Portable MRI system slashes the time it takes to image stroke patients
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Experts are optimistic that the use of portable systems can increase accessibility to neuroimaging and efficiency in stroke care.
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Most patients on board with radiology AI, though job loss, data privacy are top concerns
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A researcher sought to measure public sentiment about artificial intelligence in medical imaging, analyzing over 1,000 posts on Reddit and X.
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Imaging center drug raid goes awry after cop's gun is sucked into MRI scanner
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
A new lawsuit alleges that the LAPD staked out an imaging center due to its higher than usual energy consumption and a “distinct odor” of cannabis coming from the facility.
Scientists devise automated, ‘big data’ approach to assess radiology residents’ report writing progress
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Swiss researchers retrospectively analyzed nearly 250,000 reports from 53 residents logged over a five-year period, sharing the results in Radiology.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Interventional procedure gives osteoarthritis patients years of pain relief
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Genicular artery embolization targets synovial blood vessel abnormalities believed to cause painful inflammation that contributes to the severe discomfort most patients experience with OA.
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Regulatory Considerations in Radiopharmaceutical Production
Open Medscience
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Regulatory radiopharmaceutical production requires strict adherence to safety standards, ensuring quality and patient safety. The post Regulatory Considerations in Radiopharmaceutical Production appeared first on Open MedScience.
Private equity firm acquiring diagnostic imaging provider for $658M
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Affinity Equity Partners is buying 30-year-old Lumus Imaging, which employs over 2,000 imaging experts and support staff across 150 care sites.
LAPD officer's gun pulled against an MRI machine during cannabis raid
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The gun of a Los Angeles police department (LAPD) officer was pulled against an MRI machine during a cannabis raid that did not in fact discover any live plants, SF Gate has reported. The owner of NoHo Diagnostic Center in Los Angeles has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court, Central District of California suing the LAPD, the city of Los Angeles, and individual police officers, "alleging they violated the business owners’ constitutional rights" during an October 18, 2023, raid conducted
What’s The Difference Between Siemens Somatom CT Models?
Atlantis Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Explore the differences between Siemens Somatom CT models and find the perfect fit for your clinical needs and budget in our detailed comparison guide.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
What’s New for Radiology in the No Surprises Act?
Healthcare Administrative Partners
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Ever since it became effective at the beginning of 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) has been the subject of legal challenges from the medical provider community. In particular, legal action was filed by the Texas Medical Association, et al (TMA), to challenge the Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR) methodology, which is viewed as more favorable to insurance claims payers and grossly unfair to physicians.
Can Intestinal Ultrasound Provide an Alternative for Evaluating Creeping Fat with Crohn’s Disease?
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Intestinal ultrasound demonstrated an 88.2 percent agreement with computed tomography enterography in characterizing creeping fat in patients with Crohn’s disease, according to new research.
Team introduces a noninvasive method to monitor postprandial cardiovascular health
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The dynamics of blood nutrient and lipid levels after consuming a high-fat meal are crucial indicators of both current and future cardiovascular health. Traditionally, measuring these circulating substances has involved invasive blood draws, which are not feasible for regular health tracking.
Collaboration in Prostate Cancer Care: The Role of PSMA PET Imaging in Multidisciplinary Teams
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Key opinion leaders explore the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration in prostate cancer management, with a focus on how PSMA PET imaging enhances decision-making processes within multidisciplinary care teams.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
Nuclear cardiology could face cuts in 2025
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Nuclear cardiologists could see significant reductions in Medicare reimbursements in 2025, according to a leading expert. Despite a proposal by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to “unbundle” payments for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals from the cost of nuclear medicine tests, cardiac SPECT procedures may get the short end of the stick, said Lawrence Phillips, MD, of NYU Langone Health in New York City, in an interview with AuntMinnie.com.
Optimal Timing and Frequency of Imagining Agents Used in the Detection and Characterization of Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Jaideep Sohi, MD, and Jeremie Calais, MD, conduct a comparative assessment of gallium-based and non-gallium-based imaging agents for their efficacy in detecting and characterizing oligometastatic prostate cancer.
ACR calls on members to urge Congress to increase NIH funding
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is advocating for increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the federal 2025 budget and is calling its members to urge lawmakers to fund the institutes at "the highest possible level." The college noted that lawmakers are taking steps to "promote the importance of medical research" through a resolution that set September 16 to 20 as "Medical Research Week"; the ACR partnered with congressional offices on this effort through its parti
Advances in AI — September 2024
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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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.
New Open MRI System Provides Optimal Patient Comfort, Image Quality with a Space and Cost Saving Design
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
tim.hodson Wed, 09/25/2024 - 11:38 Fujifilm’s APERTO Lucent is a 0.4T mid-field, open MRI system addressing today’s capability and image quality needs. This new permanent magnet MRI system’s unique single-pillar open design, wide floating table and advanced motion compensation technology deliver a comfortable patient experience. Minimal building power requirements, helium-free technology and air cooling keep its operating costs low.
Cost Estimation Techniques in Construction Management
MRI Network
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Cost estimation is the process of clearly defining all expected and potential expenses of a project. Leaders must be able to estimate the cost of a project as a core component of successful construction management. Proper estimation ensures profitability and budget accountability. According to a McKinsey survey, 80% of large construction jobs end up over budget, and about 20% took longer than expected.
Vision-based ChatGPT Shows Deficits Interpreting Radiologic Images
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
tim.hodson Wed, 09/25/2024 - 15:04 Sept. 3, 2024 — Researchers evaluating the performance of ChatGPT-4 Vision found that the model performed well on text-based radiology exam questions but struggled to answer image-related questions accurately. The study’s results were published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
The Adverse Effects of Radionuclide Therapy
Open Medscience
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Adverse effects of radionuclide therapy include fatigue, nausea, myelosuppression, renal toxicity, and secondary malignancies. The post The Adverse Effects of Radionuclide Therapy appeared first on Open MedScience.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
AI Algorithm Reduces Unnecessary Radiation Exposure in Traumatic Neuroradiological CT Scans
MedImaging General Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
An AI algorithm has demonstrated its capability to produce high-quality, fully diagnostic CT images at just 25% of the standard radiation dose.
Radiotheranostic Treatments: A Guide to Types and Their Clinical Applications
Open Medscience
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Radiotheranostic treatments combine diagnostic imaging with targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy, providing personalised cancer care with enhanced precision and effectiveness. The post Radiotheranostic Treatments: A Guide to Types and Their Clinical Applications appeared first on Open MedScience.
CIRSE 2024: How AI is Supporting Interventional Radiology
Aidoc
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The 2024 CIRSE conference in Lisbon this month brought together the interventional radiology (IR) community from across Europe. This year’s event introduced SPHAIRE, a new AI-focused initiative designed to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can support and transform the field of interventional radiology. Exploring AI-Driven PERT Workflows for Better Outcomes As part of the programme, I was invited to speak on “AI-Driven PERT Workflows: Enhancing Patient Ou
More and more radiation therapy jobs going unfilled
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
As part of efforts to address staffing shortages, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists is holding a virtual career fair focused on radiation therapy jobs on Sept. 26.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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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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