Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence facilitated a 96.2 percent sensitivity rate for incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) on contrast-enhanced CT chest or abdomen exams, according to new prospective research involving over 4,300 patients.
Radiology Business
JUNE 20, 2024
It’s one thing to know that cancer disparities often correlate with deleterious social determinants of health (SDOH). It’s another to equip healthcare professionals for applying the connection to affected patient populations.
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ScienceDaily
JUNE 20, 2024
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life, a new study suggests. White matter refers to the nerve fibers that connect neurons in different areas of the brain.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 08:24 June 20, 2024 — The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine ( SIIM ) is gearing up for its SIIM24 Annual Meeting and InformaticsTECH Expo , “Making Waves in Imaging Informatics,” set for June 27-29 in National Harbor, MD, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Program Committee Chair is Christopher J.
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AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
An AI certificate course can improve knowledge of the technology for radiology residents, a study published June 21 in Academic Radiology found. Researchers led by Mark Finkelstein, MD, from the New York University Langone Medical Center reported that most of the students indicated their knowledge of AI increased after completing the program and over half expressed interest in further AI education.
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AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
F-18 fluorocholine (FCH) PET/CT could be a first-line technique over technetium-99m sestamibi (Tc-99m MIBI) SPECT/CT for imaging parathyroid tumors prior to surgery, according to a study published June 20 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The recommendation is from a phase III trial in France that compared the approaches to determine optimal care in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT), noted lead author Elske Quak, MD, of the Centre François Baclesse in Caen, and colle
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:37 June 20, 2024 — The technologically advanced VELA Mammography Chair , offered by Enable Me , a VELA Medical company, provides an alternative to the standing exam that reduces musculoskeletal injury to the mammographer, adding to job satisfaction and workplace safety, factors that can reduce expensive employee turnover.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Patient sleepiness during a functional MRI (fMRI) scan distorts the brain connection maps produced by the exam, Mass General Brigham (MGB) researchers have found. A team led by Cole Korponay, PhD, of McLean Hospital Imaging Center in Belmont, MA, (part of MGB) reported that "as people's arousal levels dwindle during an fMRI, such as if they become more relaxed and sleepy, changes in breathing and heart rates alter blood oxygen levels in the brain -- which are then falsely detected on the scan as
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
milla1cf Thu, 06/20/2024 - 19:33 June 20, 2024 — GE HealthCare joined the world’s top medical and academic institutions at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting to discuss today’s healthcare landscape and announce new precision care tools to meet providers’ most pressing needs – namely the accessibility of technologies and solutions for the global practice of personalized medicine.
Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.
CurveBeam AI
JUNE 20, 2024
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities. Up to 40% of missed diagnoses of ankle trauma associated fractures could theoretically be avoided with primary use of WBCT in accident and emergency departments.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Radiologist Dharmesh Patel, MD, is eligible for a mental health diversion program instead of going to trial for attempted murder in driving his car and family off a Bay Area cliff last year, a San Mateo County, CA, Superior Court judge ruled. Judge Susan Jakubowski's ruling could lead to a dismissal of all charges against Patel if he successfully completes a two-year treatment program overseen by Stanford University’s forensic psychiatric fellowship, local Pasadena Now reported.
MedImaging MRI
JUNE 20, 2024
A new development in eye tracking technology allows young children to engage in a VR experience during MRI scans, which helps reduce their anxiety and limits movement.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Ablation is the most cost-effective treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), researchers have found. A team led by Resmi Charalel, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York reported that the technique had the lowest median procedure cost compared with surgery or transplant, at $6,689. The findings were published June 21 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Targeting improvements in workflow, patient consent protocols and adherence to scheduled exam times, researchers noted significant reductions in 15-minute and 30-minute delays with MRI exams for patients who required sedation or general anesthesia.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 20, 2024
As a mouse explores its environment, millions of neurons across the brain fire in sync. To study only a small subsection at a time would be to miss the forest for the trees, but powerful microscopes capable of capturing the entire mouse brain simultaneously are too heavy to mount on a moving mouse.
Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Experts have developed a first-of-its-kind fluorinated contrast agent they believe will provide more detailed MR imaging and aid in the treatment of certain cancers.
Radiology Business
JUNE 20, 2024
The American Society for Radiation Oncology has found its next CEO.
Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) premarket approval to Circle Cardiovascular Imaging's cardiac CT Function software application. The approval is Circle's sixth 510(k) for advanced cardiac image postprocessing software, according to the firm. It coincides with the company's cvi42 v6.1 release, which includes machine-learning AI enhancements and upgrades for coronary analysis, aortic valve cusp point detection, integrated reporting, and web viewer capabilities.
Open Medscience
JUNE 20, 2024
Revolutionizing rehabilitation empowers patients through advanced technology, personalized programs, and holistic, transformative recovery experiences. The post Revolutionizing Rehabilitation: Elevating Your Physical Rehab Journey appeared first on Open MedScience.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Accuray has inked an agreement with TrueNorth Medical Physics to provide radiation oncology departments with third-party support designed to boost their department’s capabilities. Under the terms of the deal, TrueNorth Medical Physics will offer services that are complementary and supplementary to those supplied by Accuray, acting as an extension of the hospital team to help ensure sufficient staffing.
Lake Medical Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Job Type: Seeking a basic machine operator to join our team. Full-time and part-time positions available. Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent Valid FL State License – Basic Machine Operator Valid driver's license Ability to perform X-Ray and Fluoroscopy under the supervision of a radiologist Benefits: Robust benefits package Paid Time Off Competitive salary [.
Cassling's MRI
JUNE 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence is evolving healthcare in innumerable ways. Though the public at large currently pictures consumer-focused tools like ChatGPT and the Dall-E image generator when they think of AI, a myriad of AI-based applications are being implemented in the background of healthcare systems around the country, improving patient outcomes and enhancing the workflows of providers everywhere.
Lake Medical Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Job Type: Seeking experienced full-time x-ray technologists to join our team. Requirements: DEXA and Mammography experience preferred Valid FL State License Valid driver's license Benefits: Robust benefits package Paid Time Off Competitive salary Please note that, due to the nature of our business, all positions require a valid Florida Drivers’ License.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Polarean Imaging , a commercial-stage medical device developer for lung MRI, has closed a $12.6 million financing round through the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) of the London Stock Exchange. The funding was co-led by Nukem Isotopes GmbH and Bracco S.p.A., in addition to support from other existing and new investors. Polarean intends to use the funds to accelerate progress across the following growth initiatives: Build and expand Polarean’s commercial team and infrastructure, targeting top
Aidoc
JUNE 20, 2024
The Aidoc team has recently returned from the UKIO 2024 conference in Liverpool, the UK’s largest event for the radiology community. This gathering brought together industry leaders, healthcare professionals, and technology innovators, driving vibrant discussions about how solutions such as Aidoc’s AI can support UK radiologists in addressing critical challenges such as workforce shortages and increasing demand for services.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE has appointed Andrew Cavey, MD, as its CEO. Andrew Cavey, MD. Image courtesy of ITM Isotope Technologies Munich SE. The appointment is effective September 1. He replaces Steffen Schuster, who will step up to the company’s supervisory board. Cavey will lead the company's next stages of growth as it broadens and advances its targeted radiopharmaceutical pipeline and expands its medical radioisotope manufacturing capabilities.
MRI Network
JUNE 20, 2024
Midway through 2024, electric vehicle adoption continues at a brisk pace. At the same time, several countries and US states have ambitious target dates for all new vehicle purchases to be EVs. The UK and multiple European countries have set 2030 as their switchover dates, while New York and California aim for 2035. These dates have only increased the demand for skilled engineers who can lead the transformation.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas has entered into a partnership with Comp-Ray, a Christie Innomed company, in an effort to boost its U.S. healthcare IT sales and distribution channels. Christie Innomed will introduce its Canadian Healthcare IT service offerings in the U.S. through this partnership. Comp-Ray will sell and provide services for Konica Minolta Healthcare’s Exa Platform, cloud-based software that includes PACS, RIS, and billing modules for managing medical imaging and patient data
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