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FAPI-PET shows promise for detecting pancreatic cancer
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
FAPI-PET imaging may become a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting pancreatic cancer, according to a study published November 16 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A group led by Lukas Kessler, MD, of University Hospital Essen in Germany, assessed the accuracy of gallium-68 (Ga-68) FAPI-PET in patients with pancreatic cancer enrolled in an ongoing study.
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Should diagnostic and interventional radiologists practice separately? Imaging groups to discuss at town hall
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2023
IR's evolution as a primary specialty, coupled with an "explosion" in diagnostic exams, have contributed to friction between the two professions.
AI able to identify autism in children with 98.5% accuracy
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The study's full results are set to be presented at the Radiological Society of North America annual meeting in Chicago later this month.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Medality Sale
Ben White
NOVEMBER 24, 2023
The folks over at Medality (née MRI Online) have a massive radiology learning platform, and I just recorded an episode for their Radiology Report podcast last week. Their Black Friday sale is a substantial discount (30% off through November 30), so if you’re in the market (or need CME), give it a look. The post Medality Sale first appeared on Ben White.
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AMA ‘disappointed’ after Congress leaves physician pay fix out of bill to avert shutdown
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The American College of Radiology and 120 other healthcare organizations recently sent a letter to leaders of the House and Senate, asking them to fix the “flawed” Medicare payment system.
Carestream unveils compact X-ray for facilities on a budget
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NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The system is designed for small healthcare facilities, fitting into most rooms without requiring additional ceiling support.
Study Shows Benefits of AI in Detecting Lung Cancer Risk in Non-Smokers
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NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Artificial intelligence (AI) assessments of chest X-rays identified 28 percent of a 17,000 plus cohort of never-smokers as being at high-risk for lung cancer, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
Midlife belly fat linked to increased Alzheimer's risk
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
People with higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife may be at increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. This type of adipose tissue -- which surrounds internal organs deep in the belly -- is linked to changes in the brain up to 15 years before the earliest Alzheimer's symptoms appear, reported a team led by Mahsa Dolatshahi, MD, of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
American College of Radiology initiative seeks to improve transparency among AI vendors
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The ACR Data Science Institute’s “AI Central” allows physicians to select algorithms that have been vetted for performance.
Downstream costs of noninvasive cardiac diagnostics revealed in data study
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
At what looks to be an 18% cost savings downstream, stress echocardiograms looks to be the least expensive diagnostic procedure for patients with chest pain
Could an Emerging AI System Lead to Earlier Autism Detection with DT-MRI?
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NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Through assessment of diffusion tensor MRI of the brain, a new AI system reportedly offers a 97 percent sensitivity rate in diagnosing autism in children between two to four years of age, according to research to be presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference next week.
3D CT reconstruction shows ties to malignant pulmonary nodule growth
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
3D reconstruction of CT images could aid in follow-up strategies for pulmonary nodule screening, a study published November 15 in the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery found. Researchers led by Wenfei Xue from Hebei Province General Hospital in Shijiazhuang, China, found through such reconstruction that the tumor blood vessel diameter of ground-glass opacity (GGO) lesions are tied to the growth of malignant pulmonary nodules.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
5 guiding principles for establishing a point-of-care ultrasound program
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Collaboration between various support personnel and buy-in from all stakeholders are crucial to program success, experts wrote in JACR.
University of Wisconsin and GE HealthCare expand 40-year partnership
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Their goal is to shape the future of medical imaging, enhance the standard of care, and improve patient outcomes by incorporating advancements in AI and digital solutions.
New AI tool detects up to 13% more breast cancers than human clinicians can
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A new AI tool from Kheiron Medical Technologies and Imperial College London can detect up to 13% more breast cancers than humans in breast screenings.
Exo CEO talks POCUS survey results with AuntMinnie.com
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
Exo recently led a survey that found the majority of U.S. physicians believe point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) will be mainstream within the next five years. The results also point to most physicians believing that handheld POCUS availability will increase the technology's adoption. Company founder and CEO Sandeep Akkaraju discussed the survey findings with AuntMinnie.com , including other thoughts the surveyed physicians had when it comes to the technology's use.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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Startup aiming to streamline medical imaging appointments raises $9M
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Medmo has now expanded nationwide, supporting clients including imaging centers, primary care groups, large hospital systems and virtual health providers.
RSNA announces winners of abdominal trauma AI challenge
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Radiological Society of North America's latest contest focused on the detection and classification of injuries in the abdomen.
FDA Clears Adjunctive Lung Ventilation Software for CT
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NOVEMBER 24, 2023
With algorithms utilized in aerospace technology, the CT LVAS software reportedly provides enhanced assessment of regional airflow and lung ventilation.
Morphological markers culled from MRI exams help diagnose autism
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Morphological markers culled from diffusion tensor MRI (DT-MRI) brain scans using an AI algorithm can help diagnose autism in young children with an accuracy rate of 98.5%, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. The findings could translate to earlier diagnosis of the condition in young children, according to study coauthor Gregory Barnes, MD, PhD, of the Norton Children's Autism Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
South Korea-based Imaging AI vendor Lunit raises $150M in new capital
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NOVEMBER 21, 2023
Traded on the Kosdaq stock exchange, the company held a public offering earlier this month, which garnered an “enthusiastic response” from investors.
Medmo receives $9M investment for radiology scan scheduling
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NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The new funding round was led by early stage venture capital firm Lerer Hippeau, with Medmo earmarking the money for expansion plans.
FDA Clears New PET/CT Scanner from Siemens Healthineers
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 22, 2023
The Biograph Vision.X positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) reportedly offers an industry-leading time of flight (TOF) and detector technology that facilitates the diagnosis of smaller lesions.
CT-guided procedure shows promise for restoring smell after long COVID
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
A CT-guided, minimally invasive procedure called a stellate ganglion block shows promise for restoring the sense of smell in patients with long COVID, according to research to be presented at the upcoming RSNA meeting. Parosmia, or impaired sense of smell, is a known symptom of COVID-19, and research has shown that up to 60% of patients with the disease are affected by parosmia.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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