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Is Radiology Still a Viable Career?

Ben White

Radiology is as popular as ever with medical students and enjoyed a very competitive and completely-filled match last year. But I also know that students and residents–because they keep asking–are wondering: Given ChatGPT and other recent seemingly rapid advances in AI, is radiology still a viable career choice? Yes, I think it is still viable.

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RapidAI raises $75M in series C financing

Radiology Business

The San Mateo, California-based startup said the money will help it tackle more diseases and add further functions to the company's platform.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics Announces Addition of POSLUMA (Flotufolastat F 18) Injection to NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 07/28/2023 - 23:28 July 28, 2023 — Blue Earth Diagnostics , a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of innovative PET radiopharmaceuticals , announced that its optimized, high-affinity radiohybrid (rh) Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA)-targeted PET imaging agent, POSLUMA (flotufolastat F 18) injection (formerly referred to as 18F-rhPSMA-7.3 ), is now included in NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) Pro

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The ARAMIS Trial: DAPT vs Alteplase in Minor Nondisabling Acute Ischemic Stroke

REBEL EM

Background: Current stroke guidelines recommend IV alteplase for patients with acute ischemic stroke presenting within 4.5hrs of symptom onset based on the NINDS and ECASS III publications. Both NINDS and ECASS III excluded patients with mild stroke symptoms but failed to clearly define a threshold for mild stroke. Many patients, however, will have minor strokes (defined as an NIHSS score ≤5).

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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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Portable Scanner Uses New Radiation-Free Imaging Technology to Provide Deeper Insights

MedImaging General Imaging

A team of physicists has successfully readied a new, radiation-free imaging technique that does not require radioactive markers for use on humans.

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2023 AAPM Election Results

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 07/27/2023 - 23:17 July 27, 2023 — The American Association of Physicists in Medicine ( AAPM ) has announced the results of its 2023 election. The following individuals have been elected to AAPM leadership positions, with terms beginning on January 1, 2024. President-Elect: Mahadevappa Mahesh, PhD Secretary: Sonja Dieterich, PhD Board Member-at-Large (listed in alphabetical order): Hania A.

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Deep learning detects precancerous changes on mammograms

Health Imaging

What’s more, the model proved beneficial in a large, diverse cohort that included women with benign breast disease and BRCA mutations.

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REBEL Core Cast 105.0 – Methylxanthine Toxicity

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Methylxanthines are a drug class that includes caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine. The three main mechanisms that account for the clinical presentation of methylxanthine toxicity are: catecholamine release, adenosine antagonism, and phosphodiesterase inhibition. Beta agonism will lead to hyperlactatemia, hypokalemia, hyperglycemia, and tachycardia.

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70-year-old radiology practice suffers cyberattack

Radiology Business

Cheyenne Radiology Group said the incident may have resulted in the inadvertent exposure of patients’ personal information.

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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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Oxford-Based Mirada Announces Partnership with RamSoft —Developer of the World’s First Imaging EMR — to Expand Global Footprint

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 07/25/2023 - 20:26 July 25, 2023 — Mirada Medical , a global leader in advanced visualization software based in Oxford, announced today the expansion of their embedded partnership program to include RamSoft , developer of the world's first Imaging EMR, OmegaAI. Mirada Medical specializes in advanced visualization applications that help healthcare professionals use medical images more effectively and efficiently to improve cancer care.

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Stabilizing Medicare Reimbursement: A Plan For Action

Diagnostic Imaging

Noting that the Medicare conversion factor in 2024 could be lower than the rate in 1993, this author discusses three key issues that need to be addressed by government leaders in order to ensure equitable Medicare reimbursement for radiologists and other physicians.

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Peri-Intubation Hypotension – Dose Induction Dose Matter?

REBEL EM

Background: Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) is a procedure fraught with potential complications including hypotension which, in turn, can result in cardiovascular collapse. While there are numerous potential causes of hypotension peri-RSI, induction medications represent an important, modifiable variable. Over the last decade, airway experts have advocated for reduced induction agent dosing to lessen the risk of hypotension particularly in at risk patients.

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Affiliate of private equity-backed radiology provider LucidHealth names new practice president

Radiology Business

Michelle J. Romero, MD, is assuming the leadership role at Radiology Associates of Hartford in Connecticut.

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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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Ratio Therapeutics, In Collaboration with Lantheus and PharmaLogic, Announce First Patient Dosed in Phase I Study Evaluating a Novel FAP-Targeted Radiopharmaceutical for PET Imaging

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 07/25/2023 - 20:22 July 25, 2023 — Ratio Therapeutics Inc. (Ratio), a pharmaceutical company that employs a suite of innovative technologies to develop best-in-class radiopharmaceuticals for the monitoring and treatment of cancers today announced, in partnership with Lantheus , a company committed to improving patient outcomes through diagnostics, radiotherapeutics and artificial intelligence solutions that enable clinicians to Find, Fight and Follow disease, and in collaboration w

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MRI-Guided Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Improves Treatment Accuracy

MedImaging MRI

A study has found that MRg-A-SBRT can significantly improve radiation therapy safety for prostate cancer patients by allowing clinicians to accurately target radiation beams at the prostate.

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Cómo Responder a un Ataque de Ransomware en Radiología

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Lecciones aprendidas. Por el Dr. Niall Sheehy, MB, MRCP, FFR RCSI St James’s Hospital – Trinity College de Dublín. Imagine que su departamento de radiología no tiene acceso a su PACS, su RIS o incluso a su correo electrónico. ¿Cómo crearía y distribuiría los informes? ¿Cómo archivaría las imágenes? Esta es la situación preocupante en la que se encontró nuestro departamento de radiología a raíz de un ciberataque.

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American College of Radiology opposes US House bill aimed at increasing imaging price transparency

Radiology Business

Rep. Mike Carey introduced the Imaging Services Price Transparency Act July 25, hoping to better inform patients about services provided by the specialty.

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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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Revision Notice: ITN's Mobile C-Arms Comparison Chart

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/26/2023 - 15:40 July 26, 2023 — In the July/August 2023 issue of Imaging Technology News , Summit Industries' Mobile C-arm data was inadvertently omitted. The company's product listings for Amrad Medical Agility and Amrad Medical Agility Plus should have been included in the print version of this chart. Please view the Mobile C-arms Comparison Chart online listing for these complete listings.

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WBCT Indication Series: Charcot Arthropathy

CurveBeam AI

Charcot Arthropathy Charcot arthropathy is characterized by a destructive process that affects the bones, joints, and soft tissues of the foot and/or ankle in patients with neuropathy.​ A weight bearing CT scan can: Assist in early detection and aid in an informed plan for early intervention, reducing complication risks 1. Be used to monitor progression of deformity and help determine appropriate stage in which to surgically intervene, with the goal of preventing ulceration and infection​.

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Researchers Note Lack of Benefit with AI in Women with Dense Breasts

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of over 1.300 women with dense breasts, the combination of mammography and ultrasound had a recall rate of 11.7 percent, a specificity rate of 89.1 percent and an accuracy rate of 89.2 percent in comparison to a 21.4 percent recall rate, 79.4 percent specificity and 79.5 percent accuracy for the combination of mammography, ultrasound, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Incorrect CT protocol leads to radiologist overlooking liver cancer, patient’s untimely death

Radiology Business

The physician had assigned the standard, four-phase protocol for liver imaging, but the radiographer instead performed a single, portal-venous phase only.

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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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Image-guided Adaptive Radiation Treatments Reduce Short-term Side Effects for Patients with Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 07/24/2023 - 21:53 July 24, 2023 — A technique that uses imaging technology as a guide can make radiation therapy safer for patients with prostate cancer by helping clinicians accurately aim radiation beams at the prostate while avoiding nearby tissue in the bladder, urethra, and rectum. That is the finding of a thorough analysis of all published clinical trials of the technique, called magnetic resonance–guided daily adaptive stereotactic body radiotherapy (MRg-A-SBRT).

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AI-Guided Ultrasound Technology Helps Inexperienced Providers Acquire Diagnostic Quality.

MedImaging Ultrasound

A novel AI-guided software aims to enable a broader range of healthcare professionals to perform cardiac ultrasounds in multiple care settings, thereby expanding patient access to cardiac imaging.

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How to improve your interviewing process

MRI Network

Effective interviewing takes careful planning and execution so that your hiring decisions are based on relevant and sound information – not on superficial cues or first impressions. Here are five things that you should do to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your interviewing process: Develop a structure for the interview. Start by defining the key requirements of the position, then create interview questions based on these requirements.

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Only 38% of patients receive appropriate follow-up care for incidental pulmonary nodules

Radiology Business

The findings were derived from 2,500 cases diagnosed between 2018-2019 at an urban tertiary care center and followed for two years afterward.

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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?