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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
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.
Ben White
JUNE 8, 2023
As reported by Radiology Business , S&P has downgraded Rad Partners’ credit rating from B- to CCC+ (from vulnerable to speculative/junk) The full descriptions of those ratings are here : An obligation rated ‘B’ is more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated ‘BB’, but the obligor currently has the capacity to meet its financial commitment on the obligation.
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.
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.
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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 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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 8, 2023
The specialty saw an 83% uptick in billing between 2018 and 2022, good for fourth place, data and analytics firm Definitive Healthcare reported.
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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 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.
MedImaging Ultrasound
JUNE 7, 2023
A novel diagnostic method combines advanced ultrasound techniques with artificial intelligence to effectively detect thyroid cancer.
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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 9, 2023
Paul Taheri, MD, MBA, will serve as chief clinical officer following his time as clinical partner at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.
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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 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.
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.
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.
Radiology Business
JUNE 7, 2023
Avatar Medical said its VR solution can serve as an aid in pre-operative planning or for use during procedures.
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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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