Health Imaging
JUNE 21, 2023
While radiologists and current trainees are either prepared to or are already embracing artificial intelligence, a significant portion of medical students shy away from radiology because of AI.
Ben White
JUNE 20, 2023
The science of learning has become a lot more popular in the past few years than when I was a student. Contemporary medical students utilize spaced repetition algorithms for their Anki flashcard decks, enjoy high-quality question banks, watch videos at 2x speed, and drill with picture-based mnemonic tools like Sketchy Medical. These techniques have minimal overlap with the medical school of even fifteen years ago (in-person lectures, books, repeat).
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REBEL EM
JUNE 22, 2023
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has been the focus of massive research efforts over the last three years. Our understanding of the disease and effective treatments to reduce mortality have progressed rapidly during this time. However, the medical community is only just starting to understand long-COVID (WHO Definition: the continuation or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-CoV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation).
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 22, 2023
In multiple datasets from a study involving reviewed data from over 2,700 bi-parametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, a deep neural network demonstrated area under the receiver operating characteristic (AUROC) scores ranging from 87 to 89 percent for the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer.
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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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 20, 2023
Eileen Appelbaum, PhD, spoke during the Take Back Medicine summit, focused on the theme of “reclaiming medicine from corporate interests.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 20, 2023
New ultra-high-resolution CT technology enables excellent image quality and accurate diagnosis of coronary artery disease in high-risk patients, a potentially significant benefit for people previously ineligible for noninvasive screening, according to a study published in Radiology.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 20, 2023
In a study cohort of patients undergoing pre-operative workup for transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), researchers found the use of photon-counting CT for ultra-high resolution coronary CT angiography had a 96 percent sensitivity rate and an 84 percent specificity rate for the detection of coronary artery disease (CAD).
Radiology Business
JUNE 22, 2023
About 40% of rads said they accept studies across all areas of expertise. Yet, less than half are “very confident” reading them.
Ben White
JUNE 18, 2023
Indisputable authorship ordering method : Reviewer 2 should have blocked this for not specifying the version used. The post Indisputable Authorship Order first appeared on Ben White.
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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.
Health Imaging
JUNE 21, 2023
Posluma (flotufolastat F 18) received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval in May 2023.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 21, 2023
The InterView Fusion and InterView XP reportedly improve image quality for single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) and offer imaging tools specifically geared to common nuclear medicine studies ranging from bone imaging to cardiac assessment and lung imaging.
Radiology Business
JUNE 23, 2023
Meanwhile, the agency has removed radiology provider Envision Healthcare from the same list following its recent bankruptcy filing.
REBEL EM
JUNE 19, 2023
Background: Injuries are a major cause of death worldwide. Hemorrhage accounts for about 1/3 of all trauma deaths and as such, it should be our goal to find treatments to decrease death from hemorrhage. Our bodies have a finely tuned system that allows blood to flow freely and not clot too easily while also allowing the body to form clots when needed.
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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.
Health Imaging
JUNE 21, 2023
Coronary CT angiography is commonly used to assess patients at low or intermediate risk of CAD but is less effective in high-risk patients with an increased presence of coronary calcifications and stents due to the “blooming” effect they have on imaging.
Cassling's MRI
JUNE 23, 2023
T he two companies have partnered to connect providers in cath labs and operating rooms with advanced software that records cases and makes seamless remote collaboration possible. Omaha, Neb. – June 23, 2023 – Cassling i s now a nationwide strategic sales and service agent for Alta, a healthcare audiovisual platform designed to record, archive, and/or live-stream cases for a variety of clinical purposes.
Radiology Business
JUNE 19, 2023
The agency is proposing a new electronic clinical quality measure for inpatients tied to "excessive radiation dose or inadequate image quality.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 22, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 06/22/2023 - 20:06 June 22, 2023 — The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published a new position statement offering recommendations on the management of chronic iliofemoral venous obstruction with endovascular placement of metallic stents. The statement , published online in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology , is a companion to the 2022 statement on the treatment of acute iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis.
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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.
Health Imaging
JUNE 22, 2023
Large language models could have feasibility in the future as clinical support tools that triage patients for imaging services—with additional updates and more training, of course.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 20, 2023
We are excited to announce the first annual PSMA Conference, “PSMA PET and RLT: Present and Future.” The conference will take place online and in-person in San Francisco on January 18-19, 2024. Registration for in-person and virtual attendance is now open. In-person attendees who register by October 1 will save $100 on the enrollment fee!
Radiology Business
JUNE 21, 2023
The publicly traded, Deerfield, Illinois-based vendor plans to pursue an auction of its assets through court proceedings, leaders announced Tuesday.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 06/21/2023 - 19:47 June 21, 2023 — Fresenius Kabi , a leading provider of injectable medicines, announced today it has launched the diagnostic pharmaceutical agent, Sincalide for Injection, an authorized generic for Bracco Diagnostics Inc. ’s Kinevac (Sincalide for Injection) product. The new product broadens Fresenius Kabi’s radiology portfolio and is available immediately in the United States.
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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.
Health Imaging
JUNE 19, 2023
AI was able to predict 30-day mortality risk predictions more accurately that the current risk assessment.
Maven Imaging
JUNE 21, 2023
You’ve decided to purchase X-ray equipment and the next step is building an X-ray room. Since an X-ray room is designed to be a safe place for patients, lead lining the walls is the first step in reducing radiation exposure.
Radiology Business
JUNE 22, 2023
Gradient Health's database now spans 10 countries, 1,000 hospitals, and more than 350 million patient studies.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 21, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 06/21/2023 - 19:49 June 21, 2023 — Esaote North America, Inc. has been awarded a national group purchasing agreement in the MRI Ancillary Equipment and Coils category with Premier, Inc. Effective June 1, the new agreement allows Premier members, at their discretion, to take advantage of special pricing and terms pre-negotiated by Premier for the O-scan Dedicated extremity MRI system.
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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?
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