If AI is the future, radiology needs to look to the cloud
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In a recent journal op-ed, experts compared radiology's move to cloud to the shift from film to digital.
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Radiology Partners Enters the Lending Business
Ben White
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This month credit agency Moody’s downgraded Radiology Partners again (surprising exactly no one): the first (and smallest) of its large debt obligations is due in 2024, they currently owe 10x their earnings, and they can only service these debt obligations through refinancing, which is challenging in the current market even before you consider the potentially tenous state of RP’s acquired practices when they reach their 5-year vesting window.
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Top 5 MRI Content of 2023
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Catch up on the most well-read magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) articles from 2023.
Radiologist named chief physician executive at UAB Health System
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
Cheri Canon, MD, will officially transition into the role on May 1, replacing retiring anesthesiologist Keith A. (Tony) Jones, MD.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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What motivates imaging data sharing for AI development?
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Data privacy concerns steer organizational leaders from sharing public health data such as imaging for AI development, a study published on December 19 in JAMA Network Open reported. Researchers led by Alaa Youssef, PhD, from Stanford University in interviews with these leaders also found that motivation and capabilities are the two main factors related to organizational readiness for data sharing in this area.
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Diagnostic Imaging's Top Five Ultrasound Content of 2023
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DECEMBER 21, 2023
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RSNA 2023 sees attendance uptick but still lags pre-COVID numbers
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 18, 2023
With a theme of “Leading Through Change,” radiology’s flagship conference featured more than 850 research papers, 1,400 scientific posters and 1,600 educational exhibits.
PSMA-PET shows promise in patients with IBD
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 18, 2023
PET scans typically used for diagnosing prostate cancer may have value in detecting inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a case series published December 8 in Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology. In the study, PET/CT imaging with F-18 DCFPyL radiotracer -- a PET tracer approved for diagnosing suspected prostate cancer relapse -- effectively revealed regions of inflamed intestinal mucosa in patients with active IBD, according to lead author Mohamed Saleh Ismail, MD, of Johns Hopk
FDA announces Class I recall of 150 MRI scanners due to risk of explosion
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Just one explosion has been reported due to this issue, but the risk is considered severe enough to require a recall.
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.
Can ChatGPT and Bard Bolster Decision-Making for Cancer Screening in Radiology?
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In a study examining the potential of the large language models ChatGPT-4 and Bard to follow ACR Appropriateness Criteria for breast cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer and colorectal cancer screening, researchers noted “impressive accuracy in making radiologic clinical decisions.
Feds issue final rule setting No Surprises Act IDR administrative fee at $115
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Monday's action comes in response to a lawsuit filed by the Texas Medical Association earlier this year, challenging a 600% increase to this charge.
Intention to leave position higher among academic radiologists
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Radiology is among medical specialties at higher risk of physician turnover, according to research published on December 15 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that academic radiologists have a higher-than-average rate of intention to leave their institutions. However, professionals in nuclear medicine and neuroradiology had the lowest rates.
RSNA 2023 Draws Over 40,000 Registrants
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DECEMBER 19, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 12/19/2023 - 17:09 December 19, 2023 — The Radiological Society of North America ’s ( RSNA ) 109 th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting ( RSNA 2023 ), held at Chicago’s McCormick Place November 26 – 30, offered a comprehensive program of radiology research and education and showcased the latest in medical imaging technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) applications for 40,661 registrants.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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FDA clears Siemens compact, air-cooled CT machine
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 19, 2023
The Somatom Pro.Pulse consumes 20% less energy than water-cooled units.
Feds resume dispute-resolution process under the No Surprises Act for batched claims
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The American College of Radiology said it "strongly opposed" the pause and it is currently working with CMS to further fine-tune the system.
ACR issues response to federal ruling on IDR fees
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The American College of Radiology (ACR) remains concerned about a federal ruling that would increase the cost of independent dispute resolution (IDR) fees as part of the No Surprises Act. The college on December 20 issued its statement in the wake of a December 18 ruling by the U.S. departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services.
Exo Study Reveals Widespread Ultrasound Adoption in Primary Care Expected Within 5 Years
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 18, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 12/18/2023 - 15:13 December 18, 2023 — Exo (pronounced “echo”), a pioneering medical imaging software and devices company, released its 2023 Survey Report: Unlocking Point-of-Care Ultrasound. Based on a survey of more than 150 U.S.-based physicians, the report uncovers trends related to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) adoption and use—such as challenges with existing solutions, their perceived value of handheld POCUS devices , and the impact of new innovations such as artificia
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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Collaboration brings AI-driven imaging standards to healthcare organizations
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Enlitic and Infinitt North America hope their partnership will inspire new research.
American College of Radiology ‘concerned’ about new fee under No Surprises Act
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 21, 2023
“The ACR remains concerned about access to IDR for radiology as most imaging claims are less than the finalized administrative fee of $115,” the college said.
PET/CT scans ‘crucial’ in patients with NK/T-cell lymphoma
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 22, 2023
PET/CT has significant advantages over conventional methods for lesion detection and staging in patients with natural killer/T-cell lymphoma, according to a study published December 18 in Heliyon. In a retrospective analysis, a team in Taiyuan, China, found that F-18 FDG-PET/CT was superior for analyzing imaging manifestations of NK/T-cell lymphoma and suggested that the scans can improve treatment plans for patients.
How Radiologists Can Expand the Utilization of AI
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 19, 2023
AI is reshaping healthcare practice through innovative tools and technologies that augment the capabilities of healthcare providers while streamlining workflows and enhancing diagnostic accuracy
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.
Molecular jackhammers' 'good vibrations' eradicate cancer cells
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DECEMBER 19, 2023
Scientists have found a new way to kill cancer cells by using near-infrared light to make a small dye molecule attached to their membrane vibrate strongly.
Pharmacy firm eyes 2024 rollout of 1st targeted PET imaging agent for kidney cancer
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Telix Pharmaceuticals recently submitted its license application to the FDA for the investigational positron emission tomography agent TLX250-CDx (Zircaix).
New portable PET scanner tested in humans
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Clinical brain imaging with a newly developed portable PET scanner appears feasible, with a comparison to conventional PET imaging for the first time revealing similar results in human subjects, according to a group in New York City. In a study in 20 healthy volunteers, the researchers found that a portable PET scanner measured brain metabolism based on F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake similarly to that of a standard PET scanner (Biograph mCT, Siemens Healthineers ).
Artificial General Intelligence for Radiation Oncology
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DECEMBER 20, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 12/20/2023 - 15:51 December 20, 2023 — An estimated 600,000 people in the United States succumb to cancer every year. Beyond surgery, chemotherapy, and immunotherapy, radiotherapy has shown to be a standard and effective treatment option for nearly 50-70 percent of cancer patients. Radiotherapy treatment involves six basic stages: initial consultation, simulation, treatment planning, treatment delivery, treatment verification and patient follow-up.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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