Ben White
JANUARY 9, 2024
The Zelotes C18 (aka TRELC Gaming Mouse with 5D Rocker aka ZLOT Vertical Mouse) is a solid very inexpensive productivity and ergonomics upgrade. If you’ve never used a mouse other than whatever’s plugged into the computer already, this currently sells for just $29. It’s probably the best way to trial a vertical mouse for radiology without breaking the bank.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2024
FAPI radiotracer uptake on PET/CT imaging may be a biomarker for identifying early responders to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment, according to a study published January 4 in EJNMMI Research. In a small study, gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-04 uptake at baseline was significantly higher in early treatment responders than in non-responders, with the finding suggesting the approach identifies subclinical inflammation, noted corresponding author Yaping Luo, MD, of the Chinese Academy of Medical Science
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Radiology Business
JANUARY 9, 2024
Employing a "silver squad" of former physicians to decompress work lists should be a "strong consideration" for any practice, one expert argued.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 9, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 01/09/2024 - 11:26 January 9, 2024 — Paige , a global leader in end-to-end digital pathology solutions and clinical AI applications, today announced the release of a groundbreaking product developed from Paige’s Pathology Foundation Model, Virchow. Built using one of the largest libraries of digitized images, utilizing unique computational resources provided by Microsoft Research , Paige has developed the first application that can detect cancer across more than 17 different tis
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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
JANUARY 9, 2024
An immersive virtual reality (VR)-based test can distinguish between operators with varying levels of thoracic ultrasound skill, a Danish study published January 6 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology found. Researchers led by Anders Nielsen from Odense University Hospital in Svendborg found that between novice, intermediate, and expert ultrasound users, the experts had the highest test scores while the novice users had the lowest scores.
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UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JANUARY 9, 2024
There has been a substantial rise in mastectomy rates for the treatment of breast cancer in the United States over the last decade.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JANUARY 9, 2024
Steatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder. Often referred to as "silent liver disease," SLD progresses without noticeable symptoms and can lead to more severe conditions like cirrhosis (liver scarring) and liver cancer.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 9, 2024
MIM Software offers 40-plus solutions, used by over 3,000 institutions worldwide, and has more than 350 employees, also working in China and Belgium.
MedImaging Ultrasound
JANUARY 9, 2024
A next-generation handheld POC ultrasound system powered by advanced semiconductor technology for easier, automated image acquisition offers unparalleled imaging quality.
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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.
REBEL EM
JANUARY 9, 2024
Bottom Line Up Top: In patients with infectious processes that are stable for discharge home, there is no role for giving a first dose of antibiotics IV in the ED. Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old woman with hypertension presents with a productive cough and fever. Her vitals are: HR 115, BP 120/80, Temp 102.8, O2 Sat 99% on RA, RR 18. A CXR demonstrates a right middle lobe opacity.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 9, 2024
A model that combines multiparametric MRI findings with clinical factors may enhance the accuracy of predicting clinically significant prostate cancer and significantly reduce unnecessary systematic prostate biopsies in biopsy-naïve patients.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 9, 2024
Butterfly iQ3 is the third generation of the Burlington, Massachusetts, company's semiconductor-based, single-probe, whole-body scanner.
MedImaging MRI
JANUARY 9, 2024
Researchers have demonstrated that MRI can be a valuable tool for clinicians to evaluate neural involvement in endometriosis, aiding in the prevention of irreversible nerve damage.
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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.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 9, 2024
He first joined the college as general counsel in 1998, after previously working with the U.S. Department of Defense.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2024
Researchers have developed a virtual tool for women undergoing breast cancer screening to interact with their mammography results, according to a study published January 5 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The researchers, led by Seetharam Chadalavada, MD, from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio noted that their tool provides an interactive platform and education suite for women seeking information on their breast cancer screening reports.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 9, 2024
Under terms of the deal, Advocate will become a division of Ventra, while its leaders will retain their roles in the newly combined company.
Health IT Analytics
JANUARY 9, 2024
A deep learning-based electrocardiogram model may enhance clinical evaluations of the heart’s right ventricle, providing a potential alternative to complex imaging.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 9, 2024
Tailored for incidental findings on chest radiographs, the qXR for Lung Nodule (qXR-LN) software utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to help detect suspected pulmonary nodules ranging between 6 to 30 mm.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 9, 2024
Tracy Byers, CEO of enterprise imaging, Change Healthcare, defines three major trends in radiology informatics in a video interview.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2024
Four U.S. physician groups representing radiation oncology have partnered to try to reform Medicare payments and expand patient access to high-quality care. Leaders of the American College of Radiation Oncology (ACRO), the American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), and the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) stressed the need for a unified approach to create meaningful change on this critical issue, ASTRO said in a January 9 news release.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 9, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 01/09/2024 - 11:02 January 9, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002. During Thevenot’s tenure at ASTRO, membership grew by over 50% to its current level of more than 10,500 physicians, biologists, physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and other health care professionals.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2024
Carestream Health has launched a new x-ray system called DXR-Excel Plus with features designed to help simplify workflow and enhance productivity. DXR-Excel Plus is a two-in-one system for both fluoroscopy and general radiology that delivers real-time, images for a wide range of exams, while providing features that help create an enhanced experience for users, patients, and administrators, the company said.
CurveBeam AI
JANUARY 9, 2024
Cavovarus deformity in the foot involves the forefoot, midfoot, hindfoot, and often the talus. Because the deformity is so complex, weight bearing CT can be a tremendous tool to evaluate patients with this condition. In a recent paper published in Foot and Ankle Clinics, authors Alessio Bernasconi and Francois Lintz even suggest weight bearing CT should be the first-line imaging modality for cavovarus patients because of the advantages it offers for surgical planning.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 9, 2024
Guilford, CT-based Hyperfine has launched the eighth version of AI-powered system software for its Swoop portable brain MRI system. The software’s diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) AI denoising feature received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance in October 2023, and it has been rolled out at select sites over the past several weeks through a limited market release, the company said.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 9, 2024
Want to level up your ultrasound abilities? This test may actually improve them.
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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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