Ben White
JUNE 19, 2024
An interesting essay by Leopold Aschenbrenner discussing the recent history of as well predictions for the next 10 years of AI: “ From GPT-4 to AGI ” A long but good read, which itself is part of an even longer series. The post Situational Awareness first appeared on Ben White.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 21, 2024
Healthcare leaders around the world envision automation and artificial intelligence (AI) bridging critical gaps that hinder their institutions' ability to deliver timely, high-quality care to everyone, according to the ninth annual Future Health Index 2024 report. The new report commissioned by Philips comes from a survey of nearly 3,000 healthcare leaders, including healthcare informatics leaders, from 14 countries and interviews conducted through March.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Artificial intelligence facilitated a 96.2 percent sensitivity rate for incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) on contrast-enhanced CT chest or abdomen exams, according to new prospective research involving over 4,300 patients.
ScienceDaily
JUNE 20, 2024
Women who have their ovaries removed before menopause, particularly before the age of 40, have reduced white matter integrity in multiple regions of the brain later in life, a new study suggests. White matter refers to the nerve fibers that connect neurons in different areas of the brain.
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Ben White
JUNE 16, 2024
Forget about AI taking your job, maybe we’ll all just live forever. The post Magical Nanobots first appeared on Ben White.
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Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 19, 2024
In a new study, investigators from McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Drug Abuse—Intramural Research Program (NIDA-IRP) have discovered that the tendency of people's arousal to wane over the course of brain scans has been distorting the brain connection maps produced by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).
Health Imaging
JUNE 18, 2024
Affected patients may have had their name, date of birth, address, health insurance information and medical information compromised, though there is currently no evidence that any data has been misused.
ScienceDaily
JUNE 21, 2024
While previous studies suggested an association of the most common cerebral small-vessel disease with dementia risk, new research provides evidence of causal link, identifying it as a major vascular factor.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 18, 2024
Chat GPT-4 outperforms GPT-3.5 when it comes to creating structured, summarized radiology reports for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), researchers have found. The study results are good news for both clinicians and patients, as the AI tool could improve surgical decision-making, noted a team led by Rajesh Bhayana, MD, of the University of Toronto in Canada in an article published June 18 in Radiology.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
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Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.
Radiology Business
JUNE 20, 2024
It’s one thing to know that cancer disparities often correlate with deleterious social determinants of health (SDOH). It’s another to equip healthcare professionals for applying the connection to affected patient populations.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 19, 2024
PET imaging shows different brain activity in people taking methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting. Jacob Dubroff, MD, PhD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, provided evidence using carbon-11 (C-11) carfentanil PET that individual buprenorphine-treated patients have lower mu-opioid receptor activity across all brain regions than either methadone-treated p
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 08:24 June 20, 2024 — The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine ( SIIM ) is gearing up for its SIIM24 Annual Meeting and InformaticsTECH Expo , “Making Waves in Imaging Informatics,” set for June 27-29 in National Harbor, MD, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. Program Committee Chair is Christopher J.
Health Imaging
JUNE 18, 2024
Abbreviated MRI exams for suspected appendicitis require fewer sequences and, in turn, take less time for radiologists to interpret. But in the absence of a designated code, patients often foot the bill for reads of more costly exams.
Radiology Business
JUNE 18, 2024
Neuroradiology has topped the field among imaging subspecialties vying for new fellows to train, filling 287 of 316 certified positions—a 90.8% fill rate—across 87 fellowship programs.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
Using secure messaging alongside traditional telephone communication between radiologists, radiation oncologists, and other medical specialists can add to workflow burden, according to a study published June 20 in JAMA Network Open. Researchers led by Sunny Lou, MD, PhD, from Washington University in St. Louis, MO, found that after adjusting for sex, individual preferences, and clinical work settings, months with increased secure messaging use also had increased telephone use.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:21 June 21, 2024 — Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas announced today a strategic partnership with Comp-Ray, Inc., a Christie Innomed company, that will bolster Konica Minolta’s Healthcare IT sales and distribution in the US. Christie Innomed will be introducing their best-in-class Canadian Healthcare IT service offerings in the US through this partnership.
Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
Experts have developed a first-of-its-kind fluorinated contrast agent they believe will provide more detailed MR imaging and aid in the treatment of certain cancers.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 20, 2024
As a mouse explores its environment, millions of neurons across the brain fire in sync. To study only a small subsection at a time would be to miss the forest for the trees, but powerful microscopes capable of capturing the entire mouse brain simultaneously are too heavy to mount on a moving mouse.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 19, 2024
June 19 is Juneteenth, a day marking the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S., and a time to reflect on our progress toward equality and justice. Dana Brown, president and CEO of iCAD. However, it's also a moment to acknowledge the persistent disparities that continue to affect Black communities, particularly in healthcare. One such disparity lies in the realm of breast health, where minoritized groups face disproportionately higher risks of certain aggressive breast cancers and poorer ou
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:24 June 21, 2024 — GE HealthCare , a leading global medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, and digital solutions innovator, and MediView XR Inc., a leading clinical augmented reality med-tech company, announced the successful first installation and clinical cases using the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite [1] at North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
CurveBeam AI
JUNE 20, 2024
Key Points: The most important advantage of weight bearing CT (WBCT), which utilizes cone beam CT (CBCT) technology (a three-dimensional (3D) imaging modality) is immediate access to 3D images, resulting in faster and better diagnostic capabilities. Up to 40% of missed diagnoses of ankle trauma associated fractures could theoretically be avoided with primary use of WBCT in accident and emergency departments.
Health Imaging
JUNE 19, 2024
As a person’s concentration dwindles during resting state or task-based sequences, the resultant brain activity observed on imaging could be misleading.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 18, 2024
PET/CT imaging with F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) is emerging as a sensitive tool for detecting early atherosclerosis, according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. Shiv Patil, a student and researcher from the University of Pennsylvania, presented an F-18 NaF-PET/CT study that found the approach visualized biologically active vascular microcalcification in patients at early stages of the disease versus healthy volunteers.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 20, 2024
christine.book Thu, 06/20/2024 - 09:00 June 20, 2024 — Allied health professionals such as radiology technologists and therapists can generate millions of dollars a year for their facilities, according to a new report from AMN Healthcare , a provider of healthcare workforce solutions across the United States. The company’s “ 2024 Allied Healthcare Professional Revenue and ROI Report ” tracks net revenue generated by various types of radiology technologists and therapists, less the cost of staffi
Everything Rad
JUNE 19, 2024
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MedImaging MRI
JUNE 20, 2024
A new development in eye tracking technology allows young children to engage in a VR experience during MRI scans, which helps reduce their anxiety and limits movement.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 20, 2024
An AI certificate course can improve knowledge of the technology for radiology residents, a study published June 21 in Academic Radiology found. Researchers led by Mark Finkelstein, MD, from the New York University Langone Medical Center reported that most of the students indicated their knowledge of AI increased after completing the program and over half expressed interest in further AI education.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 18, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 06/18/2024 - 20:07 June 18, 2024 — The advancement of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) in healthcare to support diagnostic decision making, stave off burnout and enhance quality patient care has taken a giant stride forward. Strategic Radiology , a coalition of independently owned and operated local private radiology practices, and Qure.ai , a global leader in healthcare AI, have formed a partnership to advance clinical accuracy and operational efficiency through easier access to c
Radiology Business
JUNE 19, 2024
Ascension Health in Texas uses AI that can read CT scans for stroke and pulmonary embolism to activate care teams before the images even get into the PACS.
Health Imaging
JUNE 20, 2024
The motorized component removes the need for manual positioning adjustments during procedures, improving both accuracy and efficiency.
AuntMinnie
JUNE 19, 2024
Implementing a few key interventions can reduce exam delays for MRI exams performed on patients under sedation or general anesthesia, researchers have reported. A team led by Aric Lee, MBBS, of National University Hospital in Singapore found that relatively straightforward initiatives such as workflow standardization and preadmission patient counseling cut delays for these types of exams by more than 30%.
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