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Endovascular Management of Iatrogenic Arterial Injuries after Orthopedic Surgery of the Lower Limb

JVIR

To evaluate the safety and effectiveness of embolization, and to identify the contributory factors of failures in patients treated for iatrogenic arterial injuries after orthopedic surgery of the lower limb.

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Predictive Analytics Tools Accurately Detect Pediatric Autism

Health IT Analytics

A study published last week… read more

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Causes and Treatments for Varicose Veins

Professional Radiology

Varicose veins can be a painful issue for those who suffer from them. Fortunately, there are treatments available in El Paso for varicose veins that can help to reduce their appearance and improve the quality of life for those affected. Professional Radiology is a reliable medical diagnostic imaging center in El Paso specializing in varicose vein treatment.

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How Much Does a PET/CT Cost?

Capitol Imaging Services

How Much Does a PET/CT cost? A lot can go through your mind when your physician orders a PET/CT for you. Along with the normal anxiety associated with needing a medical imaging study, worrying about your out-of-pocket expense is a reasonable concern. In today’s post, we will be discussing the factors involved in answering the question, “how much does a PET/CT cost?

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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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Survival of Patients with Colorectal Liver Metastases after Transarterial Chemoembolization Using Irinotecan-Eluting Microspheres: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis Comparing RECIST 1.1 and Choi Criteria

JVIR

To evaluate the factors that affected overall survival and hepatic progression–free survival using the Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (RECIST) 1.1 and Choi criteria in patients with colorectal liver metastases treated with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) using irinotecan-eluting microspheres (IEMs) who failed at least 1 line of systemic chemotherapy.

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Remembering Dr. William Jackson, M.D., Long-Time TRA Physician President

TRA Medical Imaging

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr. William (Bill) B. Jackson, M.D. who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, February 4 th , 2023. Bill joined then Tacoma Radiology in 1972 as the sixth physician in the group. At a time when very few radiologists were specialists, Bill trained in Nuclear Medicine, the only subspecialty of radiology which existed at the time.

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Why understanding breast density matters

The British Institute of Radiology

Cheryl Cruwys, European Education Coordinator at DenseBreast-info.org/Europe, highlights the importance of understanding the screening and risk implications of dense breast tissue. DenseBreast-info.org’s mission is to advance breast density education and address the gap in knowledge about dense breasts. Mammography remains the standard of care in screening for breast cancer and has been proven to reduce the mortality rate [1].

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What Is The Impact Of The 2023 Medicare Fee Schedule On Your Radiology Practice?

Healthcare Administrative Partners

The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) was lowered for 2023 due to a cut of 2.08% in the Conversion Factor (CF) used to determine payment rates. We reported that the CF could have been reduced as much as 4.47% had Congress not intervened at the last minute to adjust it, along with waiving the 4% PAYGO reduction that was supposed to occur in 2023.

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REBEL Core Cast 95.0 – Herpetic Keratitis

REBEL EM

Take Home Points: Fluorescein is an essential tool in the diagnosis of HSV keratitis Identifying the type of HSV keratitis is crucial, as it will guide treatment Update tetanus vaccination Consult ophthalmology if there is concern for HSV keratitis as these patients require close and frequent follow-up REBEL Core Cast 95.0 – Herpetic Keratitis Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Definition: An infection of the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV).

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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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Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Children Weighing <10 kg Using an Unconventional Technique

JVIR

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) creation is a standard therapeutic procedure for the management of complications of portal hypertension. However, in small children, this procedure is infrequently performed because of technical difficulties owing to their small size and scarce information on outcomes. This article presents the results of treatment of variceal bleeding with TIPS creation in 8 children weighing <10 kg, along with the description of the unconventional techniques

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Four challenges many early-career radiologists underestimate—and the solution I discovered.

vRad

As radiologists, we make it through the difficulties of residency and fellowship on the idea that if we can just hang in there, we’ll be rewarded on the other side with a successful career helping patients. “Only a few more months and life will be good!” However, what traditionally comes after training isn't any easier. The early years of private practice include the same long hours and strict schedules with a vague promise of stability one day.

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SonoSim Launches Automated Ultrasound Image Assessment powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI)

SonoSim

Ultrasound image review and feedback, the most time-consuming part of ultrasound training, is now automated for SonoSim clients. SANTA MONICA, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 7, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ — SonoSim, Inc., a healthcare technology and medical education company, today announced the commercial release of its Automated Image Assessment (AIA) feature, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Omega to Exhibit at ACC.23/WCC March 4-6

Omega Medical Imaging

ACC.23 – Together with the World Congress of Cardiology ( ACC.23/WCC ) – is scheduled to take place March 4 – 6, 2023 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. The American College of Cardiology and the World Heart Federation are strategically aligned in the goal to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease worldwide. Attended by the entire cardiovascular community, thousands of healthcare professionals will gather for ACC.23/WCC to reunite with their colleagues from

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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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Three-Dimensional, Printing-Assisted, Double-Y-Shaped Stent for the Treatment of a Giant Bronchoesophageal Fistula

JVIR

Bronchoesophageal fistulas (BEFs) are a life-threatening condition that can lead to intractable pulmonary infection and respiratory failure. Placement of esophageal stents has become the most commonly used method for the treatment of BEFs (1). However, when the fistula is large, the esophageal stent can prolapse into the airway and cause obstruction (2).

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What is American Heart Month?

MRI Online

February is designated as American Heart Month, a time to raise awareness about cardiovascular health, heart disease, and its impact on individuals and families. 1 The annual celebration started in 1963 when President Lyndon B. Johnson established February as American Heart Month to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease. 2 Each year, a presidential proclamation is published that pays tribute to researchers, physicians, public health professionals, and volunteers for their

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AI can predict the effectiveness of breast cancer chemotherapy

ScienceDaily

Engineers have developed artificial intelligence (AI) technology to predict if women with breast cancer would benefit from chemotherapy prior to surgery.

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Machine-Learning Algorithm Helps Monitor Movement Patterns in Infants

Health IT Analytics

After receiving a grant… read more

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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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Responsiveness of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Vascular Malformation Questionnaire in Patients with Low-Flow Vascular Malformations

JVIR

To assess the responsiveness, defined as the ability to detect change in a patient’s health or function, of the Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for Vascular Malformation (PROVAM) questionnaire in a cohort of patients with low-flow vascular malformations (VMs).

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Letter to the Editor: “Association of subpleural ground-glass opacities with respiratory failure and RNAemia in COVID-19”

European Radiology

Dear Editor, I read with great interest the article titled “Association of subpleural ground-glass opacities with respiratory failure and RNAemia in COVID-19” by Nagaoka et al [1]. I congratulate the authors for this informative and valuable study. In this article, the authors aimed to assess the relationship between the most common CT pattern in the early phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the development of hypoxemic respiratory failure, and compare the accuracy of the CT pattern in predicting

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The new prostate cancer blood test with 94 per cent accuracy

ScienceDaily

Researchers have helped develop a new blood test to detect prostate cancer with greater accuracy than current methods. New research shows that the Prostate Screening EpiSwitch (PSE) blood test is 94 per cent accurate -- beating the currently used prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. The research team say that the new test shows significant potential as an accurate and rapid cancer screening diagnostic.

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WHO: AI Models in Mental Health Services, Research Require Evaluation

Health IT Analytics

Although there are… read more

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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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Preliminary study of microwave ablation for multifocal papillary thyroid microcarcinoma in nonoperative candidates

JVIR

To study the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with multifocal papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC).

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Reply to the Letter to the Editor: “Association of subpleural ground-glass opacities with respiratory failure and RNAemia in COVID-19”

European Radiology

Dear Editor, We thank Furkan Ufuk for his letter and interest in our study [1]. First, this study focused on the radiological patterns in the early phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection between April 2020 and October 2021 (when the vaccine had not been available in Japan). Therefore, the patient’s inclusion was limited to those with unenhanced chest CT performed upon admission (within 7 days after symptom onset).

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Top 5 CT Scanner Issues & How To Resolve Them

Atlantis Worldwide

CT Scanners are the workhorse of many medical imaging facilities.

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Machine-Learning Intervention Leads to Safer Cardiac Catheterization

Health IT Analytics

As reported in the Clinical… read more

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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?