August, 2021

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Isolated Superficial Sylvian Vein Thrombosis MRI

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

Clinical Details: middle-aged female, altered sensorium after convulsions. MRI study of brain shows: Abnormal T2 hyperintensity with marked focal parenchymal swelling due to vasogenic oedema involving left temporal, insular cortex and adjacent opercular parietal white matter. Diffusion restriction in corresponding region confined to cortical grey matter of left temporal lobe and adjacent insular cortex on diffusion weighted images.

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Using Artificial Intelligence Blood Testing to Detect Lung Cancer

Health IT Analytics

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Fibrocystic Breast Changes

Pure Mammography

Lumps in the breasts are typically believed to be a cause for great concern, although studies indicate that approximately 60 percent of women have them. In some cases, lumps are concerning, but not always. Here, we discuss the term “fibrocystic breast changes” and what it may mean for women with lumpy or ropy breast tissue. FIbrocystic breasts are described as having a particular texture.

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Ears of the lynx sign MRI Brain

Neuroradiology Cases

Ears of the lynx sign The ears of the lynx sign refers to an abnormal bilateral symmetric cone-shaped hyperintensity on FLAIR and T2w images at the tip of the frontal horns of lateral ventricles. The abnormality corresponds to the region of forceps minor which resembles the tufts of hair crowning the ears of a lynx. Sagittal T1w images show an associated thin stripe of corpus callosum.

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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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What Makes Premier Different?

Premier Radiology Services

What Makes Premier Different From Other Teleradiology Services? Never A Limit to What You Can Earn In 2022, Premier Radiology Services expects to be managing up to 10,000 imaging studies per day from a variety of facilities and modalities. Therefore, there is never a lack of diversity in the report queue for a reading radiologist working for Premier.

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Leukoencephalopathy, Calcifications and Cysts MRI

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

Clinically middle age male with history of progressive headache for last 5months. CT brain shows multiple dense bilateral basal ganglia calcification. DDs thought were like Fahrs disease, hypo thyroidism, hypo, pseudo hypo para thyroidism. However patients thyroid and para thyroid profile was normal and the posterior cranial fossa cyst could not be explained even by Fahrs.

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Artificial Intelligence Predicts Metastatic Risk in Skin Cancers

Health IT Analytics

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From Theory to Reality: The Development of the First Lasers

Open Medscience

Modern medical lasers are used in various clinical applications, including cancer therapy and ophthalmology. The post From Theory to Reality: The Development of the First Lasers appeared first on Open Medscience.

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The Difference Between X-rays, CT Scans, and Other Diagnostic Imaging Methods

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic imaging tests are tools used by physicians to diagnose a range of medical conditions. Each of these imaging methods uses different technologies to create real-time images and videos of the internal structures of the body. It helps doctors narrow down the possible causes of an illness or pain to help them find out the accurate diagnosis. There is no need to be anxious as imaging tests are non-invasive and painless.

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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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What Does Football Season Mean For Radiology?

Premier Radiology Services

Back to Football SET, HIKE! WHO’S READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! With the exception of a very odd 2020, the end of August and beginning of September always means two things: back to school, and back to sports. Fall football is an exciting season for every sports enthusiast, football parent, and high school star athlete. Unfortunately, the coming of this season also brings a lot of sports related injuries.

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Demystifying How Medical Images Are Managed

Median

Medical images management: how implementing proper processes and quality control can ensure maximum operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance Between February 2018 and March 2019, ~44.9 million diagnostic imaging tests were performed in England [i]. That so many imaging tests were performed in a country with a population of ~66.8 million [ii] provides a small snapshot of the sheer volume of imaging data generated globally.

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When to Get your Mammogram after Your COVID-19 Vaccine

Pure Mammography

As we see the success that has been achieved with the COVID-19 vaccine, more people are committing to getting theirs. As women determine that it is in their best interest to get vaccinated against this illness that has ravaged the entire world’s population, there is a little something they should know. While it is incredibly beneficial to get vaccinated against COVID-19, doing so could affect a woman’s mammogram.

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Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing Addresses Bias

Health IT Analytics

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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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Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC Earns Prestigious Center of Excellence Recognition

Midstate Radiology Associates

Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC is proud to announce they have been certified as a Center of Excellence by BenchmarkPortal. The Center of Excellence recognition is one of the most prestigious awards in the customer service and support industry. Tom Cappas, MBA, MS RT (R) (MR) – Director of Operations, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC says, “Everything for us starts with improving access to care and building the very best Radiology experience possible today.

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Introducing, SmartCurve. Finally, a mammogram shaped like a woman.

Progressive Radiology

SmartCurve comfort technology has been clinically proven to deliver a more comfortable mammogram. Research has shown that 93% of patients who had experienced moderate to severe discomfort with standard compression systems reported increased comfort with a SmartCurve mammogram. The ergonomics of comfort. Many women feel pain during standard flat paddle mammograms because of the required pressure against the chest wall.

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3 Factors That Determine Radiology Pricing

Premier Radiology Services

What Determines the Cost of Radiology Services in Healthcare? How To Add Stability and Lower Costs for Imaging Services One of the biggest line item expenses for imaging facilities is radiology reading services. Several factors can cause costs to fluctuate. The question is: how can you minimize the impact of the fluctuations on your health services facility?

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5 Influencing Factors in Teleradiology Reporting

Cloudex Radiology

Radiology reporting with shorter TAT aided with tele reporting has brought about significant improvement in patient care outcomes in many departments of medical centers. TeleRadiology report plays a crucial role in terms of diagnosis and treatment planning. And sometimes, a few minutes of waiting period feels like long years and one wonders how to overcome those anxious moments of dilemma.

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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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Lens Subluxation

Global Radiology CME

59-year-old male with trauma. Diagnosis? • Xray of the Week Figure 1. What are the important findings? Figure 2. A: Sagittal CT image demonstrates the right posterior lens subluxation with the inferior portion of the lens displaced posteriorly into the vitreous humor (red arrow). B: Sagittal CT image demonstrates the normal location of the left lens in the iris (green arrow).

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Detecting COVID-19 with Artificial Intelligence, Imaging Technology

Health IT Analytics

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Midstate Radiology Associates Unveils Express Check-In

Midstate Radiology Associates

At Midstate Radiology Associates, we are always looking for ways to keep improving upon our award-winning patient experience. In support of this mission, we recently unveiled Express Check-In at MidState Medical Center Radiology in Meriden and Backus Outpatient Care Center in Norwich! This new technology will allow patients to access and input their personal information prior to a scheduled appointment.

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6 year old Chihuahua

Veterinary Radiology

This week’s case is a 6-year-old male neutered Chihuahua with chronic cough that has not responded to therapy. What are your radiographic findings?

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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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Removing Race from Kidney Function Evaluation Causes Health Disparities

Health IT Analytics

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Using Data Analytics to Close Care Gaps, Improve Patient Outcomes

Health IT Analytics

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Examine Biopsied Tissue Samples

Health IT Analytics

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Missing Urine Tests Increases at Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease

Health IT Analytics

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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?