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The Negativity Tendency

Ben White

The late Hans Rosling gave an amazingly popular TED talk back in 2006 (and many other popular talks since). You may have seen it. It’s the one showing recent human progress by following counties over time as a series of bubbles. It’s not all rosy, but it shows us how counterintuitive reality can be compared with our usually grimmer assumptions. One could summarize: things can be bad but still be improving.

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Artificial Intelligence System Predicts Postoperative Complications

Health IT Analytics

Recent research published… read more

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Can ChatGPT Have an Impact in Radiology?

Diagnostic Imaging

In recent video interviews, Tessa Cook, MD, PhD, Nina Kottler, MD, MS, and Sonia Gupta, MD shared their insights and perspective on potential benefits and drawbacks of ChatGPT in radiology.

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Mazabraud's syndrome

Neuroradiology Cases

A young patient presented with mild left thigh pain with swelling. MRI with Xray correlation shows: 1. Mixed signal intensity lobulated lesion involving metadiaphysis of left proximal femur, part of adjacent epiphysis. Lesion is slightly expansile with groundglass matrix in the region of metaphysis on x-ray. No periosteal reaction on x-ray as well as MRI.

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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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Brain Focused Ultrasound: A New Era of Image-guided Neuro-intervention

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

A UCSF team that includes members of the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, is addressing new clinical and research neuro applications of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) and Low Intensity Focused Ultrasound (LIFU). A time will present their work on brain applications of HIFU and LIFU in an upcoming webinar on March 28 at noon PDT.

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New AI Algorithm for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Detection on CTA Gets FDA Nod

Diagnostic Imaging

Viz AAA is reportedly the first artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled algorithm to garner FDA 510(k) clearance for the detection of abdominal aortic aneurysm.

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Digital X-Rays: Past, Present, and Future

Maven Imaging

At Maven Imaging, we’re in the business of x-rays. This unique technology has existed for over a hundred years and has gone through many changes throughout the years. Today, we sell digital x-ray systems. In this article, we’ll explore what those are, where they came from, and what the future looks like for this stellar medical technology.

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New microchip links two Nobel Prize-winning techniques

ScienceDaily

Physicists have built a new technology on a microchip by combining two Nobel Prize-winning techniques. This microchip could measure distances in materials at high precision, for example underwater or for medical imaging. Because the technology uses sound vibrations instead of light, it is useful for high-precision position measurements in opaque materials.

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FL Health System Leverages AI to Streamline Utilization Management

Health IT Analytics

Florida-based Halifax… read more

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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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What a Breast MRI Study Reveals About Axillary Lymph Nodes and COVID-19 Booster Vaccination

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of 128 patients who had breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams after COVID-19 booster vaccination, researchers noted that nearly 19 percent of the cohort had equal to or greater than 0.2 cm of increased lymph node cortical thickness.

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What is Advanced Visualization in Radiology?

Intelerad

Radiology is medical imaging used to diagnose and treat many conditions. Data visualization has become an integral component of radiologists’ workflows with its technological advancement. Advanced visualization in radiology is a powerful imaging technology that allows radiologists and medical professionals to quickly and accurately identify major medical issues from complex medical scans.

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AI Algorithm Enables Radiologists to See Past Bones and Vessels in Chest X-Rays

MedImaging Radiography

Traditional X-rays can make it difficult to identify lung abnormalities due to the presence of the body's 12 sets of.

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AI Predicts Community-Based Opioid Deaths Using Social Media Posts

Health IT Analytics

Researchers from Stony… read more

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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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Study: Emerging AI Platform for DBT Shows 23 Percent Increase in Breast Cancer Detection Rate

Diagnostic Imaging

In a recent video interview, Kathy Schilling, M.D., discussed findings from a study of ProFound AI, an adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI) software for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), that demonstrated a 23 percent increase in breast cancer detection in comparison to DBT alone.

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Real-World Safety Analysis of Paclitaxel Devices Used for the Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

JVIR

Understanding the real-world safety of paclitaxel (PTX) coated devices for treating lower extremity peripheral artery disease remains a high clinical priority of the Food and Drug Administration.

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Cassling Leadership Institute Returns to Guide Healthcare Innovators

Cassling's MRI

2023 marks the five-year anniversary of the Cassling Leadership Institute. It’s shocking to think about how much has changed in healthcare in that relatively short amount of time. Staffing challenges have only grown fiercer even as managers and directors have to figure out ways to do more with less (less time, less team, less budget). Meanwhile, technology continues to progress at a breakneck pace, and patients and providers alike place more of a premium on experience than ever before.

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Model Predicts Neurodevelopmental Outcomes, Death in Preterm Infants

Health IT Analytics

A study published earlier… read more

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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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FDA Clears AI-Powered Stroke Imaging Tool for Non-Contrast CT

Diagnostic Imaging

Through artificial intelligence (AI) assessment of non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scans, the Brainomix 360 e-ASPECTS software provides an automated ASPECTS score and heatmap to enhance stroke imaging.

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Pregnancy Rate and Outcomes Following Uterine Artery Embolization for Uterine Arteriovenous Malformations: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

JVIR

To systematically review published studies on the pregnancy rate and outcomes after uterine artery embolization (UAE) for uterine arteriovenous malformations (UAVMs).

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Healthcare Headlines: The Aidoc Take

Aidoc

Healthcare has dominated headlines for the better part of the last twenty years. Whether it’s proposals for large-scale reform like the Affordable Care Act or, more recently, the constant news updates surrounding the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are all invested in and impacted by the healthcare news cycle. Although not every healthcare-related update carries the earth-shattering implications of COVID-19, there are countless industry-wide developments that deserve the time of day.

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Intermountain Healthcare Unveils Data-Driven Precision Medicine Company

Health IT Analytics

Intermountain Healthcare… read more

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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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Advances in AI: March 2023

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

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Researchers Discuss Clinical Relevance of Knee OA Clinical Trials Using WBCT

CurveBeam AI

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) clinical trials results show that weight bearing CT (WBCT) imaging may offer new insights into OA pathology beyond what plain radiographs and MRI can provide. Some of these findings could immediately be translated into clinical practice as well. Leading researchers presented these updates in a workshop titled, “Where Are We With Weight Bearing CT in OA Research and Do We Need it at All?

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Why Cybersecurity is Non-Negotiable for Medical Devices in 2023

Open Medscience

As the world becomes increasingly connected, cyber threats have become a critical concern for every industry, including healthcare. The post Why Cybersecurity is Non-Negotiable for Medical Devices in 2023 appeared first on Open Medscience.

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Illinois Initiative to Advance Healthcare Delivery, Research

Health IT Analytics

Illinois State University… read more

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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?