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Self-Worth as an Early Radiology Trainee

Ben White

Your value as a person is never just your job performance, but even your value as a resident isn’t just what you bring to your early efforts: after years of steady skill and knowledge acquisition during school and internship, the R1 step backward into novicehood can be emotionally challenging. For better or worse, it’s in many ways a fresh start.

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Ultrafast MRI exam bests standard MRI for classifying breast cancers

AuntMinnie

An ultrafast MRI-based radiomics model performs just as well as standard MRI and isnt dependent on radiologist experience, according to research published January 25 in La Radiologia Medica. A team led by Bo Kyoung Seo, MD, PhD, from Korea University in Ansan City, South Korea, found that the ultrafast MRI radiomics model successfully classified hormone receptors, HER2 status, and molecular subtypes on par with standard MRIs performance.

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COVID lung damage evident in up to 1/3 of cases 12 months after infection

Health Imaging

These findings are not exclusive to severe cases of the virus and have been observed in individuals who reported having more moderate infections.

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Imaging artificial intelligence firm Rad AI raises $60M, boosts value to $525M

Radiology Business

Boston-based growth equity firm Transformation Capital led the Series C funding round, which increases Rad AIs war chest to over $140 million.

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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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The Impact of an Aging Population on Healthcare Expenditures and Workforce Trends

MRI Network

The aging population in the United States is set to increase significantly driven by the number of baby boomers aged 65 and older. In 2022, there were 58 million Americans in this age group, which is set to hit 82 million by 2050 (an increase of 47% ). As a result, healthcare expenditures will rise, and the industry’s workforce will see a surge in demand across many roles connected to aging populations.

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MRI shows 'long-lasting' impact of cannabis use on brain regions linked to memory

Health Imaging

These findings should serve as a reminder that marijuana, which is often touted as a safer and more natural alternative to alcohol, can cause harm.

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Medical imaging trends to watch in 2025

Radiology Business

The healthcare market analysis firm Signify Research released a list of predictions in radiology its analysts expect to see in 2025.

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GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enhanced Women’s Health Ultrasound System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:02 Jan. 28, 2025 GE HealthCare recently announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the updated portfolio of VolusonExpert Series ultrasound systems. Voluson Expert 22, 20 and 18 combine high resolution image quality with advanced ultrasound technology and an ergonomic design for efficient workflow and a world-class user experience.

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IMV: Independent imaging centers face competition for CT scan volume

AuntMinnie

Independent imaging centers are experiencing increased competition for CT patients, according to the newly published IMV 2024 CT Market Outlook Report. The report found that 51% of CT sites are seeing increased procedure volumes due to some procedures shifting from other modalities to CT, and only 16% of sites were not seeing these procedure shifts.

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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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New MRI technique spots signs of heart disease before symptoms emerge

Health Imaging

Researchers with the University of Virginia Arlington are working to develop anew way of analyzing fat content around the heart.

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Concerns about private equity's growing influence in radiology

Radiology Business

Melissa Davis, MD, vice chair of medical informatics and associate professor at Yale Universitys Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, shares her findings from research on private equity market penetration.

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Coding Changes That Will Impact Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology Practices in 2025

Healthcare Administrative Partners

The 2025 update to the Current Procedural Terminology [i] (CPT) has 270 new codes, 38 revised codes, and 112 deleted codes. In addition, the ICD-10-CM [ii] update has over 300 revisions, additions and deletions. Although relatively few of these changes will impact radiology practices, its essential to know what they are and adjust your practice systems accordingly.

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ACR/RBMA workforce survey: Radiologist recruiting remains a key concern

AuntMinnie

Recruiting remains a key concern among both academic and hospital radiology practices, with 67% of radiologists reporting that their practices are understaffed, researchers have found. According to the most current American College of Radiology (ACR)/Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) workforce survey, successful recruiting is crucial as exam volume increases, wrote a team led by Elizabeth Dibble, MD, of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, RI.

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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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Radiotracers on FDA’s fast track exceed performance of already approved tau-detecting agent

Health Imaging

If approved, the two agents could offer providers greater insight into the process of patients neurodegeneration.

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Private equity-backed teleradiology group offers insights from global survey of 700 rads

Radiology Business

Everlight Radiology recently hired research Censuswide to poll members of the specialty, sharing 5 key findings from the survey on Monday.

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UCSF, GE HealthCare Launch Joint Research Program to Drive Innovation

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 01/27/2025 - 10:11 Jan. 15, 2025 University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging and GE HealthCare have launcheda Care Innovation Hub, a joint research collaboration to address meaningful clinical challenges in three key areas: accessibility to advanced medical imaging; non-invasive diagnosis and management of neurological; and neurodegenerative disease, and precision oncology.

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GPT-4 could prove useful proofreading CT reports

AuntMinnie

GPT-4 showed strong performance identifying factual errors in radiology reports, yet struggled to prioritize clinically significant findings, according to a study published January 28 in Radiology. The results are from experiments involving more than 10,000 head CT reports and ultimately illustrate the chatbots strengths and weaknesses, noted corresponding author Dukyong Yoon, MD, PhD, of Ajou University in Suwon, South Korea, and colleagues.

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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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Overview of the regulatory landscape of AI in radiology

Health Imaging

Nina Kottler, MD, associate chief medical officer for clinical AI at Radiology Partners, explains the movement toward greater regulation of artificial intelligence and the need for radiology practices and hospitals to learn how to perform quality assurance testing for bias.

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Siemens Healthineers touts 1st US installation of next-generation mammography system

Radiology Business

Grace Breast Imaging & Medical Spa of Iowawith locations in the Des Moines metro area communities of Clive and Urbandaleis rolling out the new 3D technology

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Characteristics of an Ideal AI Champion

Aidoc

Your clinical AI cant be effective if people arent using it, and thats why change management is such an important part of implementation. Key to this effort is cultivating internal champions within each user group. These individuals act as localized change agents, bridging the gap between the technology and its users. The most successful champions possess a unique blend of qualities.

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Philips partners with Myocardial Solutions in cardio-oncology collaboration

AuntMinnie

Philips has partnered with cardiac MR software developer Myocardial Solutions to identify heart disease due to cardiotoxicity in cancer survivors and patients undergoing cancer therapies. The collaboration aims to improve survival rates and bridge a gap between heart and cancer care, Philips said. A combination of the MRI acquisition sequence Fast-SENC, the MyoStrain analysis tool, and Philips' SmartSpeed and BlueSeal technologies will be used to rapidly identify asymptomatic patients at risk of

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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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PET scans unlock clues that could help prevent epilepsy induced by head injuries

Health Imaging

Post-traumatic epilepsy can be disabling, causing recurrent seizures that are unresponsive to preventive medications in up to 30% of patients.

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Couple faces up to 165 years in prison for alleged whole-body imaging scam

Radiology Business

Arizona residents Mary and Fred Blakley purportedly charged $300 a pop for ultrasound scans, claiming they could unearth cancers and cure various ailments.

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New Guidance for Amyloid and Tau PET Imaging Released

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 01/30/2025 - 10:20 Jan.30, 2025 Earlier this month, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association released updated appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid and tau PET imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and other dementias. The new criteria expand PET imaging guidance to include tau PET, incorporate updated information, and provide specific guidance to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment deci

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RSNA and collaborators release statement on AI for cardiac CT, MRI

AuntMinnie

Positive publication bias has complicated the assessment of AI tools, according to a new multisociety scientific statement published January 28 in Radiology. To better assess the current landscape and challenges of AI applications in cardiac CT and MRI specifically, the paper aims to bridge the gap between burgeoning research developments and limited clinical applications, according to lead author Domenico Mastrodicasa, MD, from the University of Washington in Seattle, and colleagues.

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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?