MedImaging Radiography
AUGUST 21, 2023
An AI-powered medical device employs sophisticated computer vision technology to identify lung nodules and masses in chest X-rays, aiding clinicians in early lung cancer detection.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 21, 2023
When facilities routinely forward X-rays for “pain,” vascular ultrasound studies without Doppler or chest computed tomography (CT) scans devoid of breath holding, patient care suffers.
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Ben White
AUGUST 25, 2023
Autohotkey is powerful free software you can use to control your computer and generate simple (or complex) macros to automate tedious or repetitive tasks. For radiology, I consider the most important ability AHK enables is true hands-free dictation. Ultimately, you can go crazy with this power, and it only takes a few minutes to learn how to use the software.
Cassling's MRI
AUGUST 25, 2023
Bradfield joins a leadership team dedicated to strengthening community healthcare across the country and touching 350 million patient lives by the end of the decade. Omaha, Neb. (August 25, 2023) — Cassling, an imaging and therapeutic technology, services and solutions vendor, welcomes Brian Bradfield as Chief Operating Officer. As COO of Cassling, Brian Bradfield will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s service, operations and strategy are in constant alignment with customers’ needs
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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
AUGUST 23, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 08/23/2023 - 19:22 August 23, 2023 — Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corporation , a leading provider of diagnostic imaging and medical informatics solutions, announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its new 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) system, the ECHELON Synergy. The system employs Synergy DLR, Fujifilm’s proprietary Deep Learning Reconstruction (DLR) technology powered by artificial intelligence ( AI ), to enhance the sharpness of images and acquire scans faster, contribu
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Ben White
AUGUST 24, 2023
In a similar vein to our recent discussion of radiology practice and game theory , this is from Andrew K. Moriarity’s new article in JACR, “Pirate Practice” : Employed sailors could count on the guarantee of agreed-upon pay in return for work performed. However, each pirate must be primarily motivated to ensure group success by their own self-interest because each endeavor lasted only as long cooperation maximized profits over expenses. […] In considering the cooperation
Everything Rad
AUGUST 25, 2023
Reading Time: 7 minutes read Los administradores de radiología comparten sus estrategias. ¿Cuál es el mayor desafío que enfrentan actualmente los administradores de radiología? La respuesta de los administradores de radiología que asistieron a Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA 2023) fue unánime: atraer y retener al personal de radiología.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 23, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 08/23/2023 - 19:19 August 23, 2023 — RefleXion Medical , a therapeutic oncology company, today announced that the first patient has completed treatment with SCINTIX biology-guided radiotherapy on the RefleXion X1 machine at the Stanford Medicine Cancer Center. SCINTIX therapy is a cutting-edge radiopharmaceutical-directed treatment applicable for early and late-stage cancers that uses the individual biology of each tumor to drive its own treatment.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 22, 2023
Primary diagnostic delays in mammography screening led to a greater than 10 percent higher incidence of lymph node metastasis with invasive breast cancer in comparison to women without a primary diagnostic delay, according to new research out of the Netherlands.
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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.
Ben White
AUGUST 22, 2023
Hold in the back of your mind the notion that someday you’re gonna write a book. You don’t have to write it this year. Meanwhile, writing begets writing. Just get into some kind of situation where you are writing, and if it’s some various thing you’re publishing online, it’s still grist to the mill. Legendary nonfiction writer John McPhee in an interview with GQ at the tender age of 92.
CurveBeam AI
AUGUST 22, 2023
Midfoot Arthritis Midfoot arthritis occurs when there is loss of cartilage at the tarsometatarsal and/or navicular-cuneiform joints. It has the potential to cause significant pain, disability, and decreased quality of life. The most common etiology is posttraumatic degeneration, but primary degeneration and inflammatory diseases can also result in osteoarthritis of the midfoot joints.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 23, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 08/23/2023 - 19:05 August 23, 2023 — iCAD, Inc. , a global medical technology leader providing innovative cancer detection and therapy solutions, today announced Health Canada has issued a device license for ProFound Risk version 2.0, the latest version of iCAD's personalized 1-2 year breast cancer risk assessment solution. "We are delighted to receive the device license from Health Canada for the latest version of ProFound Risk, marking a major milestone in our mission to help w
REBEL EM
AUGUST 21, 2023
Background Information: Cardiac arrest is a devastating event that imposes considerable human and financial burdens. While it is widely recognized that cardiac arrest leads to brain injury, what is often overlooked is the persistent cerebral hypoperfusion that continues even after circulation is restored. The sustained cerebral hypoperfusion can be attributed to impaired cerebrovascular auto-regulation, which renders normal arterial carbon dioxide tension (PaCO2) insufficient in achieving and ma
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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.
Ben White
AUGUST 21, 2023
From Tanner Greer’s The Scholar’s Stage : The professionalization of intellectual pursuit is another problem. Melville would never have written Moby Dick if he had spent years enrolled in an MFA program instead of spending years at sea. Men and women who in past ages would have observed humanity up close (or at least who would have been forced through a broad but rigorous education in classics) instead cloister themselves in ivory towers.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 22, 2023
Allstate Insurance Co. first filed the complaints in 2020 against Discovery Radiology Physicians, OneSource Medical Diagnostics and four physicians, alleging insurance fraud.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 23, 2023
christine.book Wed, 08/23/2023 - 10:51 August 23, 2023 — With the goal of ensuring access to safe and clinically useful AI for all pediatric patients, the American College of Radiology (ACR) Pediatric Artificial Intelligence (AI) workgroup recently published a white paper to educate the radiology community about health equity issues related to pediatric AI.
REBEL EM
AUGUST 24, 2023
Background: Sports-related concussions are among the most common injuries in children and adolescents, affecting millions of youth athletes annually. 1 Given their prevalence in this population, providers must be up to date on diagnosis and management. Historical practice recommends rest to prevent adverse outcomes; however, evidence suggests strict rest is harmful.
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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.
Ben White
AUGUST 23, 2023
Humans–with some incredible diligence and lots of practice–can do such fascinating things. The post Yo-Yo Master first appeared on Ben White.
MedImaging MRI
AUGUST 25, 2023
FUJIFILM has unveiled the new ECHELON Synergy 1.5 Tesla MRI system which integrates Synergy DLR, its proprietary Deep Learning Reconstruction technology driven by AI.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 22, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 08/22/2023 - 18:06 August 22, 2023 — Using MRI as a screening test alongside PSA density allowed detection of cancers that would have been missed by the blood test alone, according to new research from UCL, UCLH and King’s College London. The REIMAGINE study , published in BMJ Oncology, is the first study to use MRI scans with prostate specific antigen (PSA) density to assess the need for further standard NHS tests.
Health Imaging
AUGUST 23, 2023
Using the new-look algorithm consistently improved reader accuracy, especially among less experienced radiologists. It also helped limit false-positive results.
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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.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 24, 2023
Phelps Memorial Health Center has completed the necessary remedies, including notifying any women who underwent breast imaging the last two years.
MedImaging MRI
AUGUST 24, 2023
New research reveals that MRI when used as a screening test in conjunction with the PSA test can detect prostate cancer that is likely to be missed by the blood test alone.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 22, 2023
August 22, 2023 — The Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) announced the recipients of awards of distinction and new Fellows recognized during its Annual Meeting, SIIM23, at the Austin Convention Center recently held in Austin, TX.
MedImaging Ultrasound
AUGUST 25, 2023
Philips has introduced the 5500 CV portable ultrasound compact system, featuring an AI-driven automation tool for broader cardiac care to enhance clinical confidence and streamline efficiency.
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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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