Radiologist highlights a potential hidden cause of physician burnout
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 7, 2023
UCLA's Dieter R. Enzmann, MD, detailed his thesis in a perspective piece published Tuesday in Academic Radiology.
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Woman shot in buttocks by own gun during MRI appointment
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The unnamed woman had concealed the weapon, which the MRI machine triggered to fire during an exam.
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Complexity of radiology exams has skyrocketed
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 8, 2023
The complexity of radiology exams should be considered a driving force over numbers of exams when estimating radiology workloads, according to research presented November 29 at RSNA 2023 in Chicago. In a study at a tertiary imaging center in Sweden, investigators found that the data in CT and MRI studies for radiologists to interpret increased up to six times between 2009 and 2022, while the numbers of exams “only doubled,” said Tomas Bjerner, MD, PhD, of Linkoping University.
The Feigned Complexity of Simple Things
Ben White
DECEMBER 8, 2023
From Humankind: A Hopeful History by Rutger Bregman: That’s right, Buurtzorg [a nurse-led home healthcare organization] is better for patients, nicer for employees and cheaper for taxpayers. A win-win-win situation. Meanwhile, the organisation continues to grow. Every month, dozens of nurses leave other jobs to sign on with Buurtzorg. And no wonder: it gives them more freedom and more pay.
Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies
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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.
Artificial intelligence ROI considerations in radiology
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Rad Partners' Nina Kottler, MD, explains what practices should consider when assessing artificial intelligence solutions in an era where there is little reimbursement.
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Radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The use of both cardiac CT and cardiac MRI increased in the Medicare population over the past seven years, according to research presented November 29 at the RSNA meeting. And it appears that radiologists are reading more cardiac CT exams, but not cardiac MRI studies, presenter Mustafa Al-Ogaili, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ, told session attendees.
The Emergency Mind
Ben White
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A passage about the fear of consequences from The Emergency Mind: Wiring Your Brain for Performance Under Pressure by Dan Dworkis MD PhD: In or out of the emergency department, all emergencies share three common structural characteristics: • Emergencies involve uncertainty. • Emergencies have high-impact outcomes. • Emergencies occur under significant pressure.
RadNet inks deal to open diagnostic imaging centers in multiple Walmart locations
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The two giants in their respective industries plan to debut the first “MammogramNow” clinic Dec. 8 at the supercenter in Milford, Delaware.
Interruptions during mammogram reading increase inaccuracies, radiologist burnout
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Interruptions while reading breast images contribute to emotions associated with physician burnout, according to a new study.
Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling
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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.
ChatGPT tested on nuclear medicine cases
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 6, 2023
ChatGPT shows potential for diagnosing nuclear medicine cases, yet needs further development before it can be implemented in practice, according to a study presented November 28 at RSNA in Chicago. Gillean Cortes, DO, a resident at the University of California, Irvine presented a study that put ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 to the test on nuclear medicine differential diagnoses cases transcribed from two textbooks.
Can AI Improve Detection of Extraprostatic Extension on MRI?
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Utilizing a deep learning-based AI algorithm to differentiate between diagnostic and non-diagnostic quality of prostate MRI facilitated a 10 percent higher specificity rate for diagnosing extraprostatic extension on multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent RSNA conference.
Loss of autonomy a top concern among physicians working for private equity or other corporate owners
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Another two-thirds of physicians reported having little or no involvement in practice management policies, according to a survey conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago.
VR app simulates imaging room, patient and CT unit to teach techs how to scan
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In a virtual reality environment, no patient or technologist is exposed to radiation.
The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer
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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.
PET/CT predicts patient responses to CAR-T cell therapy
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 4, 2023
F-18 FDG-PET/CT scans may predict outcomes in patients with large B cell lymphoma undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, according to a presentation delivered November 30 at RSNA. Doris Leithner, MD, of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, presented a study in which researchers explored whether F-18 FDG-PET/CT imaging features acquired prior to treatment with CAR T-cell therapy were related to patient outcomes.
Emerging MRI and PET Research Reveals Link Between Visceral Abdominal Fat and Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 6, 2023
In a recent interview, Masha Dolatshahi, M.D., M.P.H., and Cyrus A. Raji, M.D., Ph.D., discussed MRI and PET study findings, presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference, that showed an association between higher amyloid PET tracer uptake in the precuneus cortex and a higher visceral to subcutaneous fat ratio.
The impact of Medicare payment cuts on radiology and patient care access
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 6, 2023
RBMA President Kit Crancer said continued cuts will result in Medicare patients losing access to care when health systems and providers determine it is no longer economical.
Medical radioisotope supply chain faces future crisis, Nuclear Energy Agency warns
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 8, 2023
O utdated infrastructure and a lack of young people entering the field are both impacting the security of critical isotopes such as molybdenum-99.
Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color
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3D printing method using ultrasound shows success
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Researchers are highlighting their approach to 3D printing, which uses ultrasound waves to create objects from sonically cured inks. Their results were published December 7 in Science. A team led by Xiao Kuang, PhD, from Harvard Medical School found that its ultrasonic 3D printing method -- deep-penetrating acoustic volumetric printing --successfully created anatomical structures such as the liver, kidney, and vessel networks.
Study: Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Changes Surgical Plan in 22.5 Percent of Breast Cancer Cases
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Contrast-enhanced mammography detected additional lesions in 43 percent of patients and led to additional biopsies in 18.2 percent of patients, over half of whom had malignant lesions, according to a study of over 500 women presented at the recent Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
Moody’s downgrades Radiology Partners, citing ‘very high leverage’
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Analysts said the decision reflects increasing risk for RP, which faces forthcoming debt maturities and the chance it may need to execute a distressed exchange.
Speaker laments radiology’s major contribution to climate change
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 7, 2023
Jonathan Gross, MD, argues that diagnostic and interventional radiology were “not developed with sustainability in mind.
From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses
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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.
DBT plus mammo detects breast cancers with higher histologic grades
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) plus synthesized mammography screening leads to higher detection of early-stage invasive breast cancers grades 2 or 3, according to research published December 5 in Radiology. A team led by Stefanie Weigel, MD, from the University of Münster in Germany, found in its subanalysis of the Tomosynthesis plus Synthesized Mammography (TOSYMA) study that this combined method detects more cancers than mammography alone.
Siemens Healthineers Launches New AI-Powered Ultrasound System
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Providing 25 features to facilitate optimal workflow and user effectiveness, the portable Acuson Maple ultrasound can reportedly be utilized in a variety of clinical settings.
ACR, state radiological society urge governor to veto bill related to wrongful death damages
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 8, 2023
“Any action that would increase medical liability costs carries the potential negative consequence of physicians leaving our state to practice elsewhere," the two said.
CT calcium scoring can determine if patients need statins
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 6, 2023
Renee Bullock-Palmer, MD, director, non-invasive cardiac imaging, at the Deborah Heart and Lung Center, explains CT calcium scoring can determine if a patient needs to take aspirin and statins for prevention of coronary disease.
An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy
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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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