Wed.Dec 11, 2024

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ACS: Early-onset colorectal cancer cases on the rise

AuntMinnie

A report from the American Cancer Society (ACS) has found that early-onset colorectal cancer cases are on the rise around the world. ACS researchers reported surges in early-onset colorectal cancer incidence rates in 27 of 50 countries/territories in a study that was published December 11 in Lancet Oncology. "The increase in early-onset colorectal cancer is a global phenomenon," said lead author Hyuna Sung, MD, in a statement released by the ACS.

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ACR wants to hear from radiologists on remote scanning

Radiology Business

The college has drafted a position statement related to this hot topic, outlining high-level principles that form the basis for more specific ACR guidance to come.

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How gaming addiction affects brain activity, according to new MRI data

Health Imaging

Over time, the brain's reward system may become less responsive to standard rewards in individuals with gaming addiction.

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Siemens Healthineers finalizes $223M purchase of Novartis’ imaging unit

Radiology Business

The Erlangen, Germany-based manufacturer believes the addition will complement its network of 47 PET radiopharmacies concentrated in the U.S., adding over a dozen new sites.

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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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Do large language models help or hinder workflows related to radiology reports?

Health Imaging

Some have suggested LLMs could reword reports to improve patient comprehension, but whether this is a feasible option remains unknown.

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RSNA 2024 Highlights: AI, Imaging Advancements, and Industry Recognition

Vesta Teleradiology

The Radiological Society of North America’s (RSNA) 2024 annual meeting showcased significant advancements in medical imaging, including artificial intelligence (AI), innovations in computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and strategies to address the ongoing radiology staffing shortage. The event also honored leaders in the field for their exceptional contributions.

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Hospitals increasingly funding their own radiology residency positions

Radiology Business

Some have suggested increasing the number of Medicare-funded GME slots to relieve staffing shortages. However, this requires convincing Congress to intervene.

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RSNA 2024 Recap: Foundation Models and the Future of Radiology AI

Aidoc

While AI has been a key theme at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference for several years, this year marked a pivotal shift: foundation models emerged as the transformative force poised to redefine healthcare workflows, diagnostics and patient care. From Potential to Real-World Impact As Elad Walach, CEO of Aidoc, observed, the conversation at RSNA has evolved significantly over the past three years.

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Exo unveils SweepAI upgrades for Exo Iris

AuntMinnie

Ultrasound technology developer Exo has launched its latest SweepAI advancements for Exo Iris, which include new capabilities for automatically quantifying inferior vena cava collapsibility and myocardial wall thickness for measuring heart health. These features will allow for health providers to pinpoint causes of shortness of breath and determine fluid tolerance, the company said.

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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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AI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer -- they don't

ScienceDaily

A new study highlights a hidden challenge of using AI in medical imaging research -- the phenomenon of highly accurate yet potentially misleading results known as 'shortcut learning.' The researchers analyzed thousands of knee X-rays and found that AI models can 'predict' unrelated and implausible traits such as whether patients abstained from eating refried beans or beer.

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VA selects Amish Furniture by David for DBI display systems

AuntMinnie

The Department of Veteran Affairs has selected Amish Furniture by David to provide Double Black Imaging (DBI) display systems -- including DBI's CFS Calibration Suite -- for PACS/radiology and digital breast imaging reading stations. DBI breast imaging systems feature a 12MP display flanked by dual 3MP diagnostic displays, mounted on the Phoenix II ergonomic workstation.

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Essential Guide to Lead Lining for Radiology Rooms

Atlantis Worldwide

When designing or upgrading a radiology suitewhether its an R/F room, X-ray room, C-Arm setup or a full-service radiology roomproper lead shielding is crucial.

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Royal Philips expands partnership with Sim&Cure

AuntMinnie

Royal Philips is expanding its strategic partnership with Sim&Cure, a provider of advanced digital solutions for neurovascular therapy. The partnership between the two companies started in 2019 years ago and is now entering into the next phase, in which Sim&Size software will be integrated into Philips image-guided therapy platform,Azurion. This integration aims to optimize brain aneurysm care for patients.

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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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Study Shows Merits of CTA-Derived Quantitative Flow Ratio in Predicting MACE

Diagnostic Imaging

For patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD) without percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), researchers found that those with a normal CTA-derived quantitative flow ratio (CT-QFR) had a 22 percent higher MACE-free survival rate.

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Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue

ScienceDaily

Researchers developed a non-invasive imaging technique that enables laser light to penetrate deeper into living tissue, capturing sharper images of cells. This could help clinical biologists study disease progression and develop new medicines.

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Ultrasound Imaging-Guided Miniature Robots Enable Targeted Drug Delivery Directly to Tumor Site

MedImaging Ultrasound

Researchers have developed microrobots for targeted drug delivery that successfully delivered therapeutics to reduce bladder tumor sizes in mice.

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New Advances in Carbon Ion Therapy for Challenging Large Tumors

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 12/11/2024 - 09:33 Dec. 11, 2024 A recently released study has introduced a novel approach to enhance the treatment of large sacral chordomas using carbon ion therapy. The study focuses on optimizing dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LETd), a critical parameter in radiotherapy that directly influences treatment efficacy for challenging tumors.

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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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AI-Driven Healthcare: Transforming Sustainability, Boosting Efficiency, Saving Lives

Open Medscience

AI in Healthcare revolutionises patient care, streamlines operations, reduces emissions, and promotes sustainability for a healthier future. The post AI-Driven Healthcare: Transforming Sustainability, Boosting Efficiency, Saving Lives appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AI Stroke Brain Scan Readings Twice as Accurate as Current Method

MedImaging Industry News

A new AI software analyzes brain scans of stroke patients to more accurately determine when the stroke occurred and assist doctors in assessing its treatability.

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ChatGPT promising as support tool for researchers getting started in AI

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT could serve as an academic reference tool for early-career radiologists and researchers, suggest findings published December 10 in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology. The large language model (LLM) for the most part recommended appropriate machine learning and deep learning algorithms for various radiology tasks, wrote researchers led by Dania Daye, MD, PhD, from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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Clinical decision support boosts PE diagnostic yield on CTPA

AuntMinnie

Clinical decision support boosts the diagnostic yield of pulmonary embolism (PE) on CT pulmonary angiogram (CTPA) exams, researchers have reported. The findings suggest that clinical decision support could be beneficial for reducing unnecessary imaging in this clinical situation, wrote a team led by AmitaSharma,MBBS, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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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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DeepHealth and CARPL.ai established strategic collaboration

AuntMinnie

RadNet subsidiary DeepHealth and CARPL.ai will collaborate to develop an AI system designed to monitor and optimize imaging AI performance to improve clinical outcomes and operational efficiency and to accelerate adoption of AI. Under the agreement, DeepHealth will embed CARPL.ais AI orchestration platform, which will enable the selection, implementation, and monitoring of AI models within DeepHealths cloud-native operating system, DeepHealth OS.

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