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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Children with Down syndrome receive too much radiation-based imaging

Health Imaging

Reviewing 20 years’ worth of data, researchers have found children with Down syndrome are imaged more often than others and, in the process, get exposed to significantly more ionizing radiation.

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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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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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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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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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Simple Contrast Ultrasound Scan Resolves Indeterminate MR and CT

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:23 September 8, 2023 — A simple, noninvasive contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) scan is an ideal tool for resolving frequent indeterminate MR and CT scans, according to Dr. Stephanie Wilson , a clinical professor of radiology and gastroenterology at the University of Calgary and Co-President of the International Contrast Ultrasound Society.

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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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Self-QA in Radiology: My Harshest Critic and My Number One Fan

Diagnostic Imaging

How strong is your own quality assurance (QA) barometer for interpreting CT, MRI, and ultrasound images?

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AI performs comparably to human readers of mammograms: Study

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Using a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Results of their findings were published in Radiology.

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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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Positron Corporation Announces Start of Clinical Study of Affinity PET-CT Device

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:25 September 8, 2023 — Positron Corporation , a leading molecular imaging medical device company, is pleased to announce that the Company will begin its clinical study of its Affinity PET-CT imaging device with Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA. on September 18, 2023. Positron’s clinical study/research will be guided by leading nuclear cardiologist Dr.

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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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AI-Powered Liver Tumor Ablation Software Leverages CT, MRI and Ultrasound for Real-Time Image Guidance

Diagnostic Imaging

Through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and imaging modalities such as ultrasound, CT, and MRI, the newly FDA-cleared VisAble.IO software reportedly enhances planning and real-time assessment for liver tumor ablation procedures.

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Editorial by Dr. Amie Lee on Using Pre-operative MRI to Predict Potential for Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Amie Lee, MD, contributed an editorial to Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) titled "Nipple-sparing Mastectomy in the Era of Neoadjuvant Systemic Therapy: The Accuracy of Preoperative MRI." Dr. Lee is an associate professor in the breast imaging division in the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at the University of California, San Francisco.

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The Gonstead Chiropractic Method and Digital X-Rays

Maven Imaging

Digital X-ray technology transforms the practice of Gonstead Chiropractic, enabling pinpoint diagnostic accuracy, tailored treatment & result measurement

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Mindray Introduces Groundbreaking 2-in-1 Handheld Ultrasound Device with Multi-device Connectivity

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 09/07/2023 - 13:53 September 7, 2023 — Mindray , a global leader and developer of healthcare solutions and technologies in ultrasound, patient monitoring, and anesthesia, announced the launch of its TE Air Wireless Handheld Ultrasound , a new imaging solution that improves ultrasound accessibility. This compact, wireless technology enables healthcare professionals to carry comprehensive scanning capabilities in their pockets, adapting to a wide array of clinical scenarios.

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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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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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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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Why A UPS Is Essential For Your Medical Imaging Equipment

Atlantis Worldwide

When you’re providing medical imaging for patients, your equipment’s reliability and stability is crucial to your success. The last thing you want is.

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Philips Introduces New Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound Application to Enhance Diagnostic Confidence for Cancer Patients

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:05 September 8, 2023 — When diagnosing and treating cancer patients, the dynamics of blood flow to and from a suspected lesion can provide clinicians with valuable diagnostic information. For example, blood flow through a liver tumor can offer insights into how likely it is that the cancer could spread. The current standard of care for assessing lesion blood flow requires the intravenous injection of an iodinated contrast media that is not well tolerated by some pat

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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?