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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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.
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.
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.
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 methodology and applied optimized method for utilizing prostate cancer targeting agents PSMA-617 and antibody YS5.
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.
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 9, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/09/2023 - 07:54 June 9, 2023 — Google Cloud announced a collaboration with Mayo Clinic to transform healthcare with generative AI, starting with Enterprise Search on Generative AI App Builder (Gen App Builder), to improve the efficiency of clinical workflows, make it easier for clinicians and researchers to find the information they need, and ultimately to help improve patient outcomes.
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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 7, 2023
The use of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) was associated with more than double the risk of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) in patients with diabetes and an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) less than 30 mL/min/1.73 m2 in comparison to the use of non-contrast CT in this population.
Radiology Business
JUNE 7, 2023
SNMMI and ACR are pushing the agency to make modifications retroactive, so specialists can still claim lost revenues impacted by the error.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 7, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 06/07/2023 - 19:41 June 6, 2023 — Riverain Technologies , a medical device company revolutionizing chest imaging interpretation with Clear Visual Intelligence™ (CVI), announced today that the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is now using ClearRead CT with CVI for chest CT imaging. ClearRead uses a unique suppression technology that goes beyond standard background-impaired imaging interpretation to reveal the actionable data in chest imaging to accurately and quickly detect nodules.
Health Imaging
JUNE 8, 2023
Radiology reports are typically written in language well above the average American adult’s eighth grade reading level, making them a source of confusion for patients.
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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 6, 2023
H.R. 3561 also would apply to groups owned by physicians, hospitals, insurers, or venture capital firms, who could face fines of $2M for failing to comply.
Imaging Technology
JUNE 5, 2023
christine.book Mon, 06/05/2023 - 12:54 June 5, 2023 — Medtronic has announced its appointment of Ken Washington, Ph.D., to the newly-created role of Senior Vice President, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer. A company statement noted that Washington will leverage his extensive experience leading technology development and execution across industries including robotics, consumer products, automotive, and space, to accelerate innovation-driven growth.
Health Imaging
JUNE 5, 2023
The recent CMS coverage determination did not make any mention of beta-amyloid PET imaging that is necessary for both diagnosing Alzheimer’s and monitoring the effectiveness of related treatments.
MedImaging MRI
JUNE 6, 2023
In a breakthrough research finding, investigators have used novel technology to obtain the first real-time, diagnostic-quality MRI images of fetal heart disease.
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