AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Data privacy concerns steer organizational leaders from sharing public health data such as imaging for AI development, a study published on December 19 in JAMA Network Open reported. Researchers led by Alaa Youssef, PhD, from Stanford University in interviews with these leaders also found that motivation and capabilities are the two main factors related to organizational readiness for data sharing in this area.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 12/20/2023 - 15:51 December 20, 2023 — An estimated 600,000 people in the United States succumb to cancer every year. Beyond surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, radiotherapy has shown to be a standard and effective treatment option for nearly 50-70 percent of cancer patients. Radiotherapy treatment involves six basic stages: initial consultation, simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, treatment verification and patient follow-up.
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The American College of Radiology (ACR) remains concerned about a federal ruling that would increase the cost of independent dispute resolution (IDR) fees as part of the No Surprises Act. The college on December 20 issued its statement in the wake of a December 18 ruling by the U.S. departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 12/20/2023 - 15:30 December 20, 2023 — According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Philips North America LLC is recalling Panorama 1.0T HFO, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, due to a risk of explosion during a quench procedure caused by excessive pressure buildup of helium gas. During a quench, a large amount of helium evaporates and is vented outside the building.
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Per-patient grouping for liver tumor status based on LI-RADS and treatment response shows low negative predictive value (NPV) in detecting residual or untreated tumors, according to research published December 19 in Radiology. A team led by Omar Hassan, MD, from the University of California, San Francisco studied hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients who underwent local-regional therapy followed by liver transplant.
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
MRI performs comparably to 68Ga PSMA PET/CT for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment tracking, according to research delivered at the recent RSNA meeting. "68Ga PSMA PET/CT and prostate MRI may be complementary in both initial diagnosis and therapy planning, including guiding radiation where it may be the appropriate therapeutic approach," presenter Sean Gharai, MD , of Georgetown University in Washington, DC, and colleagues noted.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Catch up on the most well-read magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) articles from 2023.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
While ChatGPT landed two spots in the top 10 most popular articles in 2023, what grabbed the attention of the radiology community the most varied along five other theme lines. Most read? Two stories about brain imaging: One regarding the effects of cannabis use and the other suggesting possible mechanisms behind long COVID. After brain imaging, medicolegal issues and money ranked highest.
Atlantis Worldwide
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Do you have a medical imaging facility? If so, at some point you’ll probably experience an equipment breakdown and you’ll need to source an interim solution quickly.
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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
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The company unveiled its latest computed tomography systems at RSNA 2023, aiming to address staffing shortages and improve image quality.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Just one explosion has been reported due to this issue, but the risk is considered severe enough to require a recall.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act requires radiologists to publicly list prices for certain "shoppable" services.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A novel PET imaging tracer has been proven to safely and effectively detect a common cancer gene mutation that is an important molecular marker for tumor-targeted therapy. By identifying this mutation early, physicians can tailor treatment plans for patients to achieve the best results. This research was published in the December issue of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
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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.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Unforeseen exams can pose a considerable impact on workload, which has historically been difficult to account for, experts noted.
ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 20, 2023
High-frequency terahertz waves have great potential for a number of applications including next-generation medical imaging and communication. Researchers have shown that the transmission of terahertz light through an aerogel made of cellulose and a conducting polymer can be tuned. This is an important step to unlock more applications for terahertz waves.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) has named David Naeger, MD, as the recipient of its 2024 distinguished educator award. The award recognizes outstanding individuals in medical imaging who have a proven record of improving radiological education and who remain committed to creating and implementing new and innovative educational activities, ARRS said.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
RML Specialty Hospital serves patients in need of long-term hospital stays in the greater Chicago area.
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Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 12/20/2023 - 16:32 December 22, 2023 — Annual low-dose CT screening has been recently shown to result in high cure rates of over 80%, but methods of conducting a lung cancer screening program vary and best practices have yet to emerge. To address this, the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) Early Detection and Screening Committee published a perspective that contains considerations for screening program managers to follow.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Terran Biosciences has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance to market its NM-101 AI platform for the analysis of neuromelanin-sensitive MRI scans. NM-101 is a cloud-based analysis platform designed to integrate into existing workflows at hospitals and imaging centers. The platform allows doctors to send neuromelanin MRI images to Terran directly through the hospital picture archiving and communication system and receive a full report back in under an hour, the company said.
MedImaging MRI
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Researchers have introduced the first physics-based metric to predict the possibility of an individual experiencing a fatal aortic aneurysm, which often exhibits no warning signs until it's too late.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
MinXray has completed the delivery of 70 of its complete portable digital x-ray systems to Ukraine to help provide access to radiography services amid the ongoing conflict. The units were delivered in five shipments, with the final 10 arriving this month for deployment around the country. Setup of the systems takes less than a minute and images can be obtained in less than 10 seconds, MinXray said.
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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.
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Introduction: Afghanistan has been embroiled in decades of conflict, leaving its healthcare infrastructure in shambles and its people struggling to access even the most basic medical services. In this dire scenario, the emergence of teleradiology has proven to be a lifeline for healthcare in the war-torn nation. This article explores the critical role teleradiology plays in providing vital healthcare services to the Afghan population.
European Radiology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The European Radiology Editorial Team is delighted to announce Dr. Fabian Elsholtz (Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany) as a new Junior Deputy Editor for head and neck imaging! Fabian Elsholtz is a radiologist and works in his home town at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Campus Benjamin Franklin. Early on, he began his subspecialization in head and neck as well as oncological imaging.
Future Teleradiology
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Introduction: In a country scarred by decades of conflict and instability, Afghanistan faces numerous challenges in providing quality healthcare to its citizens. Teleradiology, the remote interpretation of medical images, has emerged as a promising solution. This article explores the challenges and triumphs of teleradiology initiatives in Afghanistan.
MedImaging Imaging IT
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Radiological Society of North America has released a list of the 10 most-cited academic papers published in 2023 in its 100-year-old journal, Radiology.
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