Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
Assessing lumbar spinal stenosis can be a “repetitive and time-consuming activity,” experts detailed in the European Journal of Radiology.
Health Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
That number is expected to grow even more in the coming years, as the exam serves as a noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy, while also providing more accurate results than stool tests.
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Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
SB 1281 would establish scope of practice for each modality, set requirements for licensure, determine proper training, and develop standards to improve procedures.
Health Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
According to the DOJ, the pharmacist and those working under him “would ‘fractionate’ or ‘split’ the active ingredient of Technescan MAG3, without ensuring the pieces were equal in size, purity or strength.
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Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
“Every radiologist should have grave concerns about this ruling and think twice about practicing in the state," The Medical Group's Anand P. Lalaji, MD, said Monday.
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Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
New American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, discusses the impact of reimbursement cuts, issues with staffing costs and prior authorization.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Ordering x-rays after removing chest tubes from lung surgery patients does not lead to meaningful change in patient management and prolongs hospital stays, according to a study published July 26 in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Thoracic surgeons at the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, assessed outcomes after implementing a quality improvement initiative in which they ditched x-rays in these patients in favor of clinical observation alone.
Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
This marks the 12th metro area launch for New York-based Ezra, with the Austin area its “most requested city to date.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In 2006, our top article shared the story of a radiologist whose life was saved by a 64-slice CT scanner just installed at the hospital he worked at.
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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.
Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
This marks the 12th metro area launch for New York-based Ezra, with the Austin area its “most requested city to date.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Siemens Healthineers company Varian's IntelliBlate microwave ablation system. The system is for ablation of soft tissue. It produces spherical ablation zones to direct treatment, and it can be used with a single probe or dual ones, including the firm's Ximitry probe, which features laser disk alignment and LED indicators, Varian said.
ScienceDaily
JULY 29, 2024
A novel study co-authored by a heart failure cardiologist demonstrates the effectiveness of a newly developed scoring system in identifying patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Hologic posted a revenue increase in its third quarter, which it attributed in part to higher sales in its molecular diagnostics and breast imaging divisions. For the period (end-June 29), Hologic reported revenue of $1 billion, up 2.7% from $984 million for the same quarter last year. It posted a slight increase in third-quarter sales in its diagnostics division, driven by molecular diagnostics, which grew 2.8% from $302 million for the quarter in 2023 to $311 million this year.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JULY 29, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 11:16 July 29, 2024 — Lunit, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, announced the implementation of its AI-powered breast cancer detection solution, Lunit INSIGHT MMG , in Qatar's national breast cancer screening program. This marks the first nationwide adoption of AI in a national-level breast screening workflow in the Middle East.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Philips posted flat sales for the second quarter of 2024 but higher net income. For the period (end-June 30), the company reported revenues of 4.5 billion euros ($4.9 billion U.S.), the same amount as the second quarter of 2023. Nominal sales growth was 0%, compared with 7% in 2023, and comparable sales growth was 2%, compared with 9% last year. The company posted net income of 452 million euros ($4.8 billion), compared with net income of 74 million euros ($80 million), in the second quarter of
Imaging Technology
JULY 29, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:39 July 29, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, announced a strategic agreement with Windson g Radiology Group, one of US Radiology Specialists, Inc.’s national network of premier providers of diagnostic imaging services located in Western New York. This relationship aims to implement iCAD’s ProFound AI Breast Health at Windsong Radiology center locations.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
Blue Earth Diagnostics , a Bracco company, is highlighting findings from the phase III Spotlight study regarding its Posluma (flotufolastat F-18) injection for prostate cancer. The results were published recently in Advances in Radiation Oncology. The study assessed the use of FDA-approved Posluma in patients with recurrent prostate cancer, specifically its efficacy for African American men.
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Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
Catch up on the most-well viewed radiology content in July 2024.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
The European Commission has approved a $2.17 billion proposal by the Netherlands to fund construction of a new medical isotope production facility in Petten. The new so-called Pallas reactor will replace the existing high flux reactor, one of the world leaders in the production of medical isotopes, in operation since 1961, the commission said, in a July 26 statement.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
Featuring the previously FDA-cleared BioTraceIO Vision and BioTraceIO Precision modalities, the BioTrace software suite combines real-time ultrasound guidance and advanced AI technology to help bolster outcomes with liver tumor ablation therapy.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an expanded access program for Telix Pharmaceuticals' PET radiotracer TLX101-CDx (Pixclara, F-18 floretyrosine) for imaging progressive or recurring gliomas. Telix plans to file a new drug application with the FDA for radiotracer in the third quarter of this year, it said. The FDA uses expanded access programs to enable access to investigational products outside of a clinical trial to patients with life-threatening illnesses for whom there 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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
With an open letter to cold-calling recruiters, this radiologist emphasizes that incessant contact won’t gain a foothold with him or his colleagues.
AuntMinnie
JULY 29, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging congressional leaders to pass legislation vital to the sustainability of physician practices. In a letter sent July 24, the AMA -- along with cosigners from all 50 state medical societies and 76 other health organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the Society for Cardiovascular Magne
MRI Network
JULY 29, 2024
The manufacturing industry has gone through a period of turmoil over the last few years, with plenty of ups and downs. Ongoing supply chain issues and talent shortages have continued to impact manufacturers. However, new laws like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act have helped give American manufacturing financial boosts.
Omega Medical Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert is the first facility in Arizona with an AI image-guided endoscopy system – the Omega E-View.AI and its industry-leading radiation saving technology. The E-View.AI is the most advanced image-guided endoscopy system available and is the only ERCP fluoro system proven to reduce radiation exposure by up to 84% – […] The post Banner Gateway Installs First AI Image-Guided Endoscopy System in Arizona appeared first on Omega Medical Imaging.
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