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Lizard saliva could be key to spotting elusive pancreatic tumors

Health Imaging

By binding the substance to a radiotracer, experts were able to improve the accuracy of identifying of these tumors by as much as 30% compared to the standard of care.

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New PET tracer improves detection of insulinomas

AuntMinnie

A new PET/CT radiotracer that detects insulinomas could eliminate the need for other diagnostic procedures in a vast majority of patients, according to a study published October 17 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The finding is from a clinical trial that compared PET/CT imaging with gallium-68 (Ga-68) NODAGA-exendin-4 PET/CT with all routine imaging procedures for the localization of insulinomas.

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AI software that boosts detection of small brain lesions gains FDA clearance

Health Imaging

The software is a collaboration between Bracco Diagnostics, a subsidiary of Bracco Imaging, and Subtle Medical, Inc.

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Video from CMIMI 2024: Strategies for success with radiology AI

AuntMinnie

BOSTON -- In a video interview at CMIMI 2024, Nina Kottler, MD, of Radiology Partners shares highlights from her keynote presentation on the clinical deployment of radiology AI. She reviews three key best practices and also offers some advice. Full coverage of Kottler's talk can also be found here.

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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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4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures

Health Imaging

The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

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Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor

ScienceDaily

A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to new research. Current scans often fail to detect these insulinomas, even though they cause symptoms due to low blood sugar levels. Once the tumor is found, surgery is possible.

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GEHC launches AI innovation initiative

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GE HealthCare (GEHC) has launched AI Innovation Lab, an initiative intended to support its early-concept AI innovations. AI Innovation Lab will tackle the following five initial AI research projects: Crafting an approach that includes expertise from genomics, radiology, and pathology clinicians that could help physicians streamline clinical decision-making and offer patients more personalized care.

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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

Mammograms are a crucial diagnostic tool that helps doctors detect early signs of breast cancer and other breast-related issues. However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels.

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What’s New in Ultrasound Tech – 2025 Edition

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While you weren’t looking, a lot has been happening in the field of ultrasound! New technologies, new workflows, new best practices. Over just a few short years, the potential uses of ultrasound have grown exponentially, and that means exciting things for you and your imaging team. Join us as we take a look at the latest developments in ultrasound you may have missed, even if you’re working on equipment that’s just a couple years old.

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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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Researchers develop 3D atlas of the developing mammalian brain

ScienceDaily

A team of researchers has created a 3D atlas of developing mice brains, providing a more dynamic understanding of how the mammalian brain develops. This atlas provides a common reference and anatomical framework to help researchers understand brain development and study neurodevelopmental disorders.

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Singing radiologist pens song to clear up confusion about breast cancer screening recs

Health Imaging

Dana Ataya, MD, is backed by Moffitt Cancer Center's band, The ReMissions.

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Computed Tomography Study Examines Potential of Automated Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring with Deep Learning

Diagnostic Imaging

For segment-level coronary artery calcium (CAC) scoring, a deep learning model had an accuracy rate of 73 percent for assigning calcifications to coronary artery segments and achieved a micro-average specificity of 97.8 percent.

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Time-dependent diffusion MRI predicts breast cancer treatment response

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Time-dependent diffusion MRI-based microstructural mapping helps predict breast cancer molecular subtypes and treatment response in women with the disease, researchers have reported. A team led by Xiaoxia Wang of Chongqing University Cancer Hospital in China found that the technique outperformed apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) measurements and a clinical-pathologic model when it came to predicting treatment response, with an area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) of 0.88 compared wit

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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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SPECT/CT Device for Theranostic Imaging Debuts at EANM Meeting

Diagnostic Imaging

Designed for theranostic imaging applications, the AnyScan Trio SPECT/CT TheraMax scanner was recently unveiled at the annual meeting of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM).

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CMIMI: Deep learning from CT exams identifies parotid gland tumors

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BOSTON -- A unified deep-learning framework can identify and accurately describe parotid gland tumors (PGTs) on CT exams, a study presented October 21 at the Conference on Machine Intelligence in Medical Imaging (CMIMI) found. Researchers led by Wei Shao, PhD, from the University of California, Irvine observed high accuracy from a multi-stage pipeline combining a first-pass screening model with a subsequent focused segmentation model, which could help identify PGTs missed in real clinical workfl

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Are You Captive to Your Capability in Radiology?

Diagnostic Imaging

There can be a thin line between providing extra effort in a team setting and overextending oneself to compensate for the shortcomings of others.

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Siemens Healthineers Gets FDA Clearance for Alzheimer’s Disease Analysis Features

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:17 Oct. 21, 2024 — Siemens Healthineers recently received Food and Drug Administration clearance for two new features in its syngo.PET Cortical Analysis software application that use positron emission tomography (PET) to measure protein deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The first new feature,Centiloid scoring, standardizes the quantification of brain-amyloid plaque in PET scans across three commercially available beta-amyloid PET radiophar

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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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Viz.ai expands natural language processing capability for lung disease

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Viz.ai has upgraded its software to include expanded lung disease software capabilities driven by natural language processing and imaging AI. The expanded capabilities will help clinicians evaluate electronic health record information and triage patients with suspected lung disease for further follow-up, the company said. They will be incorporated into what Viz.ai calls its "AI-powered care acceleration platform.

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Gesund.ai Open Sources Evaluation Library to Standardize Performance, Safety of Clinical AI

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 10/21/2024 - 15:14 Oct. 21, 2024 — Gesund.ai, the clinical AI validation company, has announced the open sourcing of a comprehensive library of evaluation methodologies and frameworks to help developers and users address AI performance and potential bias across patient cohorts for the FDA-regulated AI solutions on the market. As part of its mission to standardize AI validation, Gesund.ai also announced it has joined the Coalition for Health AI, after partnering with public and p

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Hologic Acquires Gynesonics to Strengthen Existing Gynecological Surgical Business

MedImaging Industry News

Hologic has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Gynesonics for approximately USD 350 million, strengthening its portfolio of medical technologies.

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PET Scan Based on Lizard Saliva Reliably Detects Benign Tumors in Pancreas

MedImaging General Imaging

A new PET scan has shown promise in reliably detecting benign tumors in the pancreas that cannot be detected by various imaging techniques such as CT, MRI, and PET scans.

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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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New Guideline on Handling Endobronchial Ultrasound Transbronchial Needle Samples

MedImaging Ultrasound

The American College of Chest Physicians has published a new clinical guideline on endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration that aims.

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The Responsible Path: How Risk Frameworks and AI Governance Work Together

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Clinical AI represents a paradox. While its potential to revolutionize patient care is undeniable (and increasingly being proven ), healthcare leaders remain acutely aware of the risks involved with implementation. A recent survey of 3,000 leaders from 14 countries further illustrated this point with 87% of respondents expressing concern about AI data bias widening health disparities.

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Yves Menu Review Fellowships 2025

European Radiology

The European Society of Radiology announces the European Radiology Yves Menu Review Fellowships in 2025. Up to 15 candidates will be trained as reviewers for European Radiology for a period of approximately 6 months (approximately March to September). Tasks The fellowship will consist of an introductory meeting held at ECR 2025, followed by an online training session where the tasks and assignment will be explained.

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Nucleus RadioPharma to build new research and development facilities

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Nucleus RadioPharma plans to develop two new research and development and production facilities in Mesa, AZ, and Springhouse, PA. The Arizona building will be 53,000 sq ft and the Springhouse site will be 48,000 sq ft, the company said. It expects the new sites to create at least 50 new jobs in each location. The expansion will address two challenges: a shortage of development and manufacturing facilities and geographic limitations caused by the short half-life of many radiopharmaceuticals, acco

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?