November, 2024

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Radiology responds to devastating floods in Spain

AuntMinnie

Members of Valencia's radiological community are reeling from the worst flooding experienced by the region for generations. Some people have expressed anger over the lack of preparedness and political leadership. "Work in our hospital, and especially in our radiology department, has been exceptionally challenging throughout this crisis -- and it continues to be so," Eva Llopis, MD, head of radiology at Hospital Universitari de la Ribera in Alzira, the capital of the comarca of Ribera Alta in the

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Paying Surveys for Doctors

Ben White

Medical surveys are an easy way to make a few bucks at a good hourly rate (well, maybe at least for a resident), and there are multiple sites offering surveys to physicians. The caveat is that, of course, most survey sponsors are typically looking for board-certified physicians with multiple years of experience, particularly in sub-specialties. The less experience you have, the more you need to be prepared to get screened out of what seem like promising survey opportunities.

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How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth

Radiology Business

Finding the right enterprise imaging (EI) system is critical for radiology practices and hospitals that need to expand and scale their multi-specialty image management and reading capacity. For Houston Northwest Radiology Association (HNRA), a very large increase in the volume of images they manage and read for their hospital and outpatient clients means it’s time to commit to a next-gen EI system.

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In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.

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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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The Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

Following the Mediterranean diet could have significant benefits for cognitive health.

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MRI links long-COVID brain fog to lung function

AuntMinnie

MRI shows that lower pulmonary gas exchange in the lungs of long-COVID patients may be associated with cognitive symptoms, according to a study to be presented at the RSNA annual meeting in Chicago. The findings suggest that gas exchange abnormalities can help identify long COVID patients who require additional treatment or long-term management, noted the study's lead author Keegan Staab, a radiology research assistant at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

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The Academic Radiology Salary Gap

Ben White

They used to say academics was less production/pay and private practice was high stress/high comp. The gap has narrowed because the academy is demanding much more, lots of rads are just nonacademic employees of the university behemoth working a generic job, and the labor shortage means hospitals/universities need to pay more to compete in the job market.

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Radiology Business Announces Forty Under 40 Class of 2024

Radiology Business

Radiology Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2024

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FDA authorizes AI-driven MRI Solution for Safer Alzheimer’s Treatment

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 11/18/2024 - 15:43 On Nov. 7, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted icometrix clearance for icobrain aria, the first AI software approved for detecting, measuring and grading amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), a potentially harmful side effect of new amyloid-targeting therapies. A large study, needed for FDA clearance, demonstrated that the use of icobrain aria significantly increases the accuracy of ARIA assessments by radiologists and hence allows

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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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Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are largely considered a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but new MRI data suggests they still pose significant risks to users’ health.

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Behind the Decision-Making Process of Purchasing X-Ray Equipment

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 10 minutes read By Henry Williams, Carestream Area Vice President, Sales Western Nowadays, with hospital budgetary restrictions at the forefront of the purchasing decision making process, it seems like the X-Ray market, like everything else, is not immune to the current state of the economy. With that said, it would be easy to theorize that more than anything else, that cost is the most crucial factor for clinics, hospitals, and imaging centers that are seeking X-Ray equipment solu

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Moore’s Law for radiologists

AuntMinnie

Most radiologists have heard of Moore’s Law. It was named after Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel. In 1965, he observed that the number of components on a microchip had been doubling every year. He also predicted that this would continue for at least ten years. In 1975, he revised this to every two years. Rather oddly, this has been uncannily accurate for the intervening 50 years.

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A step toward safer X-rays with new detector technology

ScienceDaily

X-rays are a common component of diagnostic testing and industrial monitoring, used for everything from monitoring your teeth to scanning your suitcase at the airport. But the high-energy rays also produce ionizing radiation, which can be dangerous after prolonged or excessive exposures. Now, researchers have taken a step toward safer X-rays by creating a highly sensitive and foldable detector that produces good quality images with smaller dosages of the rays.

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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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American College of Radiology wants members to mobilize after the election

Radiology Business

ACR is asking the imaging community to contact their federal representatives, urging them to pass three key pieces of legislation before Jan. 1.

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Philips to Introduce Helium-Free MRI System at RSNA24

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 11/21/2024 - 15:10 Nov. 21, 2024 — Royal Philips plans to unveil its next-generation 1.5T BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner at RSNA 2024 in Chicago, Dec. 1-4. The latest generation scanner features a 70 cm wide-bore design and integrates AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow solutions, designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence to improve outcomes for more patients.

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Socioeconomic disadvantage during childhood linked to altered brain structure later in life, MRIs show

Health Imaging

New MRI data highlights associations between being born into disadvantaged communities and decreased volume of multiple areas in the brain. What’s more, these findings hold true despite educational attainment and late-life income.

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Understanding Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Importance of Early Detection through Low-Dose Lung Cancer Screening

TRA Medical Imaging

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about the deadliest cancer in the U.S. Lung cancer is often detected too late, but with advances in screening, early detection is possible, improving the chances of survival. At TRA Medical Imaging, we are proud to offer low-dose lung cancer screenings (LDCT) to patients who meet specific criteria, providing a crucial tool in the fight against this disease.

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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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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

The presidential election may have ended last week in the U.S., but votes were still being counted for the 2024 edition of the Minnies. With 100% of precincts now reporting, we’re finally ready to declare this year’s winners in our annual awards program recognizing excellence in radiology. Once again, we had a top-notch group of finalists, presenting our expert voting panel with some very difficult decisions.

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6 Proactive Hiring Initiatives

MRI Network

Whether an organization is looking for engineers, IT workers, or healthcare professionals, they must engage in proactive recruitment practices. Engaging with talent in advance is often less stressful, provides a better candidate experience, and improves the quality of each hire. The following are several recruitment initiatives and ways to use them to your advantage.

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ACR, top health systems form collaborative to help radiologists assess AI solutions

Radiology Business

"We are facing an overwhelming influx of FDA-approved AI tools in healthcare, especially in radiology," one of the participants notes.

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iCAD's ProFound Detection Version 4.0 Gets FDA Clearance

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:17 Nov. 12, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., a provider of clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, recently announced its ProFound Detection Version 4.0 for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This next-generation AI solution, trained using advanced deep learning convolutional neural networks (CNN), offers advancements in cancer detection and specificity, achieving a 6.3% improved area unde

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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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Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?

Health Imaging

“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem.

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What’s New in MRI Technology — 2025 Edition

Cassling's MRI

With so many technological advancements happening across all of healthcare, it’s easy to lose sight of the incredible evolution happening to one of the cornerstones of the hospital imaging experience: MRI. 2025 will continue to see a number of improvements to the MRI patient experience, the workflows of imaging teams and the systems that are crucial to ensuring the image is of the highest quality necessary to aid in a successful diagnosis.

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DEXA screening recommended in lung transplant patients

AuntMinnie

Patients undergoing lung transplant should be screened annually with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for the first two years after the surgery to monitor their bone health, according to results of a recent study. Researchers led by Ronnie Sebro, MD, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, found that patients experience a loss in bone mineral density (BMD) after transplant, which puts them at higher risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

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Recruiting Metrics: Measuring Hiring Success

MRI Network

So, you’ve made resume screening easier, streamlined interviews, and improved onboarding for new recruits. How can you be sure your changes are meeting or exceeding your expectations? The latest key performance indicators (KPIs) measure recruitment effectiveness in your organization. As a result, you can see what’s working hiring-wise and continue to fine-tune your processes.

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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?