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Big and Small Retirements in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

While this author has no intention of retiring from radiology, he notes that retiring from certain work schedules or aspects of the field have had a favorable impact on his life.

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Teleradiology and Artificial Intelligence – Birds of the Same Feather

Teleradiology Solutions

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SAVE Can Save Lots of Interest, Even When in Graduate School

Ben White

Every change to student loan plans has created some presumably unintended management strategies (i.e. “loopholes”). Over the years, some of them have been removed, like the “payment cap” from IBR & PAYE that previously capped your payments at the 10-year standard amount no matter how much money you earned. Others have been codified, like the “married filing separately” loophole that allows you to exclude your spouse’s income when calculating your mon

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Clinical Conundrum: Should a Troponin Routinely be Ordered in Patients with SVT?

REBEL EM

Bottom Line Up Top: Troponins should not be routinely sent in patients presenting with SVT. Rarely, they may be necessary if the patient has concerning ischemic symptoms that persist after conversion to sinus rhythm. Clinical Scenario: A 44-year-old man presents with palpitations that started 45 minutes ago. He has no medical problems and denies any prior similar symptoms.

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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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Study Shows Significant Overutilization of Head and Neck CT Angiography in the ER

Diagnostic Imaging

Over 80 percent of head and neck computed tomography angiography (CTA) exams performed in the emergency department had no actionable findings for patients with non-focal neurologic complaints, and 67 percent of the exams were ordered by non-physician practitioners (NPPs), according to a newly published study.

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82% of CTA head and neck scans in 1 emergency department had no actionable findings

Radiology Business

Nonphysician practitioners and ED residents also ordered a significantly greater proportion of such exams, experts detailed in JACR.

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Nuclear medicine treatment cures lethal form of ovarian cancer in preclinical setting

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A new 225Ac-DOTA-based pre-targeted radioimmunotherapy (PRIT) system has been shown to cure a highly lethal form of advanced intraperitoneal ovarian cancer in a preclinical setting with minimal side effects. Targeting the HER2 protein, which is commonly expressed in ovarian cancer, the therapy (anti-HER2 225Ac-PRIT) is a potential treatment for the otherwise incurable disease.

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PET Study Shows Benefit of Grapes in Stabilizing Brain Metabolism for People with Mild Cognitive Decline

Diagnostic Imaging

Twice-a-day consumption of reconstituted grape powder provides significant long-term benefit in preserving cerebral metabolism for people with mild cognitive decline, according to research presented at the recent Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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Reduced Gadolinium Approach Validated with IB Neuro on 1.5T MR Scanners

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Thu, 09/21/2023 - 16:09 September 21, 2023 — Imaging Biometrics, LLC announced the results of a study that validates IB Neuro ’s processing of reduced-dose gadolinium -based contrast agent ( GBCA ) perfusion studies on 1.5T scanners. The multi-center study , led by Dr. Mark Shiroishi , MD, Assistant Professor of Neuroradiology and Director of Neuro-Oncology Imaging at the Keck School of Medicine of USC, is an extension of the foundational study published in April 2019 ( Moving Tow

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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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UCSF Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Faculty Awarded $3.93M Team Science Grant to Develop Metabolic Imaging for Evaluating Brain Cancer

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

Researchers from UCSF’s Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging were recently awarded a $3.93 million Translational Team Science Award from the Department of Defense.

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‘Secret shopper’ study co-authored by Mark Cuban finds hospitals failing at imaging price transparency

Radiology Business

“These results suggest that hospitals need to substantially improve the integration of their online pricing data with frontline staff who interact with patients," investigators wrote in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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Prostate MRI Study Finds Little Difference Between PI-RADS 2.0 and PI-RADS 2.1

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of over 300 patients, researchers saw no significant differences in upgrading or downgrading of prostate cancer assessment on MRI with PI-RADS 2.1 in comparison to PI-RADS 2.

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Saving Lives Through Improved Screening Awareness

Imaging Technology

In countries with organized screening programs, regular breast cancer screening has been a crucial tool in the clinician toolkit, decreasing breast cancer mortality rates by up to 40%.

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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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Celebrating Excellence in Medical Imaging: UCSF’s 2023 Minnies Nominees

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

The Minnies are an initiative by AuntMinnie.com that celebrates the outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of medical imaging. The Minnies serve as a platform to recognize and honor professionals who have made significant strides in various categories, from research and education to leadership and innovation. This year's semifinalists have been announced, and among them, the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has garnered significant attention with multiple nominat

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How Much Does a Digital X-Ray Machine Cost?

Maven Imaging

When entering the world of medical imaging, one of the first questions many practices ask is related to the cost of digital X-ray machines. The answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Multiple variables, ranging from core features to unexpected expenses, play a role in determining the final price tag. Whether you're a chiropractor , orthopedic specialist , or run an urgent care office, this guide will shed light on what to expect as you venture into this essential medical equipment d

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AI Software for CT Detection of Large Vessel Occlusion Facilitates Reduction of Triage Time for Acute Stroke

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of automated detection of large vessel occlusion on computed tomography (CT) through artificial intelligence (AI) software reportedly led to an 11.2-minute reduction in triage time from the completion of imaging to initiation of endovascular therapy, according to newly published research.

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Targeting Cancer, Tracking Collaboration: A Progress Report on Proton Therapy

Imaging Technology

An overview of significant developments in proton therapy, over just the past six months, reinforces the pace of progress on proton therapy worldwide. For its part, RaySearch Laboratories AB, a Swedish medical technology company which develops software solutions for cancer treatment, has generated attention for multiple newsworthy developments.

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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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Running a CT scanner at Munich’s Oktoberfest: What providers learned

Radiology Business

Medical providers deployed the machine at the world’s largest annual fair in 2022, recently sharing their findings in the New England Journal of Medicine.

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GPT-4 unlocks key insights from free-text radiology reports

Health Imaging

Both ChatGPT and GPT-4 were found to be be good at analyzing free-text notes for lung cancer insights. One of the two programs, however, was able to outperform the other.

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FDA Clears AI-Powered Brain Volumetry Software for MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

The artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled AIRAscore can reportedly provide quantitative brain volume data within five minutes of assessing brain MRI scans.

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GE HealthCare Shares Key Focus Areas and Future Goals in its Inaugural Sustainability Report

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Wed, 09/20/2023 - 12:31 September 20, 2023 — GE HealthCare released its inaugural Sustainability Report , which describes the steps the company has taken to establish its stand-alone environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practice and infrastructure, as well as how it has bolstered the foundation put in place prior to its spin-off from GE.

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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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Unlocking the Potential of Radiomics: Ongoing Challenges Are Revolving Around Methodology and Reproducibility

European Society of Radiology: AI

Over a decade in the making, the novel concept of radiomics has been silently brewing, promising to reshape the landscape of personalised and precision medicine. So, why has radiomics not made its clinical debut yet, despite its innovative and logical approach? The answer lies in the intricate world of advanced computation that forms the basis of radiomics, which in essence is a form of imaging texture extraction that is not feasible with the naked human eye.

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FTC sues private equity firm, claims it’s trying to build a monopoly in radiology

Radiology Business

Welsh Carson created US Anesthesia Partners to consolidate the market in Texas and then attempted to do the same in imaging and EM, authorities allege.

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How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

Health Imaging

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are commissioning a study to determine if a novel MRI technique can predict the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating breast cancer.

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Hologic and Bayer Announce International Partnership to Deliver Comprehensive Contrast-Enhanced Mammography Package to Breast Imaging Facilities

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Fri, 09/22/2023 - 21:53 September 22, 2023 — Hologic Inc. and Bayer announced an international partnership to deliver contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) solutions to improve the detection of breast cancer for women in multiple countries across the European, Canadian and Asia Pacific regions. CEM is a highly sensitive and relatively low-cost breast imaging modality that combines digital mammography with the administration of a contrast agent to support breast cancer diagnosis and

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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?