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Automated Breast Ultrasound: Is it a Viable Second-Look Option for Women with Dense Breasts?

Diagnostic Imaging

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.

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Expert panel: Radiologists with MBAs weigh in on private equity’s entrée into imaging

Radiology Business

Three members of the specialty recently offered advice to leaders navigating this issue in their organization.

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Portable MRI achieves 'immense success' in study of critically ill children

Health Imaging

Results from the world’s first study on the use of portable MRI equipment during pediatric ECMO therapy were published April 4 in Critical Care.

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CFE 2023

Ben White

The online course version of WCICON23, “ Continuing Financial Education 2023: The Latest in Physician Wellness and Financial Literacy ” is now available. It includes 55 hours of content and qualifies for 22 hours of CME. It also includes a talk from yours truly on the surprisingly interesting topic of thinking about thinking. Enrollment is $100 off through midnight on April 17th and would be–in my opinion–a great way to use your CME funds. ( Signing up from this post also

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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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UCSF’s Center for Intelligent Imaging (ci2) hosts Scientific Sessions with Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

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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Is scanning the axilla during diagnostic breast ultrasound necessary?

Health Imaging

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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The Sin of Monotony

Ben White

Delightful: Monotony, the cardinal and most common sin of the public speaker, is not a transgression—it is rather a sin of omission, for it consists in living up to the confession of the Prayer Book: “We have left undone those things we ought to have done.” Emerson says, “The virtue of art lies in detachment, in sequestering one object from the embarrassing variety.” That is just what the monotonous speaker fails to do—he does not detach one thought or phrase from anoth

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Wearables, ML Predict ADHD, Sleep Problems in Children

Health IT Analytics

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6 ways radiologists can use ChatGPT

Radiology Business

Worried that AI is coming to take over radiology jobs? Instead, a recent paper suggests, radiologists should start using it to their advantage.

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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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Printable X-ray detectors are on the horizon

Health Imaging

One benefit of these new detectors is that they can operate efficiently across multiple energy levels.

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World's First Studies with Bedside Portable MRI in Pediatric ECMO Patients

Imaging Technology

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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How Long Do X-Ray Tubes Last & How To Prolong It?

Maven Imaging

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.

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7 lessons learned during joint big business/healthcare AI projects

Radiology Business

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.

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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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New imaging technique could change how Crohn's disease is treated

Health Imaging

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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Artificial Intelligence Shows Potential for Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer

Health IT Analytics

Published in JMIR, new… read more

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What Is the Average Cost for a Flat Panel Detector?

Maven Imaging

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.

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Artificial intelligence shows promise in mitigating radiologist bias

Radiology Business

AI clinical decision support was particularly popular among younger radiologists, experts wrote in Scientific Reports.

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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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Details emerge on yet another MRI accident

Health Imaging

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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AI Cuts CT Turnaround, Wait Times for Positive Pulmonary Embolus

Imaging Technology

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

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REBEL Core Cast 99.0 – Bundle Branch Blocks

REBEL EM

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.

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Investors bet big on startup offering a ‘radiology department in a box’

Radiology Business

OXOS Medical has ballooned its fundraising total to $45M, with Parkway Venture and Intel Capital leading the way, leaders announced Wednesday.

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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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'Quite impressive': ChatGPT generates a nuclear medicine report

Health Imaging

The generated report included indication, findings laid out numerically, TNM stage, impression and follow-up recommendations.

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Carestream Earns Noteworthy Award for Best Customer Satisfaction in General X-Ray

Imaging Technology

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.

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Ultrasound Effective at Diagnosing Localized Breast Lumps and Pain, Finds Study

MedImaging Ultrasound

Frequent focal breast complaints in women include pain, lumps, nipple discharge, and other symptoms and conditions that are confined to.

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New algorithm shows how AI could make lung cancer screening more cost-effective

Radiology Business

Using CT scans, a deep learning algorithm can recommend optimal lung cancer screening intervals by distinguishing between high-risk and low-risk lung nodules.

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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?