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Ultrasound waves ease pain by influencing brain areas

AuntMinnie

Focused ultrasound could help ease pain by manipulating the area of the brain that registers pain, a proof-of-principle study published February 1 in Pain found. Researchers led by Wynn Legon, PhD, from Virginia Tech University found that low-intensity focused ultrasound can nonsurgically modulate the anterior insula and posterior insula in humans, with participants reporting lower pain levels after undergoing procedures.

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Bullied children are at risk of developing psychotic disorders

Health Imaging

Researchers at the University of Tokyo found bullied adolescents had lower levels of regulatory neurotransmitters in the brain.

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FDA issues Class I recall notice for Philips nuclear imaging system

Radiology Business

The alert pertains to its BrightView SPECT family of nuclear imaging systems, with concerns a loose screw could cause machinery to fall on a patient.

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Can Positron Emission Mammography Have an Impact in Diagnosing Invasive Breast Cancer?

Diagnostic Imaging

Findings from a new pilot study showed that low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) detected 96 percent of malignant index lesions and had a 46 percent lower false-positive rate in comparison to breast MRI.

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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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COVID-19 set back Alzheimer’s disease research

AuntMinnie

U.S. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research centers saw a 77% drop in participants enrolling in clinical trials due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study conducted by epidemiologists at the University of Pittsburgh. Notably, the effect was experienced most keenly by historically underserved populations, with a 91% drop in Black/African American participants compared with 71% in white participants, wrote lead author Elizabeth Shaaban, PhD, of the school’s Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (

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Sectra 'Best in KLAS' among PACS vendors; Agfa, 3M, Fujifilm and Nuance also make imaging list

Radiology Business

The report recognizes software and service companies “who excel in helping healthcare professionals improve patient care.

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Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: Is MRI, CT or PET/CT the Best Option for Diagnosing Lymph Node Metastases?

Diagnostic Imaging

For the detection of nodal metastases in patients with early-stage cervical cancer, 18F FDG PET-CT offered a sensitivity rate that was double that of CT and 32 percent higher than MRI, according to newly published research.

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New tau PET tracer shows promise in Alzheimer’s disease patients

AuntMinnie

PET imaging using a newly developed radiotracer has identified different patterns of brain tau pathology over time in early-onset versus late-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a study published February 1 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The study found that tau protein tangles showed rapid accumulation globally in early-onset patients and that this correlated with their verbal memory deterioration.

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ACR earns $100K grant to upgrade lung cancer registry

Health Imaging

The college is one of seven groups to receive the grant aimed at improving best practices for lung cancer reporting.

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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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Is Medicare’s appropriate-use criteria program doomed? ACR chief discusses what went wrong and how it can get back on track

Radiology Business

Radiology Business recently sat down with William T. Thorwarth Jr., MD, to discuss the future of value-based care in the specialty and how Congress can help remedy the program of what ails it.

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Scientist shows focused ultrasound can reach deep into the brain to relieve pain

ScienceDaily

Scientists have found soundwaves from low-intensity focused ultrasound aimed at a place deep in the brain called the insula can reduce both the perception of pain and other effects of pain, such as heart rate changes.

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Low-dose PEM shows promise in breast cancer detection

AuntMinnie

Low-dose positron emission mammography (PEM) can detect invasive breast cancer in a feasible manner, according to research published February 9 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. A team led by Vivianne Freitas, MD, from the University of Toronto found that PEM performed comparably to MRI in breast cancer detection and could serve as a supplemental imaging method for evaluating dense breasts.

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FDA awards breakthrough designation to AI-powered tuberculosis diagnostic tool

Health Imaging

A rising number of patients in the U.S. are diagnosed with TB, and AI is being deployed to turn the tide.

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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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US senators seek heightened scrutiny around AI’s use in healthcare

Radiology Business

Several experts testified at the Senate Finance Committee inquiry, including two physicians and Siemens Healthineers' head of digital health

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The Transition from Wake to Sleep: Watching Cortical Synchronicity and Information Flow

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

The complex process of drifting from wakefulness to sleep is governed by the brain’s cortex, and new research from UCSF imaging scientists advances our understanding of this important phenomenon.

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Is interventional radiology ready for augmented reality?

AuntMinnie

Augmented reality (AR) systems may enhance image-guided tumor ablations by improving the accuracy of needle placements, according to a study published January 29 in the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. In a medical literature review, a group at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, said they found compelling evidence that AR can offer interventional radiologists real-time guidance and enhanced visualization during these procedures, noted first author Yousif Al-Naser and colle

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Virtual reality may reduce chronic pain, preliminary study shows

Health Imaging

AppliedVR and neuroimaging company Kernel are producing multiple analyses as part of an ongoing research collaboration.

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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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CMS beta testing new mammography-related quality measures

Radiology Business

The federal agency is aiming to assess radiologist performance in breast cancer screening and improve patient outcomes.

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Study finds strongest evidence to date of brain's ability to compensate for age-related cognitive decline

ScienceDaily

Scientists have found the strongest evidence yet that our brains can compensate for age-related deterioration by recruiting other areas to help with brain function and maintain cognitive performance.

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Researcher speaks on MyChart Mobile tool with AuntMinnie.com

AuntMinnie

Researchers recently had results published showing the efficacy of an online tool for women to better understand their breast cancer screening results, including what their mammograms mean. Seetharam Chadalavada, MD, from the University of Cincinnati co-authored the paper, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology , and spoke with AuntMinnie.com on how a human-centered design framework led to the tool's creation.

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Supply crunch forces ED to develop contrast use mitigation protocol for PE

Health Imaging

The protocol led to a reduction in CT scans without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy.

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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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More with less: Department cuts technologists’ wasted time searching for CT supplies by 62%

Radiology Business

The University of Utah Health department of radiology recently tackled a quality improvement project to quash wasted minutes spent seeking syringes and other items in storage.

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Novel technique has potential to transform breast cancer detection

ScienceDaily

An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results. Researchers said the technique has the potential to offer more reliable breast cancer screening for a broader range of patients.

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Ultrasound 'sticker' measures tissue stiffness

AuntMinnie

A wearable ultrasound sticker the size of a postage stamp can continuously measure tissue stiffness and may have a place in monitoring organ transplantation patients, according to research published February 9 in Science Advances. A team of researchers led by Hsiao-Chuan Liu, PhD, and doctoral students Yushun Zeng and Chen Gong of the University of Southern California found that their bio-adhesive ultrasound elastography (BAUS-E) sticker can continuously monitor the stiffness of organs over 48 h

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Study examines outcomes of resection for ground-glass adenocarcinomas in the lungs

Health Imaging

Researchers from Harvard Medical School looked into clinical findings for three types of nodules seen across 469 patients.

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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?