Aidoc
JUNE 7, 2023
As new technologies shift from early adoption to mainstream, it’s common to find public discourse riddled with inaccuracies and falsehoods. From believing the “cloud” is in the sky to microwaved food becoming radioactive, a curse – and benefit – of being a trailblazer often means educating along with innovating. At Aidoc, we’re okay with that, but it’s time to put these three myths about healthcare AI to rest for good.
Ben White
JUNE 9, 2023
2. Being enthusiastic is worth 25 IQ points. 12. Pros are just amateurs who know how to gracefully recover from their mistakes. These gems from the original 68 bits of unsolicited advice have joined more of Kevin Kelly’s wisdom in a new book containing 450. The post Excellent Advice for Living first appeared on Ben White.
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Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 8, 2023
For the detection of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a sensitivity rate of 81 percent and a specificity rate of 86 percent, according to a meta-analysis of 64 studies and data from 74,470 patients with stable chest pain.
Health Imaging
JUNE 8, 2023
Clinicians only want the information they need to make treatment decisions, rather than advice on what actions they should take, the survey found.
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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 7, 2023
The country's largest imaging group has $3.37B in obligations, including “significant debt maturities looming in July 2025.
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Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 5, 2023
Whether it’s attempting to get appropriate clinical histories from referring physicians or getting a tech to split up a multiphasic contrast study into separate image series, consistently striving to fight the good fight for optimal image interpretation is worth the effort.
Health Imaging
JUNE 5, 2023
The lead-up to radiation therapy can be anxiety-inducing and painful, but experts are optimistic a new relaxation method that is equal parts ancient and futuristic could help to ease patients’ worries.
Health IT Analytics
JUNE 8, 2023
New research indicates that artificial intelligence algorithms were more accurate in predicting breast cancer compared to the standard BCSC risk model.
Ben White
JUNE 7, 2023
From Verdad’s “ Private Equity Fundamentals ” (a good albeit somewhat technical read): The sample of companies we looked at is nearly unprofitable on an EBITDA basis, mostly cash flow negative, and extraordinarily leveraged (mostly with floating-rate debt that is now costing nearly 12%). These companies trade at a dramatic premium to public markets on a GAAP basis, only reaching comparability after massive amounts of pro-forma adjustments.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 6, 2023
In order to facilitate optimal detection and assessment of liver fibrosis and steatosis, the newly launched Hepatus 6 Diagnostic Ultrasound System offers the capabilities of real-time two-dimensional ultrasound with visual transient elastography in one device.
Health Imaging
JUNE 7, 2023
In alliance with Polarean, Philips is rolling out a new MR system with advanced multi-nuclei imaging capabilities that will offer radiologists a detailed evaluation of lung ventilation using xenon gas as a contrast agent.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 9, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/09/2023 - 08:03 June 9, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days. “Increased access to urgent neurovascular imaging in patients with TIA may represent a target that could facilitate detection and treatment of modifiable stroke risk factor
Ben White
JUNE 7, 2023
Hi! In the middle of frantic unplanned unavoidable total site re-design, oops! Please excuse any display quirks as I work on this in my copious free time. The post Don’t Mind the Dust first appeared on Ben White.
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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.
REBEL EM
JUNE 8, 2023
Background Information: Acute Hypotension is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Continuous vasopressor infusions have previously been the mainstay of treatment. However, peripherally dosed push dose pressors, (PDPs), are beginning to be administered more frequently for management of acute hypotension. 1-4 The PDPs, phenylephrine and epinephrine, result in vasoconstriction and increased cardiac contractility.
Health Imaging
JUNE 7, 2023
Someday, getting an MRI exam could be as simple as having food delivered to your door—at least that is the hope of a group of experts at the University of Minnesota who are working on a compact system said to be small enough to sit in the bed of a truck.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 7, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 06/07/2023 - 19:51 June 6, 2023 — GE HealthCare announced the FDA clearance and launch of Sonic DL – a state-of-the-art deep learning-based technology designed to dramatically accelerate image acquisition in magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ). Sonic DL enables new imaging paradigms, such as high-quality cardiac MRI in a single heartbeat.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 5, 2023
Kondapa Naidu Bobba, PhD, is first author of "Evaluation of 134Ce/134La as a PET Imaging Theranostic Pair For 225Ac -Radiotherapeutics," a Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) article published May 18 that discusses the development of a robust radiolabeling methodology and applied optimized method for utilizing prostate cancer targeting agents PSMA-617 and antibody YS5.
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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.
REBEL EM
JUNE 7, 2023
Take Home Points Caustics are substances that injure tissue upon physical contact. Caustic potential is not purely a function of pH. The decision to admit is dependent on the history and physical. Vomiting, drooling, and stridor are concerning. Stridor alone or 2/3 symptoms should warrant admission and gastroenterology consultation for potential endoscopy.
Health Imaging
JUNE 7, 2023
Biochemical evaluation for patients with incidentally detected enlarged parathyroid glands can prompt earlier diagnosis, according to new data in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 7, 2023
christine.book Wed, 06/07/2023 - 13:10 June 7, 2023 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the availability of a draft guidance with updated recommendations for good clinical practices (GCPs) aimed at modernizing the design and conduct of clinical trials, making them more agile without compromising data integrity or participant protections, according to a June 6 FDA news release.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 5, 2023
Kondapa Naidu Bobba, PhD, is first author of "Evaluation of 134Ce/134La as a PET Imaging Theranostic Pair For 225Ac -Radiotherapeutics," a Journal of Nuclear Medicine (JNM) article published May 18 that discusses the development of a robust radiolabeling methology and applied optimized method for utilizing prostate cancer targeting agents PSMA-617 and antibody YS5.
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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.
REBEL EM
JUNE 5, 2023
Background Information: Opioid overdose deaths have been increasing in the past twenty years. The national number of overdose deaths from any opioid has increased 62.5% from 2019 to 2021 (from 48,000 to 81,400 annual deaths), which includes prescription opioids (natural and semi-synthetic opioids and methadone), heroin, and synthetic opioids other than methadone including fentanyl (1).
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 7, 2023
Five artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms for mammography assessment were better at predicting breast cancer risk over five years than the Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium (BCSC) risk model, according to new retrospective research involving over 13,000 women.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 9, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/09/2023 - 08:12 June 9, 2023 — In a large study of thousands of mammograms, artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms outperformed the standard clinical risk model for predicting the five-year risk for breast cancer. The results of the study were published today, June 6, in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).
Radiology Business
JUNE 7, 2023
"Large language models make the development of ‘smart hospitals’ not only a possibility, but a reality,” said Eric Oermann, MD, an assistant professor in NYU's Department of Radiology.
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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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