Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 24, 2024
Researchers found that several measurements of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) on dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI were linked to a 27 to 66 percent higher risk of breast cancer recurrence.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 24, 2024
Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI (DCE-MRI) can help distinguish women with high recurrence risk of breast cancer from those with low recurrence risk, a study published January 23 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Dooman Arefan, PhD, from the University of Pittsburgh found that quantitative background parenchymal enhancement (BPE) found on DCE-MRI combined with tumor radiomics could be an alternative to the Oncotype DX recurrence score in assessing breast cancer recurrence risk.
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European Radiology
JANUARY 24, 2024
It is an honor for the European Radiology Editorial Team to introduce the new class of Review Fellows who will join us at the ECR 2024 and begin their Fellowship under the mentorship of our esteemed Deputy Editors. Over the next year, our Review Fellows will take part in handling manuscripts, analyzing scientific papers, and learning how to make editorial decisions under the guidance of supervising Editors.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 24, 2024
A nomogram combining ultrasound features and TI-RADS parameters can differentiate between malignant and benign thyroid nodules, according to research published January 22 in Ultrasound in Medicine & Biology. Investigators led by Lina Pang from Fourth Military Medical University in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China found that their nomogram achieved high predictive performance in evaluating TI-RADS thyroid nodules categories 3, 4, and 5.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 24, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:20 January 24, 2024 — Whole Body MRI , a private clinic committed to delivering accurate and comprehensive diagnostic solutions that empower patients and physicians to make informed decisions about their health, today released new data that shows a concerning gap in Canadians’ understanding of MRIs. While the medical imaging technique is widely used and is critical for the early detection of cancers and diseases, the survey revealed that many Canadians hold harmfu
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 24, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:18 January 24, 2024 — Nonfunctional pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors , while rare, are primarily treated through surgery. The presence or absence of lymph node metastasis considerably influences the selection of surgical and other treatment approaches. Particularly controversial is the necessity of surgery for tumors smaller than 2 cm as current clinical guidelines provide no clear consensus.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 24, 2024
The case of a radiologist who crashed into multiple cars, a road sign, and a tree while almost three times the blood-alcohol limit has focused attention on the grave risks of addiction. Failure to seek help and get treated can have serious consequences, an expert has warned. Philip Pasfield, MD, a 64-year-old radiologist from Sydney, was sentenced on 18 January for driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly escaping jail, according to an article posted by the Daily Telegraph (access requir
REBEL EM
JANUARY 24, 2024
Take Home Points Achilles tendon rupture is a clinical diagnosis. The Thompson Test should be applied in all suspected cases. Remember to brace or splint a rupture, even if suspected, in the resting equinus position for optimal healing and prevention of further injury. Schedule follow up with orthopedics within 1 week for discussion of operative management vs early rehab protocols.
Imaging Technology
JANUARY 24, 2024
milla1cf Wed, 01/24/2024 - 19:08 January 24, 2024 — A study by the Neiman Health Policy Institute found that, by 2021, only 1.1% of radiologists’ commercial claims were out of network (OON), down from 12.6% in 2007. As such, by 2021, radiologists practiced almost exclusively in-network. This Journal of the American College of Radiology study was based on 80 million commercial radiology claims (2007-2021) for individuals covered by a large commercial payer.
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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
JANUARY 24, 2024
Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Consulting Radiologists Ltd. allegedly terminated senior staffer Brent Bullis, MD, after he raised patient safety concerns.
MRI Network
JANUARY 24, 2024
The ability to feel empathy toward one’s colleagues is one of the most critical leadership skills you can strive for. It boosts your employees’ ability to innovate, engage with the task at hand, balance work and life demands, and motivates them to stay with your company. Empathetic leadership means having the ability to understand the needs of others, and being aware of their feelings and thoughts.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 24, 2024
However, about 62% of decision-makers at the management and executive level said they plan to do so within the next five years.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 24, 2024
Increasing use of cloud and AI are among the trends observed by Amy Thompson, research manager for healthcare IT at the healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research, at RSNA 2023.
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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
JANUARY 24, 2024
Arizona Diagnostic Radiology is buying the Phoenix-area outpatient locations from Evernorth Care Group, the medical practice division of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona.
ScienceDaily
JANUARY 24, 2024
In a new study, researchers combined OCT retinal imaging, genetics and big data to estimate how likely a person is to develop eye and systemic diseases in the future. They found significant associations between the thinning of different retinal layers and increased risk of developing eye, neuropsychiatric, cardiac, metabolic, and pulmonary diseases and identified genes that are associated with retinal layer thickness.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 24, 2024
A total of 75 radiology departments received National Institutes of Health funding between 2017-2021, ranging from $195,000 to nearly $217.9 million.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JANUARY 24, 2024
Researchers have developed a way to use ultrasound to predict whether a pregnant person is at risk of delivering a baby prematurely, which occurs in upward of 10% of pregnancies in the U.S.
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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.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 24, 2024
Saltzer Health has faced "significant financial pressures as the rising cost of providing care, driven by inflation, has increased since the pandemic.
MedImaging Ultrasound
JANUARY 24, 2024
New research has shown that artificial intelligence can detect rheumatic heart disease with equivalent accuracy to a cardiologist.
Radiology Business
JANUARY 24, 2024
Chattanooga Imaging recently completed a forensic investigation and is analyzing the information, with plans to send personalized letters to those impacted.
Diagnostic Imaging
JANUARY 24, 2024
The syngo Virtual Cockpit platform reportedly enables remote access and image acquisition for CT, MRI and positron emission tomography (PET), and facilitates clinician collaboration across multiple sites.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 24, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently issued a statement of support for the Protecting Access to Medicare Act (PAMA) appropriate use criteria program. The ACR in its statement urged providers, including radiologists, and medical practices to continue leveraging criteria-based clinical decision support exam and procedure ordering systems while legislative updates are being made.
Health Imaging
JANUARY 24, 2024
The method was developed based on 22 years of research and has been shown effective in a new study.
Open Medscience
JANUARY 24, 2024
Thorium-227 emerges in nuclear medicine, revolutionizing cancer treatment through precise, effective radiotheranostic and therapeutic applications. The post The Breakthrough Role of Thorium-227 in Theranostic Radiopharmaceuticals appeared first on Open Medscience.
AuntMinnie
JANUARY 24, 2024
Cardiovascular software developer HeartFlow highlighted that CT procedures for estimating fractional flow reserve (FFR) have transitioned to a single category I Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code beginning January 1, 2024. Practices will have one new category I code (75580) that describes non-invasive estimates of FFR based on software analysis of coronary CT angiography data, the company noted.
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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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