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Autoscrolling with AutoHotkey

Ben White

If you read my article on using Autohotkey for radiology , I describe that I use a click-lock script to simulate holding down the left mouse button. This allows me to power-scroll by using a single keystroke (in my case, backslash) to toggle scrolling on/off instead of needing to hold the mouse in a death grip for hours a day (which is a great way to destroy your wrist): ;toggle holding down the left mouse button :: alt := not alt if (alt) { Click Down } else { Click Up } Return If you also happ

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Actinium launches ATNM-400 radiotherapy for prostate cancer treatment

AuntMinnie

Radiotherapy developer Actinium Pharmaceuticals is launching ATNM-400, a novel, non-prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeting radiotherapy for prostate cancer that uses the actinium-225 (Ac-225) radioisotope. Initial preclinical data from a study on ATNM-400's performance will be presented at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting being held between April 25 and 30 inChicago.This presentation will share results from in vitro and in vivo studies, including bi

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Virginia the latest to pass legislation bolstering coverage for supplemental breast imaging

Radiology Business

Breast cancer advocacy group Susan G. Komen celebrated Gov. Glenn Youngkin's finalization of the bill on Tuesday.

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GE HealthCare to launch Flyrcado injection in U.S.

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare plans to launch its Flyrcado (flurpiridaz F-18) injection in the U.S. at the 2025American College of Cardiology(ACC) AnnualScientific Session & Expo to be held March 29 to 31inChicago, IL. The company received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the injection in 2024.Flyrcadois a unit-dose PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) agent intended for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease.

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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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Appeals court upholds ‘landmark’ $75M verdict against radiologist, ER doc

Radiology Business

Plaintiff attorneys believe this is the largest emergency medicine malpractice verdict in Georgia's history.

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Many CT techs unprepared to manage adverse contrast reactions

Health Imaging

Though rare, some reactions can be life-threatening, making the understanding of how to appropriately manage them a critical aspect of a technologist's responsibilities.

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Judge denies injunction in case over radiologist booted from state medical board

Radiology Business

Eric Cubin, MD, and attorneys have filed suit against Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon, claiming he violated the physicians free speech rights.

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GE HealthCare to launch Flyrcado injection in U.S.

AuntMinnie

GE HealthCare plans to launch its Flyrcado (flurpiridaz F-18) injection in the U.S. at the 2025American College of Cardiology(ACC) AnnualScientific Session & Expo to be held March 29 to 31inChicago, IL. The company received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the injection in 2024.Flyrcadois a unit-dose PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) agent intended for patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease.

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Rad Partners leader offers advice on guiding remote radiology teams

Radiology Business

Stacy Sanso, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's director of patient access, spoke during the opening day of RBMA's PaRADigm annual meeting.

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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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PET/CT visualizes extremely rare brain inflammation

AuntMinnie

An F-18 FDG-PET/CT scan proved crucial in identifying an ultrarare case of brain inflammation in a patient due to the flu, a team at Zibo Central Hospital in Zibo, China, has reported. The patient was a 38-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with a six-day fever, headache, and severe fatigue, and her brain and spinal cord MRI showed no abnormalities, reported nuclear medicine physician Hukui Sun, MD, and colleagues.

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The Rise of AI in Medical Devices: What It Means for Hiring and Innovation

MRI Network

The number of machine learning- and AI-powered medical devices approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has increased significantly in recent years. In 2024, the FDA approved nearly 1,000 AI medical devices compared to just 221 in 2023. The increase could transform the healthcare industry by giving practitioners access to more diagnostics and treatment options that lead to better patient outcomes.

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AI speeds up fetal ultrasound scan times

AuntMinnie

AI could help sonographers find fetal abnormalities faster without sacrificing diagnostic quality, according to research published March 27 in the New England Journal of Medicine. A team led by Thomas Day, PhD, from Kings College London in England, found that AI sped up scan times by more than eight minutes and achieved high marks in detecting fetal malformations.

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Experts identify biomarker of severe asthma on MRI

Health Imaging

Researchers are hopeful their findings could help improve the management of severe asthma.

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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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Varian, Embolx sign image-guided microcatheter agreement

AuntMinnie

Siemens Healthineers company Varian has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Embolx for its Sniper Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter. Under the agreement, Varian will immediately begin selling the image-guided arterial embolization tool in the U.S. The Sniper Balloon Occlusion Microcatheter has a pressure-directed balloon system for occlusion in the peripheral vasculature.

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Pediatric radiologist pleads guilty to child pornography charges

Health Imaging

The doctor is accused of knowingly possessing and transporting materials depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

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Thoracic aortic calcification data could help predict CAC risk

AuntMinnie

Adding thoracic aortic calcification (TAC) data to coronary artery calcification (CAC) AI models shows promise as a risk prediction biomarker for CAC in asymptomatic patients undergoing chest CT, researchers have reported. The findings could help clinicians better understand the possible prognostic function of TAC, according to a team led by Young Joo Suh, MD, PhD, of Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea.

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Researchers Aim to Define Standard Values for Measuring Syndesmosis Injury on WBCT

CurveBeam AI

Key Points: Weight Bearing CT (WBCT) allows for bilateral comparative data that is imperative when diagnosing ankle syndesmosis. Side-to-side volume differences of 19% or greater may be indicative of an abnormality. Gender norms are important to consider when evaluating ankle syndesmosis. The ankle syndesmosis is stabilized by a complex of ligaments, including the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, posterior inferior tibiofibular ligament, and the interosseous ligament and membrane.

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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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Ascend Learning acquires imaging education provider Clover Learning

AuntMinnie

Ascend Learning has acquired online diagnostic imaging education provider Clover Learning, which Ascend said will add to its portfolio of training and certification offerings to healthcare professionals. Clover Learning uses evidence-based learning methodologies and interactive tools for its online diagnostic imaging market training, certification exam preparation, and continuing education courses.

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Terahertz imaging: Breakthrough in non-invasive cochlear visualization

ScienceDaily

Researchers have discovered a groundbreaking use of terahertz (THz) imaging to visualize cochlear structures in mice, offering non-invasive, high-resolution diagnostics. By creating 3D reconstructions, this technology opens new possibilities for diagnosing hearing loss and other conditions. THz imaging could lead to miniaturized devices, like THz endoscopes and otoscopes, revolutionizing diagnostics for hearing loss, cancer, and more.

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Survey shows support for routine pathology review in IR

AuntMinnie

A Society of Interventional Radiology and Society of Abdominal Radiology survey has found that while 84% of participants say reviewing biopsy pathology findings for concordance with imaging should be standard practice, only 57% say they routinely do so. In a letter published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , Olga Brook, MD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and colleagues underscored the utility of reviewing biopsy reports for concordance, especially in in

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Emerging Research and News in Prostate Cancer Imaging — March 2025

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the most-well viewed prostate imaging content in March 2025.

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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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Expanding Radiology Access on the Peninsula

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Amy Acuna and the radiology team she leads welcomed patients to the new UCSF Health Peninsula Outpatient Center (POPC) in downtown Burlingame on Monday, February 24, expanding access for patients living on the Peninsula.

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Clinical AI at a Crossroads: Elad Walach Talks AI Adoption on Recent Podcast

Aidoc

With increasing demand for efficiency in healthcare, and the potential for AI to reduce misdiagnoses the third leading cause of death in the U.S. the industry is at a crucial inflection point. In a recent Crossroads by Alantra podcast, Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, shared his perspectives on how the company is reshaping the clinical AI landscape, from its early days in radiology to becoming a comprehensive AI platform driving real-world impact in hospitals worldwide.

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Tiny Magnetic Robot Takes 3D Scans from Deep Within Body

MedImaging Ultrasound

A new technique could significantly enhance early detection of colorectal cancer and also enable targeted ultrasound-triggered drug delivery.

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Dr. Cathrine Keller joins elite MRI panel

Lake Medical Imaging

Discover Unmatched MRI Image Quality and Speed with the Grand Unveiling of Subtle-ELITE, Subtle Medicals Most Powerful Innovation Yet Subtle Medical - Aunt Minnie March 19, 2025 Webinar Outline Imaging providers are constantly looking for ways to enhance efficiency while balancing patient care, sustainability, and financial growth. As the global leader in AI-powered image [.

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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?