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COVID remnants still show up on PET scans years after infection

Health Imaging

That’s according to new PET imaging that shows the presence of activated T cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut and lung tissues of individuals who have recovered from COVID.

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Medicare proposes paying for CT colonography under hospital outpatient rule, drawing praise from radiology community

Radiology Business

The American College of Radiology has pushed for this decision since 2008, when trial results showed CTC or "virtual colonoscopy" to be a solid alternative to the traditional screening approach, which requires anesthesia.

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Radiology suffers in missile attack on Kyiv pediatric hospital

AuntMinnie

X-ray and ultrasound machines were badly damaged in a rocket attack on Ukraine's largest children's hospital on July 8, according to radiologist Stanislav Rebenkov, MD. It will take months to recover, he said. "This is a very big crime," he told AuntMinnnie.com in a phone interview on July 9. "There are broken windows everywhere. It will take months to recover, but it makes us feel even more united and determined to rebuild.

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A Victory for Radiology: New CMS Proposal Would Provide Coverage of CT Colonography in 2025

Diagnostic Imaging

In newly issued proposals addressing changes to coverage for Medicare services in 2025, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced its intent to provide coverage of computed tomography colonography (CTC) for Medicare beneficiaries in 2025.

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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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Simple IR procedure could prevent women from having hysterectomies, but most have never heard of it

Health Imaging

New survey data suggest less than 20% of women with uterine fibroids are offered additional treatment options besides a hysterectomy.

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CMS proposes new coverage for PET imaging agents

AuntMinnie

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed a new reimbursement plan July 10 for diagnostic PET scans that would provide separate payments for radiopharmaceuticals, as well as an extra payment for hospitals when they use domestically produced technetium-99m (Tc-99m). Currently, the CMS bundles Medicare payments for PET radiotracers for diagnosing disease as part of the packaged cost of imaging procedures in hospital outpatient settings.

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Can AI Facilitate Effective Triage for Supplemental Breast MRI After Negative Mammography Screening?

Diagnostic Imaging

The AISmartDensity software facilitated a cancer detection rate (CDR) with breast MRI that was nearly four times higher than the CDR previously reported in trials involving traditional breast density assessment.

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Progress Report on Radiation Therapy

Imaging Technology

News emerging from several leading organizations and vendors in the radiation therapy arena came in at a fast pace in the first part of 2024. In this feature, our editorial team focuses on sharing the latest news, advancements and partnerships which serve as a representative sampling of the pace, progress and purposeful patient focus of innovation.

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Artificial intelligence speeds up heart scans, saving doctors' time, and could lead to better treatment for heart conditions

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method for analysing heart MRI scans with the help of artificial intelligence, which could save valuable time and resources, as well as improve care for patients.

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Radiology departments can adopt responsible frameworks to deploy AI

AuntMinnie

Adopting a responsible framework could help overcome challenges in applying AI to medical imaging, according to an article published in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology. Researchers led by MD/PhD candidate Alexis Nolin-Lapalme from the University of Montreal described an open-source software program that they developed, integrating AI models into PACS, called PACS-AI.

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Radiology researchers explore why patients miss imaging appointments, with 2 key factors emerging

Radiology Business

University of California, Irvine, investigators conducted their analysis using data from 4 imaging centers affiliated with a tertiary care center in the state’s southern region.

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Philips Strengthens its Leadership in Digital Pathology as its Philips IntelliSite Pathology Solution Receives 510(k) Clearance

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Fri, 07/12/2024 - 11:00 July 12, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer and providing the personalized therapy it often requires, is a collaborative effort more than in any other area of medicine. It involves a multidisciplinary team of oncologists, pathologists, radiologists, geneticists, and other specialists. Philips’ digital pathology solution includes whole-slide scanners , image management system , and proven implementation and support services to guide the transformation from an

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FAPI PET/CT Improves Staging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

A comparative analysis between FAPI and 18F-FDG PET/CT for the systemic staging of newly diagnosed breast cancer has demonstrated that FAPI PET/CT offers more accurate staging.

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Many women unaware of treatment options for uterine fibroids

AuntMinnie

More than 50% of women diagnosed with uterine fibroids are offered a hysterectomy, while fewer than 20% are presented with less invasive options, according to a survey published July 9 by the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR). The survey also found that about 17% of women mistakenly think that a hysterectomy is the only treatment option for uterine fibroids.

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Why one of the country’s oldest continuing radiology practices decided to close

Radiology Business

Southeast Radiology Ltd., in the Philadelphia suburb of Upland, ceased existing at the end of June as it grappled with physician shortages, increased competition, "considerable instability" and market disruption.

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Blue Earth Diagnostics, a Bracco Company, Appoints Marco Campione as Chief Executive Officer

Imaging Technology

christine.book Tue, 07/09/2024 - 11:29 July 9, 2024 — Bracco and Blue Earth Diagnostics , a Bracco company and recognized leader in the development and commercialization of innovative PET radiopharmaceuticals, has announced the appointment of Marco Campione as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reporting to Bracco Imaging CEO Fulvio Renoldi Bracco.

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FAPI PET/CT Improves Staging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

MedImaging General Imaging

A comparative analysis between FAPI and 18F-FDG PET/CT for the systemic staging of newly diagnosed breast cancer has demonstrated that FAPI PET/CT offers more accurate staging.

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CEM more efficient, comparably accurate to conventional mammography

AuntMinnie

Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) may be an efficient diagnostic workup method for women undergoing breast cancer screening who have been recalled, suggest findings published July 3 in the Lancet Regional Health Europe. Researchers led by Marc Lobbes, MD, PhD, from Maastricht University Medical Center in the Netherlands found that CEM achieved a diagnostic accuracy comparable to that of conventional breast imaging.

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Fresh off private equity partnership, radiology provider creates new CEO role, plus more leadership moves

Radiology Business

In other announcements, Blue Earth Diagnostics names a new CEO, Volpara's chief adds a title following a merger with Lunit, and Upper Allegheny Health appoints an IR leader.

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Radiotherapy Market Forecast Analyzes Significant Growth

Imaging Technology

christine.book Tue, 07/09/2024 - 11:11 July 9, 2024 — Insights from the latest Mordor Intelligence report, “ Radiotherapy Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029) ” are offered here and present a snapshot summary of significant findings into a healthcare segment which continues to innovate and expand to meet increasing demand.

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How A New Cardiovascular Suite is Strengthening the Heart of Community Healthcare in Iowa

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Time is muscle. This common phrase is well-known to healthcare providers in the ED who have been called upon to treat a heart attack. The longer you take to stabilize the heart, the higher the risk of long-term damage to the patient’s heart. "Time is muscle” was the impetus for the new $6 million cardiovascular suite at Methodist Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

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The rise of theranostics: Part 5 -- Advice from center administrators

AuntMinnie

As nuclear medicine therapies gain stature compared to nuclear medicine in diagnostic imaging, hospital administrators may be eyeing the potential of adding theranostics services. Nuclear medicine physicians may be asked to participate in planning for theranostics, and their collaboration with hospital leaders is recommended in order to start gathering the right information for the strategy, according to Dmitry Beyder, a nuclear medicine technologist who grew into the role of theranostics practi

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Hospital invests nearly $5M to quadruple its monthly breast cancer screening capacity

Radiology Business

Allegheny Health Network in Pennsylvania has seen an uptick in women seeking services from the AHN Jefferson Breast Center, necessitating the capital project.

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Lunit Appoints Volpara CEO Teri Thomas as Chief Business Officer of Cancer Screening Group

Imaging Technology

christine.book Tue, 07/09/2024 - 12:16 July 9, 2024 — Lunit , a provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has announced the appointment of Teri Thomas as Chief Business Officer (CBO) of its Cancer Screening Group, effective July 1. While taking on this additional role, Thomas will continue serving as CEO of Volpara Health Technologies , which Lunit acquired in May 2024.

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AI Model Diagnoses Traumatic Brain Injury from MRI Scans With 99% Accuracy

MedImaging Radiography

Scientists have developed a sophisticated machine learning model that can more accurately predict the concussion status in patients and could be integrated into clinical practice.

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ACR responds to CMS proposed 2025 MPFS rule

AuntMinnie

The American College of Radiology has weighed in on the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

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ACR to Senate Finance: Failing to address radiologist shortage could drive up US healthcare costs

Radiology Business

The college shared its concern in a letter to congressional leaders, who are exploring ways to address a physician shortfall that could reach 140,000 by 2036.

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Five High-impact Advancements in Computed Tomography

Imaging Technology

In the ever-evolving landscape of medical imaging, computed tomography (CT) stands out as a cornerstone technology. Since its inception, CT has revolutionized diagnostic capabilities, offering detailed cross-sectional images of the human body. Over the years, advancements in CT technology have propelled the field forward, enhancing image quality, reducing radiation exposure and expanding clinical applications.

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Brain Connectivity on MRI Predicts Parkinson’s Disease Progression

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has revealed that MRI scans depicting the structural and functional organization of the brain can predict the progression of brain atrophy in patients with early-stage, mild Parkinson's disease.

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