Cloudex Radiology
MAY 18, 2023
Reporting errors happen in radiology. Certainly they are not intentional, and many have little or no consequence to patients; others are significant. In an effort to be helpful, I would like to share four strategies to help reduce reporting errors in radiology. They are not intended to be in any way comprehensive, but they are actions that might help to increase accuracy.
Ben White
MAY 14, 2023
Years ago, when I was a resident and the ABR Core Exam was still novel, the ABR offered a lengthy “ABR CORE Examination Study Guide” PDF, which–in addition to over a hundred pages of endless bullet points listing every conceivable topic in radiology–included 57 official practice questions at the end (with an answer key). They took that down years ago.
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Radiology Business
MAY 16, 2023
The latest version of ChatGPT AI has passed the written portion of a radiology style board exam, but also offered incorrect or irrelevant answers it delivered very confidently on some questions.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 16, 2023
In a recent interview, Rajesh Bhayana, M.D., shared insights from new research that compared the abilities of ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 to answer text-based questions akin to those found on a radiology board examination.
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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 Technology
MAY 15, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:18 May 15, 2023 — RSNA updated its Statement on Screening for Breast Cancer , recognizing new recommendations from the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). RSNA continues to support the ACR and Society of Breast Imaging recommendation for annual mammography screening beginning at age 40 in order to save the most lives from breast cancer.
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REBEL EM
MAY 18, 2023
Background: IV fluids are part of the standard resuscitation bundle in septic shock, however it is unclear if they provide a significant benefit. These patients can have a vasodilated vascular bed and the initial use of fluids is hypothesized to serve two purposes: Augmenting the macrovascular system (stroke volume and cardiac output) and augmenting the microvascular perfusion (capillary blood flow).
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 19, 2023
Through artificial intelligence (AI), Neurophet AQUA reportedly provides segmentation and analysis of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for possible brain atrophy in five minutes.
Imaging Technology
MAY 17, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 05/17/2023 - 13:46 May 17, 2023 — After nearly a year of official review and verification, Director of Global Sales Mike Cairnie of MinXray Inc. , a key global supplier of portable, compact digital imaging equipment, has earned a Guinness World Record for the “ highest altitude operating an X-ray machine ” while on an expedition with both MinXray and artificial intelligence company Qure.ai.
Ben White
MAY 19, 2023
It took a few years before it finally got there , but massive private equity-owned physician staffing company Envision finally filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy this week. The harbinger of the coming wave of PE defaults, bankruptcies, distressed exchanges, and other failures has fully arrived. Make no mistake, this is just the beginning. There are people who see this news and rejoice.
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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.
Radiology Business
MAY 15, 2023
The private equity-backed multispecialty group's failure could have "significant ripple effects" on radiology and other specialties, N. Adam Brown, MD, MBA, wrote recently.
Everything Rad
MAY 19, 2023
Reading Time: 11 minutes read La actualización a mitad de ciclo puede aumentar los beneficios clínicos, operativos y de seguridad. ¿Cómo calificaría el valor que obtiene de su actual equipo de imágenes de rayos X? ¿Es compatible con el nuevo software de imágenes médicas que puede ayudar a mejorar los resultados clínicos? ¿Tiene características de automatización que mejoran la eficiencia operativa?
Imaging Technology
MAY 18, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:04 May 18, 2023 — Carestream Health’s new, versatile DRX-LC Detector is designed to improve patient comfort, image quality and diagnostic confidence, and productivity for long-length image capture in orthopedics. Capturing long-length images is tedious and time-consuming, especially for pediatric patients and those with limited mobility.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MAY 18, 2023
The mechanisms underlying the pathogenesis of epilepsy, a neurological disorder characterized by excessive electrical activity in the brain, remain unknown. Now, using a novel radiotracer ([11C]K-2, the first technology to visualize and quantify α-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionic acid receptor (AMPAR) in the living human brain), researchers from Japan have been able to offer insight into the role of AMPAR trafficking in epileptogenesis.
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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.
REBEL EM
MAY 15, 2023
You are working in a rural ED, and an older woman from a local assisted care facility arrives via ambulance in obvious respiratory distress. EMS is able to tell you that she is currently being treated for pneumonia. The patient is on a nonrebreather mask, and vital signs on arrival are BP 110/50 mm Hg, HR 120 bpm, RR 40/min, T 98.6°F (37°C), and SpO2 86%.
Everything Rad
MAY 19, 2023
Reading Time: 11 minutes read Realizar a atualização na metade do ciclo de vida previsto pode proporcionar ainda mais benefícios clínicos, operacionais e de segurança. Como você classificaria o valor que seu equipamento atual de aquisição de imagens de raios X está agregando à sua instituição? Ele é compatível com os novos softwares de aquisição de imagens médicas que podem ajudar a melhorar os resultados clínicos?
Imaging Technology
MAY 18, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 05/18/2023 - 14:47 May 18, 2023 — Cassling announced it is a new strategic sales agent in various geographic territories across the United States for Radiaction Medical , the makers of a novel, FDA-cleared advanced radiation blocking technology. The Radiaction system is the first and only advanced technology to proactively block radiation at the source, providing comprehensive, head-to-toe radiation protection to the entire interventional team.
Capitol Imaging Services
MAY 15, 2023
An echocardiogram is an image created through a process called echocardiography. Echocardiography, or an ultrasound of the heart, is used to diagnose a variety of heart conditions, including valve problems, congestive heart failure, and to assess damage following a heart attack. How is an Echocardiogram Created? A painless and non-invasive ultrasound technique called Doppler ultrasound is used during the echocardiography study to evaluate the blood flow through a blood vessel.
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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.
European Society of Radiology: AI
MAY 15, 2023
As computed tomography (CT) sees an increase in utilization, inappropriate imaging has been seen as a significant concern; however, manual justification audits of radiology referrals are extremely time-consuming and carry a heavy financial burden. Therefore, the authors of this study aimed to retrospectively audit the justification of brain CT referrals by using natural language processing (NLP) and traditional machine learning (ML) techniques in order to predict their justification based on the
Health Imaging
MAY 15, 2023
A new paper details how a team at the University of California utilized a hybrid system consisting of a quality coordinator and NLP software to bring in more than $60,000 in additional revenue from follow-up imaging alone.
Imaging Technology
MAY 18, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:11 May 18, 2023 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, announced the launch of the Philips CT 3500 , a new high-throughput CT system targeting the needs of routine radiology and high-volume screening programs. Powered by AI , the Philips CT 3500 includes a range of image-reconstruction and workflow-enhancing features that help to deliver the consistency, speed, and first-time-right image quality needed for confident diagnoses by clinicians and incr
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 19, 2023
In a recently published review, radiology researchers from the University of Wisconsin discussed the potential and key considerations for applying accelerated magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols in the assessment of emergent and urgent conditions.
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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.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
MAY 16, 2023
On May 9, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) proposed a significant change to current breast cancer screening guidelines.
Health Imaging
MAY 18, 2023
Its use dropped the average time needed to examine a finding at all timepoints from 107 seconds to 65 seconds, with pulmonary nodule assessments benefiting from the greatest reductions.
Imaging Technology
MAY 19, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 05/19/2023 - 06:00 May 19, 2023 — Asymptomatic adults with a high accumulation of fat in their muscles, known as myosteatosis , are at an increased risk of major adverse events and death, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). One of the methods used by physicians to estimate body fat in patients is the body mass index (BMI).
Radiology Business
MAY 16, 2023
"To be brutally honest, even some of the 75th percentile numbers aren’t that great," Kyle Tucker, a member of RBMA’s Data Committee, told Radiology Business.
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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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