Imaging study reveals 'significant deformities' in lungs of some COVID patients
Health Imaging
JUNE 13, 2024
These changes could have long-lasting implications for lung function, authors of the new study warn.
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Hundreds hit Capitol Hill to press Congress for breast imaging payment reform
Radiology Business
JUNE 12, 2024
Those involved want lawmakers to pass three already-proposed bills aimed at improving access to breast MRI, ultrasound and other services.
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Women favorable toward paired lung, breast cancer screening
AuntMinnie
JUNE 13, 2024
Pairing breast cancer screening with lung cancer screening could boost screening uptake for the latter, according to research published June 10 in the Journal of Surgical Research. A team led by Tiffany Yue from Stanford University found that, despite limited prescreening knowledge among women about lung cancer screening eligibility and cost, most women in the study expressed support for dual screening.
Calcium Score & CT Scans: What You Need to Know
Professional Radiology
JUNE 12, 2024
Are you concerned about your heart health? Perhaps you’ve heard about calcium scoring and CT scans but aren’t sure what they entail or why they’re essential for your well-being. Understanding the significance of these diagnostic tools is crucial in taking proactive steps toward maintaining a healthy heart. That’s where Professional Radiology steps in.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Imaging research suggests Viagra could slow or prevent vascular dementia
Health Imaging
JUNE 11, 2024
A new study suggests sildenafil, known by its brand name Viagra, can improve cerebrovascular function and minimize the risk of cognitive impairment caused by small vessel disease.
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New PET tracer visualizes drivers of chronic pain
AuntMinnie
JUNE 14, 2024
A recently developed PET radiotracer identified sources of pain in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and led to effective treatments, according to a study presented June 10 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. Joe Baal, MD, a radiology resident at the University of California, San Francisco presented a whole-body PET/MRI study of a new pain-specific PET radiotracer named F-18 FTC-146 developed for identifying peripheral pain generator
Technologies enable 3D imaging of whole human brain hemispheres at subcellular resolution
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 13, 2024
Observing anything and everything within the human brain, no matter how large or small while it is fully intact, has been an out-of-reach dream of neuroscience for decades, but in a new study in Science, an MIT-based team describes a technology pipeline that enabled them to finely process, richly label and sharply image full hemispheres of the brains of two donors—one with Alzheimer's and one without—at high resolution and speed.
Large language models make radiology reports more patient-friendly
Health Imaging
JUNE 10, 2024
New research analyzes the effectiveness of AI-generated reports in simplifying radiologists’ imaging interpretations into more easily understandable language, as judged by nonphysicians.
Remote care management boosts patients’ satisfaction while saving them $613,000 over 2 years
Radiology Business
JUNE 14, 2024
Memorial Sloan Kettering established a radiation oncology telehealth program to expand access and provide care closer to home.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
SNMMI: Lu-177 PSMA-617 shines for taxane-naive prostate cancer
AuntMinnie
JUNE 11, 2024
TORONTO – The radiopharmaceutical Pluvicto improves progression-free survival in patients with metastatic prostate cancer who haven’t undergone taxane therapy, according to research presented at the SNMMI meeting. Oliver Sartor, MD The study, which was awarded SNMMI’s Abstract of the Year award, shared data from the phase III PSMAfore trial. Its results could pave the way for earlier use of the radioligand therapy in the treatment of these patients.
Writer Math
Ben White
JUNE 12, 2024
From “ Writer Math ” by Elissa Bassist in McSweeney’s : If you think a piece is 100 percent done, it’s actually 45 percent done. To get it to 100 percent done, you can’t. The post Writer Math first appeared on Ben White.
Prominent radiology society announces launch of new journal
Health Imaging
JUNE 13, 2024
The new journal will include "pictorial essays, case reports, and expert commentary for today’s practicing radiologists," the society announced Thursday.
Biden administration proposes banning medical bills from credit reports
Radiology Business
JUNE 12, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau also wants to stop credit reporting companies from sharing medical debt information with lenders, among other changes.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
SNMMI: Nuclear medicine experiencing an ‘industrial revolution’
AuntMinnie
JUNE 10, 2024
TORONTO - We caught up with Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) President Helen Nadel, MD, to discuss developments over the last year and how recent advances have represented the equivalent of an “industrial revolution” in nuclear medicine. Nadel also describes the electric atmosphere at this year’s meeting, how something old may be new again, and assesses the growing momentum in theranostics and AI.
SNMMI: New Study Suggests Merits of FAPI PET/CT for Breast Cancer Staging
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 11, 2024
Improved assessment of axillary lymph node status with FAPI PET/CT led to restaging of nearly 71 percent of patients with breast cancer, according to new research presented at the SNMMI 2024 conference.
GBCA doses can be reduced by over 50% for some MRI exams
Health Imaging
JUNE 14, 2024
In some cases, contrast doses can be reduced by as much as 62% without sacrificing diagnostic quality.
Radiology Business Management Association offers 5 ways for Congress to fix broken Medicare system
Radiology Business
JUNE 14, 2024
“It is crucial to implement an annual payment update that keeps pace with inflation," RBMA President Bob Still wrote to Senate finance leaders June 14.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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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.
SNMMI: Study explores theranostic ‘cocktail’ for colon cancer
AuntMinnie
JUNE 11, 2024
An animal study shows the feasibility of an approach in colon cancer that simultaneously uses alpha- and beta-emitting isotopes to target and kill cancer cells, according to a study presented June 11 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting. Sara Rinne, PhD, of Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, described a technique in mice with colon cancer xenografts that involved injecting the animals with both Actinium-225 (Ac-225) and Lutetium-177 (Lu-177) radio
Reading pleasure and pain from the brain
ScienceDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
Researchers have revealed how the brain processes emotions related to sustained pain and pleasure.
How MRI-safe are abandoned leads from cardiac implantable electronic devices?
Health Imaging
JUNE 13, 2024
Many newer devices are MRI conditional, but most legacy devices are not, leaving uncertainty around whether their abandoned leads are hazardous when in the presence of a strong magnetic field.
Radiology accounts for the 2nd most IDR payment determinations under the No Surprises Act
Radiology Business
JUNE 14, 2024
Emergency medicine services accounted for the majority at 59%, followed by radiology at 14%, according to new data from CMS released Thursday.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
SNMMI: Patel discusses INOCA, new cardiac PET tracers
AuntMinnie
JUNE 8, 2024
TORONTO -- AuntMinnie.com spoke with cardiac PET imaging expert Krishna Patel, MD, from Mount Sinai in New York City, at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting. She discussed what’s termed ischemia with non-obstructive coronary arteries (INOCA) and how new PET radiotracers may be a game changer in treating the condition.
Brainet and SimonMed Partner to Advance Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases Using AI and Advanced Imaging Techniques
Imaging Technology
JUNE 12, 2024
christine.book Wed, 06/12/2024 - 11:45 June 12, 2024 — Brainet , a developer of cutting-edge diagnostic tools for assessing brain health, and SimonMed Imaging , one of the largest outpatient medical imaging providers and radiology practices in the United States, have announced a partnership to advance the diagnosis of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
New digital dosimeters give real-time radiation dose reads
Health Imaging
JUNE 12, 2024
Users can fine tune the device to provide dose reads at custom intervals or get on-demand stats by pushing a button on the dosimeter.
New data underline importance of expanding Medicaid to address poor lung cancer screening uptake
Radiology Business
JUNE 10, 2024
“Also needed are institutional and societal efforts to address LCS capacity, including screening infrastructure investments and quality benchmarking," experts wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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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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