Tue.Dec 12, 2023

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Anesthesia War Games

Ben White

People like to operate under the belief that services like anesthesia, radiology, and pathology are totally interchangeable commodities. We do the work but don’t generate it, and patients generally don’t get to pick. But in the real world, labor isn’t as cog-like as you might think, and culture matters (yes, even in our dysfunctional healthcare system).

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Assessing the Impact of Radiology Workforce Shortages in Rural Communities

Diagnostic Imaging

In an interview at the recent RSNA conference, Catherine Everett, M.D., shared her perspective on the radiology workforce shortage, offered insights on recruiting radiologists to rural areas and emphasized the urgency of bolstering access to radiologists and other health-care professionals for at-risk communities.

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PET/MRI reveals separate Alzheimer’s biomarkers in single scan

AuntMinnie

A PET radiotracer for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease may also be used to measure vascular brain changes in patients during PET/MRI scans, according to a study published December 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The finding suggests that hybrid PET/MRI can provide a more comprehensive picture of brain pathology involved in cognitive decline, noted first author Ates Fettahoglu, an undergraduate researcher at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, and colleagues.

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IBA Pioneers Theranostic Advancements, Empowering the Market to Produce Astatine-211

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 12/12/2023 - 10:00 December 12, 2023 — IBA , a world leader in particle accelerator technology and of radiopharmaceutical production solutions is pleased to announce the start of the installation of a Cyclone 30XP in Poland. There are now three sites set to produce Astatine-211 (At-211) for oncology applications, reaffirming IBA’s leadership and innovation in the area of radiotheranostics.

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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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ChatGPT outperforms clinicians in post-negative test disease probability

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT-4 outperformed human clinicians in determining pretest and post-test disease probability after a negative test result involving chest radiographs and mammograms, according to a research letter published December 11 in JAMA Network Open. Investigators led by Adam Rodman, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston did find, however, that ChatGPT-4 did not perform as well after positive test results.

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AI predicts responses in patients with prostate cancer

AuntMinnie

An AI model based on F-18 DCFPyL PSMA-PET/CT images shows promise for predicting treatment response in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC), according to a study presented November 30 at RSNA in Chicago. The deep-learning model was trained on PET/CT imaging from 128 patients and identified a high-risk subgroup who may benefit from focused care or alternative therapies, said Andrew Voter, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.

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Koning Health Showcased Groundbreaking Breast CT Technology at RSNA 2023

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 12/12/2023 - 07:00 December 12, 2023 — Koning Health , a leader in innovative breast imaging technology, announced its participation at the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) 2023 Annual Meeting. The event, renowned for its educational courses, scientific sessions, and technical exhibits, provided an ideal platform for Koning to showcase its revolutionary product, the Koning Vera Breast CT.

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Nonphysician providers often used in pediatric radiology settings

AuntMinnie

More than nine in 10 pediatric radiologists reported that nonphysician providers are used often in the subspecialty, suggest findings published December 10 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. A team led by Shannon Farmakis, MD, from Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis also found in its survey study that nearly one in 10 fully qualified respondents listed pediatric radiology among their top three hiring needs, most pediatric radiology subspecialties are allowed to telework, an

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GT Medical Technologies, Inc. Agrees to Acquire Radioactive Seed Assets from Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 12/12/2023 - 09:22 December 12, 2023 — GT Medical Technologies, Inc. , a medical device company with a corporate purpose of improving the lives of patients with brain tumors, announced it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the radioactive Cesium-131 seed assets and related business infrastructure from Isoray Medical, which is a subsidiary of Perspective Therapeutics, Inc.

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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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How to handle software service agreements in radiology

AuntMinnie

Michael J. Cannavo. There are a number of important issues to be aware of when it comes to service of software-based systems like RIS, PACS, electronic medical record (EMR), and other related systems. And within these systems, there are items that need to be addressed separately such as system and modality interfaces, DICOM routers, and specialized turnkey hardware components such as vendor-neutral archives (VNA’s).

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PHOTO GALLERY: New technology at RSNA 2023

Radiology Business

Images from the world's largest radiology conference include new technologies and the latest advances in MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, X-ray, artificial intelligence, and PACS/enterprise imaging.

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Opportunistic low-dose CT lung cancer screening reduces mortality

AuntMinnie

Opportunistic low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening can reduce mortality from the disease by almost 50%, research published December 12 in JAMA Network Open has found. The findings suggest a way to make lung cancer screening uptake more comprehensive, according to a team led by Lijie Wang, PhD, of Shandong University in Jinan, China. "People with a younger age and family history of lung cancer may be more likely to accept opportunistic LDCT screening," the group wrote.

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Platelet Rich Plasma for Women’s Health & Aesthetics

Pure Mammography

In the pursuit of timeless beauty, innovative treatments are constantly emerging. One such revolutionary approach is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, a cutting-edge procedure harnessing the body’s natural healing abilities for cosmetic enhancement. Let’s dive into what PRP is and what it can be used for! What is Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)?

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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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Can AI Rein in Follow-Up Exams and Benign Lesion Biopsies After Breast Ultrasound?

Diagnostic Imaging

Emerging research suggests that stand-alone artificial intelligence (AI) assessment of breast ultrasound exams could eliminate over 45 percent of unnecessary follow-up exams.

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Radiology provider LucidHealth hires former GoHealth Urgent Care exec to oversee imaging center strategy

Radiology Business

Kirsten P. Jones will serve as regional VP of imaging centers, championing the company’s development and management of such locations.

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Predictive Model Accurately Flags Postpancreatectomy Hemorrhage Risk

Health IT Analytics

A new risk model can accurately predict late postpancreatectomy hemorrhage in patients with postoperative pancreatic fistula following pancreatoduodenectomy.

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60-year-old radiology practice sells its outpatient imaging center business to private equity-backed platform company

Radiology Business

Southtowns Radiology said the deal will allow for expansion on the outpatient side while also letting it retain autonomy to operate its private practice.

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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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Sectra inks 10-year partnership with Scotland's NHS, moving 55M radiology studies to the cloud

Health Imaging

The National Health Service in Scotland covers 14 territories and is seeking support for its professionals with the reading, sharing, and storage of over 5 million scans annually.

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Putting US radiology reimbursement cuts in context and what comes next

Radiology Business

Richard Heller, MD, a member of the RSNA Board and associate CMO for Rad Partners, explains the impact of the 2024 Medicare cuts and what is at stake.

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AI model with single-source dataset outperforms multi-institution version

Health Imaging

Despite the results, researchers still recommend using models trained on multi-institutional datasets.

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Congressman introduces bipartisan bill to ban electronic fund transfer fees paid by physicians

Radiology Business

“Greedy health insurers attempt to scalp doctors and patients every step of the way throughout the care process," said Rep. Greg Murphy, MD.

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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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How Manufacturing Leaders Can Attract and Retain Quality Talent

MRI Network

Attracting and retaining quality talent is an ongoing problem in nearly every industry, none more so than the manufacturing sector. A National ANational Association of Manufacturers (NAM) survey found that three out of every four manufacturing executives rated this issue as their top problem. For comparison’s sake, only 65% ranked the well-known and ongoing supply chain disruptions as a top impediment, with 60% reporting concerns about increased raw material costs.

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Imagion highlights MRI contrast agent study at SABCS

AuntMinnie

Imagion Biosystems presented positive results from a phase I trial evaluating its experimental MRI contrast agent at the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium. The company’s MagSense HER2 Imaging Agent (MSH2IA) was safe and well-tolerated in 13 patients diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, according to the findings. MSH2IA was designed as an adjunct to MRI for the assessment of axillary lymph node metastasis in patients diagnosed with HER2+ primary breast cancer.

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Culture-Focused, Talent-Driven: How this Father-Son Duo Sustain Success in Search w/ Gordon & Drew Schmidt

MRI Network

The secret to building a search business that keeps clients coming back is simple. It’s all about developing a process centered on listening. Silence isn’t a bad thing – especially when it allows you to pull out the vital nuggets that lead to a great placement. For father and son duo Gordon and Drew Smith, the process is based on 4 words at the heart of everything they do – culture-focused, talent-driven.

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RapidAI Named to 'Digital Health' 50 list

AuntMinnie

RapidAI has been named to CB Insights’ fifth-annual Digital Health 50 (formerly Digital Health 150), a list of the 50 most promising private digital health companies of 2023. The company recently launched its Edge Cloud Platform and received both Shonin (premarket approval) clearance and 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Rapid SDH detection tool for CT imaging.

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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?