Intelerad

DECEMBER 16, 2024

A PACS is one of the most critical assets within a healthcare organization, housing sensitive patient records, diagnostic images, and other Protected Health Information (PHI). With the increasing prevalence of cyber threats and stringent regulations around data privacy, securing this information is more important than ever. While high-quality PACS are equipped with built-in security features that prevent unauthorized access and data breaches, there are additional steps organizations can take to

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Ben White

DECEMBER 17, 2024

It is because doctors are understood to place patients interests above commercial ones that they have long enjoyed professional autonomy and public trust. The history of medicine is too littered with incompetence and immorality to believe that doctors have always been worthy of this status. Still, something profound is lost when we submit to the jaundiced view that medicine is a business like any other.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

F-18 fluorothymidine (FLT) PET can identify early acute gastrointestinal graft versus host disease (GVHD) after patients undergo bone marrow transplants, according to a study published December 13 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. The finding is from a clinical trial in patients with blood cancers and suggests the method can locate specific areas of the disease that are difficult to biopsy, noted lead authors Jennifer Holter-Chakrabarty, MD, and Lacey McNally, PhD, of the University of Oklahoma Heal

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UCSF Biomedical Imaging

DECEMBER 19, 2024

CT scans can help radiologists and referring providers characterize radiation pneumonitis and provide patients with accurate information about benign post-treatment effects

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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.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The healthcare giant announced an update related to how it delivers some of its widely used imaging products.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Ingesting cannabidiol (CBD) before diagnostic scans can reduce anxiety in women with advanced breast cancer, according to research published December 16 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Ilana Braun, MD, from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, found that anxiety levels significantly decreased two to four hours after ingesting CBD in patients and that orally ingested CBD is safe.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2024

We are deeply disappointed that Congress failed to fully remedy the looming 2025 Medicare payment cut to physician practices," the MGMA said Tuesday.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The new data mark a positive change amid years of healthcare staffing woes amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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ScienceDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Infertility affects an estimated 186 million people worldwide, with fallopian tube obstruction contributing to 11%-67% of female infertility cases. Researchers have developed an innovative solution using a magnetically driven robotic microscrew to treat fallopian tube blockages. The microrobot is made from nonmagnetic photosensitive resin, coated with a thin iron layer to give it magnetic properties.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 17, 2024

African American men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) appear to respond more favorably than white men to treatment with radium-223 (Ra-223) dichloride, according to a study presented at RSNA. Researchers at the University of Mississippi noted the findings are paradoxical and call for further studies, given that African American men face more significant barriers to care.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 18, 2024

More than 100 plaintiffs have now sued the Marlborough, Massachusetts-based mammography-maker, claiming they suffered injuries and emotional distress stemming from implantation of the BioZorb radiographic marker.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Use of the new tracer could improve outcomes by enabling providers to adjust treatment regimens much earlier than they have been able to previously.

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European Radiology

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The European Radiology Private Foundation andthe Editor in Chief of European Radiology , Prof. Bernd Hamm, are delighted to announce the recipients of the prestigious Albert L. Baert Editorial Fellowship for 2025, Dr. Mohamed El-Diasty and Dr. Pablo Rodrguez Carnero ! The selected candidates will embark on their fellowship journey with an introductory in-person meeting with the Editor in Chief at ECR 2025, where they will gain some first insights into European Radiology and manuscript handling.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 18, 2024

New recommendations seek to make medical AI safe and effective for everyone from clinicians to patients by tackling the issues of bias and data transparency. The recommendations, published December 18 in The Lancet Digital Health and NEJM AI , outline factors that can contribute to AI bias. Xiao Liu, PhD, from the University of Birmingham in England, and colleagues led the effort, which considered consensus data from over 350 experts in 58 countries.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:54 Computed tomography (CT) has long been a cornerstone of modern imaging, providing detailed 3D insights into the human body and other materials. However, conventional CT requires hundreds of X-ray projections from multiple angles, exposing patients to significant radiation doses and relying on large, immobile systems.

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Health Imaging

DECEMBER 18, 2024

With this signal about the publics preference for notification, the question for health systems and policymakers is not whether to notify patients but when and how.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Ten-minute and five-minute knee MRI exams with compressed sequences facilitated by deep learning offered nearly equivalent sensitivity and specificity as an 18-minute conventional MRI knee exam, according to research presented recently at the RSNA conference.

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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.

AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Higher Medicaid-to-Medicare reimbursement ratios (MMRR) are linked to increased likelihood of Medicaid patients receiving CT, MR, ultrasound, and x-ray imaging, researchers have reported. The study results suggest that increases in MMRRs could translate into improved imaging access for Medicaid patients, wrote a team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, of the Harvey L.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 19, 2024

tim.hodson Thu, 12/19/2024 - 11:49 Dec. 12, 2024 Lunit, a provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, recently announced the publication of a new study in npj Precision Oncology detailing the development of its Universal Immunohistochemistry (uIHC) AI model. The study demonstrates how the model excels at analyzing diverse cancer types and IHC stains, including datasets it had never encountered before, due to a novel training approach.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 17, 2024

When it comes to managing and storing clinical videos and images captured with visible-light scope devices, the best option is still the box. Connected, integrated, vendor-agnostic, efficient. The box that stands apart as the top choice among imaging leaders is the PACSgear MDR Video Touch 4K capture device from Hyland Software. Here are five reasons why the MDRwhich merges hardware and softwareoutperforms software-only options in the GI lab and others.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Catch up on the most well-viewed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) content from 2024.

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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.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While COVID and radiology salaries hit the top of AuntMinnie.com's Top 10 most-read posts in 2023, they rounded out the bottom of this year's list. Instead, the AuntMinniecommunity gravitated more toward articles describing how advanced image analysis -- including AI-based assessment of body composition on CT scans -- can track treatment results and predict patient outcomes.

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Cassling's MRI

DECEMBER 20, 2024

At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago, radiologists, technologists and assorted medical professionals from all around the country once again gathered to catch a glimpse of the latest technological breakthroughs in the radiology space. In the last couple years, artificial intelligence has garnered the most headlines, and with good reason.

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REBEL EM

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Bottom Line Up Top: There doesnt appear to be a morbidity or mortality benefit to treating fever in sepsis and fever may have a protective effect. Only treat fever if it causes the patient distress. Clinical Scenario: A 45-year-old woman presents with cough and shortness of breath. Vitals are BP 114/42, HR 138, T 102.1, Sat 93% on RA. The patient is alert and oriented and has no other complaints.

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Diagnostic Imaging

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Does our pattern recognition expertise in imaging extend to our impressions of tells in the work of our colleagues?

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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?