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Surviving the radiologist shortage: Experts discuss private equity and other options at RSNA 2023

Radiology Business

“Rural healthcare delivery is in trouble and private equity may have a role in supporting it," a Rad Partners leader told attendees on Sunday.

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Study: Regular Mammography Screening Reduces Breast Cancer Mortality Risk by More than 70 Percent

Diagnostic Imaging

Consistent adherence to the five most recent mammography screenings prior to a breast cancer diagnosis reduced breast cancer death risk by 72 percent in comparison to women who did not have the mammography screening, according to new research findings presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

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5 things to know about unpaid caregiving (from a radiologist caregiver’s point of view)

Health Imaging

After experiencing firsthand the burdens and rewards of caring for a sick loved one, an academic radiologist underwent an awakening of awareness.

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Video from RSNA 2023: MRI safety

AuntMinnie

In a video interview at RSNA 2023, Tobias Gilk of Gilk Radiology Consultants discusses recent MRI safety incidents and shares how a new adverse event reporting system could facilitate better safety practices.

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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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Long COVID tied to microstructural changes in the brain, new MRI technique reveals

Radiology Business

The study also unearthed a correlation between such changes and symptom-specific brain networks related to impaired cognition, sense of smell and fatigue.

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How radiology departments can decarbonize, save money

Health Imaging

Philips and Vanderbilt University Medical Center have released findings from their efforts to reduce waste in the hospital's radiology department.

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Elastography predicts treatment response in colorectal cancer patients

AuntMinnie

Elastography could help with treatment strategies for colorectal cancer patients, a study presented November 26 at the RSNA annual meeting found. In his presentation, Jae Seok Bae, MD, from Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea presented research that found that shear-wave velocity values measured after chemotherapy showed predictive performance in chemotherapy responsiveness in patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases.

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RSNA 2023: Speaker calls for 'less talk, more action,' on diversity, equity and inclusion

Radiology Business

During remarks Tuesday, radiologist Reed Omary, MD, accused healthcare institutions of “DEI washing.

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GE HealthCare Launches AI Mammography Platform with Key Applications from iCAD

Diagnostic Imaging

Offering an all-in-one platform of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, MyBreastAI Suite reportedly facilitates early breast cancer detection and enhances efficiency with breast imaging workflows.

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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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Congestive Heart Failure and Sepsis: A Closer Look at Fluid Management

REBEL EM

Background: In medicine, guidelines are valuable tools that help guide care. However, they are not rigid rules that must be strictly followed. Clinicians often find themselves grappling with the challenge of balancing the demands of meeting Center for Medicaid & Medicare (CMS) requirements while also addressing the unique needs of each individual patient.

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Deep-learning model measures shoulder kinematics on DDR

AuntMinnie

An AI algorithm may make dynamic digital radiography (DDR) more efficient by automatically measuring kinematics involved in certain shoulder injuries, according to a presentation delivered November 29 at RSNA. John Sabol, PhD, a scientist at Konica Minolta, described a deep-learning (DL) algorithm designed to measure what’s known as the scapulohumeral rhythm (SHR) of the shoulder.

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Aidoc invests $30M to create first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence model

Radiology Business

The new AI effort will initially focus on three key areas, including accelerating the development of robust imaging algorithms, leaders said at RSNA 2023.

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GE HealthCare debuts AI suite for early breast cancer detection

Health Imaging

MyBreastAI integrates three AI applications designed to read mammograms and measure breast density.

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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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Philips Launches New AI-enabled Innovations at RSNA23 to Free Up Healthcare Providers to Focus on Patient Care

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:10 December 1, 2023 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, put patients and healthcare providers center-stage at the Radiological Society of North America Scientific Sessions and Annual Meeting , #RSNA23 , held this week in Chicago, widely regarded as the world’s largest medical imaging conference. Radiologists are looking for solutions to improve the performance of their departments and help patients with optimized workflows, shorter procedure ti

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MRI shows ties between neck muscle function, common headaches

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- Quantitative MRI reveals how muscles in the neck are involved in primary headaches, according to research presented November 29 at the 2023 RSNA annual meeting. In his talk, Nico Sollmann, MD, PhD, from University Hospital Ulm and University Hospital Rechts der Isar in Germany presented findings suggesting that increased T2 values of the trapezius muscles could be an objective imaging biomarker for myofascial involvement in primary headache disorders.

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RSNA 2023: 5 ways radiology leaders can respond in the face of moral distress

Radiology Business

"If you’re not teaching, you’re not mentoring, then you’re putting us in the position of training the last generation of radiologists," Frank Lexa, MD, MBA, told attendees.

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RSNA 2023: Hospital imaging systems may be gateways for ransomware, expert warns

Health Imaging

Cybersecurity consultant Richard Staynings argued legacy medical devices are inherently insecure—and likely to remain in hospitals for decades to come.

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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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Nuance Accelerates the Adoption of Generative AI for Radiology with PowerScribe Advanced Auto Impression Capability

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 12/01/2023 - 13:08 December 1, 2023 — Nuance Communications, Inc., a Microsoft Company , during the 2023 Radiological Society of North America's (RSNA) Annual Meeting shared its progress helping radiologists harness the growing potential of generative AI capabilities for radiology reporting built on the foundation of the PowerScribe platform used by more than 80% of all radiologists.

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DTI-MRI reveals impact of soccer heading on brain

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI-MRI) reveals declines in the brain microstructure and function caused by soccer heading, where a player hits the ball with their head, a study presented November 28 at the RSNA annual meeting found. In her talk, Molly Charney, MD, from New York-Presbyterian Hospital presented research showing that the normally sharp gray matter-white matter interface seen on imaging was blunted in proportion to high repetitive head impact exposure.

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GE HealthCare earns first FDA OK for device that enables remote patient scanning

Radiology Business

GE said the product also allows radiologists to share expertise, best practices and “in-the-moment” advice with other members of the care team.

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Cleveland Clinic and Canon establish state-of-the-art research center

Health Imaging

The collaboration is part of the Cleveland Innovation District, a more than $500 million public-private partnership for advancing medical research.

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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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Discrimination during pregnancy can affect infant's brain circuitry

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Experiences of discrimination and acculturation are known to have a detrimental effect on a person's health. For pregnant women, these painful experiences can also affect the brain circuitry of their children, a new study finds. These effects, the researchers say, are separate from those caused by general stress and depression. The study was published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology.

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Study shows role mammography screening plays in breast cancer survival

AuntMinnie

CHICAGO -- Following through with regular mammograms is the “very best insurance” for the prevention of advanced, life-threatening breast cancer, according to research presented November 30 at the RSNA meeting. Robert A. Smith, PhD, American Cancer Society. Data gleaned from nearly 25 years of screenings showed a correlation-to-survival trend and suggested that it's important for imaging centers to not only manage cancelations but also improve scheduling, according to the study’s author, Robert

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Sectra CEO discusses new partnership with GE and what’s on tap at RSNA

Radiology Business

Torbjörn Kronander said the Sweden-based imaging IT company's primary focus is addressing radiologist burnout and the heavy demand on the specialty.

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Philips Launches Ultra Lightweight and Flexible MR Smart Fit Coils to Improve Radiology Productivity and Diagnostic Confidence at RSNA23

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 11/30/2023 - 12:07 November 30, 2023 — Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, today launched three new fit for purpose MR Smart Fit coils at #RSNA23. RF coils are an essential part of every MRI scan. The new ultra-light weight coils provide exceptional flexibility, significant reduction in patient setup time and optimization with Philips’ SmartSpeed AI solution, which allows for better image quality resolution and improved diagnostic confidence for healthcare provi

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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?