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Attracting and Retaining Radiology Staff

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 5 minutes read Radiology administrators at AHRA share their strategies. What is the biggest challenge currently facing radiology administrators? The answer from radiology administrators attending AHRA 2023 was unanimous: attracting and retaining radiology staff. Read on to learn their strategies for addressing this critical and persistent issue.

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The IDR Waiver is Working

Ben White

$39 billion of student loans were forgiven tax-free this month. If you have any FFEL, Perkins, or Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program loans, please check out the IDR Waiver FAQ. You have until the end of 2023 to do a Direct Consolidation to make those loans eligible for loan forgiveness programs and count previous payments without resetting the clock.

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RefleXion Announces 28 Scientific Presentations at the AAPM 2023 Annual Meeting

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 07/21/2023 - 14:30 July 21, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that researchers from multiple clinical programs will present new scientific evidence in 28 oral, panel, and poster presentations validating the efficacy and feasibility of the RefleXion X1 machine with SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy at the 2023 American Association of Physicists in Medicine ( AAPM ) Annual Meeting in Houston, July 23-26.

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Can AI Bolster MRI Lesion Detection and Segmentation in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis?

Diagnostic Imaging

An artificial intelligence model, trained on MRI and FLAIR imaging from over 900 patients with multiple sclerosis, demonstrated a 96 percent accuracy rate and 99 percent specificity rate for contrast-enhancing lesions in this patient population.

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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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Cassling's Tim Elder Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Cassling's MRI

‘Elder’ describes a senior authority figure who is highly respected and valued for their wisdom. Cassling is lucky to have many whose leadership and service help us strengthen community healthcare, but one aptly named Regional Service Manager (RSM) truly takes things to another level: Tim Elder.

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Radiation Oncology Leaders Awarded ASTRO Fellow Designation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:09 July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow ( FASTRO ) designation for its 2023 class of Fellows. These physician leaders will be recognized at an awards ceremony in San Diego on Tuesday, October 3 during ASTRO’s 65th Annual Meeting.

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UCSF Radiology Welcomes Three New Assistant Professors to the Faculty

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Christopher Brunson, MD, an interventional radiologist, will join ZSFG. Kevin Sweetwood, MD, will continue with our musculoskeletal division. Allen Ye, MD, PhD, will join our Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital team as a neuroradiologist.

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REBEL Cast Ep120: Etomidate vs Ketamine for RSI in the ED?

REBEL EM

Background: Standard rapid sequence intubation (RSI) in the emergency department involves administration of an induction agent and a neuroblocking agent in quick succession. RSI inherently carries with it risks of complications such as post-intubation hypotension and cardiac arrest in the most extreme cases. It is possible that the induction agent used could play an important role on hemodynamic effects in critically ill adults.

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Ultra-High Resolution Brain PET: A 'Quantum Leap' for Neuroradiology

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent interview at the SNMMI conference, Roger Lecomte, M.D. and Vincent Doyon discussed the advent of ultra-high resolution (UHR) brain positron emission tomography (PET), which reportedly offers double the spatial resolution of conventional PET and may facilitate earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions.

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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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Update on Electronic Exam Administration Announced by American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety

Imaging Technology

christine.book Thu, 07/20/2023 - 15:42 July 20, 2023 — The American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS) recently announced an update on its electronic exam administration. Beginning this summer, the ABMRS will offer their credentialing exams for MR Medical Director (MRMD), MR Safety Officer (MRSO) and MR Safety Expert (MRSE) at testing centers operated by Prometric, LLC.

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UCSF Team Studies Non-Invasive Imaging to Monitor Therapy Response in Patients with Glioblastoma

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

A team, including researchers from the UC San Francisco Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, investigated a new imaging tool for monitoring response to therapies in patients with glioblastoma (GBM).

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ChatGPT shows potential in free-response exams

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT is on a par with medical students when it comes to passing free-respons. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Can ChatGPT support diagnostic imaging decisions? Can ChatGPT perform well for patient education?

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Photon-Counting CT Allows for Comprehensive Lung Imaging

MedImaging General Imaging

A study has discovered that a new CT technology facilitates a comprehensive, simultaneous analysis of lung structure and function, an achievement beyond the capabilities of standard CT.

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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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Dr. Sameer Keole voted President-elect of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:11 July 20, 2023 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) recently elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors, including Sameer Keole , MD, FASTRO , as President-elect; Wendy Woodward , MD, PhD, FASTRO, as Science Council Vice Chair; and Vivek S. Kavadi, MD, MBA, FASTRO, as Health Policy Council Vice Chair.

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Seeing eye to eye: Researchers train AI to copy gaze of clinical professionals

Medical Xpress: Radiology

An artificial intelligence (AI) system, which mimics the gaze of radiologists reading medical images such as mammograms, has been developed by a team of scientists at Cardiff University.

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Many physicians are unaware that interventional radiology is a distinct specialty

Health Imaging

This could pose as a barrier to referrals for image-guided interventions for radiologists specializing in IR, authors of a new paper in Clinical Imaging suggested.

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3D X-Ray Imaging Technique to Significantly Improve Breast Cancer Detection

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers have successfully enhanced mammography, an X-ray imaging technique used for early-stage tumor detection, leading to significantly improved reliability and.

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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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Guerbet Wins PI-CAI Grand Challenge on Detection of Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 07/19/2023 - 19:53 July 19, 2023 — Guerbet , a global specialist in contrast media and medical imaging solutions, announced the success of its teams at the PI-CAI (Prostate Imaging: Cancer Al) Grand Challenge1, an international challenge organized by a consortium2 of radiology opinion leaders in prostate imaging, urologists and artificial intelligence experts, to compare the performance of artificial intelligence algorithms in the detection of prostate cancer.

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Cancer imaging: Scientists achieve significant progress in metabolic MRI

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A team of scientists from the University Medical Center Freiburg, the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), and other locations has achieved a significant breakthrough in live observation of metabolic processes in the body using metabolic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

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What Is the Average Cost of an X-Ray Machine? [Updated 2023]

Maven Imaging

Whether you're a chiropractor, podiatrist, veterinarian, orthopedist, general X-ray provider, or an urgent care office, finding the right X-ray machine at the right price is critical for your practice's success.

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Radiology Partners affiliate ends 57-year hospital relationship amid reported physician turnover

Radiology Business

Desert Radiology, which joined Rad Partners in 2019, had handled a “significant” number of scans at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada annually.

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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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RSNA R&E Foundation Approves Over $4.7 Million in Grant Funding

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 07/19/2023 - 19:35 July 19, 2023 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA ) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees has approved over $4.7 million in radiology research and education funding this year, achieving a funding rate of 36% of grant applications. Since its inception in 1984, the RSNA R&E Foundation has awarded over $78 million in grant funding.

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Blind Ultrasound Sweeps Using Low-Cost Portable Device Can Identify High-Risk Pregnancies

MedImaging Ultrasound

A study has found that untrained operators performing blind ultrasound sweeps with an affordable, portable, battery-powered device demonstrated high sensitivity.

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3D X-Ray Imaging Technique to Significantly Improve Breast Cancer Detection

MedImaging Radiography

Researchers have successfully enhanced mammography, an X-ray imaging technique used for early-stage tumor detection, leading to significantly improved reliability and.

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Improving low-field MRI scanners with quantitative data

Health Imaging

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are working on developing measurements that will provide better insight into soft tissue properties visualized on portable MRI images.

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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?