Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
When physicians find lung cancer at its earliest stage, survival rates climb to 95%, researchers wrote Tuesday in RSNA's Radiology.
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Mammography-based artificial intelligence (AI) models demonstrated an 11 percent higher median AUC for predicting breast cancer than traditional clinical risk factors, according to a new systematic review of 16 retrospective studies.
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Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Scans provide new information on how administration routes of drugs have different effects on the brain.
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The Rapid SDH module on the RapidAI platform reportedly offers a sensitivity rate of 93 percent for detection of hemispheric subdural hematoma on non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scans.
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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.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A novel AI tool can accurately detect and characterize macrocalcifications on mammography, an Italian study published November 7 in European Radiology Experimental found. Researchers led by Filippo Pesapane, MD, from IEO European Institute of Oncology IRCCS in Milan developed three neural networks from a mammogram dataset and found that all three achieved high area under the curve (AUC) values in detecting microcalcifications.
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AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Women’s imaging has a lot going for it at RSNA 2023 in Chicago. A large variety of methods and modalities will be showcased for breast cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as other pathologies. Supplemental screening takes center stage at the meeting as researchers highlight the roles of imaging modalities such as MRI, ultrasound, and molecular breast imaging in confirming suspicious findings on screening mammography.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The agency received “considerable interest” in a comment solicitation on this topic, with respondents providing “various insights and potential policy changes.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
MRI is the most cost-effective imaging modality for evaluating patients presenting to the emergency department with dizziness when downstream costs are considered, suggests research published November 8 in the American Journal of Radiology. The results could improve patient care by catching underlying strokes, wrote a team led by Long Tu, MD, PhD, of Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, CT.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
When imaging is used to exclude stroke or clarify a diagnosis for secondary prevention, MRI leads to better long-term outcomes and more cost-effective management, experts advised.
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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.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features mileposts mostly set by AI research. Models will be proposed for applications ranging from predicting bone density on chest x-rays to generating complete reports on anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears. Yet several presentations to be given at the meeting reminded us that issues concerning basic elements of x-ray technology remain highly important, as well as whether imaging access is equitable in the "real-world.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Both sides held a bargaining session Monday, with Kaiser labeling the union’s request as “frankly, not reasonable.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
The U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) has highlighted a study that shows cardiac PET scans can help identify people at risk for Parkinson’s disease and Lewy body dementia. In a study of 34 people at risk for these diseases, NIH scientists used PET scans to show that individuals with low uptake of F-18 dopamine PET radiotracer in the heart were highly likely to develop Parkinson’s or Lewy body dementia (LBD) during long-term follow-up, compared to individuals with the same risk factors but
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Radiology Business Management Association leaders contend that slashing Medicare reimbursement "ignores overwhelming public wisdom.
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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.
CurveBeam AI
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
In the realm of radiologic technology, there are professionals who stand out not just for their skills but also for their unwavering commitment to their field. This National Radiologic Technology Week, CurveBeam AI recognizes Clinical Applications Specialist, Doug Chalker, whose career in diagnostic imaging spans over three decades and several hospitals.
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:08 November 9, 2023 — Xybix Sytems , a designer and manufacturer of ergonomic furniture, is rolling out three new imaging desks at the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) Annual Meeting, in Chicago, Nov. 26–29, 2023. The innovative desks are specifically engineered to address the needs of radiologists in various healthcare environments.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
CFO Henry Howe will take over the role Dec. 1, with current CEO Jim Rechtin transitioning out of the organization by the end of the November.
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 11/09/2023 - 12:10 November 9, 2023 — AIRS Medical , a leading AI -powered healthcare solution provider, recently announced a strategic partnership with FONAR , a pioneer company in the MRI industry, to accelerate and develop business in North America. AIRS Medical's product SwiftMR enhances the quality of MRI images through fine-tuned deep learning technology.
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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.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A multinational study of almost one million individuals confirms a strong and clear association between exposure to radiation from CT scans in young people and an increased risk of blood cancers. This is the main conclusion of the analyses led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) in the EPI-CT study.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Softek Illuminate has unveiled Discovery360, a radiology workflow management meant for closing the loop on unexpected radiology results.
MedImaging MRI
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
A new study has highlighted the potential of combining ultrasound and MRI to improve the differentiation between benign and malignant breast nonmass-like lesions.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
"Instead of Congress making payment adjustments every year, it's time we address the underlying issues and make long-term reforms," Sen. John Thune said Wednesday.
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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.
ScienceDaily
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Research and treatment of psychiatric disorders are stymied by a lack of biomarkers -- objective biological or physiological markers that can help diagnose, track, predict, and treat diseases. In a new study, researchers use a very large dataset to identify predictive brain imaging-based biomarkers of mental illness in adolescents.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Monday, November 27 | 11:30 a.m.-11:40 a.m. | M4-SSMK03-4 | Room E450A A deep-learning AI model will be presented in this session that can predict bone mineral density T-scores from chest x-rays. Presenter Yoichi Sato, MD, of Tokyo Shinjuku Medical Center in Japan, and colleagues first developed the model using patient dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) T-scores (bone mineral density) and chest x-rays as input.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Fujifilm Healthcare can now offer its Synapse 7x service to all organizations within the DoD.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
Monday, November 27 | 3:10 p.m.-3:20 p.m. | M7-SSPH05-2 | Room N229 Findings will be presented in this Monday afternoon presentation on organ-specific ionizing radiation doses in neonatal patients who undergo interventional procedures for congenital heart disease (CHD). “[Ionizing radiation] exposure in early childhood may be associated with an increased risk of malignancy with neonates at especially higher risk due to their higher radiosensitivity and longer life expectancy than adults,” accord
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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?
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