January, 2024

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International radiology societies share 4 key considerations when purchasing AI

Radiology Business

RSNA, the American College of Radiology and others shared their advice in a new joint statement published Monday across several imaging journals.

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Key Takeaways from Multiple Radiology Societies on AI Assessment and Integration

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recently issued statement from multiple radiology societies including the RSNA and ACR, researchers offer practical advice for evaluating artificial intelligence (AI) tools, implementing AI into current workflows and monitoring of the technology to help ensure optimal benefit and effectiveness.

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Shining a light on the hidden damage of mild brain injuries

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Researchers have created a new brain imaging method that allows mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBIs) to be diagnosed, even when existing imaging techniques like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) don't show any structural abnormalities. The technique involves loading gadolinium, a standard MRI contrast agent, into hydrogel-based micropatches that are attached to immune cells called macrophages.

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Football linked to damage of white matter in brain, a marker of dementia

Health Imaging

Researchers discovered potential brain damage in both college and professional players.

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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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Radiology Partners and a “Comprehensive Set of Financing Transactions”

Ben White

Last week, Radiology Partners released an announcement that it was “commencing a comprehensive set of financing transactions to strengthen its financial position.” Setting the Stage Going into 2024, RP was already cashflow negative (i.e. losing money) to say nothing of the massive debt payments due this year and next. For a reminder of what was coming, recall this slide: But it’s more than that: In addition to having no ability to pay these loans back, RP told lenders they̵

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Billionaire Mike Bloomberg puts up $250M to open healthcare high schools for training radiologic technologists

Radiology Business

The first institutions are slated to open this year via health system partnerships in Boston, Charlotte, Dallas and Houston.

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What Emerging Research Reveals About Automated CT Protocols and Radiology Workflows

Diagnostic Imaging

In a nearly two-year study of over 300,000 CT exams, researchers noted a 56.8 percent increase in the frequency of automated CT protocols for outpatient CT examinations.

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REBEL Cast Ep123: Reduced-Dose Systemic Peripheral Alteplase in Massive PE?

REBEL EM

Background: Massive pulmonary embolism defined as sustained hypotension (SBP <90mmHg) has a high mortality which is why early recognition and thrombolytic therapy is typically recommended (AHA Class IIA; ESC Class IB) [1]. However, full-dose thrombolytic therapy (Alteplase 100mg (IV) is associated with an increase in bleeding [2]. Because the lungs receive 100% of cardiac output, it has been hypothesized that a lower dose of thrombolytic therapy may still be effective with a better safety

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AI-enhanced music used to ease anxiety during an MRI

Health Imaging

HealthTunes is a nonprofit that produces artificial intelligence-powered music to create a soothing effect.

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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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2023 Word of the Year

Ben White

The American Dialect Society chose their 2023 word of the year : enshittificati o n. From its coiner, Cory Doctorow : Here is how platforms die: first, they are good to their users; then they abuse their users to make things better for their business customers; finally, they abuse those business customers to claw back all the value for themselves. Then, they die.

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What do radiologists say about what's next for ChatGPT in 2024?

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT has been tested for one full year now. Those passionate about its possibilities and its risks are now comparing it to more recent GPT releases and noting improvements. Throughout 2023, AuntMinnie.com has kept you informed about how GPT has been incorporated into various types of radiology department activities for research. As a new year begins, we asked radiologists to weigh in on what has impressed them most and what might be next for GPT.

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Radiology at tipping point with limitations of RVUs and the growing shortage of radiologists

Radiology Business

Melissa Chen, MD, MD Anderson Cancer Center, outlines some of the challenges practices are facing and possible solutions.

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Claustrophobia in Magnetic Resonance Imaging: an Analysis of Causes, Impacts and Solutions

Diagnostic Imaging

Given the frequent challenges in magnetic resonance imaging that are associated with claustrophobia, this author discusses innovations in noise reduction, radiofrequency coils and wide bore scanners, and emphasizes keys to relieving patient anxiety.

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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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Pre-Hospital Antibiotics in Sepsis?

REBEL EM

Background: Sepsis remains one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. It is well-established that earlier recognition and treatment can lead to better outcome for these patients . Time to antibiotic therapy (from triage, not from onset of infection) has become a quality metric to improve the time to administration of these medications. In an effort to administer antibiotics earlier, many studies have attempted to give antibiotics in the prehospital setting but the benefit of this int

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Ultrasound interpretation AI integrated into cloud-based PACS

Health Imaging

A partnership between two developers aims to reduce ultrasound reading time.

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The Little White Lies of Radiology Partners

Ben White

A brief and hopefully final private equity in radiology post for now. I assure you no one starts a blog during their first year of medical school in 2009 and says, one day I hope to p**s on organized medicine and large corporations as a hobby forever. With that said… § The ACR runs a large and presumably quite profitable job forum. (I believe they outsource its management to a third-party company, but it’s on their website, and their branding is all over it.

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AI shows promise as first reader in breast cancer screening

AuntMinnie

A commercial AI system achieved high marks as a first reader in double-reader settings for breast cancer screening, a Danish study published December 20 in Cancer Imaging found. Researchers led by Mohammad Elhakim, MD, from Odense University Hospital found that a standalone AI system achieved high specificity as a first reader and for combined reading, along with moderate sensitivity for both reading scenarios.

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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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Lower shift volumes lead to significantly fewer errors for neuroradiologists

Radiology Business

When case volumes climb to 67-90 studies, error rates were 226% higher than those tackling 19 or fewer cases during their shift, experts reported.

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Study Shows BPE Quantification on MRI Helps Predict Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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Feds move forward with sale of helium reserve, stoking fears of reduced MRI access

Radiology Business

Imaging advocacy groups including AdvaMed recently implored the U.S. General Services Administration to postpone the deal.

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Improving recruitment and retention in radiology

Radiology Business

Geraldine McGinty, MD, Weill Cornell Medicine, explains how practices can retain radiologists during the Great Resignation in healthcare.

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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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MRI radiomics shows potential in determining breast cancer HER2 status

AuntMinnie

MRI radiomics features can differentiate breast cancers based on human epidermal growth factor receptors (HERs), according to research published January 24 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. Researchers led by Yuqin Peng from Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University in Guangzhou, Guangdong found that their nomogram based on MRI radiomics can distinguish HER2-zero from HER2-low or HER2-positives cancers, as well as HER2-low from HER2-positive cancers.

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American College of Radiology names 1st-ever female CEO

Radiology Business

Ochsner Medical Center's Dana H. Smetherman, MD, MBA, will assume the role July 1, taking over for the retiring William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD.

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ACS: Cancer mortality declines, but incidence rates rise

AuntMinnie

Overall cancer mortality continues to decline, but incidence rates are up, according to a January 17 report by the American Cancer Society (ACS). The report shows that there have been more than four million fewer deaths from cancer in the U.S. since 1991. However, it also showed increased incidence for six of the top 10 cancers as the projected number of new diagnoses is over two million for the first time.

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Could enticing retired radiologists back into practice help solve the workforce crisis?

Radiology Business

Employing a "silver squad" of former physicians to decompress work lists should be a "strong consideration" for any practice, one expert argued.

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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?