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Deep learning reconstruction cuts breast MRI scan times in half

Health Imaging

The use of DLR also provides greater flexibility with protocols in comparison to conventional single-shot echo-planar imaging.

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fMRI reveals a brain circuit for creativity

AuntMinnie

Functional MRI (fMRI) has revealed a brain circuit for creativity, researchers from Mass General Brigham in Boston have reported. A group of different brain regions that are activated by creative tasks are part of one common brain circuit, wrote a team led by Julian Kutsche, a researcher with the Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

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Congressman proposes banning prior authorization across all health plans

Radiology Business

Rep. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., proposed the Doctor Knows Best Act of 2025 last month in the U.S. House, calling the practice "useless red tape.

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Harrison.ai Announces U.S. Expansion Plans

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 02/12/2025 - 09:30 Feb. 11, 2025 Harrison.ai, a developer of AI-powered medical diagnostic support and workflow solutions, has announced the accelerated expansion of its operations into the United States a move supported by US$112 million of Series C funding. The funding will also fuel the companys product roadmap and continued growth in the UK, EMEA and APAC.

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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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FDA clears AI software capable of reducing MRI acquisition times by up to 80%

Health Imaging

The product was developed to both improve image quality and shorten image acquisition times.

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ACR wants Medicare to add more radiology measures in MIPS quality pay program

Radiology Business

Radiology advocates believe the value-based payment program needs more measures to support radiologists in meeting performance requirements.

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UCSF Performs First Application of RSI-MRI with Robotic HiFU for Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 02/13/2025 - 09:40 Feb. 12, 2025 Cortechs.ai, a supplier of novel imaging solutions for prostate cancer care, and EDAP TMS SA, a provider ofrobotic energy-based therapies, have announced the successful completion of the worlds first OnQ Prostate-assisted Focal One Robotic HIFU procedure at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Prostate Center.

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AI spots missed colorectal cancers on routine CT scans

Health Imaging

Rates of colorectal cancer are on the rise, most notably in younger adults, who have seen CRC diagnoses double over the last decade.

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Myosteatosis on preoperative chest CT suggests worse NSCLC survival

AuntMinnie

Indications of myosteatosis (that is, the accumulation of fat in skeletal muscles) on preoperative chest CT imaging are linked with worse survival after surgery in patients with stage 0 to IIB non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), researchers have reported. And this result was independent of individuals' skeletal muscle index and subcutaneous adipose tissue, wrote a team led by Lea Mantz, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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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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Academic practices may be losing radiologists to more flexible competitors, data show

Radiology Business

The number of part-time academic radiology faculty fell by near 11% between 2015 to 2024, according to new research published in JACR.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

February is National Cancer Prevention Month , a time to focus on the impact of early cancer detection and prevention. As healthcare providers, you know that catching cancer in its earliest stages significantly improves patient outcomes. Advanced imaging technologies continue to play a crucial role in detecting cancers before they progress, giving patients the best chance for successful treatment.

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Radiologist under investigation for sneaking cat in for CT scan

Health Imaging

In a letter to the hospital, the doctor stated the cat was between life and death and that he knew "only timely intervention could save her.

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Lung lesion volume doubling times associated with survival metrics

AuntMinnie

CT shows that tracking volume doubling times of the solid component of lung adenocarcinomas can help clinicians predict patients' recurrence-free survival and overall survival after surgery, researchers have reported. "[Our study found that] in lung adenocarcinomas manifesting as part-solid lesions on chest CT, the presence of a solid-component volume doubling time of less than 200 days was the only evaluated metric that showed significant independent associations with both recurrence-free surv

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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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Radiologists debate the merits of AI for work list triage in emergency settings

Radiology Business

Physicians with two academic institutions made their cases in dueling opinion pieces published in the American Journal of Roentgenology Wednesday.

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Dynamic Digital Radiography Quantitatively Diagnoses Diaphragm Dysfunction

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Fri, 02/14/2025 - 15:14 Feb.12, 2025 Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, has published a case study by clinicians in the pulmonary and radiology departments at ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco (Milan, Italy) demonstrating the use of Dynamic Digital Radiography (DDR) to help definitively diagnose diaphragm dysfunction. The study, published in the journal Diagnostics, highlights the clinical value of DDR through its unique ability to evaluate diaphragm movement in real time and integrate dyn

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Medical students want more competency-based learning opportunities in imaging

Health Imaging

New survey results detail students support for changing up the educational formats available to them.

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Subtle Medical gets FDA clearance, launches MRI software suite

AuntMinnie

Medtech firm Subtle Medical has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AI-powered Subtle-HD MRI acceleration and enhancement software. This clearance marks the launch of Subtles SubtleELITE suite of three AI-powered software tools: along with Subtle-HD, the suite includes SubtleSYNTH and SubtleALIGN, all collectively designed to work together to significantly both improve image quality and reduce MRI scan times, Subtle Medical said in a statement.

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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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ACR wants radiology prioritized in Senate bill to boost number of residency slots

Radiology Business

Members of Congress introduced the bipartisan legislation in December, hoping to help hospitals train more physicians amid workforce shortages

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The Human Side of AI: Real Stories from the Frontlines of Healthcare

Aidoc

At Aidoc, Ive had the privilege of speaking with radiologists, hospital executives and clinical leaders who are actively shaping the future of AI in healthcare. Their insights offer a clear picture: AI isnt just a buzzword. Its transforming clinical workflows, patient care and hospital operations. Here are some key takeaways from those conversations: AI in Healthcare is Not a Trend Its Here to Stay While some still view AI in healthcare as experimental, those using it every day know its an esse

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Frontotemporal dementia often misdiagnosed due to misinterpretations of imaging

Health Imaging

The reasons for misdiagnoses are wide-ranging, but interpretations of patients brain imaging may play a prominent role.

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Intelerad, Strategic Radiology highlight partnership milestones

AuntMinnie

Imaging software company Intelerad and Strategic Radiology are highlighting recent achievements stemming from their collaboration on increasing access to advanced imaging technology for members of Strategic Radiologys network. The companies said that the partnership, initiated in 2020, attained several significant milestones in 2024. One noteworthy milestone was expansion: Strategic Radiology quadrupled participation in its network in 2024 with the addition of nine new member practices to its ne

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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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Radiologist shortage will persist into 2055 without counteraction

Radiology Business

In the next 30 years, the supply of radiologists is expected to grow by nearly 26%, assuming no increases in the number of new residents, experts wrote in JACR.

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Ibex Medical Analytics Earns First FDA 510(k) Clearance for Prostate Detect

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 02/10/2025 - 11:56 Feb. 10, 2025 Ibex Medical Analytics recentlyannouncedit has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k) clearance for Ibex Prostate Detect, an in vitro diagnostic medical device that harnesses AI to generate heatmaps identifying small and rare missed prostatic cancers, acting as a safety net to assist pathologists in ensuring patients receive an accurate diagnosis.

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How hormonal status affects background parenchymal enhancement on contrasted mammograms

Health Imaging

New research provides detailed insight into how specific factors that impact hormone levels, such as breastfeeding, contraception, medication and menopausal status, alter BPE on CEM.

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CDSS fails to reduce inappropriate imaging orders

AuntMinnie

Implementing a clinical decision support system (CDSS) had little effect on reducing inappropriate imaging orders by doctors in university hospitals, according to a study published February 10 in JAMA. The finding is from a clinical trial involving 26 departments at three German academic medical centers that compared the proportions of inappropriate imaging requests between departments that used a CDSS with those that did not.

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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?