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Good Radiologists Are Like Car Salespeople- Make Them An Offer They Can’t Refuse!

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As I was on the phone with a colleague trying to convince the referrer of why I think a patient has Paget’s disease instead of metastases, I described the cortical thickening of the iliopectineal line and the lack of activity on the bone scan at the site and elsewhere throughout the body. And I mentioned the MRI was nonspecific, with some expansion of the ilium that went along with the case.

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Deep-Learning Model Can Detect Disease-Causing Mosaic Mutations

Health IT Analytics

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BLS Employment Situation Report: December 2022

MRI Network

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) December jobs report once again indicated a solid hiring environment in spite of Federal Reserve Bank efforts to slow the economy and tighten the job market. Today the BLS reported a gain of 223,000 non-farm jobs while unemployment edged down to 3.5 percent. Notably, the unemployment rate has remained in a narrow range of 3.5 to 3.7 percent since March 2022.

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Divulgación Abierta en Radiología

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 6 minutes read Seis recomendaciones para fomentar la generación de informes de incidentes de seguridad en radiología. Por la profesora Louise Rainford, decana asociada de Radiografía, UCD Dublín. Los errores en radiología sí suceden, tal y como suceden en todas las profesiones. Algunos incidentes de seguridad tienen consecuencias importantes, mientras que otros no tienen ninguna importancia.

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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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Mobile Imaging: Mobile Pad Location & Planning

Kings Medical Group

There are two important things that need to be considered when planning for a mobile system: Is there a large enough pad and is this an accessible area for the mobile? In this blog, we will dive into how to ensure a smooth process to get you up and running. Dimensions of Pad Dimensions of […] The post Mobile Imaging: Mobile Pad Location & Planning appeared first on Kings Medical Group.

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3 Things your Imaging CRO Needs in 2023

Keosys Medical Imaging

I maging CROs provide critical expertise that can help to optimize clinical trial operations by acquiring and reading medical images on behalf of sponsors or other CROs. T hese outsourced specialists can be a vital asset to researchers , improving trial quality while retaining essential internal resources. In fact, clinical trials conducted with the help of a CRO are completed 30% quicker on avera ge than those conducted in - house.

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Divulgação Pública na Radiologia

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 6 minutes read Seis recomendações para promover a notificação de incidentes de segurança na radiologia. Por Louise Rainford, professora e diretora associada de radiografia da UCD Dublin. Erros acontecem na radiologia, assim como acontecem em todas as profissões. Alguns incidentes de segurança acarretam consequências sérias; outros, não.

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Last Minute Congressional Action Reduces Medicare Fee Cuts For 2023

Healthcare Administrative Partners

In response to concern expressed across the spectrum of physicians and their representative organizations, the omnibus spending bill titled the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (CAA23) passed by Congress on December 23 rolled back a Medicare payment cut of 8.5%. As a result, we estimate that the conversion factor will still be cut 2.08% for 2023.

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Association of Aortic Arch Calcification with Acute Ischemic Stroke Subtypes and Endovascular Thrombectomy Outcomes

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To analyze the aortic arch calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans, with the goal of predicting the subtypes of patients with ischemic stroke and endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) outcomes.

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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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Partnership to Expand Health Equity Data to Improve Community Health

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Real-Time 3D Imaging Provides First-of-Its-Kind View of X-Rays Hitting Inside Body During.

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can now be measured during treatment for the first time with.

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Tracking radiation treatment in real time promises safer, more effective cancer therapy

ScienceDaily

Radiation, used to treat half of all cancer patients, can be measured during treatment for the first time with precise 3D imaging. By capturing and amplifying tiny sound waves created when X-rays heat tissues in the body, medical professionals can map the radiation dose within the body, giving them new data to guide treatments in real time. It's a first-of-its-kind view of an interaction doctors have previously been unable to 'see.

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Transportal Balloon-Occluded Retrograde Transvenous Obliteration for a Pancreatic Arteriovenous Malformation Using the Outflow Debranching Technique

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A standard therapy for pancreatic arteriovenous malformation (AVM) has not yet been established. Surgical resection, transarterial embolization (TAE) followed by transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS), radiation therapy, and transvenous embolization have been reported (1,2). This letter presents a case of complete resolution of an AVM in the head of the pancreas after undergoing transportal balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration using the outflow debranching technique

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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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Duke Health, nference Partner to Advance Medical Research, Patient Care

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Predictions for Healthcare AI Entering 2023

Aidoc

Within the history of healthcare innovation lies the profound lessons surrounding the adoption of revolutionary technologies. Whether it be unleashing genomic sequencing to personalize oncologic treatments or developing an electronic medical records system, the healthcare industry as a whole abides by the highest standards of testing and evaluation prior to welcoming novel solutions that may impact patient lives.

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Researchers develop, validate tool to visualize 3D architectural properties of atherosclerosis plaques

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed and substantiated an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tool to reveal new structural insights into atherothrombosis, a long-term arterial vessel wall disease characterized by the build-up of lipid-rich and inflamed plaques.

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Design of a High-Flow Catheter Connector to Enhance Fluid Transfer

JVIR

To compare the performance of a prototype high-flow catheter connector, the Lamprey Lock, with that of a conventional Luer connector.

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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.