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Goodbye, Nanoism

Ben White

When I started the current iteration of this site in January 2009, I was also writing short fiction. In fact, one of my self-imposed creative writing projects was an exercise in the form of a daily tweet-sized story. Very strange, it’s true, but 2009 was a long time ago in internet years, and it seemed like a good idea at the time. Perhaps even odder, but I found this experiment so creatively fulfilling that I decided to do something that remains unique: a paying venue for literary Twitter

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AI dramatically reduces radiologists’ rate of missed incidental pulmonary embolism on routine CT

Radiology Business

The commercial software also reduced the median detection and notification time for incidental PE in flagged scans from “several days” down to just 1 hour.

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ChatGPT to be utilized in new medical imaging app for patients

Health Imaging

AI chatbot ChatGPT is making its official debut in medical imaging by way of a new app that can be utilized by anyone with a smartphone.

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REBEL Core Cast 100.0 – Alcoholic Ketoacidosis

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Alcoholic Ketoacidosis (AKA) can present with significant acidemia (pH < 7.00). Despite the significant acidemia, patients with AKA can remain alert and lucid despite their severe metabolic derangement. Relying on urine ketones for diagnosis can be misleading, as acetoacetate is the primary ketone detected in the urine but not the most common ketone generated in AKA.

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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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Backwards to the Future: The Return of the Radiology Oral Boards

Ben White

Earlier this year at the Texas Radiological Society annual meeting, I attended an ABR update given by current ABR president, Bob Barr, where he announced the rapid progress of the ABR’s plan to revitalize the Certifying Exam to address widespread discontent. I wrote about it here. The plan was to announce the change no later than June but potentially as early as April.

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AI algorithm reduces metal artifacts on CT imaging of metallic implants

Health Imaging

This is the first study to use paired, real-world clinical CT images to evaluate deep learning-based artifact reduction techniques.

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Parkinson’s disease and Deep Brain Stimulation

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Melanie Morrison, PhD, is an assistant professor in residence in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at UCSF, and a core member of the UCSF-UC Berkeley Joint PhD Program in Bioengineering.

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GE HealthCare and Axim Life Isotopes South Africa (ALISA) Collaborate to Expand Access to Molecular Imaging in South Africa and Drive Precision Care

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:42 April 28, 2023 — GE HealthCare to deliver two Cyclotrons next year, expanding South Africa’s capacity to produce innovative molecular imaging tracers; The Cyclotrons will enable the delivery of stable and novel molecules to the market, to help clinicians diagnose, treat, and monitor diseases more confidently; Cyclotrons produce radioisotopes drithat enable the production of radiopharmaceuticals , which can be used in PET scans to detect the progress of cancer

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Female radiologists earn about 81% of what their male counterparts collect

Radiology Business

Women also worked an average of 8% fewer days per year, which does not fully account for the gender pay gap, experts wrote recently.

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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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Anonymous survey responses reveal how residents really feel about virtual learning

Health Imaging

"The more invisible radiologists become, the less their perceived value will be.

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Brain MRI—Why, How, & What It Can Tell Your Doctor

Iowa Radiology

A brain MRI (also known as a head MRI ) allows a radiologist to examine not only the brain itself but also the bones of the skull, the optic and cranial nerves, the blood vessels connected to the brain, the muscles, fat, and connective tissue in the head, and the structures of the inner ear. As a result, a brain MRI can help identify a host of issues, including structural abnormalities, inflammation, masses, fluid leakage, or damage to nerve fibers.

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ProCure Proton Therapy Center Welcomes Board-certified Radiation Oncologist

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 04/28/2023 - 11:55 April 28, 2023 — ProCure Proton Therapy Center welcomes Timothy H. Chen , MD, to a growing list of tri-state physicians with expertise in treating cancer patients with proton therapy. Dr. Chen is a board-certified radiation oncologist and Medical Director of the Central Nervous System (CNS) program at Jersey Shore University Medical Center , where he recently joined the staff.

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Private equity firm acquiring teleradiology outfit for $336M

Radiology Business

Founded in 2004, Medica employs 400-plus providers working across 100 hospitals and completing 1.5M radiology reports annually.

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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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AI-based prostate cancer management technology makes official debut in clinical settings

Health Imaging

The recently FDA-cleared program merges patient-specific information from prostate imaging, biopsies and pathology together, resulting in a deep learning algorithm that creates an AI-generated 3D map of patients’ cancer.

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Innovative Solution Offers Detailed, Real-Time 3D CT Images for Stereotactic Needle Guidance

MedImaging General Imaging

GE HealthCare has unveiled its new CT-Navigation system that provides clinicians with detailed, real-time, 3D CT images for stereotactic needle.

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Small Steps Can Yield Big Energy Savings and Cut Emissions from MRIs

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:38 April 27, 2023 — Medical centers around the world could significantly reduce their carbon footprint and expenses by turning off MRIs and putting them in the lowest power mode instead of idling them when not in use, a new study in Radiology found. Health care is responsible for up to 4.4% of global carbon emissions, and imaging contributes an outsized share due to its energy-intensive devices, especially MRI.

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FDA halts mammography services at facility that posed ‘serious risk to human health’

Radiology Business

University Park OBGYN had its accreditation revoked effective in September, with the facility opting not to appeal the ruling, the FDA said Tuesday.

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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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Large study reiterates the necessity of 'prudent use' of CT scans in children

Health Imaging

Those who undergo repeated exams before the age of 6 face almost double the risk of later developing intracranial tumors, leukemia or lymphoma, according to new data.

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MRI imaging method captures brain glucose metabolism without administering radioactive substances

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Metabolic disorders play a central role in many common conditions, including Alzheimer's, depression, diabetes and cancer, which call for reliable as well as non-invasive diagnostic procedures. Until now, radioactive substances have been administered as part of the process of mapping glucose metabolism in the brain.

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Elekta Esprit Receives Red Dot Design Award for its Focus on Patients and Clinicians

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 04/27/2023 - 15:52 April 28, 2023 — Elekta Esprit , a high precision stereotactic radiosurgery device, used to treat targets in the brain, such as tumors, vascular malformations, or functional disorders, has been awarded the Red Dot Award for product design in the medical devices and technology design category. By combining form and function in an exquisite manner, Elekta Esprit has received an internationally renowned winner label of the highest reputation.

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American College of Radiology issues heads-up on possible payment denials at certain facility types

Radiology Business

ACR is urging providers who encounter such denials to contact their local Medicare Administrative Contractor and consults related CMS documents.

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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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Accessibility, reimbursement and other issues limit uptake of PET/CT among oncologists, survey reveals

Health Imaging

Difficulty obtaining PET/CT scans was reported by 55% of respondents, with 21% citing this as the greatest barrier in treating classic Hodgkin lymphoma.

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Researchers Leverage Generative AI to Improve Cancer Treatment Targets

Health IT Analytics

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Siemens, Siemens Healthineers and UCSF Research Partnership Proves Significant Energy, Cost and Emission Reduction in MRI Machine Operation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 04/26/2023 - 18:48 April 26, 2023 — A partnership between Siemens , Siemens Healthineers , and the University of California, San Francisco has proven medical centers can achieve significant carbon reduction and cost savings by turning off or putting MRIs into the lowest power setting when not in use. The findings, featured in a new Radiology study, can help the healthcare sector meaningfully reduce its carbon footprint, one that accounts for 4.4% of global carbon emissions.

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Startup that converts MRIs into 3D assessments raises $3M from private equity, pro sports franchise

Radiology Business

Springbok Analytics uses AI and the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging to create “precise” muscle assessments.

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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?