Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Researchers with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center believe their study provides important information for institutions seeking to address physician burnout.
Ben White
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
When I was serving as chair of the Texas Radiological Society’s Young Professional Section, I surveyed practicing radiologists about the transition between training and independent practice. This collection, along with other career advice, is collected on the YPS page of the TRS website. Here are some highlights from their advice: § On the Single Biggest Surprise of Being a New Attending: Being alone and not being able to get “the answer” from an attending The pace of private p
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Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
In a newly updated guidance, the American Cancer Society recommends the expansion of annual lung cancer screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) for current or previous smokers 50 to 80 years of age who have a 20-pack-year or greater history of smoking.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Each year, the Minnies award winners reflect the current challenges, issues, and advances in radiology. And 2023 is no exception. Notably, AI was even more prevalent this year among the Minnies winners than in the past. The technology figured prominently in five Minnies categories, including Hottest Clinical Procedure. And for the first time since 2018, physician burnout did not win the Minnies award for Biggest Threat to Radiology.
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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.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Experts believe the data underline the need for reform, granting radiologists RVUs for this work and hiring more physicians to help ease the burden.
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Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
In their review of functional MRI data from over 5,200 study participants, researchers noted that higher amygdala reactivity and lower prefrontal cortical reactivity were associated with adversity exposure, findings that may contribute to exaggerated threat detection and reduced emotional control.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET/CT appears superior to standard FDG-PET/CT for detecting gastrointestinal cancer, with higher radiotracer uptake seen in most tumors, according to a study published October 26 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a clinical trial, researchers in Xiamen, China, compared the two approaches for detecting primary and metastatic tumors in patients with confirmed gastric, liver, or pancreatic cancer.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 31, 2023
The rule seeks to improve communication between health insurers, physicians and the independent entities that arbitrate disagreements over out-of-network payments.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Sirona Medical said the support of Starlink can improve care delivery in rural areas.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Imaging experts discuss the challenges with traditional imaging modalities for prostate cancer, commenting on the bone scan and CT scan.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Microflow imaging can differentiate between benign and malignant breast lesions, suggest findings published October 28 in Clinical Radiology. Researchers led by Runlan Luo, MD, from the Chinese PLA General Hospital in Beijing found that this method along with high-definition microflow imaging outperforms color Doppler flow imaging in diagnosing breast lesions.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Q3 revenues from its imaging segment leapt 5% year-over-year, to $2.6 billion, driven by interest in its molecular imaging, CT and MR offerings.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Researchers have shed light on the relationship between breast cancer screening and sociodemographic factors.
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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.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Each year, during the first week of November, we observe National Radiologic Technology Week (NRTW) to recognize and celebrate our imaging technologists.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 30, 2023
PET/MRI scans have revealed immune system reactions after COVID-19 vaccines in children with cancer, according to a study published October 26 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A team at Stanford University in Stanford, CA, evaluated F-18 FDG-PET/MRI scans of six children and young adults before and after COVID-19 vaccination. The scans demonstrated thymus activation in addition to local lymph node reactions, the group found.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Physician advocacy groups including the RBMA, ASTRO, MGMA and AMA criticized the final rule, with the latter calling it a "recipe for financial instability.
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Category III code for the Unfold AI prostate cancer mapping platform can be utilized by radiologists starting in July 2024.
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Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Radical Imaging's FlexView now integrates with the Apollo Enterprise Imaging suite.
AuntMinnie
OCTOBER 31, 2023
3D anatomical modeling using advanced imaging software can be cost-effective in planning pediatric surgeries, according to research published October 28 in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. A team led by Mark Ryan, MD, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that its modeling approach can successfully visualize pediatric anatomical structures.
Radiology Business
OCTOBER 31, 2023
“Radiologists should acknowledge and accommodate these preferences to optimize patient satisfaction," researchers wrote Monday in Academic Radiology.
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
milla1cf Fri, 11/03/2023 - 12:20 November 3, 2023 —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 final 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) released today by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): “ASTRO is deeply disappointed that CMS finalized an additional 2% cut to reimbursement for radiation therapy in today’s MPFS final rule.
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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.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Annalise.ai received "breakthrough designation" from the FDA for its radiology triage AI.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
It takes a village to eliminate breast cancer disparities, according to commentary published November 1 in Population Health Management. A team led by Scott Siegel, PhD, from the ChristianaCare Helen F. Graham Cancer Center & Research Institute in Delaware wrote a call to action for community members, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to collaborate in tackling breast cancer disparities.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health recently held a hearing to discuss the proposal, with rads hopeful it will be included in a year-end package.
Health IT Analytics
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have successfully developed a machine learning model to calculate percent necrosis in patients with intramedullary osteosarcoma.
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