Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The scans will be conducted earlier than any other post-flight imaging of astronauts on record.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Automated CT-based AI tools can visualize biomarkers of body composition changes in patients using Ozempic (semaglutide) for diabetes type 2 treatment or obesity, according to a study published September 10 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. These changes are beyond what can be evaluated by clinical measures such as weight and waist circumference, wrote a team led by Leslie W.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, past president of both the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Radiology, explains the advantages and disadvantages of current breast screening technology.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A newly developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) helps both novice and expert readers to evaluate muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), researchers reported September 10 in Radiology. "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with microbubbles makes it possible to clearly identify and assess the three-layer structure of bladder wall by means of real-time perfusion imaging," noted a team led by Jing Han, MD, of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer

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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.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The administration has now authorized a total of 69 medical products that incorporate AR/VR since 2015, including 28 in radiology.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

CMS first started allowing this perk in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, with providers able to oversee exams using real-time audio and visual technology.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The RSNA has released its plenary session slate for its 2024 annual meeting to be held December 1 to 5 in Chicago which will focus on the role AI plays in empowering radiologists. In this year’s president’s address, Curtis Langlotz, MD, PhD, will describe how building collaborative, intelligent connections between people and technology can energize the care team and redefine how radiologists deliver care, elevating the role of radiologists and allowing them to refocus on the skills and activitie

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Also, Wake Radiology announced the retirement of a key team member, Envision shakes up its leadership team, and VUMC names a new section chief in emergency radiology.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

PET, CT, and MRI use for assessing coronary artery disease increased in Medicare patients from 2018 to 2022, while SPECT and stress echocardiography declined over the same period, researchers have reported. Nonetheless, PET was the second most common modality used after SPECT, noted lead author Mouaz Al-Mallah, MD, of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Texas, and colleagues.

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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.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Results from a multicenter phase 3 trial showed that the PET/CT imaging agent (89Zr)Zr-girentuximab had an 85.5 percent mean sensitivity rate for the diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Mevion Medical Systems, a provider of compact proton therapy systems, and Nelco Worldwide, a radiation-shielding products and solutions firm, are partnering for faster adoption of proton therapy. The companies aim to facilitate the conversion of existing linear accelerator (LINAC) vaults for the Mevion S250-FIT Proton Therapy System. The system, along with the Hyperscan pencil beam scanning technology, can be installed within an existing LINAC vault.

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ScienceDaily

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

A technology which uses harmless light waves to measure activity in babies' brains has provided the most complete picture to date of brain functions like hearing, vision and cognitive processing outside a conventional, restrictive brain scanner.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has asked the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to include follow-on colonoscopies in its proposed 2025 coverage for colorectal cancer screening. In July, the CMS announced it would back Medicare reimbursement for CT colonography (CTC) for colorectal cancer screening. In recent comments submitted to the CMS, the ACR said it applauded the proposal but asked the agency to consider expanding the definition of a “complete colorectal 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.

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Radiology Business

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

ENDEX data standardization ensures your medical images are correct, complete, and consistently labeled so that workflows such as radiologist reporting, AI orchestration and cohort development happens efficiently. Hanging protocols will work, worklists will be accurate, and staff will be productive.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

SpectraWave has secured $50 million in a Series B funding round it will use to advance commercial expansion and product additions to the company’s HyperVue Imaging System, which has 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). HyperVue combines SpectraWave's DeepOCT and NIRS technology to optimize image quality and procedural efficiency in the cath lab, it said.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

By incorporating advanced algorithms with bedside ultrasound, artificial intelligence is set to transform the way healthcare professionals evaluate lung conditions.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Pharma and medical imaging company MedTrace has appointed Nicholas Borys, MD, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Borys has over 25 years of experience in executive roles in the healthcare sector. He led drug development at Imunon, Amersham, and Hoffmann-La Roche, and successfully led and completed four new drug applications. He joins MedTrace after having spent the last two years as a consulting chief medical officer at NB&C Consulting.

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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.

Atlantis Worldwide

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Discover strategic tips for disposing of outdated radiology equipment and maximizing its value with expert guidance. Plan effectively from removal to.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Malaysian government has been ordered to pay the widow of a lawyer 2 million ringgits, or RM ($461,893) in damages in a medical negligence case involving radiofrequency ablation, according to a report published September 10 by the New Straits Times. The case involved Jayshree LC Doshi, the widow of former Asian International Arbitration Centre Director Vinayak Pradhan.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Two ultralow-dose photon counting CT protocols yielded satisfactory quality for diagnostic assessment in over 95 percent of patients who had post-transplant lung deformities, according to new research.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Teleradiology provider Aligned Radiology has entered into a contract with InsiteOne, NewVue.AI, and Radpair. The companies said this collaboration will combine AI-driven workflow orchestration, cloud-native PACS, and conversational generative AI diagnostic reporting with the goal of improving operations and the radiology experience. This includes improving how radiologists at Aligned Radiology interact with their worklists, manage clinical information, dictate reports, follow up on studies, and

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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.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Key opinion leaders examine the role of advanced imaging agents, particularly PSMA PET and other radiotracers, in identifying and defining oligometastatic disease in patients with prostate cancer.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Breast arterial calcifications as seen on mammograms may be a warning sign of heart disease in women, according to research presented at the Menopause Society's annual meeting being held September 10 to 14 in Chicago. A team led by Hannah Daley from Drexel University in West Reading, PA, found that women with these calcifications are more likely to experience atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease than women without them.

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Diagnostic Imaging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Experts in radiology imaging evaluate the impact and efficacy of PSMA PET in improving early detection methods and refining prostate cancer staging processes.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Hyperfine is collaborating with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) to assess the brains of astronauts before and after embarking on the Polaris Dawn mission. Researchers will use Hyperfine's Swoop Portable MR Imaging system at a SpaceX facility in Florida to acquire images of astronauts’ brains within hours of their return from space following the mission.

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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?