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Report: Automation and generative AI will help address 3 critical care gaps

AuntMinnie

Healthcare leaders around the world envision automation and artificial intelligence (AI) bridging critical gaps that hinder their institutions' ability to deliver timely, high-quality care to everyone, according to the ninth annual Future Health Index 2024 report. The new report commissioned by Philips comes from a survey of nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders, including healthcare informatics leaders, from 14 countries and interviews conducted through March.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare and Christie Innomed Partner to Provide Healthcare IT Sales and Services in the US

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:21 June 21, 2024 — Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas announced today a strategic partnership with Comp-Ray, Inc., a Christie Innomed company, that will bolster Konica Minolta’s Healthcare IT sales and distribution in the US. Christie Innomed will be introducing their best-in-class Canadian Healthcare IT service offerings in the US through this partnership.

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New guideline covers theranostics in brain tumors

AuntMinnie

U.S. and European experts have proposed a joint practice guideline for use in nuclear medicine on diagnostics and therapy (theranostics) of meningiomas, as published June 20 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. The procedure standards focus specifically on the technical aspects of somatostatin receptor (SSTR) ligands, which can be used in both PET imaging and treatment of meningiomas, and are meant to ensure effective use of the approach, noted lead author Nathalie

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Research finds causal evidence tying cerebral small-vessel disease to Alzheimer's, dementia

ScienceDaily

While previous studies suggested an association of the most common cerebral small-vessel disease with dementia risk, new research provides evidence of causal link, identifying it as a major vascular factor.

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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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Dr. Vivek S. Kavadi Named CEO of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:25 June 21, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced today that following a nationwide search, Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO will become CEO of the Society effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Kavadi will succeed Laura Thevenot, who previously announced her intent to retire after leading the organization since 2002.

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GE HealthCare and MediView Announce the World's First Installation and Clinical Use of Augmented Reality Interventional Suite that Aims to Transform the Practice of Interventional Radiology

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:24 June 21, 2024 — GE HealthCare , a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, and MediView XR Inc., a leading clinical augmented reality med-tech company, announced the successful first installation and clinical cases using the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite [1] at North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Imaging technology captures how neurons communicate with new clarity

Medical Xpress: Radiology

For the first time, scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) used advanced imaging technology at the SickKids Nanoscale Biomedical Imaging Facility to reveal the atomic structure of an enzyme that neurons use to communicate.

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New Version of Data Standardization Software Now Available

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Fri, 06/21/2024 - 12:09 SPONSORED CONTENT — Ensight TM 2.0 is the newest version of Enlitic’s data standardization software framework. Ensight is an extensible data management framework powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that allows easy implementation and orchestration of Enlitic application modules. Ensight facilitates the integration, deployment and management of AI-powered data management solutions.

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Study Shows PET/CT is Superior to SPECT/CT in Managing Patients with Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Diagnostic Imaging

F18-choline PET/CT imaging guidance for minimally invasive parathyroidectomy (MIP) procedures led to a 29 percent higher percentage of normocalcemia at one month post-op in comparison to imaging guidance with Tc99m-sestaMIBI (MIBI) SPECT/CT, according to new research.

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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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Some communication platforms bring more disruptions than improvements to workflows

Health Imaging

A new analysis suggests that physicians who utilize secure messaging platforms for workplace communications might also spend more time taking calls.

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Army RT hopes to score Olympic track spot

AuntMinnie

A U.S. Army radiologic technologist (RT) hopes to secure a spot on the U.S. Olympic track and field team for the summer games in Paris , according to an Army News Service report. Sgt. Colett Rampf is participating in the U.S. team trials currently underway in Eugene, OR, an Army spokesperson confirmed. She runs the 3,000-meter Steeplechase , an obstacle race that includes a water jump and hurdle, the article noted.

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The feasibility of reduced contrast flow rates in PE studies

Health Imaging

Around one out of every 1,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism every year, but even more undergo imaging to rule out clots.

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Refurbished PET/CTs: Top Choices

Atlantis Worldwide

When it comes to finding the best refurbished PET/CT equipment on the market, it can be a daunting task to navigate through the sea of options without the right industry knowledge.

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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 in Healthcare Examples: 10 Clinical Use Cases

Aidoc

When discussing examples of AI in healthcare, our minds may jump to automated call centers and schedule reminders, chatbots and even robotic surgeries. One crucial example of AI in medicine, however, is its application to clinical workflows and how it can improve patient outcomes. In this blog post, we’re going to dive into xx use case examples in which AI has drastic impacts in real-time environments.

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Global Labour Report – June 2024

MRI Network

This month’s Global Labour Report provides a brief look at current employment data from the following countries: Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. MRI Network’s talent advisory reach extends globally through a 200+ office network of executive, professional, managerial, and technical recruitment specialists. SINGAPORE Employment growth in Singapore is estimated to have grown in the first quarter2024 though at a slightly lower rate than the previous quarter.

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Ultrasound Beam Triggers ‘Nanodroplets' For Targeted Drug Delivery

MedImaging Radiography

Scientists have developed a technique that employs ultrasound waves to release drugs from nanocarriers at specific body sites, making targeted drug delivery safe and efficient for the first time.

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Polish Med-Tech Company BrainScan to Expand Extensively into Foreign Markets

MedImaging Industry News

An AI system for lesion detection based on CT images accelerates brain CT analyses to slash diagnosis times and prioritize patient-centered care.

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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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Kinked at 21-F

JVIR

A 25-year-old woman was cannulated for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) after arrest from eosinophilic myocarditis. A 21-F venous HLS cannula (Maquet Getinge, Gothenburg, Sweden) was inserted via the right femoral vein in the intensive care unit with a left femoral artery return cannula, without issues noted at insertion. Subsequent transthoracic echocardiogram suggested that the cannula tip was not within the right atrium but was present more inferiorly.

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Heart Failure after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation

JVIR

A 64-year-old woman with metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease presented for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation for refractory ascites. Her Model for End-stage Liver Disease (MELD) score was 12. She had no overt hepatic encephalopathy and no known cardiopulmonary comorbidities and could walk for 15 minutes without dyspnea.

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Impact of Percutaneous Cryoablation on Renal Function in Patients with Stage I Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JVIR

To assess the effect of cryoablation on renal function (measured by eGFR or serum creatinine) for treating Stage I renal cancer.

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MRI-guided Cryoablation of Prostate Cancer Lymph Node Metastasis

JVIR

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of MRI-guided cryoablation of prostate cancer metastatic lymph nodes(LN).

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Crossword Puzzle: Answer Key

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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Crossword Puzzle

JVIR

By Richard Taus, MD; E-mail rtaus@challiance.

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