Health Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Researchers examined the brains of bilingual and monolingual people using fMRI, only to find improved communication between isolated regions in those who learn a second language at a young age.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Tampa-area hospitals are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, with some imaging services being temporarily suspended as healthcare systems reallocate resources toward emergency care. Milton made landfall on the western Florida coast on the night of October 9 as a Category 3 hurricane, bringing with it heavy rains, flooding, high winds, and tornadoes.
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Radiology Business
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Baxter’s North Cove manufacturing site was significantly impacted by unprecedented rain and storm surge from Hurricane Helene hitting western North Carolina.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Ron Blankstein, MD, professor of radiology, Harvard Medical School, explains the use of artificial intelligence to detect heart disease in non-cardiac CT exams.
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Last year was a bumpy ride for a U.S. initiative to secure domestic supplies of molybdenum-99, according to an official who spoke at a National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) meeting October 9 in Arlington, VA. NNSA representatives and key stakeholders in the nuclear medicine industry met to provide updates on a program launched in 2019 to develop technology and build new facilities to achieve the goal.
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AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A commercially available AI search engine boosted the performance of the latest ChatGPT model and provided another “leap forward” for the technology when tested on radiology board-style questions, according to a group at the University of Toronto. A team led by Rajesh Bhayana, MD, tested Perplexity Pro with ChatGPT Turbo on 150 multiple-choice text-based questions that matched the style, content, and difficulty of the Canadian Royal College and the American Board of Radiology examinations.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A new AI solution offers complete mammography analysis on the imaging system, in the radiology workflow, to reduce the wait time for results.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 10, 2024
CMS sent out its request for information in September, mulling the possibility of reducing 4 Medicare Administrative Contractor districts down to 2.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
HCA Virginia Health of Richmond, VA, and Brightpoint Community College of Chester, VA, have entered into a nearly $3 million partnership to launch a new radiologic technology degree program in Central Virginia. Based at HCA's Chippenham Hospital, the partnership introduces the first community college-based radiology program to the Richmond market, HCA said in a news release.
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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.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 10, 2024
“The nation's largest independent provider of specialized breast health services” is adding Breast Center of Acadiana and its two Louisiana locations.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Imaging AI firm MedCognetics is highlighting the successful testing and implementation of what it calls the first embedded AI image processing and cancer detection system for mammography. The system uses the NVIDIA IGX Orin medical-grade edge AI platform alongside MedCognetics’ AI-powered software, CogNet AI-MT. CogNet AI-MT has been trained on a diverse global dataset to improve the performance of radiologists and help improve patient outcomes worldwide, the company said.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The combination of FDA-cleared AI software for mammography triage with a medical grade edge AI platform may allow the embedding of enhanced AI detection capability within existing mammography devices.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Solis Mammography has acquired Breast Center of Acadiana in South Louisiana, which operates two screening and diagnostic breast radiology imaging locations in Lafayette and Youngsville. Breast Center of Acadiana was founded in 2008 by Gary Mathews, MD. Solis said the acquisition expands its footprint into the company's 18th major market. In January, Solis partnered with MountainStar Healthcare , a division of HCA Healthcare, to extend its services in Bountiful, Ogden, Orem, and Salt Lake Ci
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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.
ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Inflammation of the arteries is a primary precursor and driver of cardiovascular disease -- the No. 1 killer of people in the United States. This inflammation is associated with the buildup of dangerous plaque inside the arteries. Advanced treatments are needed to target this inflammation in patients. Researchers have tested a new nanoparticle nanotherapy infusion that precisely targets inflammation and activates the immune system to help clear out arterial plaque.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is criticizing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for its potential consolidation of four Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC) jurisdictions into two jurisdictions. The ACR reiterated its stance to strengthen the engagement of physicians within the coverage determination process. MACs are private healthcare insurers awarded a geographic jurisdiction to process Medicare Part A and Part B medical claims or durable medical equipment (DME
MRI Network
OCTOBER 10, 2024
There has been a significant shift in the global talent market over the past few years, with many jobs no longer tied to a location and broader international recruiting pools. One key trend that is emerging is a significant surge in demand for executive roles. In particular, Chief Legal Officers (CLO), Chief Information Security Officers (CISO), and Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Microsoft has released several multimodal medical imaging foundation models as part of an expanded portfolio of healthcare AI offerings. Now available in the Microsoft Azure AI model catalog, the models are designed for healthcare organizations to test, fine-tune, and build AI algorithms geared to their specific needs, according to the firm. The models include the following: MedIimageInsight: An “embedding” model to support image analysis, including classifying and searching for similar medical
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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
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Researchers found that ultra-high resolution photon-counting significantly enhanced visualization of small vessels and facilitated improved reduction of blooming artifacts for head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA) scans.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Clinically significant extracardiac findings are common on CT and MRI imaging and are especially associated with exam indication and patient age, researchers have reported. Detecting and interpreting these findings is crucial for patient care, wrote a team led by Lukas Moser, MD, of University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. The study results were published October 10 in Radiology: Cardiothoracic Imaging.
ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A new technology enables the control of specific brain circuits non-invasively with magnetic fields, according to a preclinical study. The technology holds promise as a powerful tool for studying the brain and as the basis for future neurological and psychiatric treatments for conditions as diverse as Parkinson's disease, depression, obesity and complex pain.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Radiology departments received more than one-third of all S10 awards from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) over the last 10 NIH fiscal years, according to a study published October 11 in Next Research. Researchers led by Kelly Gillen, PhD, from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, found that this result corresponds to almost half of all federal S10 funding.
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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.
Open Medscience
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The nuclear shell model explains nucleon arrangement in discrete energy levels, leading to nuclear stability and magic numbers. The post Unlocking the Nuclear Shell Model: Secrets of Stability appeared first on Open MedScience.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas is partnering with Clearpath Technologies to integrate Clearpath’s automated platform for sharing medical records and images from the Exa Platform. Clearpath’s platform makes medical imaging records available to patients, providers, legal requestors, and other authorized third-party requestors without the need to ship discs, Konica said.
Open Medscience
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Quality miscarriage care involves comprehensive support, including medical treatment, emotional healing, and compassionate guidance throughout. The post Quality Miscarriage Care: Options and Support appeared first on Open MedScience.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A radiologist in England testified in a trial of a woman accused of killing her 2-year-old daughter that the girl’s injuries were consistent with those usually seen in high-velocity motor vehicle accidents, according to an October 10 report by the BBC. Owen Arthurs, PhD, was called as an expert witness in the trial of Chelsea Gleason-Mitchell, 24, the mother, and Scott Jeff, 24, who both deny murdering the girl, according to the report.
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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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