Radiology Business

JANUARY 5, 2025

Researchers recently surveyed over 200 physicians about their experiences working from home, sharing the findings in Academic Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The ASRTs findings, published in December 2024, reported that the number of enrolled students increased from 17,679 students in 2023 to an estimated 19,815 students in 2024. These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 8, 2025

The new appropriate use criteria define 17 specific clinical scenarios, guiding providers on situations when amyloid or tau imaging are and are not appropriate.

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MRI Network

JANUARY 6, 2025

Advances in patient monitoring, such as wearable devices, remote monitoring systems, and AI-powered analytics, are shifting the possibilities of modern healthcare. The ability to monitor patients remotely is significantly impacting healthcare delivery, resulting in reduced costs and more positive patient outcomes. These trends arebeing studied , highlighting the impact of these transformative patient-monitoring solutions, which will only become more beneficial in the coming years, especially as

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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.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 7, 2025

The agency's B Reader Program trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 10, 2025

Experts recently uncovered evidence suggesting behaviors such as undereating, binging and purging could be owed to anatomical alterations in parts of the brain.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

As 2025 begins, healthcare providers and medical coders must familiarize themselves with the latest updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. Managed by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT codes are essential for documenting and billing medical, surgical, and diagnostic services. This year brings significant changes, including the addition of 270 new codes, the deletion of 112 outdated ones, and 38 revisions.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 7, 2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued draft guidance providing recommendations to drug companies on the design of clinical trials for optical imaging drugs used with imaging devices during medical procedures. Such procedures are intended to aid in the detection of tumors or other pathology or to delineate normal anatomical structures, according to the FDA.

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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.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

Ultrasound is routinely used to screen for HCC. However, its utility is limited by numerous factors, including patient body habitus, operator experience and certain liver conditions, all of which contribute to decreases in sensitivity.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 8, 2025

tim.hodson Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:39 Jan. 8, 2025 - EDAP TMS SA,a supplier of robotic energy-based therapies, has announced that the first patient has been treated in a phase I/II PULS Trial sponsored by the Centre Lon Brard, Lyon, France, evaluating proprietary High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology for the treatment of pancreatic tumors.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 7, 2025

This would amount to between 400,000 and 500,000 unnecessary scans each month, the Verona, Wisconsin-based vendor said in recently published research.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

A feasibility study in rats suggests that PET/CT can detect brain damage caused by trimethyltin chloride (TMT), a hazardous compound widely used in plastics production. Researchers in Guangzhou, China, noted that kidney and cardiac toxicity from TMT poisoning is well established in humans, yet the study of neurotoxicity from the compound is still in its nascent stage.

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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.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 8, 2025

Providers are more likely to trust AI when they understand how it arrives at its conclusions.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 10, 2025

As we enter 2025, the once futuristic possibilities of clinical AI like real-time data analysis are becoming the expectation of modern healthcare. This year will mark a turning point, where AI technologies evolve from “nice to have” budget items to essential tools that redefine how care is delivered and experienced. For healthcare leaders, staying ahead means understanding the trends driving this shift smarter workflows, data-driven decisions and better patient outcomes.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 7, 2025

Bethany Casagranda, DO, MBA, has served as chair of AHNs Imaging Institute since 2017, growing the networks radiologist roster from 28 to 124.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

Royal Philips has appointed Jie Xue as the company's chief business leader of Precision Diagnosis and zlem Fidanci as chief of the international region. Both positions were effective January 1, 2025. The two have joined Philips' executive committee and report directly to Roy Jakobs, CEO of Philips. Xue joins Philips from GE Healthcare to lead the precision diagnosis business that was temporarily led by Bert van Meurs, who will continue to lead the company's image-guided therapy business.

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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.

Health Imaging

JANUARY 9, 2025

New research suggests female patients attenuate significantly more contrast media in their vessels and organs compared to men.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

Access to quality healthcare in rural areas can be a significant challenge. For communities in Illinois and Ohio, where many rural hospitals and outpatient centers serve as lifelines, ensuring timely and accurate radiological services is crucial. As a teleradiology company, we specialize in bridging this gap by offering high-quality diagnostic imaging interpretation, ensuring rural healthcare providers can deliver top-tier care to their patients.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 7, 2025

Gynesonics developed and sells the Sonata System, the first FDA-cleared product for diagnosis and treatment of certain symptomatic fibroids.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2025

In the annals of American folklore, few stories resonate as deeply as that of John Henry, the steel-driving man who challenged a steam-powered hammer to prove human superiority over machines. As the tale goes, Henry won the contest but died with his hammer in his hand, his heart giving out from the superhuman effort. Todays radiologists face a similarly existential challenge, though its dimensions are not purely mechanical but deeply technological and economic.

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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.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 7, 2025

Elizabeth Smart recently underwent SPECT imaging to see how her traumatic experiences may have affected her brain on a physiological level.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 8, 2025

A little over 134 years ago, on December 15, 1890, Samuel D. Warren and Louis D. Brandeis published their seminal article, “ The Right to Privacy ,” in the Harvard Law Review. This anniversary, though largely overlooked today, marks a moment that has only grown in relevance over time. Their groundbreaking work laid the foundation for privacy as a legal right, addressing the emerging threats of their era intrusive photography and sensationalist journalism.

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 8, 2025

Phoenix-based OnRad Inc. is acquiring competitor Direct Radiology from Royal Philips for an undisclosed sum, seeking to bolster recruitment and pursue operational efficiencies.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 10, 2025

In Part 1 of his two-part series, radiologist Josh Ewell, DO, discussed developments in AI technology and the potential impact of these advances on radiology. A self-reinforcingspiral Initially, AI tools will fulfill their promise to relieve the burden of our worsening radiologist shortage: more studies can be read in less time. Yet economic principles remain unforgiving.

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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?