Ben White
JULY 23, 2024
More fun from Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. In case you missed it, we started with happy nihilism through cosmic insignificance theory and acknowledging the trap of productivity. More on that inescapable finitude: And it means standing firm in the face of FOMO, the “fear of missing out,” because you come to realize that missing out on something—indeed, on almost everything—is basically guaranteed.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
For women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and supplemental breast ultrasound had a 36.4 percent higher sensitivity rate for detecting breast cancer in comparison to the combination of mammography and adjunctive AI, according to a new study.
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Imaging Technology
JULY 23, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/23/2024 - 10:28 July 23, 2024 — Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that an artificial intelligence (AI) model solved medical quiz questions—designed to test health professionals’ ability to diagnose patients based on clinical images and a brief text summary—with high accuracy. However, physician-graders found the AI model made mistakes when describing images and explaining how its decision-making led to the correct answer.
AuntMinnie
JULY 23, 2024
Attrition doesn’t appear to be a significant contributing factor in the shortage of radiologists in the U.S., according to research published July 23 in Radiology. After analyzing Medicare billing data from 2019 to 2024, researchers from NYU Langone Health in New York City found that radiologists have a lower national attrition rate than other healthcare providers.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JULY 23, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/23/2024 - 09:24 July 23, 2024 — EMVision , an Australian medical device company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative portable brain scanning technology, has today unveiled its First Responder Proof of Concept device, designed for deployment via road and air ambulances. The backpack-sized scanner weighs less than 25 lbs and will enable paramedics to scan and send images to stroke experts from the site of a suspected stroke.
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MedImaging Radiography
JULY 23, 2024
An innovative tool leverages the power of cognitive computing and deep learning to help radiologists and healthcare providers diagnose various chest conditions from X-ray images, thereby enhancing patient outcomes.
AuntMinnie
JULY 23, 2024
Telix Pharmaceuticals said that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a new drug application (NDA) for its TLX007-CDx prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET cold kit for prostate cancer imaging If approved, the company's new cold kit for the preparation of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET imaging could enable the use of a PSMA-imaging product across an extended geographic distribution radius compared to currently approved gallium-68 (Ga-68)-based agents, ac
Radiology Business
JULY 23, 2024
The Melbourne, Australia-based radiopharmaceutical firm plans to use the proceeds to accelerate development of products in its theranostics portfolio
Health Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
That’s according to new PET imaging that shows the presence of activated T cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut and lung tissues of individuals who have recovered from COVID.
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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.
ScienceDaily
JULY 23, 2024
Scientists use a multimodal approach that combines hard X-ray computed tomography and X-ray fluorescence imaging to see the structure and chemical processes inside of a single cell.
Radiology Business
JULY 23, 2024
Jason M. Browning, MD, worked for Bay Radiology Associates in Florida for a decade, but problems emerged at the group after Hurricane Michael in 2018.
Health Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
BACs and cardiovascular risk have been a growing topic of conversation in recent years, as numerous studies have indicated there could be a relationship between the two.
Radiology Business
JULY 23, 2024
The Pitchbook analysis also charted similar PE ownership downturns in other healthcare categories such as skilled nursing and hospitals.
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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.
Health Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
A new analysis offers a thorough overview of the factors that influence providers’ decision to utilize image guidance and how they affect expenditures.
Radiology Business
JULY 23, 2024
Members of the specialty received over 452,000 such payments for a total of $357 million between 2017-2022, experts wrote in Clinical Imaging.
Health Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
The new monitor, which was recently approved by the FDA, is intended to improve the process of reading breast MRIs, mammograms and DBT exams.
Radiology Business
JULY 23, 2024
The case dates to 2017, when the unidentified woman began undergoing surveillance ultrasounds every six months, as she was susceptible to liver disease.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 23, 2024
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has highlighted a study that showed OpenAI’s multimodal AI model GPT-4 Vision (GPT-4V) can solve medical quiz questions based on clinical images and a brief text summary, but it was prone to mistakes. NIH researchers tested the AI model and nine nonradiologist physicians from different specialties on 207 questions from the New England Journal of Medicine’s “Image Challenge.
Omega Medical Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
The Center for Interventional Endoscopy at AdventHealth invites you to the Pancreas Updates 2024 conference. This CME accredited event will feature a full day of interactive sessions with renowned faculty in the fields of pancreatology, endoscopy, and surgery and is intended for gastroenterologists, surgeons, internists, family practitioners, advanced practice providers and trainee residents/fellows in these […] The post AdventHealth Pancreas Updates, August 17, 2024 appeared first on Omeg
Aidoc
JULY 23, 2024
In the ever evolving landscape of healthcare, AI is proving to be a game changer, especially in the realm of cardiovascular health. One notable application for AI is to flag patients with coronary artery calcification (CAC). This innovation is not only enhancing value-based care, but is empowering care teams with the best tools to promote population health.
Open Medscience
JULY 23, 2024
Fluorine-18 (18F) is a radionuclide of significant importance in the field of nuclear medicine, particularly in positron emission tomography (PET) […] The post Synthesis of Fluorine-18 for Advanced PET Imaging appeared first on Open MedScience.
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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.
MRI Network
JULY 23, 2024
Modular construction takes building projects away from traditional, busy sites and into specialist manufacturing facilities. It’s a method of prefabricating buildings or parts of buildings that can be transported and assembled quickly on-site. Once considered a “cheap” option that was rife with safety concerns, today, modular or prefabricated construction is becoming a popular choice for property developers.
Diagnostic Imaging Systems
JULY 23, 2024
Veterinary technicians play a pivotal role in the radiographic process within veterinary practices. Their expertise in handling animals, positioning them correctly, and ensuring optimal image quality is essential for accurate diagnoses. Positioning Techniques Importance of Proper Positioning Correct positioning is crucial for obtaining clear, diagnostic-quality images.
AuntMinnie
JULY 23, 2024
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) hosted its annual gathering last week in Washington, DC. One of the meeting presenters was Tessa Cook, MD, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, who delivered a talk called "Ethics and AI/Machine Learning for CCT: Do we still need the imager?" In this podcast, Cook shares her insights on the topic with AuntMinnie.com.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 23, 2024
Review the case and test your knowledge to make the correct diagnosis.
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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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