December, 2022

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Researchers Assess ML Algorithm for Undiagnosed Dementia Detection

Health IT Analytics

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Good Radiologists Are Like Car Salespeople- Make Them An Offer They Can’t Refuse!

RadsResident

As I was on the phone with a colleague trying to convince the referrer of why I think a patient has Paget’s disease instead of metastases, I described the cortical thickening of the iliopectineal line and the lack of activity on the bone scan at the site and elsewhere throughout the body. And I mentioned the MRI was nonspecific, with some expansion of the ilium that went along with the case.

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Preoperative Arterial Embolization for Heterotopic Ossification of the Hip

JVIR

To investigate the efficacy and safety of preoperative arterial embolization for neurogenic heterotopic ossification (NHO) of the hip.

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7d vs 14d of Antibiotics in Afebrile Men with UTI

REBEL EM

Background: Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common reasons for anti-microbial use (Tan, 2016). However, the optimal treatment duration for UTI in men is not well studied, and current practice guidelines are based on historical dogma. One clinical trial demonstrates that afebrile UTI can be treated successfully with antibiotics for seven days in women, but that seven days is inferior to 14 days during short-term follow-up and non-inferior during long-term follow-up (van Nieuwkoop

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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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Early Detection Initiatives Lead to a Drastic Increase in Lung Cancer Survival Rates

Professional Radiology

In the past, there was very little known about lung cancer, and the average survival rate was low. However, over the last few years, doctors have been making headway with smoking-related cancers, allowing them to diagnose it at earlier stages when they can be more successful with treatment. CT scans and X-rays are two of the most commonly used tests for the early detection of lung cancer.

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Northwestern Medicine Launches New Center for Collaborative AI in Healthcare

Health IT Analytics

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What To Do With A Large Windfall During Residency

RadsResident

You may think it is just a pipe dream, getting an unforeseen large windfall. (and I’ve spoken about small windfalls before). Nevertheless, throughout my years of stewardship in the residency program , I have encountered a few residents who have had a significant life-changing amount of money fall into their hands. Some with cryptocurrency, others with family inheritance, and others with a stock pick that rose much more than expected.

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Image-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsy for Benign and Malignant Bone Tumors: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JVIR

To compare the diagnostic yield and accuracy of both image-guided core-needle biopsy (CNB) and fine-needle biopsy and evaluate the benefit of performing fine-needle biopsy in addition to CNB in patients with suspected benign and malignant bone tumors.

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AVN collapse prediction by Modified Kerboul method

Neuroradiology Cases

MRI study of hip joints shows: Avascular necrosis involving bilateral capital femoral epiphysis. Modified Kerboul method is used for prediction of collapse in femoral head osteonecrosis by volumetric analysis on MRI. HOW IS IT CALCULATED ? The arc of the femoral surface involved by necrosis measured by angles on midcoronal (A) and midsagittal image (B) and then modified Kerboul angle (A+B) calculated by the sum of the two angles for both the joints.

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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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Open MRI in Jackson Mississippi

Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services proudly houses the only true open MRI in Jackson, Mississippi. But what makes a true open MRI…open? In today’s post, we’ll discuss the benefits of open MRI versus those of a traditional MRI– as well as why patients prefer open MRI by Capitol Imaging Services. Independent imaging centers, like Capitol Imaging Services (CIS), on average feature lower-priced procedures that use the same high quality technology that yield the same, if not better results as a hospital radiolo

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Recap: Top Imaging News and Insights of 2022

Cassling's MRI

In 2022, a few key trends stuck out when reviewing Cassling's most popular articles. The latest technology advances were top of mind, as was patient experience, staffing, and more. In this recap, check out the Top 10 articles of the year to discover what had the imaging world abuzz in 2022.

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Using Social Determinants of Health Data in Machine Learning Reduced Bias

Health IT Analytics

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Half The Battle Of Residency Is Just Showing Up!

RadsResident

During residency, life will present you with many options. Sometimes you can decide to study for the boards instead of actively seeking to learn new procedures or experiences. Or, there will be times when you can get out of work early in the afternoon because you went to a half-day conference, and no one is taking attendance anyway. But, radiology residency is only four years.

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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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Vertebral Body Bone Ablation with and without a Saline-Infused System in a Porcine Model

JVIR

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of bone radiofrequency (RF) ablation in the spine with and without controlled saline infusion. RF ablation with and without controlled saline infusion was performed in the vertebral bodies of 2 swine with real-time temperature and impedance recordings. Histology and magnetic resonance (MR) imaging results were reviewed to evaluate the ablation zone size, breach of spinal canal, and damage to the spinal cord and nerves.

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Mobile Imaging: Importance of The Russellstoll Connection

Kings Medical Group

The Russellstoll connection is a very important part of making the delivery or set up smooth when leasing a Mobile MRI or Mobile CT. It is critical for the mobile system to have power upon arrival and not having this can create issues and a longer day for you and your staff. Today we […] The post Mobile Imaging: Importance of The Russellstoll Connection appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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TRA Medical Imaging Recognized for Exceptional Radiology Services by Healthcare Business Review

TRA Medical Imaging

We are excited to share that we have been recognized by Healthcare Business Review (HBR) as one of the Top 10 Radiology Services Companies in 2022! HBR is a national publication who learned about TRA via nominations submitted by their subscribers. It is their goal to help their subscribers identify, choose, and engage with the most appropriate solutions and services providers for their businesses by leveraging their market research team and their collective wisdom.

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QPP Strategy for Radiology in 2023

Healthcare Administrative Partners

Today's Quality Payment Program (QPP) began in 2006 as the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). It was a voluntary program that would earn participants a bonus payment of 2% of their prior-year Medicare reimbursements. Beginning with performance year 2013 (for payments in 2015) a penalty was imposed on those physicians who did not successfully report quality data.

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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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Researchers to Develop Machine-Learning System to Automate Insulin Delivery

Health IT Analytics

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Be Careful Of Some Of Dave Ramsey’s Financial Advice. It May Not Apply To Radiologists!

RadsResident

Over the past six months or so, I started to listen to Dave Ramsey. He is a no-nonsense straight shooter who gives excellent financial advice to folks who call into his show. Moreover, he has an infectious laugh and is very witty. If the topic of finance interests you, once you start listening, it will become addicting! Nevertheless, we as radiologists must be careful when we take some of his advice at face value.

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Insurance Status Correlates with Access to Procedural Therapy for Patients with Early-Stage Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study of the National Cancer Database

JVIR

To compare access to specific procedural therapies across insurance types for patients with American Joint Commission on Cancer (AJCC) Stage I or II hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

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Diagnostic Imaging Systems

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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 Talent Update – December 2022

MRI Network

This month’s Global Talent Update discusses a four-day week as an upcoming workplace trend; economies in Asia-Pacific may dominate global growth in the upcoming year; analysis of five leading business trends that promise to shape Latin America in the next half-decade. EMEA A bit more time in bed, or to exercise, to go on the school run or maybe just enjoy a coffee without having to rush.

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New Imaging Technique Could Measure Absorbed Dose from Radiation Therapy

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

Using a novel low-count quantitative single photon emission computed tomography (LC-QSPECT), researchers plan to build a computational framework from which.

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UPMC Deploys AI-Powered Prostate Cancer Diagnostic

Health IT Analytics

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RSNA 2022 Highlights the Brave New World of Imaging

Cassling's MRI

Every year, the leading minds in imaging gather for the annual Radiological Society of North America meeting in Chicago. It was the event’s second year in person since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and attendee numbers are quickly ticking back up now that more and more people have grown comfortable with travel. Healthcare leaders from around the world descended upon McCormick Place to share new research and knowledge and learn about the latest innovations taking the imaging world by storm.

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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?