Diagnostic Imaging
APRIL 4, 2023
Emerging research shows the adjunctive use of automated breast ultrasound with mammography has similar sensitivity for breast cancer detection as adjunctive handheld ultrasound but may offer reduced false-positive rates in women with dense breasts.
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
Experts recently questioned the necessity of scanning the axilla region during diagnostic breast ultrasound, as new data indicate that it is minimally beneficial for cancer detection.
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Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
Radiology makes up the vast majority of FDA-cleared AI algorithms, but with minimal or no reimbursement, hospital administrators may ask whether AI’s value justifies its expense.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
APRIL 4, 2023
On Wednesday, March 29, the UCSF Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and the Center for Intelligent Imaging ( ci 2 ) welcomed a global crowd of researchers to our Mission Bay Campus. The scientific sessions inaugurated a new collaboration with Friedrich-Alexander University (FAU) of Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany, and helped mark the ci2 ’s third anniversary celebrations.
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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.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 6, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 04/06/2023 - 17:11 April 6, 2023 — The neonatology team at Bonn University Hospital ( UKB ) has conducted the world's first study of children receiving ECMO therapy using the mobile magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The procedure, known as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), involves oxygenating the blood outside the body. The findings of the successful, innovative study of the first four pediatric ECMO patients using the mobile MRI has now been published in the prestigious
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Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
Worried that AI is coming to take over radiology jobs? Instead, a recent paper suggests, radiologists should start using it to their advantage.
Maven Imaging
APRIL 3, 2023
Inside every CT system is an X-ray tube that is vital to its operation. X-ray tubes are a reliable and cost-effective way of producing X-rays for various healthcare applications. Likewise, X-ray tubes can provide many years of service when properly operated and maintained. But without the proper care, you may drastically shorten the X-ray tube's lifespan.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 6, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 04/06/2023 - 17:09 April 6, 2023 — Carestream Health has earned IMV’s ServiceTrak award for Best Customer Satisfaction in General X-ray. The award represents Carestream’s high scores from customers in the areas of technology leadership, software ease of use, and system uptime and reliability. “We’re honored to have this validation that we are satisfying the needs and expectations of our customers,” said Kendall Ryerson , Vice President, North America Sales at Carestream.
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
The accident happened on February 23, and it has since been revealed that it occurred at Kaiser Permanente’s Redwood City Medical Center facility.
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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.
Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
Three members of the specialty recently offered advice to leaders navigating this issue in their organization.
Maven Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
First, what is a detector? Operators use digital radiography detectors to obtain X-ray images in place of plain film or computed radiography systems. They also utilize detectors instead of image intensifier systems for fluoroscopy, interventional, and mobile x-ray systems. Different classes of digital radiography detectors vary based on the physics behind image acquisition, scintillator use, and the device's readout.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 5, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 04/05/2023 - 14:20 April 5, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , a worklist reprioritization tool with artificial intelligence reduced both report turnaround time and wait time for pulmonary embolus-positive CT pulmonary angiography examinations. “By assisting radiologists in providing rapid diagnoses, the artificial intelligence (AI) tool could potentially enable earlier interventions for acute pulmonary embo
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
On Jan. 16, lawyer Leandro Mathias de Novaes was wearing a registered firearm on his waistband while assisting his mother in the MRI suite when the scanner’s powerful magnet pulled the gun away from his body.
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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.
Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
Big Tech players have been investing in partnerships with large healthcare providers on AI endeavors for several years now. According to both sides in one such collaboration, the resulting synergy offers “immense potential” to improve patient access, care and outcomes.
REBEL EM
APRIL 5, 2023
REBEL Core Cast 99.0 – Bundle Branch Blocks Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast Cardiac Conduction System (LITFL) Definition: Interruption of the normal conduction system leading to aberrant conduction and an abnormal QRS morphology Anatomy: At the AV node, conduction splits into the right and left bundle branches. The left bundle branch is composed of anterior and posterior branches.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 5, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 04/05/2023 - 14:13 April 5, 2023 — RaySearch Laboratories AB announced that the number of clinics in the world that have bought RayStation for treatment planning for ions (for example protons, carbon ions and helium ions) has surpassed 100. The latest of these customers is Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida, USA, who will add proton planning to their existing RayStation infrastructure, which has been in clinical use since 2019.
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
The FAPI radiotracer experts used in this research can bind specifically to the connective tissue cells that cause intestinal wall fibrosis common to Crohn's disease.
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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.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
APRIL 4, 2023
A research team at China's Peking University has made a new breakthrough in multiphoton microscopy by developing a miniature three-photon microscope that has successfully captured deep-brain images of freely moving mice.
Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
When it comes to assessing patients with suspected pulmonary embolism, contrast-enhanced CT pulmonary angiography has no diagnostic edge over a certain free-breathing, unenhanced MRI perfusion protocol.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 4, 2023
christine.book Tue, 04/04/2023 - 10:16 April 4, 2023 — In support of an increased funding recommendation for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in federal fiscal year (FY) 2024, William T. Thorwarth, MD, FACR, Chief Executive Officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR) presented testimony to the U.S. House Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee during a March 23 hearing.
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
In some cases, certain classes of anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) drugs resulted in individuals’ brain volume decreasing more rapidly while using the drug than they would have if they had not received treatment at all.
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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.
European Society of Radiology: AI
APRIL 3, 2023
In this study, the image quality and diagnostic performance of conventional motion-corrected periodically rotated overlapping parallel line with enhanced reconstruction (PROPELLER) MRI sequences was compared with post-processed PROPELLER MRI sequences using deep learning (DL)-based reconstructions. The authors found that the accelerated PROPELLER sequences with DL post-processing showed superior image quality and higher diagnostic confidence when compared to conventional PROPELLER sequences.
Radiology Business
APRIL 6, 2023
There are many reported factors contributing to this gender gap, including fears of radiation exposure and difficulties with work-life balance, experts wrote in Academic Radiology.
Imaging Technology
APRIL 4, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 04/04/2023 - 17:24 April 4, 2023 — Ultrasound is an effective standalone diagnostic method in patients with focal breast complaints, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Focal breast complaints can refer to pain, lumps, nipple discharge or other symptoms and conditions confined to a specific area of the breast.
Health Imaging
APRIL 6, 2023
Although rare, SIRVA made its way into headlines following the widespread rollout of COVID vaccines. This prompted a renewed push among the medical community to better define the side effect.
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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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