Health Imaging
JULY 10, 2024
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.
Radiology Business
JULY 10, 2024
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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Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 12, 2024
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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 9, 2024
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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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.
Health Imaging
JULY 11, 2024
New survey data suggest less than 20% of women with uterine fibroids are offered additional treatment options besides a hysterectomy.
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Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 10, 2024
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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 10, 2024
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.
ScienceDaily
JULY 11, 2024
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.
Radiology Business
JULY 11, 2024
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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Imaging Technology
JULY 9, 2024
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.
AuntMinnie
JULY 8, 2024
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.
Health Imaging
JULY 10, 2024
What’s more, many of the cancers detected were invasive or multifocal, making their detection more timely.
Radiology Business
JULY 8, 2024
CEO Jim Woodward believes private equity-backed provider groups “serve their shareholders’ interest not the patients' and doctors' and hospitals' interests.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JULY 12, 2024
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
AuntMinnie
JULY 9, 2024
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.
Health Imaging
JULY 9, 2024
Experts are hopeful that the reporting and data system could simplify the risk stratification of thyroid nodules in the future.
Radiology Business
JULY 11, 2024
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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Imaging Technology
JULY 11, 2024
mtaschetta-millane Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:52 July 11, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) issued the following statement from Jeff M. Michalski, MD, MBA, FASTRO , Chair of the ASTRO Board of Directors, in response to the proposed 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): “The declines in reimbursement for radiation therapy services for people with cancer under the Medicare physician fee schedule are disapp
AuntMinnie
JULY 12, 2024
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
Health Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
Between the ages of 8 and 12, MRI scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity.
Radiology Business
JULY 12, 2024
Arizona-based Southwest Diagnostic Imaging said the decision is effective immediately, with its 19 locations now considered out-of-network for those using UHC health plans.
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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.
Imaging Technology
JULY 10, 2024
Across the healthcare industry, and, notably, throughout the radiology community in just the past few years, the focus on the impact of medical imaging on the environment has intensified. Raising awareness and identifying solutions to advancing healthcare sustainability has been a top priority for Reed A.
AuntMinnie
JULY 10, 2024
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%.
Health Imaging
JULY 8, 2024
There has long been speculation suggesting that chronic benzo consumption could be a precursor to conditions that deteriorate neurological function.
Radiology Business
JULY 10, 2024
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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