcare

Radiology Business

The Scottsdale, Arizona, radiology group believes that UHC's contract proposals "don’t recognize the escalating costs of continuing to provide safe and high-quality medical imaging.

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Electrical impedance tomography--extracellular voltage activation technique simplifies drug screening

ScienceDaily

Recently, researchers developed a non-invasive method combining electrical impedance tomography and extracellular voltage activation to evaluate drug effects on ion channels. The resulting printed circuit board sensor allows real-time monitoring of how newly developed drugs can affect ion flow in channels, providing a cost-effective and accurate alternative to traditional methods like patch-clamp techniques and paving the way toward more efficient and shorter preclinical testing in the drug disc

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Ultrasound-first strategy most cost-effective for recalled breast cancer screening patients

Radiology Business

US-first resulted in an incremental net monetary benefit of about $681 versus using diagnostic mammography first, experts wrote in AJR.

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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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Jefferson, LVHN combine into one health system

AuntMinnie

Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) are combining their respective organizations into one health system, creating an integrated academic healthcare delivery network. This combination will also create a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan. With LVHN now part of Jefferson, the combined health system will include 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care and will address health inequities for urban and rural communities in Eastern Pennsy

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Radiologist-founded clinical decision support firm MedCurrent acquired for nearly $25M

Radiology Business

Toronto-based software company VitalHub Corp. said it has inked a definitive agreement to buy the CDS provider and its core product OrderWise.

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Preventing Radiologist Burnout Is a Practice Responsibility

vRad

Ask yourself: what is your current practice doing to alleviate burnout? Are they investing in programs that support your professional and personal life? I’ve read more radiologist burnout articles than I can count. Each is generally the same, concluding that burnout is a major problem, followed by a few ideas of what radiologists can do to help themselves.

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Interventional Radiology-Led Study Shows Benefits of CT-Guided Cryoablation for Soft Tissue Sarcoma

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study involving 217 percutaneous cryoablation procedures for treating recurrent or metastatic soft tissue sarcoma in 141 patients, researchers noted an 86 percent rate of local progression-free survival and a 2 percent complication rate.

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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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AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare

Aidoc

What is Machine Learning in Healthcare? Machine learning in healthcare represents a revolutionary approach to analyzing vast datasets to uncover patterns, predict disease states, flag suspected pathologies and personalize treatment plans. By leveraging advanced algorithms, machine learning can identify trends and make connections that were previously unrecognizable, thereby enhancing clinical decision-making and patient care.

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Merit Medical reports Q2 growth

AuntMinnie

Starting the year with multiple regulatory clearances and commercial introductions, Merit Medical posted 5.6% increase in revenue in the second quarter of 2024 compared to Q2 2023. For the period (end-June 30), the company reported revenue of $338 million at 6.6% constant currency revenue growth, compared with $320.1 million in the corresponding quarter of 2023.

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AI-Based Algorithm Significantly Reduce Miss Rates for Pulmonary Embolism on CT Imaging

MedImaging General Imaging

A new study has shown that an artificial intelligence-based algorithm can substantially reduce the rates of missed diagnosis of pulmonary embolism on CT scans.

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The 50 Year Success Story: How to Build a $3 Million Recruiting Office w/ Sean Milius

MRI Network

No one goes to school to be a recruiter, but it’s clear that some people are born to do this job. 3 generations of the Milius family have run a successful office, and today, they celebrate an incredible 50 years in the business! Recruiting is the toughest simple job in the world. What we do – connecting clients to candidates – isn’t complicated, but it is hard to show up and do it everyday.

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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.

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Ex-Vivo Porcine Model for Ureteral Stent Placement Training

JVIR

Realistic simulation models for interventional radiology procedures are limited, including for placement of double-J stents (DJS). Utilizing a porcine kidney and empty saline bag (bladder), an ex-vivo model aiming to improve operator’s knowledge and confidence in performing a DJS procedure was developed. Six faculty and fourteen trainees successfully operated on the model.

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Double low-dose CT angiography of craniocervical arteries using a test bolus of diluted contrast medium and a personalized contrast protocol

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 31 July 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Jun Li, Wen-Feng Wei, Li-Na Song, Xiao-Yan Mei, Xue-Song Yuan, Jun-Bin He, Lan-Zhi Jiang, Hong-Yao Li, Hong-Lin Wu, Jian-Ping Chen

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