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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Notable Role of Orthopedic X-rays in Telemedicine

Maven Imaging

Approximately 25% of patients used some form of telehealth service last year, far exceeding the 5% who accessed care this way before the pandemic. More and more people are turning to this convenient form of healthcare, and opting out of the waiting rooms entirely.

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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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21st Century Cures Act information-blocking rule has no impact on patient complaints in radiology

Radiology Business

That’s according to a new single-center analysis from Vanderbilt University Medical Center published in JAMA Health Forum.

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FDA clears teleradiology platform from Cairo-based imaging vendor

Health Imaging

Rology facilitates the storage and sharing of radiology images for remote reading.

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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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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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The SQuID Protocol: SQ Insulin in DKA?

REBEL EM

Background: DKA is traditionally treated with fluid resuscitation, electrolyte replacement, and intravenous infusions of insulin. However, it is unclear if all degrees (mild, moderate, severe) of DKA require the same intensive treatment. Mild to moderate DKA represents a subgroup of patients that often require admission to the ICU due to hospital policies not allowing insulin infusions outside of this clinical setting.

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GE HealthCare inks 10-year strategic collaboration with 20-hospital health system

Radiology Business

Under terms of the deal, Cleveland-based University Hospitals will add “hundreds” of new radiology systems across its enterprise.

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As synthetic mammography keeps improving, it may soon be the new standard

Health Imaging

Synthetic mammography has certain disadvantages, but they may be outweighed by its improved safety.

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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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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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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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Imaging centers, hospital system reach agreement with Anthem BCBS in $93M dispute

Radiology Business

Bon Secours Mercy Health filed suit Aug. 28, alleging Virginia's largest commercial insurer had denied or downgraded an enormous volume of claims.

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Majority of patients say cancer screening should not be based on life expectancy

Health Imaging

A poll from the University of Michigan shows that older adults are skeptical of cancer screening guidelines based on age.

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RaySearch Expands Collaboration with P-Cure

Imaging Technology

christine.book Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:02 October 4, 2023 — RaySearch Laboratories AB has announced its expanded collaboration with P-Cure , aiming at enhancing the workflow efficiency of P-Cure’s proton therapy system through integration with RaySearch’s systems RayStation and RayCare. The expanded collaboration will enable users of the P-Cure proton therapy system to use RayStation and RayCare in a seamlessly integrated environment, according to an Oct. 1 statement released by Raysearch.

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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?