Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Can a return to a per-click reimbursement model reignite one’s drive?

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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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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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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:26 November 22, 2023 — GE HealthCare is preparing to showcase its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions at the 109th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, RSNA 2023 , being held Nov. 26-30 in Chicago, IL. In a statement issued by the company summarizing the range of products to be showcased during the meeting, the company noted findings from a report by RBC Capital Markets that approximately 30% of the wo

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Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Plain hip x-rays may help screen patients for osteoporosis before they undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA), according to a study published November 14 in Scientific Reports. The finding is from a study conducted by a group at the University Hospital Jena in Eisenberg, Germany, that explored whether hip x-rays could be reliable indicators for bone mineral density (BMD) in male and female patients prior to THA procedures.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 11/22/2023 - 15:03 November 22, 2023 — Siemens Healthineers announces the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of the Biograph Vision.X¹, a positron emission tomography/computed tomography (PET/CT) scanner with a time of flight (TOF) of 178 picoseconds (ps)—the industry’s fastest TOF.² The next-generation system builds on the established performance of the Biograph Vision family of scanners.

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Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:03 November 22, 2023 — Lung cancer is one of the world’s silent killers. By the time patients experience symptoms, the tumors in their lungs have often grown to the point where they are inoperable or have metastasized to other parts of the patient’s body. Lung cancer remains the biggest contributor to mortality among all cancer types globally [1], with tobacco smokers at particularly high risk.

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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.

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Radiology Business

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.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 11/22/2023 - 11:56 November 22, 2023 — Lunit , a leading provider of AI -powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) 510(k) clearance for its 3D Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) AI solution, Lunit INSIGHT DBT. This approval signifies a major step forward in the fight against breast cancer, enabling Lunit to make a full-fledged entry into the US breast screening market.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology reportedly offers decreased noise magnitude while enhancing image reconstruction for cardiovascular computed tomography (CT) scanners.

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Health IT Analytics

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics faculty received 16 grants to fund projects focused on advancing artificial intelligence in healthcare and medicine.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 11/21/2023 - 12:06 November 21, 2023 — A groundbreaking solution for osteoporosis screening has been announced by medical X-ray technology pioneer IBEX Innovations Ltd. The Sedgefield, UK-headquartered company’s IBEX Bone Health (BH) technology will now be integrated into DensityScan, an advanced AI-driven workflow for Agfa Radiology Solutions’ DR X-ray equipment.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

With algorithms utilized in aerospace technology, the CT LVAS software reportedly provides enhanced assessment of regional airflow and lung ventilation.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Researchers have developed an innovative ultrasound patch that can measure bladder fullness and could also be adapted for the early detection of cancers deep within the body.

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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.

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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.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

milla1cf Tue, 11/21/2023 - 12:10 November 21, 2023 — Carestream Health has launched its new affordable Horizon X-ray System that offers high-quality imaging to help improve clinical outcomes and user-friendly features to help improve productivity. The budget-friendly system is designed especially for small-to-midsize imaging centers, orthopedic facilities, urgent care centers, and hospitals.

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Atlantis Worldwide

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

More and more, the C-Arm is becoming the workhorse of Medical Imaging Equipment, thanks to an aging population, better 3D accuracy and increased patient awareness.

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MedImaging Ultrasound

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An innovative AI technology that can predict both fatal and non-fatal cardiac events has the potential to revolutionize the way coronary artery disease is treated by transforming the risk evaluation and management of patients who undergo routine CCTA.

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