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Can AI Match Radiologist Assessment of Screening Mammography Exams?

Diagnostic Imaging

In separate test sets that included challenging mammography cases, researchers found that artificial intelligence (AI) demonstrated similar sensitivity and specificity for detecting breast cancer in comparison to assessments from over 500 clinicians.

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Self-scheduled mammograms gaining popularity with younger patients

Health Imaging

Patients under the age of 50 are opting for the ease and convenience of scheduling their own appointments, and the results may not be limited to mammography.

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GE HealthCare, Mass General Brigham partner to create AI algorithm for improving radiology operations

Radiology Business

The Radiology Operations Module optimizes scheduling, reduces costs and frees up providers from time spent on administrative work.

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How I Use the Contour Shuttle for Radiology

Ben White

This post could have been titled: Why and How to Use an Offhand Device for Radiology Or maybe even: How to Make the Most of All Those Extra Buttons on Your Gaming Mouse or Similar Device We’ll be talking about using productivity devices to make diagnostic radiology more biomechanically (and functionally) efficient. I was personally more focused on the former (repetitive stress is no joke), but both are important.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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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Unpacking the PEACH Trial: What is Levetiracetam’s Role in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage?

REBEL EM

BACKGROUND: intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) makes up 10-15% of all strokes and significantly contributes to overall stroke-related morbidity and mortality ( Hostettler 2019 ). Levetiracetam is frequently used to prevent seizures in patients with conditions such as ICH, traumatic brain injury (TBI), supratentorial neurosurgery, and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH).

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New study may provide model for assessing AI performance in real-world settings

Radiology Business

“It’s vital that imaging centers have a process in place to provide ongoing monitoring of AI once it becomes part of clinical practice,” one expert noted.

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More cases of breast cancer detected with the help of AI

Medical Xpress: Radiology

One radiologist supported by AI detected more cases of breast cancer in screening mammography than two radiologists working together, reports the ScreenTrustCAD study from Karolinska Institutet in a paper, titled "Artificial intelligence for breast cancer detection in screening mammography: A paired-readers prospective interventional screen positive trial," published in The Lancet Digital Health.

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Philips presents CEUS application at Bubble Conference

AuntMinnie

Philips is introducing a new super contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) applicatio. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: Philips issues radiation warning for fluoroscopy, angiography systems Philips begins U.S.

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Can medical imaging help drug addicts get clean?

Health Imaging

Researchers hope to learn if focused ultrasound can help cocaine users combat their cravings.

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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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Data underline the effectiveness of mammography screening among older women

Radiology Business

“The results suggest that mammography screening can be effective in older women, particularly as life expectancy increases,” researchers contend.

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Energy Makes Time

Ben White

From the short essay, “ Energy Makes Time ,” by Mandy Brown: But there’s something else I want to suggest here, and it’s to stop thinking about time entirely. Or, at least, to stop thinking about time as something consistent. We all know that time can be stretchy or compressed—we’ve experienced hours that plodded along interminably and those that whisked by in a few breaths.

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CEUS underused in the U.S., experts say

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is underutilized in the U.S., which ma. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Interventional radiologists still getting acquainted with SIR registry, reporting templates

Health Imaging

The Society of Interventional Radiology launched its Virtex registry in 2020 with an eye on showcasing the profession's value.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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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CMS kick-starts key piece of IDR process under surprise billing law

Radiology Business

The federal agency first announced the move on Tuesday, noting that it pertains to single and bundled payment disputes submitted on or before Aug. 3.

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Emerging PSMA PET Agent May Offer Improved Detection of Prostate Cancer

Diagnostic Imaging

The PSMA PET agent 64Cu SAR-bisPSMA detected a higher number of prostate cancer lesions and had a significantly higher SUVmax and SUVmean than 68Ga PSMA-11 PET/CT, according to initial data from a prospective multisite study presented at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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Mammography facilities should remove physical disability barriers

AuntMinnie

Mammography facilities should strive to ensure accessibility and improve th. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

Health Imaging

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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FDA clears AI software for aiding interventional radiologists during image-guided procedures

Radiology Business

Israel-based developer Techsomed said its VisAble.IO product can increase treatment precision by helping physicians confirm ablation zones.

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Visualizing nerves with photoacoustic imaging

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Invasive medical procedures, such as surgery requiring local anesthesia, often involve the risk of nerve injury. During operation, surgeons may accidentally cut, stretch, or compress nerves, especially when mistaking them for some other tissue. This can lead to long-lasting symptoms in the patient, including sensory and motor problems. Similarly, patients receiving nerve blockades or other types of anesthesia can suffer from nerve damage if the needle is not placed at the correct distance from t

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Researcher discusses breast AI study with AuntMinnie.com

AuntMinnie

Researchers continue to find ways for AI to improve breast imaging in the er. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: AI on par with breast radiologists for reading test cases Deep-learning model classifies breast ultrasound findings Combined AI mammo texture model improves cancer risk assessment Can AI risk assessment improve screening mammography results?

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AI proves a qualified second reader for screening mammography

Health Imaging

According to one radiologist, the continued success of AI could make second reads for screening mammograms a thing of the past.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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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Philips will pay $479M to settle class-action lawsuit stemming from product recall

Radiology Business

The Amsterdam-based imaging industry giant emphasized that the agreement “does not include or constitute any admission of liability, wrongdoing or fault.

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New study spotlights radiation exposure from medical imaging for children with Down syndrome

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Children with Down syndrome often undergo extensive medical tests, including imaging, that may use ionizing radiation. At the same time, genetic disorders like Down syndrome have an established increased risk of certain cancers, making exposure to radiation early in life less than ideal. Until recently, little research had been done to measure typical imaging radiation exposure rates for children with Down syndrome.

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ISCT 2023: LDCT plus AI effectively spots pediatric lung conditions

AuntMinnie

Low-dose chest CT combined with AI is effective for identifying pulmonary arteriovenou. Read more on AuntMinnie.

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: August 27-September 2

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?