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Current Concepts in Preventing and Managing Contrast Media Extravasation

Diagnostic Imaging

While contrast media extravasation is a rare complication, there can be varying degrees of severity. Accordingly, this author reviews possible causes of this complication, prevention principles and pertinent considerations in addressing this complication when it does occur.

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COVID-19 survivors with diabetes may require long-term lung monitoring

Radiology Business

Three years after recovery, individuals with diabetes had higher incidence of respiratory symptoms, lung abnormalities on CT scans, and problems moving oxygen into the blood.

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ACR CEO outlines top trends in breast imaging

Health Imaging

American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She spoke to Health Imaging about some key issues that have her attention in 2024 and beyond.

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Mummified woman appears to have died in pain 3,500 years ago

AuntMinnie

Egyptian researchers have used CT imaging to "virtually dissect" a mummified woman from the country's New Kingdom era who died 3,500 years ago, named the "Screaming Woman" for her contorted, open mouth. Full view of the "Screaming Woman" mummy. All images courtesy of Sahar Saleem, MD. The woman's expression may have been due to cadaveric spasm, which is associated with dying in pain or "intense emotional distress," reported a team led by Sahar Saleem, MD, professor of radiology at Kasr Al Ainy H

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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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CMS Approves NTAP Reimbursement for CT-Based AI Triage Software for Obstructive Hydrocephalus

Diagnostic Imaging

The first radiology triage modality to garner a Breakthrough Device Designation from the FDA, Annalise-Obstructive Hydrocephalus has reported sensitivity and specificity rates of 97.5 percent and 95.3 percent respectively.

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Bilateral focused ultrasound shown to be safe, effective for patients with lingering or severe essential tremor

Medical Xpress: Radiology

In a study published in JAMA Neurology co-authored by Vibhor Krishna, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery at the UNC School of Medicine, researchers found that a staged bilateral focused ultrasound treatment for essential tremor is safe and effective. Essential tremor, a neurological condition that causes involuntary and rhythmic shaking, can be so profound that typical life tasks become difficult to accomplish.

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Lunit's AI Solution Enhances Qatar's National Breast Cancer Screening Program

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 11:16 July 29, 2024 — Lunit, a leading provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, announced the implementation of its AI-powered breast cancer detection solution, Lunit INSIGHT MMG , in Qatar's national breast cancer screening program. This marks the first nationwide adoption of AI in a national-level breast screening workflow in the Middle East.

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Pharmacist pleads guilty to 'adulterating' radiopharmaceuticals

Health Imaging

According to the DOJ, the pharmacist and those working under him “would ‘fractionate’ or ‘split’ the active ingredient of Technescan MAG3, without ensuring the pieces were equal in size, purity or strength.

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Artificial intelligence significantly reduces lumbar spine MRI interpretation times

Radiology Business

Assessing lumbar spinal stenosis can be a “repetitive and time-consuming activity,” experts detailed in the European Journal of Radiology.

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DBT screening leads to earlier cancer detection

AuntMinnie

Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) leads to earlier detection of breast cancer, a study published July 30 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Annika Jögi, MD, PhD, from Skåne University Hospital in Lund, Sweden, analyzed data from women who were followed up through their first and second consecutive two-view digital mammography screening rounds after participating in the Malmö Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Trial (MBTST).

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FDG PET/CT vs. FDG PET/MRI in Cancer Patients: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:30 July 31, 2024 — In a head-to-head comparison with FDG PET/CT , FDG PET/MRI demonstrated comparable or superior diagnostic performance across a range of cancers and endpoints, according to the American Journal of Roentgenology ( AJR ). “The findings help to identify clinical settings where PET/MRI may provide particular clinical benefit for oncologic evaluation,” wrote corresponding author Raymond Poon, MPH , of the program in evidence-based care at

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CT colonography utilization has doubled over the last decade

Health Imaging

That number is expected to grow even more in the coming years, as the exam serves as a noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy, while also providing more accurate results than stool tests.

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Rad techs voice support for state bill requiring licensure to perform imaging exams

Radiology Business

SB 1281 would establish scope of practice for each modality, set requirements for licensure, determine proper training, and develop standards to improve procedures.

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Understanding Radiology Systems: End of Life vs. End of Service Support

Atlantis Worldwide

Let’s face it. Medical imaging equipment doesn’t last forever. That said, it’s important to understand the difference between “End of Life” and End Of Service Support in order to save money and resources.

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AART Honors Three in I Am The Gold Standard Program

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) who earned honors in this year’s I Am the Gold Standard program. They are: • Arianna Apodaca, B.S.R.T., R.T.(T)(ARRT) • Wayne Stenzel, R.T.(R)(MR)(ARRT) • Patrick Wojtylak, M.H.S.A., R.T.

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Jefferson, LVHN combine into one health system

AuntMinnie

Jefferson and Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) are combining their respective organizations into one health system, creating an integrated academic healthcare delivery network. This combination will also create a national doctoral research university and an expanded not-for-profit health plan. With LVHN now part of Jefferson, the combined health system will include 32 hospitals and more than 700 sites of care and will address health inequities for urban and rural communities in Eastern Pennsy

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HHS proposes rule aimed at improving patients’ electronic access to medical images

Radiology Business

The agency believes the industry's ongoing reliance on CDs and other physical media "represents a continued burden for patients and clinicians.

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White matter may aid recovery from spinal cord injuries

ScienceDaily

Scientists are focusing on a previously understudied part of the brain and spinal cord -- white matter. Their discoveries could lead to treatments that restore nerve activity through the targeted delivery of electromagnetic stimuli or drugs.

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iCAD and Windsong Radiology Announce Strategic Commercial Agreement to Implement AI-Powered Mammography

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/29/2024 - 09:39 July 29, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., a global leader in clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, announced a strategic agreement with Windson g Radiology Group, one of US Radiology Specialists, Inc.’s national network of premier providers of diagnostic imaging services located in Western New York. This relationship aims to implement iCAD’s ProFound AI Breast Health at Windsong Radiology center locations.

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AIRS Medical gets Health Canada nod for SwiftMR

AuntMinnie

Health Canada has approved AIRS Medical 's SwiftMR application for AI-powered MRI for use in Canadian hospitals, radiology centers, and other diagnostic imaging facilities. SwiftMR's reconstruction technology can be used in any MRI scanner, regardless of make, model, and field strength, the company said. It reduces scan times, provides greater image quality through deep learning-powered image reconstruction, is cost-efficient, and is approved for use in all body parts and all patients, according

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Members of Congress introduce bill to rein in private equity ownership of physician practices

Radiology Business

"Private equity firms and greedy corporate executives are using the healthcare system as a piggybank,” said Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass.

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Preventing Radiologist Burnout Is a Practice Responsibility

vRad

Ask yourself: what is your current practice doing to alleviate burnout? Are they investing in programs that support your professional and personal life? I’ve read more radiologist burnout articles than I can count. Each is generally the same, concluding that burnout is a major problem, followed by a few ideas of what radiologists can do to help themselves.

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Electrical impedance tomography--extracellular voltage activation technique simplifies drug screening

ScienceDaily

Recently, researchers developed a non-invasive method combining electrical impedance tomography and extracellular voltage activation to evaluate drug effects on ion channels. The resulting printed circuit board sensor allows real-time monitoring of how newly developed drugs can affect ion flow in channels, providing a cost-effective and accurate alternative to traditional methods like patch-clamp techniques and paving the way toward more efficient and shorter preclinical testing in the drug disc

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Study: Photon Counting CT Reduces Radiation Exposure by 44 Percent for Kidney Stone Detection

Diagnostic Imaging

New research shows that photon-counting computed tomography (PCCT) at an effective dose of 0.79 mSv provided significantly higher signal-to-noise ratios for urinary calculi (kidney stone) detection than energy-integrating detector CT at 1.39 mSv.

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State suspends radiologist CEO’s medical license after multiple alleged misreads

Radiology Business

“Every radiologist should have grave concerns about this ruling and think twice about practicing in the state," The Medical Group's Anand P. Lalaji, MD, said Monday.

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Spatial patterns on imaging could predict Alzheimer's years before cognitive symptoms emerge

Health Imaging

These subtle changes precede greater tissue loss related to cognitive impairment.

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AI in radiology receives more positive coverage in U.S. news media

AuntMinnie

AI’s impact on radiology is covered in a mostly positive light in U.S. news media, though radiologists may not be included in such coverage, researchers have reported. A team led by Brent Little, MD, from the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, found that in U.S. newspaper coverage, news articles over the past 25 years have discussed AI’s advantages more than potential risks.

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Survey Results Reveal Doubling of CT Colonography Use During COVID-19 Pandemic

Diagnostic Imaging

In a 10-year analysis of computed tomography colonography (CTC) use in the United States, researchers found that CTC use increased from 1.4 percent of adults in 2019 to 3.5 percent in 2021.

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Radiology Partners leader urges physicians to turn their Medicare ire toward Congress

Radiology Business

Despite raging inflation and rising staff costs, the conversion factor is the lowest it’s been since 1993, Richard Heller, MD, MBA, wrote for MedPage Today.

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1 day of training with AI makes novice sonographers as accurate as experts in gestational measurements

Health Imaging

This sort of tool could be a game changer for prenatal care in low resource settings, authors of a new paper published in JAMA suggest.

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