AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
ChatGPT can answer patient questions about radiation protection for medical imaging exams comparably to websites of radiology institutions, according to research published June 25 in Radiology. A team led by Sofyan Jankowski, MD, of Lausanne University Hospital in Switzerland found no statistically significant difference between ChatGPT’s answers and those posted on radiology institutional websites.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 25, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 06/25/2024 - 19:03 June 25, 2024 — The structural and functional organization of the brain as shown on MRI can predict the progression of brain atrophy in patients with early-stage, mild Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Parkinson’s disease is a progressive disorder characterized by tremors, slowness of movement or rigidity.
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AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
MRI illuminates the structural and functional organization of the brain -- thus helping clinicians predict the progression of Parkinson's disease in patients in its early stages, researchers have found. A team led by Silvia Basaia, PhD, of the IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan, Italy, reported that Parkinson's "disease exposure" at one and two years correlated with white matter atrophy at two years and three years after baseline imaging.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 25, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 06/25/2024 - 19:05 June 25, 2024 — Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation, a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, announced it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its new compact, 128-slice computed tomography ( CT ) system, the FCT iStream. The system employs four core proprietary Fujifilm technologies, including HiMAR Plus (High image quality Metal Artifact Reduction), Intelli IPV, SynergyDrive and IntelliODM to enhance the sharpness of images, s
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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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 25, 2024
General radiology technologists taking humble X-rays and working under contract directly boost their organizations’ bottom lines by $626,825 per year.
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AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
The McMaster Nuclear Reactor on McMaster University’s campus in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, has been relicensed for 20 years. Built in 1959, the reactor is one of the world’s leading suppliers of iodine-125, a medical isotope used to treat prostate and other cancers, the university said in a post. The license renewal by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission will enable continued investment and expansion in the facility to support new medical isotope products, materials science programs, and educ
Health Imaging
JUNE 25, 2024
MR imaging could provide insight into how Parkinson’s disease will progress years before its related symptoms become debilitating.
Radiology Business
JUNE 25, 2024
The private-practice coalition Strategic Radiology, aka “SR,” has added Arkansas to the 30 or so states in which its 1,700+ radiologists operate.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
Medical advocacy groups are criticizing a recent federal court ruling regarding challenges to the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) zero-cost coverage of preventive services mandate that could impact cancer screening. The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on June 21 issued its ruling on Braidwood Management, Inc. et al. v. Xavier Becerra et al. , stating that recommendations made by the U.S.
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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.
Healthcare Administrative Partners
JUNE 25, 2024
The rules and requirements for success in the Medicare Quality Payment Program ( QPP ) are ever-changing, and it seems like each year brings a new challenge for practices to avoid a payment penalty or, hopefully, to earn a payment bonus. Most recently, CMS announced that the 2023 data submission deadline would be extended until April 15, 2024, due to the cyberattack at Change Healthcare in February, and that practices affected by the cyberattack could apply for an Extreme and Uncontrollable Circ
Health Imaging
JUNE 25, 2024
The new data suggest that admitting patients for observation and additional imaging to monitor for delayed intracranial hemorrhage might often be unnecessary.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 25, 2024
Proprietary technologies with the FCT iStream computed tomography system reportedly facilitate enhanced workflow efficiency and significantly reduced radiation dosing.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
GE HealthCare (GEHC) is collaborating with JobsOhio, the University of Cincinnati (UC), UC Health, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to create a new MRI research and development center on the UC medical campus. The collaboration will establish a co-located MRI R&D center of excellence on UC’s medical campus to foster interaction between UC clinical investigators and GE HealthCare scientists.
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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.
European Radiology Experimental
JUNE 25, 2024
European Radiology Experimental is thrilled to announce that its 2023 Impact Factor is 3.7 ! Furthermore, the journal is happy to share that European Radiology Experimental now ranks 35 within the category “Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging”, making its debut on the ranking directly in Q1! The ESR Journal family now has all three of its journals within the Q1 of the category which is an incredible achievement.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
3D visualization software that uses CT and MR images and is modeled on video games to help surgeons better view anatomical structures will now be available at no cost. Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego is making its Arc Viewer -- a software platform developed by the hospital's 3D Innovations Lab -- available to other hospitals and educators across the U.S.
Open Medscience
JUNE 25, 2024
The article discusses the integration of technology in women's health, offering advanced, accessible solutions for enhanced well-being and medical care. The post Modern Medicine, Modern Choices: Exploring Women’s Health with Technology appeared first on Open MedScience.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare and Apollo Enterprise Imaging are collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on the cloud-based integration of Konica’s Exa Platform and Apollo's Repository for Clinical Content (arcc). Konica’s Exa Platform is an integrated PACS, RIS, and billing platform with a single database across all modules. Apollo’s arcc is an enterprise system that stores and manages imaging from 45 specialty departments and integrates with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
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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.
Aidoc
JUNE 25, 2024
Sarah is a 45-year-old woman visiting her primary care physician with concerning symptoms. Her family history includes a list of devastating medical issues, so understandably, she’s anxious. Her physician suspects an underlying condition and refers her to a specialist. Sounds simple, right? Get an appointment with the specialist and a comprehensive care plan will be coordinated for Sarah.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 25, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Clarius Mobile Health's Clarius OB AI, an algorithm that performs fetal biometry measurements to estimate fetal age, weight, and growth intervals. Clarius OB AI automatically highlights key fetal anatomy. Image courtesy of Clarius Clarius OB AI is available now in the U.S. and Canada with the company's Clarius C3 HD3 wireless handheld ultrasound scanner, it said.
European Radiology Experimental
JUNE 25, 2024
European Radiology Experimental is thrilled to announce that its 2023 Impact Factor is 3.7 ! Furthermore, the journal is happy to share that European Radiology Experimental now ranks 35 within the category “Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging”, making its debut on the ranking directly in Q1! The ESR Journal family now has all three of its journals within the Q1 of the category which is an incredible achievement.
European Radiology
JUNE 25, 2024
European Radiology is excited to announce that its 2023 Impact Factor is 4.7 , placing the flagship journal of the European Society of Radiology at rank 22 within the category “Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging”! Despite the overall decrease of the Impact factor scores across the entire category, European Radiology is pleased to stand firmly in Q1.
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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.
MRI Network
JUNE 25, 2024
If you’ve been in the recruiting game for 4 decades, you would have had a front row seat to the changes technology has brought to the industry. You also would have seen what technology has never been able to change. For many years, the only way we could find talent was by asking other people. Now thanks to job boards and LinkedIn, finding talent is as simple as opening a webpage.
Health Imaging
JUNE 25, 2024
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.
MedImaging MRI
JUNE 25, 2024
Researchers are planning to use AI to improve the treatment of rectal cancer patients by accurately assessing their response to therapy, thus enabling personalized care.
Health Imaging
JUNE 25, 2024
Although CT lung cancer screening is known to improve detection rates and health outcomes, compliance among eligible patients remains lackluster.
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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?
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