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AI Combines Chest X-rays with Patient Data to Improve Diagnosis

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:18 October 4, 2023 — A new artificial intelligence ( AI ) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays , according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Clinicians consider both imaging and non-imaging data when diagnosing diseases.

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Radiology Ergonomics and Productivity

Ben White

We recently wrapped up a multipost series on radiology setups/hardware, ergonomics, and productivity. For convenience, here are the articles: § 1. The Best Radiology Setup/Workstation Equipment Here’s what I have idiosyncratically landed on as a stable happy set-up that balances efficiency and comfort (and an editorial selection of those favored by others).

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MRI Study Identifies Pelvic Floor Parameters that May Lead to Postpartum Stress Urinary Incontinence

Diagnostic Imaging

Researchers found that the combination of a retrovesicourethral angle, functional urethral length, and bladder funnel on MRI exams in primiparous women had a 94.7 percent AUC for predicting postpartum stress urinary incontinence (SUI).

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Cigna will pay $172M for allegedly filing false claims that lacked necessary imaging to back diagnosis codes

Radiology Business

NPs purportedly would diagnose serious, complex conditions without the necessary medical imaging to reach such conclusions, the Department of Justice said Sept. 30.

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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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Multi-Institutional Study Data Presented at ASTRO 2023 Builds Upon Growing Evidence of GammaTile for Patients with Brain Tumors

Imaging Technology

christine.book Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:37 October 3, 2023 — Medical device company GT Medical Technologies, Inc. announced interim findings of a multi-institutional study that demonstrates high local control for the treatment of recurrent brain metastases in patients. The findings add to the growing evidence of the efficacy and safety of its FDA-approved GammaTile Therapy, and were presented during an Oct. 2 poster presentation at the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 65th Annual Me

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CAD Versus AI: Let Me Know When the Alphabet Soup Matters in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Is the continued rise of artificial intelligence (AI) driven by legitimate “machine learning,” or do the frequently “suspicious” chest X-rays and questionable detection of subtle findings on head CTs reveal a hype-driven train of new products with an ultimately “planned obsolescence”?

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Employing a full-time reading room coordinator boosts radiologist efficiency, reduces turnaround times

Radiology Business

Few level 1 trauma centers employ such a position, typically tasked with fielding phone calls from referrers, triaging requests to residents and relaying critical results.

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The September Top 10

Imaging Technology

Here is a look at the most-read content during the month of September on itnonline.com: 1. PET Radiotracer Market anticipated to reach $3.2 Billion in Revenues by 2031 2. Annalise.

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Survey says most women skip their recommended mammogram

Health Imaging

Women cite a lack of time as the primary reason for not scheduling a mammogram, according to a survey from one large health system.

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FDA Clears Emerging AI-Enabled Teleradiology Platform

Diagnostic Imaging

The Rology teleradiology platform may improve access to top tier-imaging interpretation for stand-alone imaging centers, rural facilities and low-income patients.

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Workload, pay reassessments may be necessary to address career satisfaction gaps between academic and private practice radiology

Radiology Business

Physicians in teaching settings reported higher monthly reading volumes alongside heavier demands for nonclinical work, according to new survey data.

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GE HealthCare Launches Enhanced Venue Family Point-of-Care Ultrasound Systems Featuring AI-Driven Caption Guidance

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 10/06/2023 - 11:30 October 6, 2023 — GE HealthCare announced its Venue Family point-of-care ultrasound systems will now feature Caption Guidance, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technology that provides real-time guidance to users for capturing diagnostic-quality cardiac images. The Venue Family is the first among GE HealthCare ultrasound products to incorporate this scan guidance technology following the company’s acquisition of Caption Health earlier this year.

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Study finds immediate access to radiology results eases oncology patients' anxiety

Health Imaging

The findings show most patients prefer discussing sensitive imaging results with their healthcare provider in a timely manner.

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Multicenter Study Cites Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Carpal Tunnel Release

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of over 500 people with carpal tunnel syndrome, researchers found that 57 percent returned to work three days after being treated with UltraGuideCTR, a modality which enables real-time ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel release.

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CMS agrees to broaden MRI pay policy in response to radiology societies’ advocacy campaign

Radiology Business

“After back and forth correspondence, and multiple phone calls, we are thrilled to announce that this campaign was successful,” one of the trade groups said Thursday.

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Using Recent Diagnostic Scans Can Substantially Cut Time to Treatment for Patients Needing Urgent Palliation

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 10/03/2023 - 11:11 October 3, 2023 — Using previously taken diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans in place of CT simulation scans to plan simple palliative radiation treatments can substantially reduce the time some people spend waiting for urgent treatment, improving the patient experience, a new study suggests. Patients who may benefit from this expedited process typically are experiencing pain or other debilitating symptoms, such as an airway blockage.

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'Transformer' AI model can read chest X-rays like a human radiologist

Health Imaging

Researchers in Germany created an AI model that outperforms others in diagnostic accuracy when given access to clinical data that goes beyond an X-ray image.

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I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first?

American Health Imaging

I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first? When you think you might have had a stroke, you and your loved ones may feel overwhelmed, or even a little scared. We understand that. After a possible stroke, it’s important for your healthcare provider to collect all the information they’ll [.] The post I think I had a stroke: why did my doctor recommend a CT scan, first?

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Rad Partners affiliate Radiology Alliance reaches multi-year pact, restoring in-network access with BCBS

Radiology Business

“We are pleased to have them rejoin our networks, and we appreciate their partnership in serving our members,” said BlueCross EVP Scott Pierce.

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Mevion and RaySearch: A Synergy of Innovation Transforming Proton Therapy

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 10/03/2023 - 12:06 October 3, 2023 — Mevion Medical Systems , the leading global provider of compact proton therapy solutions, and RaySearch Laboratories AB , the market leader in software solutions for radiation oncology , are proud to announce their continued commitment to developing new proton therapy solutions. The collaboration leverages both companies’ domain expertise in the advancement of innovative solutions for HYPERSCAN IMPT, adaptive therapy, proton arc therapy, and FLA

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Creating a Positive Candidate Experience From Application to Onboarding

MRI Network

Forty-nine percent of job seekers have rejected a job offer because of a negative event, such as a slow or disorganized interview process. So, you should prioritize the overall candidate experience for better recruiting outcomes and increase your organization’s reputation. Here are some ways to improve workflows when hiring employees, from application to onboarding.

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Precision Medicine Tool May Accurately Predict Bariatric Surgery Outcomes

Health IT Analytics

A genetic tool developed by researchers to predict patient risk for various addictions may be valuable for forecasting bariatric surgery outcomes.

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American College of Radiology, RBMA express growing alarm over pause in surprise-bill processing

Radiology Business

Medical societies representing rads, emergency docs and anesthesiologists are pressing for a "full and immediate" relaunch of independent dispute resolution.

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Lumicell Co-Founder Moungi Bawendi Awarded Nobel Prize in Chemistry

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 10/06/2023 - 12:00 October 6, 2023 — Lumicell, Inc., a privately held company focused on innovative fluorescence-guided imaging technologies for cancer surgery, today announced company co-founder Moungi G. Bawendi, PhD , is one of three recipients of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2023 for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots. The investigational Lumicell Direct Visualization System (DVS), which is designed to assist in the detection of residual cancerous tissue during lumpec

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AI Model Detects Hidden Cancers on CT Scans in Asymptomatic Individuals

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers have made a breakthrough by creating an AI model capable of autonomously detecting pancreatic cancer in its early stages using standard CT scans.

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AI combines chest X-rays with patient data to improve diagnosis

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A new artificial intelligence (AI) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays, according to a study published in Radiology.

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SEC reaches $1M settlement with imaging vendor Nanox over misstated cost of flagship device

Radiology Business

The company claimed to investors that it could build the machine for as little as $8,000, ignoring higher alternative estimates provided by internal execs.

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Precision Medicine Navigators Increase Genomic Testing Rates for Black Patients with Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Sun, 10/01/2023 - 19:00 October 1, 2023 — The presence of a clinical navigator to act as a liaison between people with prostate cancer and the healthcare system greatly increases the likelihood that patients, especially Black patients , will receive advanced testing that can help predict the severity of their disease and guide treatment, a new study suggests.

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Transformer-Based Multimodal AI Model Improves Diagnosis of Over 20 Conditions with Chest X-Rays

Diagnostic Imaging

Integrating clinical data parameters along with chest X-ray findings, the multimodal artificial intelligence (AI) model outperformed the use of clinical parameters only and chest X-rays only for various conditions ranging from congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease to hypertension and pneumonia.

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Scientists develop MRI-guided ultrasound for burning breast cancer tumors

Health Imaging

Scientists from the Huntsman Cancer Institute developed a noninvasive outpatient procedure to treat breast cancer tumors.