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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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.
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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.
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.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
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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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.
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?
RadPartners’ Debtholders Are Lawyering Up
Ben White
JUNE 12, 2023
In Bloomberg Law, “ Radiology Partners’s Lenders Seek Counsel as Debt Wall Looms “: Some lenders to Radiology Partners are consulting with lawyers at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher to explore its options ahead of looming debt maturities, according to people with knowledge of the situation. The ad hoc group holds more than 50% of Radiology’s term loan, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.
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.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
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
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.
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.
RadNet expects to log upward of $18M in revenue from its AI division this year
Radiology Business
JUNE 13, 2023
CFO Mark Stolper recently spoke about the imaging group's artificial intelligence strategy at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference in New York.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
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.
'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.
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.
Private equity-backed Capitol Imaging acquires 2 radiology groups spanning 10 locations
Radiology Business
JUNE 15, 2023
The Metairie, Louisiana-based radiology group has doubled in size since Clearview Capital funded the company in October 2020.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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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.
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.
Continued declines in screening mammogram volumes could have 'worrisome implications,' experts warn
Health Imaging
JUNE 15, 2023
The downward trend is most notable in women who have at least one risk factor of severe COVID, new data suggest.
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.
Radiology Partners’ debt holders weighing options with attorneys following credit downgrade
Radiology Business
JUNE 13, 2023
The imaging giant's loan hit a recent low of 72 cents on the dollar, according to Bloomberg-compiled data, down from 80 cents in April.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
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.
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.
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].
Publicly traded radiology provider Akumin taps Philips veteran for C-suite role
Radiology Business
JUNE 13, 2023
Krishna Kumar, MBA, will assume the role of president and chief operating officer on June 16
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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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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