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Pushes the Right Buttons

Ben White

The final trailer for the Super Mario Bros. movie dropped, and it looks like it might be the rare (only?) (did you like the Sonic movie?) video game movie that hits the important game notes for enjoyable fan service while also looking like a decent movie. Our family is genuinely looking forward to seeing this one. The post Pushes the Right Buttons first appeared on Ben White.

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Looking at Next Steps to Reinforce National Breast Density Notification

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent video interview, Amy Patel, M.D., shared her perspective on forthcoming national beast density notification in mammography reporting, emphasized the importance of educating primary care providers on breast density risks, and discussed the ongoing need for coverage of supplemental options for breast cancer screening.

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How neuroimaging can be better utilized to yield diagnostic information about individuals

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Since the development of functional magnetic resonance imaging in the 1990s, the reliance on neuroimaging has skyrocketed as researchers investigate how fMRI data from the brain at rest, and anatomical brain structure itself, can be used to predict individual traits, such as depression, cognitive decline, and brain disorders.

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Welcome, Incoming 2024 Residents!

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

We are pleased to announce that 14 talented medical students have matched to our diagnostic radiology and integrated IR residency programs.

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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 Distressed Debt of Healthcare Private Equity

Ben White

I’m guessing it doesn’t feel great for Radiology Partners to once again be one of a handful of named companies in another “distressed debt” article. From last month’s “ Health-Care Debt Gets Harder Look as Distress Builds ” in Bloomberg: The companies face legal and regulatory pressures too. The No Surprises Act, which makes it harder for medical providers to charge patients large amounts of money for work done outside their health insurance network, has weighed on

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New research suggests AI image generation using DALL-E 2 has promising future in radiology

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A new paper published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research describes how generative models such as DALL-E 2, a novel deep learning model for text-to-image generation, could represent a promising future tool for image generation, augmentation, and manipulation in health care. Do generative models have sufficient medical domain knowledge to provide accurate and useful results?

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Nuclear Medicine Techniques for Bone Imaging and Cancer Diagnosis

Open Medscience

Bone imaging is an essential diagnostic tool for detecting bone diseases, injuries, and disorders. The post Nuclear Medicine Techniques for Bone Imaging and Cancer Diagnosis appeared first on Open Medscience.

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#IMatchedwithCOMLEX

Ben White

There’s something very sad about the NBOME (the NBME’s osteopathic counterpart) marketing their COMLEX licensing examination with such cringeworthy desperation: Good news is coming and we are so excited to see yours. Anticipating all your exciting and unique #Match2023 stories! @theNRMP #MatchDay #MatchDay2023 #IMatchedwithCOMLEX pic.twitter.com/7OHFYWMyIR — National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (@NBOME) March 10, 2023 Look everyone, some people can match without taki

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Dave Evans Celebrates 20 Years with Cassling Service

Cassling's MRI

The words “collaborative” and “dedicated” are often used when describing Cassling’s Field Service Engineers, and FSE Dave Evans is no exception. Dave joined Cassling 20 years ago and is known for his commitment to teamwork and knack for getting things done.

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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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Automated tool can link brain scans to cognitive deficits in people with neurofibromatosis type 1

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Researchers in the labs of Laurie Cutting, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor and professor of special education at the Peabody College of education and human development, and Bennett Landman, professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the School of Engineering, published a study in January in Magnetic Resonance Imaging exploring a new tool for imaging the brains of neurofibromatosis type 1 patients and its significance in assessing their symptoms.

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A Closer Look At Radiotherapy: A Powerful Tool Against Cancer

Open Medscience

Radiotherapy machines are advanced tools that deliver high-energy radiation to treat cancer. From linear accelerators to cyberKnife and tomotherapy. The post A Closer Look At Radiotherapy: A Powerful Tool Against Cancer appeared first on Open Medscience.

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CT Outperforms MRI in Osteophyte Detection in Knees

CurveBeam AI

Key Points: While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) adequately detects the size and presence of osteophytes (OPs) in the medial tibio-femoral compartment, it underestimates OPs in all other knee compartments of osteoarthritic patients. CT may be helpful in the assessment of small osteophytes in all parts of the knee, particularly in early disease stages of OA.

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Women breadwinners: Relationship Tips for Couples with the Woman as the Higher Earner

vRad

In the U.S., 22% of marriages have women breadwinners over the age of 30 [1]. These relationships face unique challenges and experience as much as 50% increased divorce rate [2]. In addition to being a full-time radiologist, I’m also a writer and host a podcast on this topic. Stemming from financial inequities experienced in my own marriage, and the resulting challenges, I was inspired to delve into the psyche of the Female Breadwinner.

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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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Women in Imaging: Historical and Contemporary Figures Advancing Medicine

Vesta Teleradiology

March is a month set aside to celebrate women. During this month, Women’s History month, people are encouraged to learn about and celebrate the strong women in their lives and throughout history. But women’s history is wide reaching and all encompassing. There are thousands of women in hundreds of different industries that have made lasting impacts.

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Surgical Innovation In The 19th Century: Anaesthesia, Antiseptics, And More

Open Medscience

Anaesthesia and antiseptics transformed surgery in the 19th century. Scientific advancements, war, and innovation led to modern techniques. The post Surgical Innovation In The 19th Century: Anaesthesia, Antiseptics, And More appeared first on Open Medscience.

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SHIFT – March 2023

MRI Network

Trending Topics in the World of Work Our March issue of SHIFT looks at what’s causing the labor market to act the way it is; why the traditional concept of the job may be on its way out; how to identify and cope with nine common business problems that stand in the way of success; and what’s ahead for D&I efforts. Where does hiring stand this year?

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Três Estratégias de Serviço para Equipamentos de Aquisição de Imagens Médicas em 2023

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 6 minutes read Maximize o tempo de atividade e o retorno sobre o investimento em equipamentos de raios X. Ao iniciarmos 2023, observamos estratégias de serviço familiares e essenciais para maximizar o retorno sobre o investimento (return on investment, ROI) em equipamentos de aquisição de imagens médicas: Fortalecer a segurança cibernética para manter o fluxo das operações.

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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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What Happens When You Don’t Match?

MRI Online

Match Day is an exciting time for residents and residency programs across the country. However, the reality is that some radiologists go unmatched and are faced with career-defining decisions that they are required to make in a few days. Being unmatched is stressful for students and their loved ones, and nuanced, clear advice on next steps can either vary or be difficult to find.

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Security and Privacy Considerations in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems

Open Medscience

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) streamline medical imaging storage, sharing, and access, enhancing patient care. The post Security and Privacy Considerations in Picture Archiving and Communication Systems appeared first on Open Medscience.

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The Different Types Of Digital X-Ray Systems

Maven Imaging

The global digital x-ray market is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. In 2020, the industry was worth 7.1 billion, and by 2026, it will be worth $16.4 billion.

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Prehospital Traumatic Cardiac Arrest: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

REBEL EM

Background : Traumatic cardiac arrest in the prehospital setting carries an extremely high mortality rate. Nevertheless, mortality of prehospital traumatic cardiac arrest (TCA), and survivability with good neurologic outcome, remain the gold standards of trauma care in and out of the hospital and are effectively the criterion by which we measure outcomes in the trauma literature.

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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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Finally, after years in the works!!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

What has been a law in Connecticut since 2009, has now finally become federal legislation! Every woman in the United States who has a mammogram will be notified of her breast density, enabling her to be proactive in obtaining additional imaging to evaluate her breast tissue. Dr. Nancy Cappello spearheaded the breast density notification laws, beginning with her home state, Connecticut, after she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer following a breast ultrasound.

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CT Scanner Trends

Atlantis Worldwide

Computed tomography is one of the most valuable tools used for diagnosis. It’s a special type of imaging that allows physicians to view organs and bones non-invasively.

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Almost Half of Health Systems Use AI for Workforce Issues 

Health IT Analytics

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Huge study finds tomosynthesis better at breast cancer detection

Medical Xpress: Radiology

In a study of over a million women, digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) showed improved breast cancer screening outcomes over screening with standard digital mammography alone. The results of the study were published in Radiology.

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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?