REBEL EM

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Background: Patients with decreased level of consciousness due to alcohol, drugs, or medications commonly present to the ED. These patients can be at risk of vomiting and aspiration and often prompts clinicians to pursue definitive airway management to avoid pneumonia and other complications. It is unclear, though, if the risks of intubation (including ventilator associated pneumonia) outweighs the benefits.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It's better to take Prostate Imaging-Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS) upgrading rules into account when it comes to deciding whether a patient with clinically significant prostate cancer needs a biopsy, researchers have reported. "[Our] study supports the application of PI-RADS upgrading rules to optimize biopsy selection, particularly in risk-based pathways," wrote a team led by Eduardo Thadeu de Oliveira Correia, MD, PhD , of Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a recent assessment of PI-RADS upgrading rules, researchers found that ignoring the upgrading rules would lead to one missed diagnosis of clinically significant prostate cancer per 5.5 biopsies avoided with MRI-focused risk pathways.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Brain pathology associated with Alzheimer’s disease in cognitively unimpaired adults appears to be linked to speech changes, according to neurologists at Stanford University in Palo Alto, CA. The findings suggest that subtle differences in speech in patients could be used as a scalable approach for early detection of the disease, noted Christina Young, PhD, and colleagues.

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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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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:19 February 15, 2024 — Clarius Mobile Health , a global leader in wireless ultrasound solutions , announces T-Mode AI, a groundbreaking educational technology to help clinicians who are new to ultrasound advance their image interpretation skills using Clarius handheld scanners. Powered by artificial intelligence (AI), the new mode enhances a grayscale image using distinctive colors, patterns, and labels to teach clinicians how to instantly identify anatomical tis

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:47 February 15, 2024 — Merit Medical Systems, Inc. , a global leader of healthcare technology, has received US Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) 501(k) clearance for the SCOUT MD Surgical Guidance System. The release of the new guidance system demonstrates Merit’s ongoing leadership in oncology and marks a significant advancement in breast cancer care.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services started allowing this perk in 2020 amid the pandemic, but it is slated to go away by the end of 2024.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:50 February 15, 2024 — According to a release issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Philips is recalling its BrightView , BrightView X, and BrightView XCT , as the detector may unexpectedly fall due to a component failure. Update as of 12:59 pm 2/15/24 from the FDA: Please be aware, this recall is a correction, not a product removal.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gavin Slethaug, MD, shared his thoughts in a video posted by the nation’s largest radiology practice on Wednesday.

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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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FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The technique was successful in a proof-of-concept animal study, but human trials are a long way off.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Clarius Mobile Health has released a new educational ultrasound anatomy tool called T-Mode TM AI. T-Mode TM AI by Clarius creates a split screen during an exam that displays a colorful anatomical image with labels next to the grayscale ultrasound image. It is available now for aesthetics and plastic surgery applications with Clarius' wireless ultrasound devices, and is intended for educational and training purposes only, the company said.

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Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The integration brings AI to an image management service used for patient care and clinical trials.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Applying point-of-care apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) cutoffs from diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) could reduce MRI-prompted breast biopsies, a study published February 13 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Inyoung Youn, MD, PhD, from the University of Washington in Seattle found that applying these cutoffs led to a nearly 16% decrease in breast biopsies.

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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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MedImaging General Imaging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

An AI technology designed for mammography can significantly enhance the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer by enabling general radiologists to perform at the level of specialists.

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Vesta Teleradiology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge and the shortage of healthcare workers persists, particularly in specialized fields, such as radiology, hospitals and healthcare centers find themselves facing the challenge of ensuring timely and accurate interpretations of medical imaging studies. The critical role of radiologists in diagnosing illnesses and guiding treatment decisions underscores the urgency of addressing this shortage.

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Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The artificial intelligence-powered aid is for educational and training purposes only.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 02/15/2024 - 12:15 February 15, 2024 — According to the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , 10 abdominal radiologists showed substantial agreement for gallbladder polyp risk categorizations and surgical consultation recommendations, although areas of reader variability were identified. “The findings support overall reproducibility of the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound ( SRU ) recommendations,” wrote Mark A.

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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.

MRI Network

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The employment landscape remains challenging for many organizations as the workforce becomes increasingly competitive. As such, your company should always refer to reliable recruiter metrics when gauging the effectiveness of your hiring efforts. In this helpful guide, our employment specialists give you the low down on the top figures to monitor for optimizing your talent acquisition campaigns.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Clinicians and referring physicians need fast, secure access to both patient data and their diagnostic or viewing tool set. But the cost barriers and the complexity of owning and maintaining healthcare information systems can compromise the quality of care.

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Intelerad

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this insightful conversation on Skeleton Crew: The Rad Tech Show, Morris Panner sheds light on the significance of enterprise imaging, the concept of “Ditch the Disc,” and the role of technology in facilitating collaboration among healthcare providers. Skeleton Crew is the go-to podcast for radiography professionals, offering insights into career choices and the industry’s […] The post Revolutionizing Healthcare Imaging: Insights from Morris Panner, President of Intelerad appeared

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CurveBeam AI

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a case study, Dr. Glenn Gaston, MD, studied a 19-year-old female patient presenting ulnar wrist pain. Initial X-rays were negative and after six months of wrist brace use, the patient was still focally tender over the dorsal side of the triquetrum. An MRI revealed triquetral edema. Dr. Gaston leveraged his in-office InReach for a cone beam CT scan, providing results in just 10 minutes.

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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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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Having worked in healthcare technology for over 20 years, I’ve witnessed many efforts of healthcare tech languish and die on the vine. Many great ideas that could have had a massive impact can be found in the medtech graveyard. So it begs the question: how is healthcare AI any different? If we take stock of exactly where we are right now, we can see we’re at a “climatic moment” of the healthcare AI movie.

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Intelerad

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this insightful conversation on Skeleton Crew: The Rad Tech Show , Morris Panner sheds light on the significance of enterprise imaging, the concept of “Ditch the Disc,” and the role of technology in facilitating collaboration among healthcare providers. Skeleton Crew is the go-to podcast for radiography professionals, offering insights into career choices and the industry’s future.

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Dr. Dushyant Sahani, Chair of Radiology at University of Washington Medicine, explains how utilizing radiology AI in can impact quality and turnaround time in cases of pulmonary embolism. Click here to watch the full webinar. The post Radiology Quality Enhancement and Turnaround Times with AI for PE appeared first on Healthcare AI | Aidoc Always-on AI.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared disposable products developer Merit Medical Systems' Scout MD surgical guidance system for breast cancer treatment. Scout MD supports implantation of up to four different reflector configurations, which then identify the location of the tumor for targeted removal, the company said. The new offering broadens Merit's oncology lineup, which currently includes its Scout Radar Localization with Mini Reflector, Scout Bx delivery system, and SAVI

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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?