Ben White

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When I was serving as chair of the Texas Radiological Society’s Young Professional Section, I surveyed practicing radiologists about the transition between training and independent practice. This collection, along with other career advice, is collected on the YPS page of the TRS website. Here are some highlights from their advice: § On the Single Biggest Surprise of Being a New Attending: Being alone and not being able to get “the answer” from an attending The pace of private p

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In a newly updated guidance, the American Cancer Society recommends the expansion of annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for current or previous smokers 50 to 80 years of age who have a 20-pack-year or greater history of smoking.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Q3 revenues from its imaging segment leapt 5% year-over-year, to $2.6 billion, driven by interest in its molecular imaging, CT and MR offerings.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Interventional radiologists are disproportionately distributed in the U.S, with higher densities practicing near urban areas, according to a study published October 30 in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. “Almost 31.2% of the United States population does not have access to an interventional radiologist, however, many patients would prefer minimally invasive care,” wrote first author Yusuf Ahmad, a student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA, and colleagu

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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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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center believe their study provides important information for institutions seeking to address physician burnout.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Annalise.ai received "breakthrough designation" from the FDA for its radiology triage AI.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health recently held a hearing to discuss the proposal, with rads hopeful it will be included in a year-end package.

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Cassling's MRI

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

It’s one of the best weeks of the year – National Radiologic Technologist Week! Cassling’s annual commemoration of Rad Tech Week has taken place for 14 years, and for good reason, this week is an opportunity to stop and appreciate the hard work technologists, physicians, support teams and other healthcare workers put forth to ensure a compassionate, high-quality patient experience.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Researchers at the University of Arizona recently received a $1.5 million grant to develop a virtual reality (VR) system to assess traumatic brain injury (TBI) for military purposes. The project, titled "Model Development and Translation of a Virtual Reality Military Operational Neuropsychological Assessment," will use deep-learning neural networks to identify neuropsychological deficits during a relatively brief interactive VR combat-related "game.

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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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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Clifton Coffman, MD, practiced diagnostic radiology for more than 50 years, including serving as chief of the specialty at Willis-Knighton Medical Center.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As part of the funding deal, Covera Health has finalized the acquisition of artificial intelligence vendor CoRead.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the U.S., someone has a stroke every 40 seconds and dies from it every three minutes and 14 seconds, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. When it comes to stroke, experts echo the fact that time is brain. Faster treatment translates to better outcomes, and certain treatments, like the clot-busting drug tPA, have a strict time window for administration.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Incorporating text messaging into your mammography screening program may facilitate improved mammography screening rates in your patient population as well as enhanced practice management efficiencies.

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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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Medical Xpress: Radiology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Women who receive a false positive mammography result are more likely to develop breast cancer over the subsequent 20 years, report researchers from Karolinska Institutet in a study, "Breast cancer incidence after a false-positive mammography result," published in JAMA Oncology. The risk is highest for women aged between 60 and 75 and who have low breast density.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Sirona Medical, a developer of cloud-native radiology workflow software, is highlighting its support for SpaceX's Starlink platform. The company said this support will allow radiologists to practice from almost anywhere in the world. Using Starlink, Sirona said that the time to first image is 2.3 seconds on average while speech-to-text latency is less than 500 ms.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Reflecting the expansive growth in applying machine learning and AI tools to radiology, and toward establishing a greater understanding of this powerful tool, ITN’s editorial team is continuing its coverage of significant advances and expertise shared by those leading the way on this fast-moving frontier.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Introduction: In the dynamic intersection of technology and medicine, teleradiology stands out as a beacon of innovation, reshaping the landscape of healthcare delivery in modern India. This blog explores the transformative influence of teleradiology, a tech-driven healing force that is revolutionizing the practice of medicine across the nation. 2. Teleradiology Unveiled: Teleradiology unfolds as a technological marvel wherein medical images, ranging from X-rays to intricate MRI scans, traverse

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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.

Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Digital Pathology’s ecosystem will not support its artificial intelligence (AI) vendors indefinitely. So how should investors and partners differentiate between players in today’s market?

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Introduction: In the vast and diverse landscape of Indian healthcare, the odyssey of teleradiology unfolds as a transformative force, connecting doctors and patients like never before. This blog delves into the journey of teleradiology in India, exploring its impact on healthcare professionals and the lives of those seeking medical assistance. 2.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Those closely watching the growing enterprise imaging market know that digital transformation in healthcare is creating solutions more capable than ever to solve common pain points for healthcare providers. Innovations deliver much-needed benefits, from improved workflow efficiency, enhanced diagnostic accuracy and collaborative care.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Philips Foundation is highlighting progress made in improving access to maternal healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa, including obstetric ultrasound services. This includes improving access to maternal care for 15 million people in 2022 alone. The foundation is planning to ramp up its partnerships with social entrepreneurs in the Nairobi, Kenya, region.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 11/02/2023 - 13:52 November 2, 2023 — GE HealthCare’s Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) models predict patient response to immunotherapies with 70 to 80 percent accuracy [1] , based on a pan-cancer cohort, according to findings to be presented at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer ( SITC ) in San Diego, U.S., by GE HealthCare, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ( VUMC ) and the University Medicine Essen (UME), Germany.

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CurveBeam AI

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Leakage in healthcare can be a significant challenge, and it’s important to address it effectively. Are you keeping a close eye on the advanced imaging referrals leaving your facility? Tracking where those referrals are going and why they’re leaving can provide valuable insights into your healthcare system’s performance. Dr. Kevin Stevenson, Hospital Administrator, shares how on-premise imaging is a solution.

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Kings Medical Group

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The convergence of healthcare accessibility and technological advancements has ushered in an era of unprecedented medical sophistication. However, lurking within medical imaging facilities is an often underestimated adversary – patient backlogs. Beyond their inconvenience to patients, patient backlogs have far-reaching repercussions that impact the financial well-being and long-term viability of healthcare institutions, including a direct […] The post Balancing Act: How Patient Backl

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Enterprise imaging has been increasing the efficiency of imagers, physicians and caregivers needing quick and easy access to multi-ology images and reports. But by adding content services, healthcare systems are seeing even more benefits: Namely reducing the time it takes physicians to find key patient images, data and information and saving healthcare systems money.

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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?