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Dementia cases are about to skyrocket—how will this affect imaging demand?

Health Imaging

Recent projections could create an environment of unprecedented demand for nuclear imaging.

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AI can help radiology standardize image exam data labeling

Radiology Business

To fully leverage today's radiology IT systems, standardization is a necessity. Steve Rankin, chief strategy officer for Enlitic, explains how artificial intelligence can help.

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MRI scoring system simplifies diagnosis of common adolescent ortho issue

Health Imaging

The condition canworsen with physical activity, which is why an accurate and timely diagnosis is important for healthy growth.

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Rapid Hospital Onboarding by Vesta Radiology: A Case Study

Vesta Teleradiology

Introduction In the fast-paced world of healthcare, disruptions in critical services can have far-reaching consequences on patient care and hospital operations. On December 31st, Vesta Radiology showcased its unparalleled responsiveness and expertise when Comanche County Medical Center faced an imminent lapse in radiology coverage. Within just five hours of the initial call, Vesta finalized an agreement, completed IT installation, and ensured uninterrupted radiology services by midnight.

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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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Researcher scans herself 75 times to study effects of birth control on brain health

Health Imaging

The postdoctoral research fellow hopes her research will provide greater insight into how the use of oral birth control impacts physical and mental health.

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Embracing Your Role as a Patient Advocate: Enhancing the Patient Experience in Medical Imaging

Cassling's MRI

As a radiologic technologist or imaging professional, your responsibilities go far beyond capturing diagnostic images. You are at the forefront of patient care, often interacting with individuals during some of their most vulnerable moments. To truly make an impact, it is vital to embrace your role as a patient advocate. This role requires empathy, effective communication and a deep commitment to ethical responsibility.

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How Will the New FDA Guidance Affect AI Software in Radiology?: An Interview with Nina Kottler, MD, Part 2

Diagnostic Imaging

In the second part of a two-part interview, Nina Kottler, M.D., says the transparency emphasis of the recent FDA guidance on AI-enabled software is welcome but needs to go beyond additional documentation to clarify how adjunctive AI is making its decisions.

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Maximizing Effects: Viagra Cialis Combo For Erectile Dysfunction

Open Medscience

Viagra Cialis combo offers potential benefits for erectile dysfunction when used responsibly under medical supervision and guidance. The post Maximizing Effects: Viagra Cialis Combo For Erectile Dysfunction appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Seven Takeaways from New CT and MRI Guidelines for Ovarian Cancer Staging

Diagnostic Imaging

In an update of previous guidelines from the European Society of Urogenital Radiology published in 2010, a 21-expert panel offered consensus recommendations on the utility of CT, MRI and PET-CT in the staging and follow-up imaging for patients with ovarian cancer.

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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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AI Predicts Cardiovascular Risk from CT Scans

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers are developing an AI model that can learn from patients' CT scans to predict heart failure and other cardiovascular events accurately.

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What is the Proper Modicum of Caring in Radiology?

Diagnostic Imaging

Does experience soften ones threshold for pushing back against extraneous imaging protocols and other slights in radiology?

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What Cloud Technology Means For Veterinary Practices

Maven Imaging

Veterinary clinics are increasingly adopting cloud technology to modernize their operations and enhance patient care and client experiences. From managing patient data to integrating advanced diagnostic tools like X-ray equipment, cloud-based solutions offer many benefits that improve efficiency, data security, and accessibility.

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Interrater Agreement in Assessment of Eligibility for Magnetic Resonance–Guided High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound of Patients with Painful Bone Metastases

JVIR

Management of painful bone metastases is a critical aspect of palliative care and aims to minimize pain and improve quality of life in patients with often a limited life expectancy (1). In recent years, magnetic resonance (MR)guided high-intensity focused ultrasound (US) has emerged as a promising treatment modality for pain relief (2,3). Assessment of eligibility for MR-guided high-intensity focused US, however, largely hinges upon the clinical judgment of radiation oncologists (referring patie

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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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Corrigendum to “CT histogram analysis to distinguish between acute intracerebral hemorrhage and cavernous hemangioma” [Clin Radiol 79 (11) (2024) e872–e879]

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 20 January 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Y. Chen, Y. Qi, R. Pu, H. Lin, W. Wang, B.

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Endovascular Stent Graft Exclusion of a Malignancy-Associated Pulmonary Venous Pseudoaneurysm Facilitated by Transseptal Access

JVIR

Pulmonary vein pseudoaneurysms (PVPs) are a rare entity with etiologies including trauma and malignant vascular erosion. The natural history, risk of rupture, and management of PVPs are not well understood. The unpredictable course and theoretical high risk of complete rupture of a PVP despite a lower pressure system warrant treatment, especially in symptomatic patients (1).

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Effectiveness and Safety of Peritoneovenous (Denver) Shunt Placement for Treatment of Chylous Ascites Following Unsuccessful Lymphatic Embolization

JVIR

The management algorithm for iatrogenic chylous ascites (CA) involves a stepwise approach, starting with conservative medical management, lymphatic embolization (LE), peritonovenous shunt (PVS) placement, and lastly surgical management. Ethiodized oil (Lipiodol; Guerbet, Villepinte, France) used during the lymphangiography procedure accumulating at the site of leakage may act as a sclerosing/embolic agent in the lymph duct, serving as a therapeutic embolic phenomenon to decrease further leakage.

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In vivo Safety and Feasibility of a Computed Tomography-Guided Robotic Device for Percutaneous Needle Placement in Bone

JVIR

To evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of a robotic device used clinically in soft tissues (abdomen and lung), modified in design and workflow, to perform needle insertion in percutaneous bone procedures.

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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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Effect of a Training System Utilizing 3D-Printed Patient-Specific Vascular Models on Endovascular Catheterization Performance

JVIR

This study aimed to examine the effect of simulation training using a three-dimensional (3D)-printed patient-specific vascular model on the advanced vascular catheterization skills of experienced interventional radiologists (IRs). Two specific anatomic types of 3D-printed patient-specific models from two patients with challenging celiac axis arterial anatomy were constructed.

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Transmission-Based Monitoring of Dual-Applicator Microwave Ablation Discriminates Discontiguous from Contiguous Ablation Zones in an In Vivo Porcine Liver Model

JVIR

To determine the technical feasibility of discriminating discontiguous from contiguous ablation zones between a pair of microwave ablation (MWA) applicators using broadband microwave transmission signal measurements in an in vivo porcine liver model.

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Robot-Assisted CT-guided Biopsy with an Artificial Intelligence-Based Needle-Path Generator: An Experimental Evaluation Using a Phantom Model

JVIR

To investigate the feasibility of a robotic system with artificial intelligence-based lesion detection and path planning for CT-guided biopsy, compared to the conventional freehand technique.

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Comparison of Two Paclitaxel-Coated Balloons with Different Excipients for the Treatment of Femoropopliteal Artery Disease

JVIR

To evaluate the efficacy and safety of a novel drug-coated balloon (DCB), Genoss DCB (Genoss) using shellac plus vitamin E as an excipient, compared to a reference DCB using urea.

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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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Safety and Effectiveness of Microwave Ablation of Liver Tumors. Initial Real-World Results from the Multinational NOLA Registry

JVIR

To investigate the safety and effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) for treating liver tumors using real-world data from a multicenter registry (NOLA: NEUWAVE Observational Liver Ablation).

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Recurrent Portal Hypertension after Liver Transplant: Impact on Survival and the Role of TIPS Creation in Management

JVIR

Recurrent portal hypertension (PH) after liver transplant (LT) and its management are not well-studied. This study aims to evaluate the impact of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) on outcomes of recurrent PH.

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Cost Analysis of Intravascular Ultrasound Guidance for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation

JVIR

To compare costs of intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)-guided transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation versus non-IVUS-guided TIPS creation, accounting for differences in procedure time and resource utilization.

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Utility of Hybrid Angio-CT in Interventional Radiology: Case-Based Examples

JVIR

Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the predominant cross-sectional imaging modality used by interventional radiologists, advancements in hybrid angiography-computed tomography (Angio-CT) technology have demonstrated a strong potential for increased utilization in the angiography suite. The benefits of increased workflow efficiency, decreased relative cost, multipurpose utility, and most importantly improved patient care, may encourage institutions to accept the higher upfront cost

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?