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Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

Health Imaging

On imaging some former COVID patients show significant alterations in several parts of the brain related to emotional regulation.

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Tai Chi Rouli Ball improves bone health in perimenopausal women

AuntMinnie

Bone scans reveal that Tai Chi Rouli Ball could be a viable non-pharmacological approach for preventing osteoporosis in perimenopausal women, according to a study published May 14 in the Journal of Clinical Densitometry. A group from the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University in China used dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans to show that the traditional Chinese sport increased bone density and bone mineral content in various body parts.

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Amid ‘ever-escalating’ costs in cancer care, experts say its ‘imperative’ radiology screens for financial toxicity

Radiology Business

Despite this dire need, there is wide variability in such processes, including the timing, setting, tools utilized and interpretation of the results, according to new research.

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Miniaturized optical coherence tomography imaging probe takes pictures inside cerebral arteries

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A large international team of micro-engineers, medical technologists, and neurosurgeons, has designed, built and tested a new type of probe that can be used to take pictures from inside arteries in the brain.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

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.

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One adverse reaction to a GBCA significantly increases risk of another in the future

Health Imaging

The type of gadolinium-based agent administered could also increase the risk of reaction, new study suggests.

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Radiation therapy centers sold out of private equity-backed provider’s bankruptcy estate for nearly $3M

Radiology Business

American Shared Hospital Services is acquiring a 60% stake and expects the facilities to generate upward of $10 million in annual revenue.

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New cardiac research will save women's lives by improving detection of heart failure

ScienceDaily

An important new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women -- meaning more female patients can be diagnosed and at an earlier stage.

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FDA adds more than 120 new AI-enabled medical devices focused on radiology to list of approvals

Health Imaging

The FDA has cleared over 150 artificial intelligence- or machine learning-enabled medical devices since the beginning of August.

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ARRS: ACR guideline changes lead to sharp uptick in breast MRI use

AuntMinnie

The use of breast MRI has increased 14-fold since the American College of Radiology (ACR) changed its guidelines in 2018, a study presented May 7 at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting found. In her talk, Madeline Floodstrand from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, discussed her team’s findings, which also showed that breast density had the largest impact on MRI uptake of any single risk qualification for women with a personal history of breast cancer.

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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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AI model for ankle stress radiography could reduce radiologists’ workload by average of 70%

Radiology Business

Interpreting such exams can be a “subjective and time-consuming task,” researchers detailed in Academic Radiology.

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University Hospitals Cleveland, Siemens Healthineers in New Alliance to Improve Oncology, Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Care for Patients

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Tue, 05/14/2024 - 12:45 May 14, 2024 — University Hospitals (UH) and Siemens Healthineers announce a 10-year strategic alliance that builds on their 40-year history of clinical and research collaboration. This ambitious next phase will support UH’s focus on improving oncology, cardiovascular, and neurovascular care for patients in Ohio. Siemens Healthineers and UH will look to also advance the treatment of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and use theranostics—combining the approaches o

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Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment

Health Imaging

Alcohol dependence and depression are known to affect the functional connectivity of the brain, but when the two co-occur, connectivity between certain regions is significantly worse, new MRI study shows.

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AI chatbots deemed ‘empathetic’ to cancer patients

AuntMinnie

AI chatbots can generate high-quality, empathetic, and readable responses to cancer patients' questions compared with physicians, according to an equivalence trial published May 16 in JAMA Oncology. The finding is from a group at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto, Ontario, who evaluated the competency of three AI chatbots (GPT-3.5, GPT-4, and Claude AI) to generate responses to patient questions about cancer compared to responses by physicians sourced from an online forum.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

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.

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Biopsy before ablation has no cost advantage over both-at-once approach

Radiology Business

Established guidelines recommend biopsying small tumors of the kidney ahead of any procedure to ablate them. A new study confirms the validity of pursuing another pathway.

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Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Radiation Oncology Reimbursement Introduced in Congress

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:49 May 16, 2024 — Today marks a significant milestone in cancer care with the introduction of bipartisan federal legislation that would revolutionize Medicare reimbursement for radiation therapy. The Radiation Oncology Case Rate (ROCR) Value-Based Payment Program Act of 2024, sponsored by Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) ( S. 4330 ) and by Reps.

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Wellness curriculum effectively reduces burnout among radiology residents, even during the pandemic

Health Imaging

The curriculum consisted of sessions on movement, mindfulness, stress reduction, fulfillment in medicine, cognitive behavioral therapy, acupuncture, nutrition and cooking, free gym memberships and more.

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New guidance issued on PET/CT imaging in breast cancer

AuntMinnie

The world’s top nuclear medicine societies have issued international guidelines on the role of PET/CT in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, with the document released May 14 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. Experts from the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) said that despite much literature about the role of F-18 FDG-PET/CT in these patients, “there exists no inte

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

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.

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Private equity firm, accused of trying to build a monopoly in radiology, dismissed as defendant in FTC lawsuit

Radiology Business

The commission sued Welsh Carson in September, claiming the New York investment outfit and US Anesthesia Partners have perpetrated an “anticompetive scheme” to drive up prices.

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deepc Expands US Presence, Enabling Radiology AI Access for Numerous Healthcare Practices via ImagineSoftware Partnership

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:40 May 16, 2024 — deepc , the globally recognized digital medicine pioneer and market leader behind the leading AI operating system for radiologists and enterprise clinical organizations, is set to advance the radiology workflow for numerous US healthcare providers through a new strategic partnership with ImagineSoftware , the foremost centralized medical billing and revenue cycle management technology provider in the United States.

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Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow

Health Imaging

Some believe it could make their jobs easier, while others perceive AI as a threat to their employment, new survey data suggest.

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Newly identified PET biomarker predicts success of immune checkpoint blockade therapy

ScienceDaily

The protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) has been identified as a new PET imaging biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy, allowing physicians to predict the tumor responses before beginning treatment. Information garnered from Gal-1 PET imaging could also be used to facilitate patient stratification and optimize immunotherapy, enabling targeted interventions and improving patient outcomes.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

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.

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Patient advocacy groups urge Congress to create pathway for CMS to cover AI in radiology

Radiology Business

As of Monday, the FDA has OK'd nearly 900 AI-enabled medical devices, but CMS has only assigned payment for about 10 of them.

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etherFAX Expands its Hyland Partnership by Launching New Cloud Fax Integration

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 05/15/2024 - 18:57 May 15, 2024 — etherFAX announced the expansion of its partnership with Hyland , a leading global provider of intelligent content solutions, with its new integration with Hyland’s OnBase platform. Through the integration, etherFAX and Hyland are enabling healthcare organizations to securely exchange protected health information (PHI) via the cloud.

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'Financial toxicity' screening for cancer care needs improvement

AuntMinnie

Screening for "financial toxicity" (FT) in cancer care could use improvement in the U.S., according to a review published May 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The term refers to " the objective, subjective, and behavioral patient-level impact of the costs of cancer care," wrote a team led by Nadia Samaha of Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

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Prostate ablation AI 'contouring assistant' lands FDA clearance

Health Imaging

The new module is a machine learning-based segmentation tool that further enhances procedural planning.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?