Mon.Apr 07, 2025

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Does the Continuing Resolution do anything for radiology?

AuntMinnie

The Medicare reimbursement rates for 2025 remain unchanged as a result of the Continuing Resolution (CR) passed by the U.S. Congress and signed on March 15. Thus, the downward spiral of Medicare reimbursement continues with physicians receiving nominally 2.83% less this year than in 2024. Radiology practices will see somewhat different results depending on their practice pattern, as we reported in our recent article analyzing the real impact of the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS).

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Dealing with an ABR Core Exam Failure

Ben White

Firstly, it should almost go without saying, but: you can do this. I’d also like to acknowledge that nothing below is particularly noteworthy or novel advice. The Core Exam is like the other high-stakes multiple choice exams youve taken except for the fact that it has more pictures. And, of course, the question of how to pass the Core Exam after a failure is mostly the same as asking how to pass it in the first place.

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First X-rays taken in space mimic historic first radiograph captured on earth

Health Imaging

The image was taken during SpaceXs recent Fram2 mission aboard the Crew DragonResiliencespacecraft.

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Therapixel, Onsite Women's Health ink partnership

AuntMinnie

French AI software developer Therapixel and Onsite Women's Health have entered into a partnership to deploy Therapixel's AI- platform, MammoScreen, across Onsite's provider network. Onsite will offer MammoScreen across its more than 150 locations, the two firms said. It incorporates deep learning to help radiologists identify mammographic abnormalities that can be missed during manual review and has shown the ability to detect 42% of cancers one year prior to diagnosis and 38.5% two years prior,

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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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New Orleans police searching for missing radiologist

Health Imaging

Authorities are asking for help as they search for PaulRodrigue, MD, 43, who has been missing for more than a week.

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AI tool has 'untapped potential' for diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis

Health Imaging

The tool extracts brain region and white matter lesion volumes from any MRI of the brain, even less specialized sequences not traditionally used in the diagnosis or management of MS.

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ER takes page from Uber, using ‘surge’ teleradiology staffing during peak demand

Radiology Business

Nonscheduled radiologists are able to log in for voluntary 5-minute increments during busy periods, earning pay based on the time of day.

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Insights from ACC 2025: How Aidoc Is Shaping the Future of AI in Cardiovascular Care

Aidoc

This years American College of Cardiology (ACC) Conference brought industry leaderstogether to learn about the latest advancements in cardiovascular care. This event was packed with innovation, especially regarding AI and its growing role in healthcare. Here are some of the key takeaways. Aidocs Product Highlights: CAC Patient Management and Automating Echocardiograms At ACC, we showcased Aidocs Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Patient Management Solution , which helps identify at-risk individuals

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BBC report warns of coming helium shortages

AuntMinnie

Coming helium shortages could have a dramatic impact on medical imaging, according to a BBC report. The BBC noted that hospitals are the largest consumers of the gas, accounting for more than a third of the global market. (Overall, the U.S. uses about 46% of the global supply of helium, followed by Qatar at 38%, according to the report). Among many other uses, the gas is used to cool medical MRI scanners and to manufacture semiconductors.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

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 uncertainty in Parkinson's disease: Study calls for improved diagnostic processes

ScienceDaily

A study found that a significant proportion of Parkinson's disease diagnoses are later corrected. Up to one in six diagnoses changed after ten years of follow-up, and the majority of new diagnoses were made within two years of the original diagnosis.

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The Many Slips Between Cup and Lip (Radiological and Otherwise)

Diagnostic Imaging

While the best-laid plans may become fraught with contingencies and detours, how we react to them changes with the wisdom of experience.

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AI tool can track effectiveness of multiple sclerosis treatments

ScienceDaily

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can help interpret and assess how well treatments are working for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) has been developed.

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The Rise of Modular Construction: A Faster, Smarter Way to Build

MRI Network

Modular construction offers a significant opportunity for construction companies. This process provides solutions to improve efficiency and help lower frustrating industry statistics. Modular construction provides relief to struggling construction companies, offering options during tough times. For example, many companies are working under labor shortages , rising raw materials prices, and tight timelines.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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GLP-1 Therapy: What to Expect

Open Medscience

GLP-1 therapy uses receptor agonists to regulate blood sugar, reduce appetite, slow digestion, and support weight loss in patients. The post GLP-1 Therapy: What to Expect appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Comparative Prognostic Utility of Updated Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores for Prediction of Early Mortality after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation

JVIR

To compare the performance of updated Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) systems to the original MELD score for predicting early mortality after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation.

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How Seniors Are Able to Maintain Independence with mPERS

Open Medscience

mPERS technology empowers seniors to live independently, providing safety, confidence, and peace of mind through innovative, AI-supported emergency response solutions. The post How Seniors Are Able to Maintain Independence with mPERS appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Percutaneous Microwave Ablation of Small (<4 cm) Renal Masses Performed Under Moderate Sedation

JVIR

To determine the technical success, adverse events, local tumor recurrence, and survival in adult patients undergoing microwave ablation (MWA) of small renal masses performed exclusively under moderate sedation.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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Ultrasound-Based Microscopy Technique to Help Diagnose Small Vessel Diseases

MedImaging Ultrasound

Scientists have successfully used ultrasound to image specifically labeled cells in 3D, marking the first time living cells inside whole organs were imaged across volumes the size of a sugar cube.

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Resolution on imaging access awaits World Health Assembly approval

AuntMinnie

The International Society of Radiology (ISR) and the World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology (WFNMB) have coordinated a constituency statement in support of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Boards resolution on Strengthening Medical Imaging Capacity, which addresses the issue of global equity in access to imaging. The resolution, which was introduced by Cameroon and co-sponsored by Armenia, Brazil, and Burkina Faso, was adopted during the WHO executive board session on 10 F

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MRI Study Suggests Shape of White Matter Hyperintensities May Be Predictive of Cognitive Decline

Diagnostic Imaging

Emerging research demonstrated that cognitive declines in memory, executive function and processing speed domains were associated with irregular shape of periventricular/confluent white matter hyperintensities.

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PET reveals brain’s responses to music

AuntMinnie

PET has provided the first neuroimaging evidence that music affects the brains opioid receptor system, according to researchers in Finland. The finding is from a study in which 15 women underwent two PET scans, one before and then one while listening to their playlists, and reveals new information on how the brain responds to sources of pleasure, noted lead author Vesa Putkine, PhD, of Turku University Hospital in Turku, and colleagues.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Black women in underserved areas face higher breast cancer death risk

AuntMinnie

Black women who live in disadvantaged neighborhoods experience higher breast cancer mortality risk, according to findings published April 7 in JAMA Network Open. This trend continued even when stage at diagnosis, treatments, and individual-level lifestyle factors were accounted for, wrote a research team led by Etienne Holder, PhD, from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University in Massachusetts.

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