AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Functional MR (fMRI) imaging shows structural and functional alterations in the brains of people with opioid use disorder, according to a team of researchers from Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT. The study results could improve treatment for those who suffer from opioid use disorder, wrote a team led by Saloni Mehta, MBBS. The findings were published December 10 in Radiology.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 10, 2024
In an interview at the RSNA conference, Sundus Lateef, MD, discussed the rise of silicosis and associated CT findings in a recent study of engineered stone countertop workers.
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The rate of late-stage breast cancers is on the rise in the U.S., according to findings published December 10 in Radiology. This goes for women in all age groups and women who are Asian, Black, Hispanic, and Native American, according to the report written by Edward Hendrick, PhD, from the University of Colorado in Aurora and Debra Monticciolo, MD, from the Foundation for Imaging Research and Education in Temple, TX.
CurveBeam AI
DECEMBER 10, 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, were excited to highlight CurveBeam AIs top five milestones of the year and share how theyre shaping the path for an even brighter 2025. Each achievement represents a pivotal step toward our shared vision for the future, and were thrilled to celebrate them with you. Stay tuned as we count down to the new year together! Radvant Education, a continuing education platform for healthcare professionals, announced it launched a new course.
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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.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes will supply biotech company Ariceum Therapeutics with actinium-225 (Ac-225) for the development of radiopharmaceuticals for cancer diagnosis and treatment. Ariceum will use NorthStars Ac-225 to radiolabel its proprietary peptide satoreotide, which targets somatostatin receptor 2 (SSTR2) on cancer cells. Satoreotide is being developed as a theranostic pair for the combined diagnosis and targeted radionuclide treatment of multiple indications expressing SSTR2, such
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has created impact tables to illustrate how the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule affects radiology-related tests and procedures. The tables cover specific changes in reimbursement rates between 2024 and 2025 for each Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code. The analysis includes spreadsheets for the 70,000 series CPT codes and the non-70,000 CPT codes billed by radiologists, interventional radiologists, and/or radiation oncologists.
MedImaging General Imaging
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A new AI software analyzes brain scans of stroke patients to more accurately determine when the stroke occurred and assist doctors in assessing its treatability.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Healthcare Administrative Partners (HAP) has added Imaging Healthcare Specialists (IHS) to its roster of radiology revenue cycle management clients. Under the terms of the agreement, HAP will perform all core revenue cycle services on behalf of IHS, including billing,coding, carrier credentialing, business intelligence, and Medicare Incentive-based Payment System (MIPS) Measure Assurance Services.
MedImaging MRI
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A new MRI-based imaging technique can predict how ovarian cancer tumors will respond to treatment and provide rapid feedback on the therapy's effectiveness.
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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.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Siemens Healthineers has closed on a deal to buy Novartis Advanced Accelerator Applications Molecular Imaging business. The acquired company will be known as Advanced Accelerator Applications, Siemens said. The acquisition, first announced in August, complements Siemens PETNET Solutions network of 47 PET radiopharmacies, primarily in the U.S., with an additional 13 manufacturing sites across France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Germany, as well as product distribution into Switzerland, the compan
Open Medscience
DECEMBER 10, 2024
3D printing in healthcare is revolutionising surgeries by enabling patient-specific implants, reducing recovery times, and improving patient outcomes. The post Redefining the Scalpel: How 3D Printing is Transforming the Landscape of Modern Medicine appeared first on Open MedScience.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
An x-ray image apparently posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has gone viral, spurring wide speculation about potential motives in the case. Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, PA, and charged with murder over the December 4 shooting of Thompson in New York City.
Open Medscience
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Bremsstrahlung radiation occurs when high-energy electrons decelerate near atomic nuclei, emitting a continuous spectrum of electromagnetic photons. The post Bremsstrahlung: Unveiling the Hidden Glow of Decelerating Electrons appeared first on Open MedScience.
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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.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
3D printing firm Materialise has launched an updated version of its Mimics platform designed to facilitate stronger and faster collaboration among clinicians and engineers. The latest release incorporates Mimics software projects into a unified Mimics platform, including both desktop and cloud applications. The integration enables better collaboration, automation, and easier access to new technology, including unified case management, AI-enabled segmentation, and visualization of surgical plans
Ben White
DECEMBER 10, 2024
From “ People systematically overlook subtractive changes ,” published in Nature back in 2021: Participants were less likely to identify advantageous subtractive changes when the task did not (versus did) cue them to consider subtraction, when they had only one opportunity (versus several) to recognize the shortcomings of an additive search strategy or when they were under a higher (versus lower) cognitive load.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Large language models (LLMs) outperformed a medical student but fell short of junior faculty and an in-training radiologist when solving imaging cases in a quiz, suggest findings published December 10 in Radiology. Researchers led by Pae Sun Suh, MD, from Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea found that the LLMs showed substantial accuracy with text and image inputs when analyzing New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) Image Challenge cases.
MRI Network
DECEMBER 10, 2024
When the COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to embrace remote work, it also created a global hiring trend that will continue into 2025. Now, companies can tap into a larger talent pool that doesn’t have many geographical restrictions. Talent management professionals can recruit the best candidates regardless of location. While global hiring offers several benefits, it also forces companies to build more inclusive workforce cultures that appeal to people from diverse regions.
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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.
MRI Network
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Some of the best recruiters used to be professionals who hated recruiters. Thats because they had to interact with wannabe headhunters who didnt really take the time to understand the industry they were hiring for. What companies and candidates want is a recruiter who feels like an industry insider – someone who goes beyond the general information most headhunters give.
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