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JULY 16, 2024

Technetium-99m (Tc-99m) fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) single-photon emission CT (SPECT) shows promise as a tool for assessing cellular and structural changes in the myocardium after heart attack, according to a study published July 14 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Researchers at Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, found that the novel method revealed abnormal cellular activity five days after heart attack and detected so-called left ventricular (LV) remodeling

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JULY 16, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/16/2024 - 09:41 July 16, 2024 — Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation , a leading provider of diagnostic and enterprise imaging solutions, announces the U.S. launch of APERTO Lucent , a powerful open 0.4T MRI system. Relying on renowned Fujifilm permanent magnet technology, the new MRI system boasts a unique single-pillar design.

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JULY 16, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is suggesting hiring “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals.

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JULY 16, 2024

The human brain is responsible for critical functions, including perception, memory, language, thinking, consciousness, and emotions.

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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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JULY 16, 2024

Many found information about the benefits and harms of mammography surprising," experts wrote in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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JULY 16, 2024

Meilleur Technologies’ portfolio includes the worldwide exclusive rights to NAV-4694, also known as F18-flutafuranol, which is in phase 3 trials.

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Health Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Adjusting contrast dose based on a patient’s lean body weight provides the same image quality as other administration methods, new data show.

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JULY 16, 2024

While the number may appear low, interest in this option continues to increase, noted experts with Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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JULY 16, 2024

New data details an association between the implementation of structured templates and a reduction in patients being admitted to the intensive care unit.

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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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JULY 16, 2024

The Korean company’s flagship product, SwiftMR, is a deep learning solution that helps providers reduce scan times while maintaining image quality.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Researchers found that mpMRI was 18 percent more accurate than dual-energy CT (DECT) for T1 staging and 19 percent more accurate for N3 staging of gastric cancer.

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JULY 16, 2024

Agito Medical was first founded in 2004 and acquired by the Amsterdam-based original equipment manufacturer in 2018.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Offering dedicated PET imaging of the brain, the compact NeuroLF system may facilitate patient comfort while enabling detection and monitoring of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

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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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Omega Medical Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Chicago Live 2024: Endoscopy Across the Windy City is the premier endoscopy course in the greater Chicago area. Chicago Live 2024 is a partnership of Northwestern Medicine, University of Chicago Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine, and John H. Stroger Hospital of Cook County. The landscape in gastroenterology is rapidly evolving with novel innovation […] The post Chicago Live Endoscopy, August 22-23, 2024 appeared first on Omega Medical Imaging.

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Medical Xpress: Radiology

JULY 16, 2024

Amyloid PET scans provide in-vivo evidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. However, due to their high cost and limited insurance coverage, they are not widely used in clinical settings outside of the VA Healthcare System. A special form of electroencephalograms (a test that measures electrical activity in the brain) referred to as event-related potentials (ERPs), measures electrical activity that reflects both sensory and cognitive responses to stimuli.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Going into effect in 2015, the Category III CPT add-on code may facilitate broader access to the use of fluorescence imaging for assessing margins after lumpectomies for signs of residual breast cancer.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Singapore-based Claritas HealthTech has received clearance from India’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation to import and market its iPET software. iPET is AI-based software that denoises, sharpens organ boundaries, and improves resolution in PET and SPECT scans. Scans processed with the algorithm can also provide additional details by using an overlay of an MRI or CT image of the same region, the company said.

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JULY 16, 2024

The era of modern U.S. accounting began in 1896 when the industry created the title “certified public accountant” (CPA) and its initial requirements, according to Investopedia. Here is a look at the historical context of accounting and how that evolution has impacted the profession today. The Early 1900s and the Growth of the Accounting Industry In 1913, the U.S. government instituted its income tax to fund its part in World War I, increasing the need for CPAs, the Investopedia artic

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Medical imaging device firm Positrigo of Zurich, Switzerland, has secured clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its dedicated brain PET imaging system, NeuroLF. The device helps diagnose and monitor brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, tumors, epilepsy, and Parkinson's disease. It allows patients to undergo a brain scan in a seated position, Positrigo said.

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JULY 16, 2024

An ultra-compact dedicated brain PET scanner can assist in diagnosing and monitoring brain-related disorders like Alzheimer's disease, brain tumors, epilepsy,

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Fujifilm Healthcare Americas has launched Aperto Lucent, an open 0.4-tesla MRI system. The system features Fujifilm's Radar motion compensating pulse sequence technology, Chemical shift-selective (CHESS) type radiofrequency (RF) fat saturation, and signal intensity ratio (SIR) and Dixon-type fat suppression (FatSep) sequences. Its spatial resolution and high signal-to-noise ratio are supported by solenoid technology RF receiver coils and IP-Recon, Fujifilm's iterative reconstruction algorithm, a

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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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MedImaging Radiography

JULY 16, 2024

An AI-based tool can successfully predict whether individuals showing early signs of dementia will stabilize or progress to Alzheimer’s disease in 80% of cases.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

United Imaging has installed its uMI 550 PET/CT system at the Instituto Nacional de Pediatría in Mexico City. The institute is the first to utilize advanced digital PET/CT technology for pediatric precision medicine in Mexico, according to United Imaging. uMI 550 features an integrated light guide digital PET detector with a 2.76 mm lutetium yttrium orthosilicate (LYSO) crystal, United Imaging said.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JULY 16, 2024

Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Online self-scheduling could help increase adherence to diagnostic mammography, according to research published July 12 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Emily Ambinder, MD, from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD, found that over 17% of women used the self-scheduling service with increased utilization during the study period, 1.5 years after the institution implemented the option.

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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?