Radiology Business
APRIL 10, 2024
Scientists developed the deep learning algorithm using a set of over 123,000 digital mammograms (including 6,100-plus cancer cases).
Health Imaging
APRIL 10, 2024
Participants in the course will have six months of access to a new MRI VR sim. The class modules begin on May 1.
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AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
The future of ultrasound is bright, but advancing new technologies requires dedicated market creation and scalability. That was the take-home message from the keynote given by Omar Ishrak, PhD, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic. Ishrak spoke with AuntMinnie.com about how new advancements in ultrasound have promise in therapeutic imaging, how the basic rules of ultrasound will change as a result, and how creating value in commercialization efforts has its share of challenges.
Health Imaging
APRIL 10, 2024
The chain of imaging centers produces 600,000 patient scans each year in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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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.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
A deep-learning algorithm can rule out the presence of breast cancer on screening mammograms, improving specificity and yielding significant workflow and downstream savings, according to research published April 10 in Radiology. A team of investigators led by first author Stefano Pedemonte, PhD, of AI software developer Whiterabbit.ai, and senior author Richard Wahl, MD, of the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, trained and tested a deep-learning algorithm using over 160,000 2D full-field digi
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AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
MRI has shown that hearing loss may increase dementia risk in seniors not yet cognitively impaired in ways distinct from those that tend to be associated with conditions such as Alzheimer's and cerebrovascular disease. A team led by Thomas Parker, MD, of the Imperial College London in the U.K. found that, compared with older adults who did not have hearing impairment, those who did had faster rates of whole brain atrophy.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
christine.book Wed, 04/10/2024 - 12:27 April 10, 2024 — As the medical imaging community continues to shed a consistently bright spotlight on ways radiology impacts the environment and addresses sustainability, ITN is focusing on ways leading healthcare organizations are addressing this critical issue. To that end, and with Earth Day approaching on April 22, what follows is an update from the World Health Organization ( WHO ) on a new toolkit it has designed to support healthcare workers.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
X-ray detector firm Detection Technology is making its range of thin-film transistor flat panel detectors globally available. The portfolio includes indium gallium zinc oxide (IGZO) and amorphous silicon (a-SI) technology-based products tailored for medical and industrial applications. Detection Technology will showcase the key features of its X-Panel portfolio at upcoming exhibitions, including the China International Equipment Fair in Shanghai and the World Conference on Non-Destructive Testin
Medical Xpress: Radiology
APRIL 10, 2024
Using artificial intelligence (AI) to supplement radiologists' evaluations of mammograms may improve breast-cancer screening by reducing false positives without missing cases of cancer, according to a study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Whiterabbit.ai, a Silicon Valley-based technology startup.
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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.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted Simpson Interventions' Acolyte Image Guided Crossing and Re-Entry Catheter system Breakthrough Device Designation. The system facilitates the placement and positioning of guidewires and catheters within the coronary vasculature for treating patients with coronary chronic total occlusions who continue to experience symptoms following medical treatment.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:51 April 10, 2024 — Online MRI and CT education leader, ImagingU , announced the launch of a new course for students and technologists which includes access to MRI simulation through ScanLabMR , ImagingU’s sister company. The groundbreaking course is the first-of-its-kind in the industry, providing participants with one-year access to ImagingU’s Post-Primary Pathway Certification online course , access to ScanLabMR MRI simulation for six months, a guided syllabus
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
Volpara Health Technologies debuted its Quiver software for the management of mammography systems, staff credentials, and professional development in support of compliance with the Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA). The software is being featured at the Society for Breast Imaging's (SBI) annual symposium alongside the company's product suite for assessing breast density, mammography quality, and evaluating cancer risk.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:46 April 10, 2024 — Blue Earth Therapeutics , a Bracco company and emerging leader in the development of innovative next generation therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals , today announced results from a series of preclinical analyses designed to identify synergistic combinations of known anticancer drugs with 177Lu-rhPSMA-10.1 radioligand therapy, and from a preclinical efficacy analysis of the lead novel drug combination for the treatment of prostate 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.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an update to its Appropriateness Criteria (AC), which now includes six new and six revised topics. The six new topics are as follows: Acute elbow and forearm pain Endometriosis Imaging of suspected intracranial hypotension Penetrating torso trauma Thoracic back pain Tracheobronchial disease The topics that were revised are the following: Acute onset of scrotal pain-without trauma, without antecedent mass Altered mental status, coma, delirium,
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:54 April 10, 2024 — The American Medical Association ( AMA ) released informal survey findings (PDF) showing the ongoing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack, which threatens the viability of physician practices across the country, and, according to respondents, has serious implications for patient care.
AuntMinnie
APRIL 10, 2024
Canadian-based Pulsar Helium has tapped into a helium cache in Minnesota yielding helium contents up to 13.8% -- good news for MR imaging. "Keeping an MRI's magnetic current superconductive requires helium," Pulsar noted in an announcement, adding that the MRI market value worldwide is forecast to increase to over $12.1 billion by 2030. Earlier this year, experts expressed concern about the domestic supply of helium for cooling MRI scanners.
Atlantis Worldwide
APRIL 10, 2024
Are you looking for a new C-Arm for your healthcare facility or veterinary clinic? C-Arms use fluoroscopy technology to produce high-resolution real-time X-ray images.
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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
APRIL 10, 2024
Cloud-native platform provider AbbaDox plans to integrate its radiology information system (RIS) platform in Radiology Imaging Associates' Florida and U.S. Virgin Islands operations. The RIS will streamline operations by replacing multiple-point solutions and manual processes, the company said. It will also enhance appointment scheduling and patient communications, and employ AI in specialized workflows for breast and lung health services, according to AbbaDox.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 04/10/2024 - 13:54 April 10, 2024 — The American Medical Association ( AMA ) released informal survey findings (PDF) showing the ongoing, devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyber-attack, which threatens the viability of physician practices across the country, and, according to respondents, has serious implications for patient care.
Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 10, 2024
Patients with Medicaid or means-tested insurance were over 27 percent more likely to miss mammography appointments, and only 65 percent of women with three of more adverse social determinants of health had a mammography exam in a two-year period covering 2020 and 2021, according to new research and a report from the CDC.
ScienceDaily
APRIL 10, 2024
A large randomized trial shows that a new three-step prostate cancer screening method can find a considerable number of aggressive cancers. Population-level screening programs have not been launched in most countries.
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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
APRIL 10, 2024
Leveraging artificial intelligence, the Rho software assessment of X-rays may allow earlier detection of bone loss.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 10, 2024
In a new 3-part video series on advancements in diagnostic radiology with Robert L. Bard, MD, PC, DABR, FASLMS, Editorial Director Melinda Taschetta-Millane sat down with the internationally known and recognized leader advanced 3-D Doppler imaging to learn more about his work in this diagnostic field.
MRI Network
APRIL 10, 2024
Far too many people have a popular misnomer about the accounting profession: An idea that the field is a monolith and that an accountant can enter any financial specialty. Of course, nothing could be further from the truth. In reality, the accounting field is chock-full of a vast array of specialties, requiring you to prepare appropriately, meet specific technical requirements , get the right education, and earn the appropriate certification.
MedImaging General Imaging
APRIL 10, 2024
A new study has shown how artificial intelligence can improve the accuracy of breast cancer screening by minimizing false positives without missing true positives.
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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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