PET/MRI emerges as a valuable theranostics technology
AuntMinnie
JUNE 12, 2023
Hybrid PET/MRI is leading the way in imaging technologies applied in the emergin. Read more on AuntMinnie.
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Doctors: “The Instruments of Betrayal”
Ben White
JUNE 15, 2023
The pull of these forces left many doctors anguished and distraught, caught between the Hippocratic oath and “the realities of making a profit from people at their sickest and most vulnerable.” Not only are clinicians feeling betrayed by their leadership,” she says, “but when they allow these barriers to get in the way, they are part of the betrayal.
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Anaphylactic Shock
REBEL EM
JUNE 14, 2023
Anaphylactic Shock is an acute, life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, with a generalized, rapidly evolving, multi-systemic allergic reaction (IgE-mediated disorder). If not treated rapidly can become fatal. Scott Weingart, MD put together a manual titled the Resuscitation Crisis Manual , which in short, is composed of two-page protocols for various situations that involve crashing patients.
Radiology Challenges with Breast Cancer Screening in Women with Breast Implants
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 14, 2023
In a recent video interview, Stephen Rose, M.D., reviewed a variety of factors that can impact interpretation of breast imaging for women with breast implants and discussed recent research showing a 22 percent reduction in cancer detection rate for this population in comparison to women without breast implants.
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New imaging technique captures COVID-19's impact on the brain
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 14, 2023
A University of Waterloo engineer's MRI invention reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how COVID-19 can change the human brain.
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Radiology practice SimonMed launches nationwide whole-body MRI service, charging fraction of competitors’ prices
Radiology Business
JUNE 15, 2023
SimonOne utilizes AI, advanced clinical protocols and the “best available” equipment to detect diseases before symptoms arise, the PE-backed group said Thursday.
Forgetting More Radiology Than You Will Ever KNow
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 12, 2023
When reviewing radiographs, computed tomography (CT) scans or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, do you still turn to mnemonics every now and then to jog your short-term memory?
UCSF Radiology Faculty, Alumni and Trainees Recognized at Commencement 2023
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 16, 2023
Congratulations to our 2023 graduates and award recipients. Commencement was held on June 9 at the InterContinental Mark Hopkins in San Francisco with an in-person and virtual ceremony. We were pleased to honor residents and fellows and their families for achieving this career milestone. Department faculty, alumni and senior department administrators attended the celebration, which included a number of award presentations for outstanding achievements in teaching, mentoring, clinical care, resear
June is also Student Loan Consolidation Month
Ben White
JUNE 11, 2023
Graduating medical students: if you haven’t already begun, it’s around time to consolidate your federal student loans. The benefits are discussed in this chapter from my (free) book. You should also probably read the whole thing. The post June is also Student Loan Consolidation Month first appeared on Ben White.
New MRI technique offers detailed view of COVID's impact on the brain
Health Imaging
JUNE 14, 2023
The new technique mixes MRI signals at different gradient pulse strengths and timings, offering better visualization of differences in the way water molecules move through tissues.
Biodegradable ultrasound opens the blood-brain barrier
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JUNE 14, 2023
A new, biodegradable ultrasound far more powerful than previous devices could make brain cancers more treatable, University of Connecticut researchers report in the June 14 issue of Science Advances.
Congratulations, UCSF Radiology Residency Class of 2023!
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JUNE 15, 2023
The UC San Francisco Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging would like to thank our outstanding radiology residents for their dedication, focus and outstanding work over the past four years. We are proud of all that they have accomplished as residents and look forward to their contributions in the coming year.
June is DI Month
Ben White
JUNE 10, 2023
Trainees: It’s never too early, but if you haven’t looked into getting disability insurance yet, you should especially get some quotes in June before leaving your institution after finishing residency/fellowship. If you know where you’ll be next month, a good agent will be able to compare your available institutional discounts from each location and make sure you get the best deal.
'Concerning' CT findings may lead to unnecessary hospitalization in PE patients
Health Imaging
JUNE 15, 2023
CT findings that have historically been deemed as concerning relative to PE might not hold as much weight when it comes to associated risks as previously thought, new analysis suggests.
Whole Breast Ultrasound Screening: Is There Adequate Utilization in Patients at Higher Risk for Breast Cancer?
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 13, 2023
In a new study involving over 400,000 women, researchers found that ultrasound screening was performed for 95.3 percent of women with dense breasts but only 21.7 percent of women with a first-degree family history of breast cancer.
IBA and PARTICLE Initiate FLASH Proton Therapy Research Partnership
Imaging Technology
JUNE 16, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/16/2023 - 20:13 June 16, 2023 — IBA (Ion Beam Applications S.A., EURONEXT), a world leader in particle accelerator technology and the world’s leading provider of proton therapy solutions for the treatment of cancer, and PARTICLE (Particle Therapy Interuniversity Center Leuven), located on the health sciences campus of the University Hospitals Leuven (UZ Leuven), today announced they have initiated a Research Partnership for the development of ConformalFLASH [1].
4 Estrategias para Reducir Errores en la Elaboración de Informes en Radiología
Everything Rad
JUNE 12, 2023
Reading Time: 11 minutes read Los errores son inevitables, pero se pueden minimizar. Por: Prof. Adrian Brady, presidente de la Sociedad Europea de Radiología y radiólogo consultor del Hospital de la Universidad de Mercy en Cork, Irlanda. Ocurren errores en la elaboración de informes en radiología. Ciertamente no son intencionales y muchos tienen pocas consecuencias o ninguna consecuencia para los pacientes, pero otros son significativos.
Diagnostic radiology certifying exams will switch to oral format
AuntMinnie
JUNE 12, 2023
Beginning in 2028, the current computer-based exam used for certifying diagnosti. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ABR releases Core Exam scores that show 'fail' rate rising AuntMinnie.com launches Board Review for radiologists Studying for the Radiology Board Exam or know someone who is? Has standardized testing ruined radiology's board exam?
When GBCA use in musculoskeletal imaging is and is not appropriate
Health Imaging
JUNE 14, 2023
Although gadolinium-based contrast agents are largely considered safe and are routinely used for MRI exams, experts suggest that providers should still utilize GBCAs sparingly for musculoskeletal studies.
First Ever Investigational 18F-CD8 PET Radiopharmaceutical Aims to Predict and Monitor Early Response to Cancer Immunotherapies
Imaging Technology
JUNE 15, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 06/15/2023 - 21:07 June 15, 2023 — With immunotherapy emerging as one of the most important treatment options in oncology, GE HealthCare has today announced the first patient scanned in a Phase I clinical trial2 of a first-of-its kind fluorine-18 PET radiopharmaceutical ([18F]GEH200521) specific for CD8 , which is expressed on CD8+ T cells - a subpopulation of white blood cells which fight cancer.
Quatro Estratégias para Reduzir os Erros Cometidos na Geração de Relatórios na Radiologia
Everything Rad
JUNE 12, 2023
Reading Time: 11 minutes read Erros são inevitáveis, mas podem ser minimizados. Por: Professor Adrian Brady, presidente da European Society of Radiology e consultor em radiologia do Mercy University Hospital em Cork, na Irlanda. Na radiologia, erros na geração de relatórios acontecem. Certamente eles não são propositais e muitos acarretam pouca ou nenhuma consequência para os pacientes.
Expediting the Management of Incidental Pulmonary Emboli on CT
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 16, 2023
In a recent video interview from the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) conference, Ali Tejani, M.D., discussed pertinent insights on leveraging the value of adjunctive artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled triage software for computed tomography (CT) scans with radiology workflow improvements to achieve “clinically meaningful change” for patients with incidental pulmonary emboli findings.
Folate-based radiopharmaceuticals could improve detection of gliomas
Health Imaging
JUNE 15, 2023
According to new research, gliomas—a deadly group of brain tumors that are difficult to treat—have increased folate receptor expression, meaning they also show increased uptake of folate-based radiopharmaceuticals on PET imaging.
Deep-Learning Chest Radiograph Model Predicts Mortality for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Imaging Technology
JUNE 16, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 06/16/2023 - 20:16 June 16, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , a deep learning-based model using initial chest radiographs predicted 30-day mortality in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), improving upon the performance of an established risk prediction tool (i.e., CURB-65 score).
Deep Learning System May Provide Automatic Surgical Skill Assessment
Health IT Analytics
JUNE 13, 2023
New deep learning model identifies standardized surgical fields and provides automatic surgical skill assessment for endoscopic procedures using intraoperative videos.
Advanced MRI Technique Offers New Approach for Diagnosing Diabetic Kidney Disease
MedImaging MRI
JUNE 14, 2023
A new study suggests that combining the evaluation of sodium concentration using 23Na MRI with urinary albumin measurement could enable early diagnosis of tubular abnormalities in diabetic kidney disease and the selection of treatment.
AI primed for pulmonary nodule detection in adults, falls short in pediatric population
Health Imaging
JUNE 14, 2023
Artificial intelligence tools have proven to be beneficial in detecting pulmonary nodules on chest CTs of adults, but less is known about their utility in pediatric populations.
New Imaging Technique Captures COVID-19’s Impact on the Brain
Imaging Technology
JUNE 14, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 06/15/2023 - 00:17 June 14, 2023 — A University of Waterloo engineer’s MRI invention reveals better than many existing imaging technologies how COVID-19 can change the human brain. The new imaging technique known as correlated diffusion imaging (CDI) was developed by systems design engineering professor Alexander Wong and recently used in a groundbreaking study by scientists at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute and Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto.
PSMA PET Imaging May Offer Key Prognostic Markers for Prostate Cancer
Diagnostic Imaging
JUNE 12, 2023
For patients initially diagnosed with non-metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer, pelvic lymph node involvement and five or more polymetastases detected with prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)/ positron emission tomography (PET) are significantly associated with lower overall survival rates, according to recently presented research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference.
7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan
Professional Radiology
JUNE 15, 2023
With advancements in medical technology, healthcare professionals are able to gain detailed insights into the human body. Computed tomography (CT scans) plays a critical role in diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of medical conditions. At Professional Radiology , we use state-of-the-art medical machinery to successfully provide patients in El Paso with accurate imaging services.
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