Radiology Business
JULY 31, 2023
The college issued a detailed breakdown of the 2024 MPFS Friday, offering insight into the “complex” formula for how much the specialty stands to lose.
Ben White
AUGUST 1, 2023
How amazing does this new retro NES-themed mechanical keyboard look? And an included separate pad with two huge buttons programmable buttons? That’s a great way to toggle dictation or almost have fun navigating Epic. The post #telemedicinegoals first appeared on Ben White.
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Health Imaging
AUGUST 4, 2023
The "dual-view" algorithm is separated into two distinct parts that can learn from one another and catch potential errors.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 3, 2023
The PET radiotracer 18F-PSMA-1007 facilitated detection of at least one suspicious lesion for metastasis in nearly half of a cohort of 160 patients with prostate cancer, according to research presented recently at the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.
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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
AUGUST 4, 2023
The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company recorded a net loss of $28.7 million in the second quarter, leaders said Thursday.
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CurveBeam AI
AUGUST 1, 2023
End Stage Ankle Arthritis End-stage ankle arthritis occurs when there is loss of cartilage at the tibiotalar joint. Post-traumatic ankle arthritis is the most common etiology. A weight bearing CT scan can: Allow for accurate assessment of malalignment and congruency of the tibiotalar joint 1. Evaluate the position and degenerative changes at adjacent joints including the subtalar and talonavicular joints 1 .
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
JULY 31, 2023
In pediatric imaging, anesthesia is commonly thought to be necessary for obtaining high-quality diagnostic imaging, but an innovative program at the UCSF is challenging that idea. The Scan Without Anesthesia Program (SWAP) is a collaborative effort by clinicians, radiographic technologists, nurses and Child Life Specialists to prepare children for successful imaging without anesthesia.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 4, 2023
RBMA on Friday called the decision “a significant victory for providers, especially within the field of radiology.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 3, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 08/03/2023 - 20:56 August 3, 2023 — The Mount Sinai Medical Legal Partnership ( MSMLP ), which provides legal aid to Mount Sinai Health System patients in need, has launched a clinic to help breast cancer patients navigate legal issues that arise due to their diagnoses. The MSMLP breast cancer clinic is a $100,000 project that was partially funded by a grant from the Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert.
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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
JULY 31, 2023
Through automated processing of diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, the Advanced Neuro Diagnostic Imaging (ANDI) software performs detailed analysis of white matter microstructure.
CurveBeam AI
JULY 31, 2023
Syndesmosis A syndesmotic ankle sprain, also known as high ankle sprain, is an injury to one or more of the ligaments comprising the distal tibiofibular syndesmosis. A weight bearing CT scan can: Provide increased sensitivity and specificity over radiographs. Differentiate pathology from natural variability in patient anatomy via contralateral comparison to uninjured ankle as internal control 1.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 2, 2023
The groups are concerned that the rule could result in billing errors, inadvertent payment denials and slow claims processing.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 2, 2023
milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 19:58 August 2, 2023 — An accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) found that deploying a radiomic-based model with T2-weighted MRI data could increase diagnostic accuracy for pediatric Crohn disease (CD). Noting that ileal-wall radiomic features were strongly predictive of CD—and that model performance improved when ensembled with clinical data—“a radiomic machine learning model predicted CD diagnosis with better performance than
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 31, 2023
Full Brain Solution is reportedly the only artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled software that facilitates detection of medium vessel occlusions (MeVOs) as well as anterior and posterior large vessel occlusions (LVOs) on computed tomography (CT) exams.
Maven Imaging
JULY 30, 2023
The market for portable X-ray devices is expected to reach 14 billion dollars by 2028. There’s a reason why the industry is booming, as more facilities are beginning to realize the advantages of mobile medical equipment.
Radiology Business
AUGUST 4, 2023
Full professors in imaging earned median compensation of about $500,320 between 2015-2022, researchers wrote Thursday in JAMA.
Imaging Technology
JULY 31, 2023
milla1cf Mon, 07/31/2023 - 21:33 July 31, 2023 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a statement regarding ACP colorectal cancer screening guidelines, which reads as follows. The American College of Physicians (ACP) guidance against CT colonography use to screen for colorectal cancer (CRC) represents a step backward – particularly in underserved communities where screening rates are lower and CRC death rates are much higher.
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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.
Health Imaging
JULY 31, 2023
The world’s most popular supplier of cloud services has become a dedicated radiology vendor.
Diagnostic Imaging
AUGUST 2, 2023
With reported performance validation on over 17,000 ultrasound images, Sonio Detect employs artificial intelligence (AI) to help ensure quality criteria for fetal ultrasound imaging of the brain and heart.
Radiology Business
JULY 31, 2023
The Los Angeles-based imaging center operator believes its expanding management team is "indicative of strong momentum" within RadNet's business lines.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 1, 2023
tim.hodson Tue, 08/01/2023 - 10:54 The healthcare industry faces many different types of obstacles in today’s challenging marketplace. Staff shortages , increased workloads and financial pressure are just some of the challenges facing hospitals and clinics. These hurdles can negatively affect patient care, staff experience, patient outcomes and costs.
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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
JULY 31, 2023
Healthcare AI continues its march into clinical departments as well as imaging activities. In the process, it’s only multiplying break-and-entry points seductive to cybercriminals.
Diagnostic Imaging
JULY 31, 2023
In a study of 413 men with suspected prostate cancer, researchers found the combination of ultrasound and multiparametric MRI-targeted biopsy with systematic biopsy diagnosed prostate cancer in 72.9 percent of patients in comparison to 60.2 percent with systematic biopsy alone.
Radiology Business
JULY 31, 2023
“Imaging for nonspecific low back pain” was listed as the most frequently occurring low-value service, impacting upward of 9.3% of beneficiaries.
Imaging Technology
AUGUST 3, 2023
milla1cf Thu, 08/03/2023 - 21:08 August 3, 2023 — Butterfly Network, Inc. a digital health company transforming care through the power of portable, semiconductor-based ultrasound technology and intuitive software, today announced the release of its software development kit (SDK) for use by third parties. The SDK can be leveraged by artificial intelligence ( AI ) software developers, medical device companies building ultrasound into their platforms, and telemedicine companies adding ultrasound
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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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