Ben White
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
In The Happiness Hypothesis , Jonathan Haidt describes work by William Damon at Stanford that sought “to see why some professions seemed healthy while others were growing sick”: Picking the fields of genetics and journalism as case studies, they conducted dozens of interviews with people in each field. Their conclusion is as profound as it is simple: It’s a matter of alignment.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Results from a multicenter phase 3 trial showed that the PET/CT imaging agent (89Zr)Zr-girentuximab had an 85.5 percent mean sensitivity rate for the diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.
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AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Automated CT-based AI tools can visualize biomarkers of body composition changes in patients using Ozempic (semaglutide) for diabetes type 2 treatment or obesity, according to a study published September 10 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. These changes are beyond what can be evaluated by clinical measures such as weight and waist circumference, wrote a team led by Leslie W.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Imagine building a traffic surveillance camera that could detect trouble-making cells speeding around in your brain before their cellular gang could commit "crimes." Most importantly, this camera could catch some of the biggest interlopers of all—cancer cells.
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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
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., convened the hearing a day before new FDA breast density notification requirements were set to go into effect on Sept. 10.
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AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries, according to a study published September 10 in the Lancet Oncology. The imaging agent fills an unmet need to identify small lesions, which could allow earlier diagnosis of the disease, noted lead author Brian Shuch, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
To the untrained eye, a medical image like an MRI or X-ray appears to be a murky collection of black-and-white blobs. It can be a struggle to decipher where one structure (like a tumor) ends and another begins.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, past president of both the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Radiology, explains the advantages and disadvantages of current breast screening technology.
MedImaging General Imaging
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Researchers have found biomarkers that enable doctors to reliably distinguish the two conditions—albeit only with data from a particular imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article in 2012 reported on mainstream media attention to the use af “recalls” by radiology residents to prepare for board exams.
J Gershon Breast Imaging
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Beginning today, all U.S. women will receive standardized information regarding their breast density. If you have dense breast tissue, be aware and be active. Screening breast ultrasounds, in addition to mammograms, save lives.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
The feds see this as a way of increasing specialist engagement in value-based care and bolstering their collaboration with PCPs and Medicare beneficiaries.
MedImaging Nuclear Medicine
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Researchers have found biomarkers that enable doctors to reliably distinguish the two conditions—albeit only with data from a particular imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
A newly developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) helps both novice and expert readers to evaluate muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), researchers reported September 10 in Radiology. "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with microbubbles makes it possible to clearly identify and assess the three-layer structure of bladder wall by means of real-time perfusion imaging," noted a team led by Jing Han, MD, of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Body composition metrics derived from CT scans provide greater insight into how losing weight affects the body from a cardiometabolic perspective.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Also, Wake Radiology announced the retirement of a key team member, Envision shakes up its leadership team, and VUMC names a new section chief in emergency radiology.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
A new device that uses light to non-destructively image tissue could revolutionize cartilage and tissue transplant surgery, laying the groundwork for osteoarthritis treatment.
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT is a promising tool for repeat follow-up exams in lung transplant patients, according to a study published September 10 in Radiology. The finding highlights the technique’s ability to reduce radiation doses in immunocompromised patients, noted lead author Ruxandra-Iulia Milos, MD, of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, and colleagues.
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:18 Sept. 9, 2024 — Lunit has announced a collaboration with Roche to integrate Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 22C3 TPS into Roche's navify Digital Pathology platform. This marks the first deployment of Lunit's AI technology with Roche, supporting pathologists and scientists with enhanced tools for cancer research as part of Roche's initiative to create a collaborative digital pathology ecosystem.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
About 69% of radiologists surveyed in 2023 said their organization is understaffed, up from 67% the previous year, the two associations reported.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Researchers have developed an innovative approach to studying brain connections using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Recently published in Cell Systems, this work introduces a new way of understanding brain architecture through dynamic functional networks, challenging the traditional static approach.
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
A deep-learning AI model shows promise in helping clinicians assess cardiac sarcoidosis on PET scans, according to research presented on September 6 at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting in Austin, TX. The model automatically segments areas of suspected disease based on F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake and could significantly improve the processing of cardiac sarcoidosis PET studies, according to Alexis Poitrasson-Riviere, PhD, of the University of Michigan spinoff company Invi
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Such tools can be especially beneficial for trainees working after-hours shifts, when quality feedback is generally delayed and more difficult to come by.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
“Congress must act before the end of 2024 to provide clinicians with the financial stability needed to ensure beneficiaries continue to have access to high-quality care,” the groups wrote.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev have developed a computational method that enables them to "reverse engineer" the AI's "decision" by partitioning medical images into components with distinct clinical interpretation that are important for the AI. Understanding the decision-making mechanism of AI models is key for deciphering biological processes and medical decisions.
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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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