January, 2022

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Roller coasting: a week in the life of a superheroine

Tired Superheroine

It can be a roller coaster, folks. This life of putting your hands, needles, and scalpels on people. A week in the life of a superheroine can be trying. One week I am lauded for saving a life, and the next week, I can deeply disappoint patients and colleagues. That’s the way it is. A […] The post Roller coasting: a week in the life of a superheroine appeared first on Tired Superheroine.

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Newly Developed Artificial Intelligence Method Evaluates Vision Loss 

Health IT Analytics

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What is CT Calcium Scoring?

Delaney Radiology

By Raymond R. Groller, M.D. The Delaney Radiology team invites everyone to celebrate American Heart Month and take a moment to think about their own heart health. The heart has a tough job of pumping healthy blood all over the body so that every organ and muscle work properly. To do this job, the heart needs its own constant healthy blood supply delivered in its own arteries (called coronary arteries).

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Join Global Radiology CME in Dublin June 2022

Global Radiology CME

Welcome back to Global Radiology CME Live on site June 5 - 8th, 2022 in Dublin, Ireland - the city Lonely Planet has named one of the 10 best cities to visit in 2022. Our venue, The Banking Hall in the historic Westin Dublin , is located directly across the street from Trinity College which was established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I and is home of the Book of Kells.

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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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Even medical professionals may not understand healthcare pricing

Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services shares a short story about the misunderstanding that even doctors have about healthcare pricing and costs for patients. On this particular occasion, two physicians told our staff that a local hospital was less expensive than a Capitol Imaging Services affiliate for a particular procedure, a procedure often not covered by insurance.

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Eight point mantra for quality in teleradiology

Teleradiology Solutions

Addressing to what Dr Sona said in her article on Challenges in teleradiology in India, Dr Arjun Kalyanpur, MD, CEO and Chief Radiologist, Teleradiology Solutions, Bangalore shares his insights on quality in teleradiology reporting Teleradiology has become firmly established as a powerful clinical paradigm within healthcare delivery that permits radiology reporting to be performed rapidly and efficiently […] The post Eight point mantra for quality in teleradiology appeared first on Telerad

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Using Machine Learning For Personalized Breast Cancer Screenings 

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Mobile MRI: Siemens Espree 18 CH

Kings Medical Group

If you are looking for a Mobile MRI Siemens Espree that will take care of your imaging needs, you need to call KMG. Our 18 Channel Siemens Espree MRI is a high field large bore mobile solution that can be ready at a moments notice. It has a 70cm bore that is large enough for […] The post Mobile MRI: Siemens Espree 18 CH appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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Top 10 Reasons to Join Global Radiology in Dublin

Global Radiology CME

The Imaging in Dublin 2022 conference will be held in Dublin, Ireland from June 5 to June 8, 2022, at the Westin Dublin Hotel. 1. ,World Class Faculty : Ella Kazerooni, Elizabeth Morris, Donald Resnick, Neil Rofsky. 2. Dublin- Ranked one of the 10 top cities to visit in Europe. 3. Friendly people. Find out why Ireland is consistently ranked one of the friendliest countries in the world.

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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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Pelvic and obstetrical ultrasounds: why do we make you have a full bladder?

Capitol Imaging Services

We are sure that most women out there have had the pleasure of experiencing an extremely full bladder during a pelvic or obstetrical ultrasound examination! The usual question that we get regarding this is “why do you need to torture us with an overly full bladder while you press on our pelvis making it worse?” Well, there are two very good reasons that we do this.

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Visit TTG Imaging Solutions at ASNC 2022 Cardiac PET Intensive Virtual Workshop

TTG Imaging Solutions

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Cardiac PET Intensive Virtual Workshop: Jan 14 – 16, 2022 TTG Imaging Solutions is proud to sponsor the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Cardiac PET Intensive Virtual Workshop. Be sure to visit us at our virtual booth Friday, January 14 through Sunday, January 16 to discover solutions for Cardiac PET and PET/CT imaging.

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Premier Radiology Services Increases Patient Access to Radiologists with Breakthrough Mobile Diagnostic Reading Stations from Dextro Imaging Solutions

Premier Radiology Services

The Dextro Imaging mobile diagnostic reading station will be demonstrated at Premier Radiology Services’ Booth #4006 during the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago. [November 19, 2021, MIAMI, FL] — Premier Radiology Services announced that it is increasing patient access to radiologists through the use of Dextro Imaging Solutions unique mobile diagnostic reading stations.

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A Day in the Life of a Mammographer

Mammography Educators

Written by: Millie Castellanos , B.S.R.T. (R)(M), Mammography Educators Trainer “Is this what you do all day long?” I can guarantee that every mammographer has been asked this question by their patients at least once a week, if not more. As a proud mammographer, I always kindly respond with a smile and a big enthusiastic “ YES! ” and explain to my patients that I chose this profession because I love helping women and doing work that is meaningful to me.

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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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Mobile CT: Siemens Sensation 64 Slice

Kings Medical Group

If you are looking for a Siemens Sensation for your imaging center, get in touch with KMG. Our 64 slice Siemens Sensation CT is an ideal mobile solution for every facility! This beautifully designed mobile CT is newly renovated with updated floors, walls, decor, and software system. The Siemens Sensation is one of the most popular […] The post Mobile CT: Siemens Sensation 64 Slice appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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AI Imaging Techniques, Clinical Data Improve Predictive Models 

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Why a physician refers all her patients to Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services

Why does a physician in Florida refer all of her patients to Capitol Imaging Services? Because, in her opinion, it is due to the excellent patient care and attention from our associates to people she sends to one of our network affiliates for their imaging exam. How excellent and personal? Florida-based Homosassa Open MRI had a person arrive in front of the center at noon.

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Thyroid disease awareness: give yourself a “neck check”

Capitol Imaging Services

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. Thyroid disease affects as many as 30 million Americans, according to the American College of Endocrinology. What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located in front of the neck, below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid gland produces hormones that control how the body functions – including heart rate, cholesterol level, body weight, energy level, muscle strength, skin condition and vision.

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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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Premier Radiology Services and RamSoft Announce Teleradiology Reading Platform Agreement

Premier Radiology Services

The teleradiology services provider delivers a high availability solution and customized workflows through its partnership with RamSoft. The announcement was made ahead of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Annual Meeting in Chicago. Learn more about the Premier Radiology Services case study at RSNA Booth #4106. Learn more about the RamSoft workflow automation solution at RSNA Booth #1715 [November 22 , 2021, MIAMI, FL] – Premier Radiology Services, a U.S.

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Have a High Deductible Health Insurance plan?

Capitol Imaging Services

According to the website, www.valuepenguin.com, “high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) were created for consumers to have a health insurance option with lower premiums and high deductibles. These plans can be linked to health savings accounts (HSAs) to pay for qualified medical expenses in a tax-advantaged way.” As we have made our way through the first two decades of the 21st century, these types of insurance plans have become more prevalent as employers shift more healthcare cost bu

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Blood Biomarkers Can Help Determine Post-Pregnancy Depression 

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NIH Grant Supports Machine Learning to Improve HIV Patient Outcomes

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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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Machine Learning Predicts C. Diff Infection

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Gene Inhibiting Assists Chronic Disease Prevention, Targeted Therapy 

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Improving Prostate Cancer Screening Accessibility, Population Health 

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Data Shows Population Health Disparities in Cancer Screenings 

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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?