Radiology Business
JULY 31, 2024
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.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 2, 2024
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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AuntMinnie
AUGUST 2, 2024
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
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 1, 2024
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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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.
Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
Assessing lumbar spinal stenosis can be a “repetitive and time-consuming activity,” experts detailed in the European Journal of Radiology.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AuntMinnie
AUGUST 2, 2024
AI is one of the inescapable buzzwords in today’s technology landscape. In healthcare, algorithms hold the promise of increasing efficiency and, potentially, diagnostic accuracy. Radiology is ground zero for many of these innovations, and increasingly radiologists are being asked to take the lead in helping the healthcare system make the most of these technological breakthroughs.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 30, 2024
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.
Radiology Business
JULY 30, 2024
"Private equity firms and greedy corporate executives are using the healthcare system as a piggybank,” said Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 1, 2024
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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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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 30, 2024
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).
ScienceDaily
AUGUST 2, 2024
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.
Radiology Business
JULY 31, 2024
Dana Smetherman, MD, MBA, explains some of the hot button issues in imaging and key advocacy efforts being undertaken by the college.
Health Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
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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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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 31, 2024
Dynamic digital radiography (DDR) has shown for the first time that it can be used to automatically capture lung signal changes during forced breathing in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a recent study. The finding validates fully automated software for use in procedures and advances DDR a step toward clinical use, the technology’s U.S. and Japanese developers wrote.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JULY 30, 2024
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.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 1, 2024
The agency believes the industry's ongoing reliance on CDs and other physical media "represents a continued burden for patients and clinicians.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 1, 2024
The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets.
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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
AUGUST 1, 2024
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
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 28, 2024
Catch up on the most-well viewed prostate cancer imaging content in July 2024.
Radiology Business
JULY 30, 2024
In a new Academic Radiology study, researchers explore how "intersectionality" impacts compensation among imaging staffers.
Health Imaging
JULY 31, 2024
Improving the detection of pulmonary embolism has been a popular target among multiple AI vendors.
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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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 30, 2024
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
ScienceDaily
AUGUST 1, 2024
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
Radiology Business
JULY 29, 2024
SB 1281 would establish scope of practice for each modality, set requirements for licensure, determine proper training, and develop standards to improve procedures.
Health Imaging
JULY 29, 2024
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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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?
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