Ben White
JULY 15, 2024
From Paul Graham’s “ The Right Kind of Stubborn “: The persistent are attached to the goal. The obstinate are attached to their ideas about how to reach it. Worse still, that means they’ll tend to be attached to their first ideas about how to solve a problem, even though these are the least informed by the experience of working on it.
AuntMinnie
JULY 17, 2024
The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) will be holding its annual meeting July 18-21 in Washington, DC. AuntMinnie.com caught up with its president, cardiologist Edward Nicol, MD, of Royal Brompton and Chelsea and Westminster Hospitals, both in London, U.K., to get a preview. Nicol gave an overview of the state of cardiac CT and highlighted topics that will be discussed at SCCT 2024, including the modality's role in improving global health, its interaction with AI, and how pho
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ScienceDaily
JULY 13, 2024
Scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer's disease. The team say this new approach could reduce the need for invasive and costly diagnostic tests while improving treatment outcomes early when interventions such as lifestyle changes or new medicines may have a chance to work best.
Radiology Business
JULY 18, 2024
Experts see particular benefit in “situations with high case volumes, which often lead to long work lists and reading delays," according to research published in Academic Radiology.
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Imaging Technology
JULY 17, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/17/2024 - 11:02 July 17, 2023 — The Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees has approved over $5 million in radiology research and education funding this year. Since its inception in 1984, the RSNA R&E Foundation has awarded over $84 million in grant funding to deserving researchers and educators that help make a tangible difference in the future of medical imaging and patient care worldwide.
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Health Imaging
JULY 18, 2024
A neurosurgeon is cautioning patients to check the material makeup of their clothes before donning them during an MRI exam.
Radiology Business
JULY 19, 2024
Plus, Hologic expected to generate $800M in free cash flow, full-body MRI startup raises $27M, and the FDA clears solutions from Hyperfine, Subtle Medical and Positrigo.
Imaging Technology
JULY 18, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/18/2024 - 08:33 July 18, 2024 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) recently elected five new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors: Neha Vapiwala, MD, FASTRO , President-elect Jean Wright, MD, FASTRO , Clinical Affairs and Quality Council Vice Chair Andrea Ng, MD, MPH, FASTRO , Education Council Vice Chair Christopher Corso, MD, PhD , Government Relations Council Vice Chair Malika Siker, MD, FASTRO , Health Equity, Diversity and Inclu
AuntMinnie
JULY 18, 2024
FDG-PET/MRI is comparable or superior in diagnostic performance to FDG-PET/CT across a range of cancers and endpoints, according to a review of head-to-head studies published July 17 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. A group led by Amit Singnurkar, MD, of the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, reviewed 29 published studies featuring 1,656 total patients with a range of cancer types.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JULY 17, 2024
Two whole adult human hearts, one healthy and one diseased, have been imaged in unprecedented detail by researchers from UCL and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), providing an invaluable resource for better understanding cardiovascular disease.
Radiology Business
JULY 16, 2024
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists is suggesting hiring “imaging medical aides” to support techs and bolster the pipeline of new professionals.
Imaging Technology
JULY 17, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:52 July 17, 2024 — Hyperfine , a groundbreaking medical device company that has redefined brain imaging with the world’s first FDA-cleared portable magnetic resonance brain imaging system—the Swoop system—announced the clearance of the ninth generation of AI-powered Swoop system software. This advanced software significantly reduces scan times across multiple MR sequences without sacrificing image quality.
AuntMinnie
JULY 15, 2024
Deuterium metabolic imaging (DMI) can reveal impaired brain glucose metabolism in patients with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published July 16 in Radiology. In a pilot study, a group at University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, found that the technique was feasible using a 3-tesla MRI system, but more research will be required to support its use as a diagnostic tool.
Cassling's MRI
JULY 19, 2024
Since 2014, Bonner General Health in Sand Point, Idaho, has experienced a staggering 73% increase in the number of CT scans they perform annually. This number is a direct result of the influx of population into the area. With only one CT scanner in the hospital to service outpatients and the emergency room, Bonner General saw an urgent need for expansion in order to better serve its patients.
Radiology Business
JULY 16, 2024
Many found information about the benefits and harms of mammography surprising," experts wrote in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Imaging Technology
JULY 15, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:12 July 15, 2024 — Vizient, Inc. announced a strategic partnership with leading carbon accounting platform provider Greenly to support Vizient’s Climate Performance Solutions with greenhouse gas data collection, analysis and reporting capabilities. “Evolving climate regulations are encouraging sustainable solutions to improve human health,” said Cristina Indiveri, associate vice president, Core Tenet Programs, Vizient.
AuntMinnie
JULY 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has awarded Shine Technologies $32 million to support production of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99). The funds will aid in the ongoing construction of Chrysalis , Shine’s large-scale, medical isotope facility in Janesville, Wisconsin. Upon its completion, Chrysalis will provide a sustainable, reliable source of Mo-99 for the U.S. and satisfy more than one-third of the world’s demand, the company said.
Health Imaging
JULY 18, 2024
Assessing multiple sclerosis is a time-consuming process, making reducing the burden an interest of multiple AI vendors.
Radiology Business
JULY 15, 2024
Commercial real estate firm Marcus & Millichap reported the deal on July 10, noting that it includes a portfolio of six properties occupied by the imaging group.
Imaging Technology
JULY 19, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:25 July 19, 2024 — GE HealthCare announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC’s clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business for total consideration of approximately $51 million. Intelligent Ultrasound is a leader in integrated AI-driven image analysis tools designed to make ultrasound smarter and more efficient.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
JULY 16, 2024
The human brain is responsible for critical functions, including perception, memory, language, thinking, consciousness, and emotions.
Health Imaging
JULY 14, 2024
Although great strides have been made in promoting equity, inclusion and diversity in radiology, academic settings still lack adequate representation, according to a new study.
Radiology Business
JULY 16, 2024
Meilleur Technologies’ portfolio includes the worldwide exclusive rights to NAV-4694, also known as F18-flutafuranol, which is in phase 3 trials.
Imaging Technology
JULY 19, 2024
christine.book Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:04 July 19, 2024 — Core tactics to address the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage and build career pathways were offered in a new white paper from the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. Recommendations include raising awareness of the medical imaging and radiation therapy profession, articulating career pathways, creating a pipeline with education programs, building a career advancement lad
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 19, 2024
Emerging research suggests CT radiation dosing of 50 mSv or greater is associated with higher mortality at two years but nearly half of those patients were alive 10 years later.
Health Imaging
JULY 16, 2024
Adjusting contrast dose based on a patient’s lean body weight provides the same image quality as other administration methods, new data show.
Radiology Business
JULY 19, 2024
HHS will focus on violations that harm patients, impact care delivery, occur over an extended period or cause financial losses to federal programs.
Imaging Technology
JULY 17, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/17/2024 - 10:58 July 17, 2024 — LG Electronics (LG) is accelerating its B2B medical device business, expanding its lineup of diagnostic monitors with the new 21HQ613D-B, which was recently cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for sale in the U.S. Intended for digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis, the 21HQ613D-B is a 21.3-inch 5-megapixel (MP) IPS diagnostic monitor designed to deliver high-definition radiological images and maintains consis
Atlantis Worldwide
JULY 17, 2024
As pet ownership continues to soar in popularity across America, with pampered pets enjoying the luxuries of pet hotels, day spas, and a gourmet diet, the world of pet healthcare is evolving into a realm of sophistication.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 18, 2024
While PET/MRI and PET/CT had comparable sensitivity for patient-level regional nodal metastases and lesion-level recurrence, the authors of a systematic review noted that PET/MRI had significantly higher accuracy in breast cancer and colorectal cancer staging.
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