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Spine Radiology Insights on Venous Fistula Localization and Finding Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent lecture at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2023 Annual Meeting, Andrew Callen, M.D., discussed a variety of imaging features associated with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, the diagnostic utility of the Bern score as well as the merits of 3D T2FS MRI and dynamic computed tomography myelography.

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COVID long-haulers with loss of smell display brain connectivity impairments on MRI

Health Imaging

Experts recently identified alterations in regions of the brain that process smell in COVID long-haulers.

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How Good is Ultrasound at Diagnosing PTA?

REBEL EM

Background: The increased utility and accessibility of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has allowed clinicians the freedom to rethink their diagnostic approach for many common diseases, including peritonsillar abscess (PTA). Clinical evaluation may prove difficult since many PTA and peritonsillar cellulitis symptoms overlap. Physical examination is approximately 75% sensitive and 50% specific for identifying PTA.

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UnitedHealthcare sues Radiology Partners, claiming it perpetrated scheme in ‘unscrupulous pursuit of profits’

Radiology Business

Rad Partners countered, saying the claims are "without merit" and a smokescreen to take attention away from a contract dispute.

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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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Should Race and Ethnicity Factor into Starting Ages for Mammography Screening?

Diagnostic Imaging

Emerging research looking at data from over 414,000 cases of breast cancer deaths suggests that Black women should begin annual mammography screening seven to nine years earlier than White women.

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Machine-Learning Technique Improves High Blood Pressure Treatment

Health IT Analytics

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Black women should start breast cancer screening 8 years earlier, new data suggest

Radiology Business

The recommendation is based on an analysis of mortality data from 415,000 U.S. women spanning 2011-2020.

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Breast Reconstruction: Current Principles and Emerging Concepts in Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

Given the increasing prevalence of breast reconstruction, researchers discussed key signs of common complications on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound and other imaging during a recent presentation at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2023 Annual Meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Experts call for better radiation protection for female healthcare workers

Health Imaging

Authors of a new editorial recently highlighted the increased risk of developing breast cancer that female healthcare workers face due to their routine exposure to ionizing radiation.

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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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Artificial Intelligence Continues to Assist in Cough Detection

Health IT Analytics

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ChatGPT a ‘substantial first step’ toward AI-drafted radiologist reports

Radiology Business

Using an RSNA template, the artificially intelligent chatbot was able to get high marks on report quality for distal radius fractures.

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Emerging AI Tool Improves Worklist Triage and CT Detection of Incidental Pulmonary Embolism

Diagnostic Imaging

In a new study involving over 11,700 chest computed tomography (CT) scans in oncology patients, adjunctive artificial intelligence software demonstrated a sensitivity rate of 91.6 percent for incidental pulmonary embolism (IPE) and reduced median detection and notification time for IPE-positive scans from multiple days to one hour for a radiology department at a comprehensive cancer center.

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Experts use MRI to identify brain pathways responsible for epileptic seizures

Health Imaging

Patients who have these pathways disconnected record marked seizure-free periods of time in the long-term, according to new research.

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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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Machine Learning Identifies Four Autism Subtypes

Health IT Analytics

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Radiology Partners added 500 physicians to its roster in 2022, now spanning all 50 states

Radiology Business

Meanwhile, credit analysts are issuing caution around the California-based practice’s aggressive, debt-fueled growth strategy.

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Distinguishing real from fake in the age of synthetic images

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Amid headlines about artificial intelligence's implications for everything from education to the future of work itself, Abhinav Jha, an assistant professor of biomedical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering and of radiology at the School of Medicine, both at Washington University in St. Louis, and his collaborators developed and evaluated two methods to quantitatively determine the realism of synthetic, or computer-generated medical images.

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Swallowable capsule monitors radiation dose in real-time during radiotherapy

Health Imaging

Coming in at a diameter of 5 mm and thickness of 0.2 mm, the X-ray dosimeter measures radiation dose up to five times more accurately than standard methods.

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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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UCSF Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Says "Thank You!" to Our Volunteer Clinical Faculty

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

During National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, 2023, we are delighted to recognize the 22 Volunteer Clinical Faculty who join us throughout the year to teach applied clinical and basic sciences for patient care.

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Radiology among 120 medical societies announcing support for ‘broken’ Medicare pay system fix

Radiology Business

“Organized medicine is united in support of a long-term payment solution," numerous national and state societies wrote to members of Congress on Wednesday.

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Caregility Unveils Multiple AI-Enhanced Hybrid Care Solutions that Harness the Power of Caregility Cloud Telehealth Platform

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Fri, 04/21/2023 - 08:13 April 20, 2023 — Caregility , an enterprise telehealth leader dedicated to connecting care for patients and clinicians everywhere, today announced a new portfolio of AI-enhanced hybrid care solutions built on Caregility Cloud, its Best in KLAS virtual care platform (non-EMR). The enhancements reduce technology investment risks for hospitals and health systems by offering the flexibility to choose those health AI applications that are the best fit for t

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Shear wave elastography assessment improves TI-RADS scoring

Health Imaging

That’s according to an award-winning scientific online poster presented this week during the American Roentgen Ray Society’s annual meeting being held in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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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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Avance de la Utilidad Clínica de los Rayos X para las Enfermedades Respiratorias

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 10 minutes read Carestream se une a la investigación para la detección y el tratamiento más tempranos de la fibrosis pulmonar idiopática. ¿Qué pasaría si pudiera detectar antes la fibrosis pulmonar idiopática (FPI) y hacer que los pacientes comenzaran el tratamiento más temprano? ¿Qué pasaría si las imágenes de rayos X, la modalidad de imágenes médicas más prevalente y accesible del mundo, pudieran proporcionar la información necesaria para el diagnóstico?

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Radiology society sues Marriott, claiming hotel giant breached contract tied to its annual meeting

Radiology Business

The American Roentgen Ray Society is seeking $665,523 in damages along with any related attorneys’ fees, according to the complaint.

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HIMSS Center for Professional Excellence for all Levels of Healthcare Changemakers

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/20/2023 - 14:37 April 20, 2023 — Today’s healthcare industry faces multiple challenges -- looming clinician shortage, technological advances and cybersecurity threats, to name a few. Enter HIMSS with a solution: continuing education for information technology professionals and clinicians alike. Dubbed the “HIMSS Center for Professional Excellence,” the immersive program offers HIMSS’ expansive global network of experts, thought leaders, resources, publications and other assets.

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'Fictitious references' and 'significant inaccuracies' could hinder ChatGPT's medical writing career

Health Imaging

Despite being widely praised by many of its users, ChatGPT recently left much to be desired by experts who compared the chatbot’s medical writing alongside that of seasoned professionals.

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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?