Everything Rad
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Reading Time: 12 minutes read Strategies to improve performance at healthcare facilities of all sizes. By Lori Lee Barr, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.I.U.M., Radiology Associates of Florida, a Radiology Partners practice. If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. As a result, your staff has less experience in this specialty.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The new recall, which includes more than 155,000 implantable pulse generators , is due to ongoing issues with the devices being unable to exit MRI mode and return to normal use.
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Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The program landed on tethered cord syndrome, which a neurosurgeon later confirmed as the correct diagnosis.
REBEL EM
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Background: Cardiogenic shock develops in up to 10% of patients with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and carries a 30 day mortality rate around 50%. Revascularization of the culprit lesion remains one of the few established treatments though there are numerous other unproven modalities including extracorporeal life support (ECLS). Many centers have attempted ECLS to achieve hemodynamic stabilization in this group of patients.
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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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
christine.book Tue, 09/12/2023 - 15:39 September 12, 2023 — The world’s leading website on the topic of dense breasts, DenseBreast-info.org (DBI) , has announced that the second annual #WorldDenseBreastDay will be held on September 27, 2023. Plans for the 24-hour Social Media Education Marathon follow news of the FDA’s new “dense breast” reporting requirement going into effect September 2024.
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Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
More than 1 in 6 graduating U.S. MD students applying for a radiology position did not find such a match in 2023, experts detailed Tuesday.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
For men with PSA scores between 4 to 10 ng/mL, a multivariate prediction model that incorporates 68Ga-PSMA PET/CT had a 92.7 AUC for predicting clinically significant prostate cancer, according to newly published research.
Ben White
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
From “ COMMON PROVERBS AS VIDEO GAME TUTORIALS ” in McSweeney’s : Notice how after you consumed the Cake, the Cake is no longer in your inventory. The post Distant grass will always have a greener hue first appeared on Ben White.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Under a new agreement, Strategic Radiology’s member practices will be able to use the ClearRead software solutions developed by Riverain Technologies.
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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
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
“After 16 straight years of cuts to radiology this is an unsustainable environment in medicine,” RBMA Executive Director Bob Still wrote to the agency.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Philips Healthcare parent Royal Philips has launched a new image-guided therap. Read more on AuntMinnie.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
The targeted use of ultrasound technology can bring about significant changes in brain function that could pave the way towards treatment of conditions such as depression, addiction, or anxiety, a new study suggests.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Researchers examined the "prognostic potential" of this advanced imaging modality.
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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
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Automatically scheduling patients for breast imaging appeared to create a heavier administrative burden, researchers detailed Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has raised concerns ove. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ACR urges full coverage for amyloid PET scans CMS proposal covers PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease MITA praises FDA for Leqembi approval FIND Act reintroduced in U.S.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Abnormal findings on coronary computed tomography angiography-derived fractional flow reserve (CCTA-FFR) are associated with 3.2-fold higher risks of all-cause death or spontaneous myocardial infarction (MI) in patients with new-onset stable angina pectoris and coronary stenosis, according to newly published research.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
PSA tests are linked to certain limitations when used for prostate cancer screening. Could MRI scans provide an alternative path?
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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
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
This approach can be replicated by radiologist-led teams elsewhere, providing a "high-value, scalable opportunity" to reduce cancer screening disparities.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
ConcertAI subsidiary TeraRecon will integrate AI musculoskeletal imaging algorithm. Read more on AuntMinnie.
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 09/15/2023 - 16:22 September 15, 2023 — EchoNous , a leader in transformative handheld point-of-care ultrasound solutions, announced a new advancement in its medical imaging technology. The acclaimed Kosmos system, known for its high-quality ultrasound performance and cutting-edge AI solutions, now provides advanced capabilities on compatible iOS tablets, empowering healthcare providers with increased accessibility and versatility.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The newly cleared device from Insight Medbotics represents a collaboration between robotics experts and surgeons.
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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
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Leaders with ACR, the RBMA and Radiology Partners all have recently written about concerning aspects of the quality-focused Medicare payment program.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
DenseBreast-info.org plans to hold its second annual #WorldDenseBreastDay o. Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: DBI weighs in on updated USPSTF breast cancer screening recommendation Volpara expands support for DenseBreast-Info.
Imaging Technology
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
milla1cf Tue, 09/12/2023 - 13:16 September 12, 2023 — Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, a renowned leader in radiation oncology, is joining NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of brachytherapy and vice chair for academic and faculty affairs in NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of Radiation Oncology , effective September 11, in a move to enhance its position as a leader in prostate cancer treatment.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
The French angelfish is swimming better after a diagnosis and a treatment plan.
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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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