Health Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
Debra Monticciolo, MD, who has previously led both the Society of Breast Imaging and the American College of Radiology, discussed how different screening strategies may impact patient outcomes.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
Reportedly the only imaging agent to garner a breakthrough therapy designation for cardiac amyloidosis, 124I-evuzamitide has demonstrated robust sensitivity for the condition as well as a favorable safety profile.
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Radiology Business
AUGUST 5, 2024
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd. announced the news on July 31, with the decision applying to its TLX250-CDx investigational agent for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (brand name Zircaix).
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 5, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com 's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In 2007, our top article offered a deep dive into the association of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) with gadolinium-based contrast agents.
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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.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 5, 2024
Prior to adding the IR facility, Mercy said it believes potential patients were traveling outside the region to obtain IR services.
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Medical Xpress: Radiology
AUGUST 5, 2024
A research team from IOCB Prague, working in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, and the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has developed a new type of contrast agent that can be used in both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET).
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 5, 2024
Total U.S. healthcare system costs for initial cancer screenings in 2021 were $43.2 billion, according to a report published August 5 in Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers at the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) found that colorectal cancer represented approximately 64% of the total cost, with colonoscopies making up about 55% of the total.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 5, 2024
John Tentinger, MD, has been working on the deal for about a decade, purchasing the 25-acre piece of land for $5.5 million in 2021.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
New research shows the use of adjunctive AI resulted in a 12 percent higher sensitivity rate for lung nodule detection in comparison to radiologists without AI.
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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.
Omega Medical Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
Orlando Health Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research and Education (CARE) invites you to experience Florida Live Endoscopy 2024. This symposium is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive education in advanced endoscopy. The symposium will have seven components: live demonstrations, state-of-the-art lectures, breakfast sessions, interactive luncheon sessions, industry-sponsored satellite symposiums, self-assessment, and hands-on training.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
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AuntMinnie
AUGUST 5, 2024
Mobile health services provider DocGo and portable digital x-ray developer MinXray have launched a program in New York City to help identify active tuberculosis (TB) cases in vulnerable populations. Under the program, DocGo's mobile units will be equipped with MinXray's portable, battery powered x-ray systems to offer chest x-rays for patients who test positive for TB via blood tests.
MedImaging General Imaging
AUGUST 5, 2024
Researchers have developed a new hybrid contrast agent with properties that make it the first serious candidate for a PET/MRI agent usable in a clinical setting.
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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
AUGUST 5, 2024
RSNA said its popular Art of Imaging exhibit will take place in the Learning Center during the society’s annual meeting later this year and called for entries. Categories for submission include the following: Radiology art – Medical images altered to become works of art. Mixed media artwork – An image of artwork that was created using more than one medium.
MRI Network
AUGUST 5, 2024
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks occur when traffic to a network is disrupted. These attacks have evolved and grown in sophistication in recent years. Understanding the role of network protocols and leveraging protocol-specific security features are crucial elements of implementing an effective cyber security plan. It’s also necessary to ensure you’re hiring the right individuals for each security role in your organization.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 5, 2024
Radiation oncology firm Sirtex Medical has introduced a new way to deliver yttrium-90 (Y-90) for metastatic colorectal cancer radiation therapy. The program, called SIR-Spheres FLEXdose Select, makes SIR-Spheres Y-90 vials available at 3 mL; the vials contain a microsphere volume of 27 million compared with 44 million in the company's current 5 mL vials.
Aidoc
AUGUST 5, 2024
In the world of clinical AI, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement and start thinking about “what” it’s going to do for you before fully understanding the “why.” The first and most crucial step in choosing the right AI solution is to avoid implementing AI just for the sake of it. This might seem counterintuitive, but it highlights the importance of focusing on the problem you’re trying to solve rather than the technology itself.
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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
AUGUST 5, 2024
Philips parent company Royal Philips plans to repurchase 4.8 million shares to raise $137 million (125 million euros). The repurchase will include forward share and open market purchases, according to the firm; it will execute the open market purchases in the third quarter of this year and the forward share purchases in 2026.
MedImaging MRI
AUGUST 5, 2024
Researchers have developed an innovative MRI scoring system designed to evaluate osseous lesions and predict the potential for malignancy based on MRI scores in STS patients who have undergone radiotherapy.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 5, 2024
Bayer and Alara Imaging plan to collaborate on CT radiation dose software. The two firms will integrate Alara's dose tools with Bayer's Calantic software platform. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has created new radiology patient safety electronic clinical quality measures (eCQMs); these use Alara software to access data from radiology electronic health measures (EHRs).
RadQuiz
AUGUST 5, 2024
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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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