MRI Network

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Patients need healthcare designed and accessible to them, regardless of their objectives and needs. This has pushed the healthcare landscape to evolve, offering more opportunities for providers to meet their patients’ needs. Integrated care models effectively combine physical, virtual, and at-home care options for patients, enabling them to receive the care they need in a way that is not only accessible but also more desirable.

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Ben White

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Medical surveys are an easy way to make a few bucks at a good hourly rate (well, maybe at least for a resident), and there are multiple sites offering surveys to physicians. The caveat is that, of course, most survey sponsors are typically looking for board-certified physicians with multiple years of experience, particularly in sub-specialties. The less experience you have, the more you need to be prepared to get screened out of what seem like promising survey opportunities.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Members of Valencia's radiological community are reeling from the worst flooding experienced by the region for generations. Some people have expressed anger over the lack of preparedness and political leadership. "Work in our hospital, and especially in our radiology department, has been exceptionally challenging throughout this crisis -- and it continues to be so," Eva Llopis, MD, head of radiology at Hospital Universitari de la Ribera in Alzira, the capital of the comarca of Ribera Alta in the

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

New MRI data highlights associations between being born into disadvantaged communities and decreased volume of multiple areas in the brain. What’s more, these findings hold true despite educational attainment and late-life income.

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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.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

ACR is asking the imaging community to contact their federal representatives, urging them to pass three key pieces of legislation before Jan. 1.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The global medical imaging community has paid tribute to Willi Kalender, PhD, the renowned medical physicist who died on October 21 at the age of 75. "Willi was a pioneer in every sense of the word. He is the father of contemporary CT imaging -- and thus of clinical radiology as we know it today," Christiane Kuhl, MD, PhD, told AuntMinnie.com on November 4.

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ScienceDaily

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Thanks to a 'natural experiment' involving 30,000 people, researchers were able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

“Do we need to change the culture of medicine? Yes. But also, let doctors be doctors, and you’ll see how many of them happily work 60 hours a week," one noted radiologist wrote.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 11/07/2024 - 11:25 Nov. 1, 2024 — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced a significant adjustment to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS). Under the new policy, CMS will unpackage and pay separately for diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals with per-day costs exceeding $630, removing financial barriers that have long hindered patient access to essential nuclear medicine diagnostic procedures.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Cranial ultrasound could have utility in imaging infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), suggest findings published November 6 in Pediatric Neurology. Researchers led by Aine Fox, PhD, found correlations of brain injury findings between cranial ultrasound and brain MRI, which suggest ultrasound may be a suitable alternative in places where MRI access is difficult.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

A new PET imaging agent for gliomas has the potential to meet the critical need for precision imaging, providing patients with clearer diagnoses and aiding treatment decision-making.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Radiologists utilized the Apple Vision Pro to assess CT images of possible diverticulitis, comparing the results with a standard computer monitor.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The new code family was created to "capture the physician work involving patients with implanted medical devices that require access to MR diagnostic procedures.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

A PACS-integrated AI tool not only correctly identified pneumothorax on inpatient chest x-rays but also prioritized scans and improved radiologist reporting times, according to a group in Cleveland, OH. The findings are from a “real-world” deployment and highlight the potential of AI when integrated into clinical practice, noted lead author Joshua Hunter, a medical student at Case Western Reserve University, and colleagues.

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MRI Network

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Whether an organization is looking for engineers, IT workers, or healthcare professionals, they must engage in proactive recruitment practices. Engaging with talent in advance is often less stressful, provides a better candidate experience, and improves the quality of each hire. The following are several recruitment initiatives and ways to use them to your advantage.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Beginning Jan. 1, CMS will up the rate for cardiac computed tomography angiography from $175 to $357.13, "encouraging broader use for better patient outcomes.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Following the Mediterranean diet could have significant benefits for cognitive health.

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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.

AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Outcomes over 10 years suggest that image-guided thermal ablation is a safe and effective option for patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma, according to a study published November 7 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The emerging procedure has a relatively short history, with long-term findings now supporting its use over more invasive surgery, noted lead author Lin Yan, MD, of the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In newly published guidelines, researchers discuss the utility of CT, MRI and PET/CT in the diagnosis, staging, treatment monitoring and follow-up imaging for peritoneal metastases in patients with ovarian or colorectal cancer.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

If certainty is the holy grail of diagnostic breast imaging, then opto-acoustic ultrasound is the treasure map showing exactly where to find it. While other imaging modalities can help distinguish a benign lesion from a malignant mass, only OA/US practically guarantees a definitive diagnosis without invasive medicine, ionizing radiation or claustrophobic dread.

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Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Re-evaluation by the second look algorithm could result in a cancer diagnosis up to one year earlier, especially for high risk disease.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Patients undergoing lung transplant should be screened annually with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for the first two years after the surgery to monitor their bone health, according to results of a recent study. Researchers led by Ronnie Sebro, MD, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, found that patients experience a loss in bone mineral density (BMD) after transplant, which puts them at higher risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

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ScienceDaily

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Mechanical engineers have developed a system of artificial cilia capable of monitoring mucus conditions in human airways to better detect infection, airway obstruction, or the severity of diseases like Cystic Fibrosis (CF), Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) and lung cancer.

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Radiology Business

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Hamilton County, Ohio, jurors ruled against surgeon Robert Bradley, MD, while absolving colleague and diagnostic specialist Sean A. Litherland, MD.

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Diagnostic Imaging

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In recent interviews, Eric Rohren, M.D., and Krishna Nallamshetty, M.D., discuss the potential of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) to progress into life-threatening consequences and an emerging AI-powered tool that may bolster adherence to best practice recommendations in radiology reporting of incidental AAA findings on CT and MRI.

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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?