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.
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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).
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.
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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.
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.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 18, 2024
In comparison to radiologists, new MRI research shows an emerging artificial intelligence (AI) model demonstrated a higher AUROC and a 14.8 percent higher positive predictive value for detecting prostate cancer at a mean PI-RADS 3 or greater operating point.
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 21, 2024
U.S. and European experts have proposed a joint practice guideline for use in nuclear medicine on diagnostics and therapy (theranostics) of meningiomas, as published June 20 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. The procedure standards focus specifically on the technical aspects of somatostatin receptor (SSTR) ligands, which can be used in both PET imaging and treatment of meningiomas, and are meant to ensure effective use of the approach, noted lead author Nathalie
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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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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.
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 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.
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.
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
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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.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 17, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 06/17/2024 - 20:47 June 17, 2024 — Avenda Health , an AI healthcare company creating the future of personalized prostate cancer care, announces the findings of its new study published in The Journal of Urology , demonstrating the ability of artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately identify cancer in oncology imaging and diagnostics.
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 20, 2024
These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.
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.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:25 June 21, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced today that following a nationwide search, Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO will become CEO of the Society effective November 1, 2024. Dr. Kavadi will succeed Laura Thevenot, who previously announced her intent to retire after leading the organization since 2002.
Everything Rad
JUNE 19, 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutes read The following is intended for promotional purposes only and is not medical advice. Additionally, any views, statements, or opinions expressed by the speakers were made voluntarily by uncompensated customers or employees and should not be construed as factual. Working in healthcare comes with a sense of pride and purpose.
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 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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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?
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