vRad
OCTOBER 26, 2024
“Only a few more months and life will be good!” It’s the rallying cry of radiology residents and fellows everywhere. The idea that if we can just hang in there, we’ll be rewarded on the other side with a successful career, caring for patients.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. In the early stages of the global pandemic, articles on COVID-19 were very popular amongst AuntMinnie members.
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Radiology Business
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The world’s richest man asked patients and providers to try submitting scans to his company’s artificial intelligence product for further analysis.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Screening among younger women has been steadily rising for years. Consequently, so have cancer rates among the population.
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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.
ScienceDaily
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Researchers have developed a compact, wearable ultrasound device that monitors muscle activity. Attachable to the skin with an adhesive and powered by a small battery, the device wirelessly captures high-resolution images of muscle movements, enabling continuous, long-term monitoring. When worn on the rib cage, it effectively monitored diaphragm function for respiratory health assessments.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Leaders from 31 different radiology societies recently met to discuss the specialty's biggest problems, offering solutions in a newly published analysis.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
It is estimated that up to one-third of the U.S. population does not have a primary care provider.
TRA Medical Imaging
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness about the deadliest cancer in the U.S. Lung cancer is often detected too late, but with advances in screening, early detection is possible, improving the chances of survival. At TRA Medical Imaging, we are proud to offer low-dose lung cancer screenings (LDCT) to patients who meet specific criteria, providing a crucial tool in the fight against this disease.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. MRI safety articles have always been popular with our members, so it’s not surprising that our top article in 2019 reported on a safety incident in Sweden.
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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
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Greg Murphy, MD, R-N.C., and colleagues are proposing the Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, which would halt a 2.8% reduction to the conversion factor.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 1, 2024
The U.S currently does not have any large-scale commercial production of the isotope Mo-99 used for nuclear imaging. It is critical to more 40,000 nuclear imaging exams each day, representing about 80% of all diagnostic molecular imaging procedures.
European Radiology
OCTOBER 30, 2024
With deep sadness, the ESR announces the passing of Prof. Willi Kalender on October 20, 2024 at the age of 75. A pioneering figure in diagnostic imaging and medical physics, Prof. Kalender significantly influenced the field through his groundbreaking research and leadership. Dedicating his career to advancing diagnostic radiology, particularly in CT imaging technology, Prof.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas and Quinsite are entering a partnership that will integrate Quinsite’s Comprehensive Healthcare Analytics platform into Konica's Exa platform. Through this partnership, Exa users can apply advanced analytics to clinical, financial, and operational data, generating real-time insights into metrics such as physician productivity, patient flow, and billing accuracy.
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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
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Konica Minolta Healthcare is introducing Exa Enterprise, a new enterprise imaging solution that encompasses the Exa PACS-RIS core powered by AWS’s proven cloud solution and its data. This new enterprise cloud solution will deliver exceptionally fast access to data and boost efficiency across imaging specialties.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 30, 2024
The announcement will come as welcome news, as nuclear medicine departments in numerous regions have been grappling with shortages of Mo-99 and Tc-99m.
MRI Network
OCTOBER 28, 2024
If it seems like recruiting at your company is getting more and more challenging, you’re not alone. A January 2024 survey found that 77% of HR professionals reported difficulty recruiting in the prior 12 months. Whether it’s navigating a talent shortage or landing great candidates with multiple job offers, most companies could use a recruiting advantage.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Telix Pharmaceuticals has entered an agreement to add Subtle Medical’s AI software for enhancing prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET prostate cancer scans to its product portfolio. SubtlePET is a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared deep-learning algorithm designed to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of imaging procedures, Telix said.
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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.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Prompt diagnosis of such pneumothorax is crucial, with delays linked to longer hospital lengths of stay and greater disease progression, experts write in Academic Radiology.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 31, 2024
Although serious adverse events related to COVID-19 vaccines are rare, some are life-threatening. It is important that radiologists are aware of how these complications present.
Healthcare Administrative Partners
OCTOBER 28, 2024
We covered the major points of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule when it came out in July, but while we’re waiting for the Final Rule to be published later in the year let’s look at another provision in the MPFS that we’ve been watching – the locality-specific payment adjustment known as the Geographic Practice Cost Index (GPCI).
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Ultrasound equipment supplier Redstone Healthcare has acquired Ingmed, a Honduras-based medical equipment company. The acquisition expands Redstone's global reach and customer base in Central and South America, it said. Ingmed’s ultrasound, patient monitoring, and defibrillator repair expertise will complement Redstone's technical capabilities and product portfolio, according to the firm.
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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
OCTOBER 29, 2024
A 63-year-old man visited the Saint Vincent ED in Worcester, Mass., but was told he couldn't receive a crucial IR service for three days, with no available specialist on hand.
Health Imaging
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The system was developed to improve the complex, often time-consuming process of navigating through pulmonary arteries during embolectomy procedures.
Aidoc
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Every year on October 29, the world observes World Stroke Day, raising awareness about stroke prevention, treatment and the importance of taking quick action. Strokes are one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. The theme of World Stroke Day often centers on the message of “ time is brain ,” emphasizing the critical need for rapid response when someone experiences a stroke.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Qure.ai plans to collaborate with Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific under that company's Startup Creasphere Asia-Pacific (APAC) Batch Four initiative. The partnership will make Qure.ai's medical imaging offerings available in the region -- particularly for cardiovascular and lung conditions -- through Roche's diagnostic portfolio. Roche established Startup Creasphere in 2018 in Munich, Germany, according to Qure.ai.
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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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