October, 2021

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Weighed down? A tangible way to support diversity, equity & inclusion

Tired Superheroine

The first-ever mastermind for women in male-dominated fields created a cocoon of safe space to discuss real challenges we share across specialties. In male-dominated fields, we can often find ourselves to be the only woman in the room. When we are lucky enough to encounter another person like us, we may have only five minutes […] The post Weighed down?

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Elbow Neuropathic Arthropathy MRI

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

A middle aged male with unilateral left elbow pain, deformity, progressive swelling, restricted movement. This MRI elbow joint shows: Joint effusion, osteolysis involving proximal end of radius as well as ulna, articulating surface of capitulum as well as trochlea. Marked synovial thickening with frond like projections. Considering unilateral involvement possibility of infectious aetiology like Tubercular arthritis was one possibility would have been dealt with joint fluid aspiration for culture

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Machine Learning Predicts Cancer Treatment Response

Health IT Analytics

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Visit TTG Imaging Solutions at ASNC 2021 Cardiac PET Workshop

TTG Imaging Solutions

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Cardiac PET Advanced Virtual Workshop – Oct 30 & 31, 2021 TTG Imaging Solutions is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology Cardiac PET Advanced Virtual Workshop. Be sure to visit us at our virtual booth Saturday, October 30 and Sunday, October 31 to learn more about our complete nuclear medicine and molecular imaging solutions.

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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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Breast Cancer Awareness Month – More Important than Ever

TRA Medical Imaging

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you are a woman over 40 years old, we hope you have taken this opportunity to schedule your annual screening mammogram. While maintaining a healthy lifestyle to reduce your risk of cancer and preventative cancer screenings are always important, it is especially critical this year. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of women receiving their annual screening mammograms has dropped dramatically.

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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

Professional Radiology

In the early 1990s, the pink-colored ribbon began its cultural trajectory of representing the struggle, survival, and incredible resilience of women fighting against breast cancer. The color pink was established for the movement and the ribbon was the symbol. October is a month to celebrate the victories, remember the struggles, and learn about the fight against breast cancer.

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Trevor disease MRI

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

Clinical details, discharge summary mentions corrective osteotomy done for congenital progressive uni lateral knee deformity. Previous imaging details not available. This MRI of knee joint shows post-operative status with corrective osteotomy for femur and tibia. Well defined bone signal intensity outgrowth with cortex and medulla involving medial epiphysis of distal end of femur, epiphysis of tibial tuberosity with distinct cortex, medulla and fatty marrow in continuity with parent bone.

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Artificial Intelligence Advances Breast Cancer Detection

Health IT Analytics

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Visit TTG Imaging Solutions at ASTRO 2021 Annual Meeting

TTG Imaging Solutions

The American Society for Radiation Oncology 2021 Annual Meeting: October 24 – 26 TTG Imaging Solutions is proud to be exhibiting at the American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, IL. Be sure to visit us and experience our brand new 30′ x 30′ booth. Find us in booth #2215 Sunday, October 24 through Tuesday, October 26 to learn more about our complete imaging equipment, service, and support solutions.

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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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Presenting Diagnostic Work-Ups

Mammography Educators

Written by: Sarah Jacobs , BS, R.T.(R)(M)(CT), Breast Imaging Consultant A few months ago, I was fortunate to spend some time working with a technologist at one of the positioning trainings I was leading. ( For the purpose of this story, I’ll refer to this technologist as Amber. ) Amber was quick to pick up on each little tip and trick that I shared with her; I was so pleased at how quickly she was progressing with improving imaging quality.

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??Hospitals are Seeing Low Mammography Rates in Wake of the Pandemic

Associates in Medical Imaging

To say the pandemic impacted every part of life would be an understatement. There were plenty of people impacted directly, such as those who became ill with COVID-19 and those who lost employment. Additionally, countless indirect impacts have been felt and will continue to be felt for years to come. One of these impacts is a drop in mammography rates.

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Rice bodies in subdeltoid bursa MRI

Neuroradiology Cases

This MRI shoulder joint shows fluid distended sub deltoid bursa with numerous typical rice bodies. Differentials given are rheumatoid arthritis and tuberculosis. Suggested CBC, ESR, C-reactive protein, RA, anti-CCP in view of RA and joint fluid aspiration for culture and sensitivity in view of Tubercular Arthritis. Rice body effusion or rice bodies in joint effusion or bursa represents an uncommon, nonspecific, inflammatory process, where multiple small loose intra-articular bodies resembling po

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Discoid Meniscus

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

This MRI study of knee joint depicts discoid lateral meniscus. No obvious associated meniscal tear or para meniscal cyst. Discoid meniscus This is a congenital condition and is bilateral in about 50% of the cases. Usually encountered as an incidental finding on MRI examination in about 5% of the cases, typically affecting lateral meniscus. Discoid medial meniscus is very rare.

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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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Artificial Intelligence-Based Algorithm Predicts Heart Failure

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Frankenstein to Modern Anatomy of the Human Body

Open Medscience

Modern anatomy has evolved rapidly through today's technology, and human anatomical structures are more understood since the publication of Frankenstein. The post Frankenstein to Modern Anatomy of the Human Body appeared first on Open Medscience.

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Premier Radiology Services

Teleradiology Reading Platform Agreement The teleradiology services provider delivers a high availability solution and customized workflows through its partnership with RamSoft. The announcement of Teleradiology Reading Platform agreement 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.

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Buy or Lease Diagnostic Imaging Equipment?

Associates in Medical Imaging

For healthcare organizations, achieving positive patient outcomes is the top priority. Medical imaging plays a key role in making a diagnosis and determining the right course of treatment. Large hospital systems are often looking for ways to offer diagnostic capabilities to all satellite locations, bringing the convenience of imaging right to their patients.

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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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Steinstrasse CT KUB

Neuroradiology Cases

This non-contrast CT study of abdomen for KUB of patient with left abdominal pain shows a dense large calculus in Urinary bladder which is in continuity with ribbon like column of multiple calculi in left ureter. Retrograde history taking unfurled that the patient had undergone ESWL one month ago. Imaging diagnosis: Steinstrasse. Steinstrasse is the German term which means "stone street", used to describe a possible complication of extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for urinary tract c

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Osteochondrosis of Superior Pole of Patella

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

Clinically young male patient with athletic background complaining of typical unilateral anterior knee pain. Marked tenderness at the superior pole of patella. This MRI study of knee joint shows abnormal irregularity, fragmentation with sclerosis involving superior pole of patella. An associated thickening of quadriceps tendon. Knee joint effusion. Imaging findings consistent with osteochondrosis of patella at superior pole.

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Artificial Intelligence Capable of Predicting COVID-19 Symptoms

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13 year old Domestic Shorthair

Veterinary Radiology

This week’s case is a 13-year-old female neutered Domestic Shorthair cat with anorexia and intermittent diarrhea. Where is the primary disease located?

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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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Global AI in Medical Diagnostics Market to Be Driven by Demand for Image Recognition in Radiology

MedImaging Imaging IT

The global artificial intelligence (AI) in medical diagnostics market is expanding with early disease detection being one of its key.

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Vitamin C deficiency mimicking inflammatory bone disease MRI hip

Dr Balaji Anvekar FRCR

A 15 years old school goer presented with on and off bilateral hip pain, restricted hip joint movement, associated backache. MRI bilateral hip joint shows abnormal bone marrow edema involving bilateral acetabulum and subchondral portion of right sacral ala. Associated mild left hip joint effusion. Imaging finding were suggestive of either inflammatory bone disease or multifocal osteitis.

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Using Machine Learning to Study Changes in Tumors After Immunotherapy

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New Alzheimer’s Treatment Advances Precision Medicine

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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?