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Hyperfine, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Athletic Heart to Provide Vital Brain Health Imaging for Former Professional Athletes

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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ACR CEO outlines top trends in breast imaging

Health Imaging

AUGUST 2, 2024

American College of Radiology CEO Dana Smetherman, MD, is a diagnostic radiologist who specializes in breast imaging. She spoke to Health Imaging about some key issues that have her attention in 2024 and beyond.

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Radiology group will pay over $5M to settle allegations it bribed referrers

Radiology Business

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Private equity-backed American Health Imaging allegedly doled out tickets to concerts, the SEC Football Championship, meals and fishing trips to help induce referrals.

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The Government Wants Your Input on Consolidation in Healthcare

Ben White

MARCH 8, 2024

For reference, Welsh Carson also owns US Radiology Specialists, which has purchased several outpatient imaging chains over the past few years including Touchstone, American Health Imaging, and Gateway Diagnostic Imaging.

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Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

TRA Medical Imaging

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Heart Health Imaging : Depending on risk factors, your doctor may recommend coronary calcium scoring to assess heart disease risk. Bone Density (DEXA) Scan : For individuals with risk factors for osteoporosis, a baseline scan in your 30s may be beneficial.

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Most patients want to know if AI is involved in their care

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 18, 2024

With this signal about the publics preference for notification, the question for health systems and policymakers is not whether to notify patients but when and how.

MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The CDC estimates that just under 7% of adults in the United States continue to struggle with symptoms of long COVID.

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COVID remnants still show up on PET scans years after infection

Health Imaging

JULY 10, 2024

That’s according to new PET imaging that shows the presence of activated T cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut and lung tissues of individuals who have recovered from COVID.

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Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

Health Imaging

MAY 15, 2024

On imaging some former COVID patients show significant alterations in several parts of the brain related to emotional regulation.

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Bilingual people have more efficient brains, imaging study shows

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Researchers examined the brains of bilingual and monolingual people using fMRI, only to find improved communication between isolated regions in those who learn a second language at a young age.

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Lizard saliva could be key to spotting elusive pancreatic tumors

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 21, 2024

By binding the substance to a radiotracer, experts were able to improve the accuracy of identifying of these tumors by as much as 30% compared to the standard of care.

MRI study pinpoints neural roots of lingering fatigue post-COVID infection

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Some of the findings observed have also been reported in patients who have multiple sclerosis, “which could suggest partially shared pathophysiological substrates of fatigue symptoms,” researchers indicated.

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Simple IR procedure could prevent women from having hysterectomies, but most have never heard of it

Health Imaging

JULY 11, 2024

New survey data suggest less than 20% of women with uterine fibroids are offered additional treatment options besides a hysterectomy.

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Up to 25% of physically unresponsive patients are still conscious, imaging shows

Health Imaging

AUGUST 15, 2024

The phenomenon, known as cognitive motor dissociation, might occur more often than previously believed.

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MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

A team from Ireland identified disruptions to the integrity of the blood vessels in the brains of patients experiencing brain fog due to the disease.

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The Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Following the Mediterranean diet could have significant benefits for cognitive health.

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Even AI struggles to work under stress, study suggests

Health Imaging

APRIL 18, 2024

Apparently, it isn’t just humans who occasionally struggle to work under stress. According to a recent study, the performance of AI flounders, too.

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Lululemon has no place in an MRI suite, doc warns

Health Imaging

JULY 18, 2024

A neurosurgeon is cautioning patients to check the material makeup of their clothes before donning them during an MRI exam.

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Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are largely considered a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but new MRI data suggests they still pose significant risks to users’ health.

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Imaging of woman with facial fillers prompts questions about whether they actually dissolve over time

Health Imaging

JULY 22, 2024

Cosmetic facial fillers made from hyaluronic acid might not dissolve as quickly as previously believed, warns a California plastic surgeon.

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Brain anatomy differs between people with opposing political ideologies

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

New research indicates that conservatives have larger amygdalas than their more progressive-leaning counterparts.

Breast cancer rates among women in their 30s are on the rise

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Screening among younger women has been steadily rising for years. Consequently, so have cancer rates among the population.

Spatial patterns on imaging could predict Alzheimer's years before cognitive symptoms emerge

Health Imaging

JULY 30, 2024

These subtle changes precede greater tissue loss related to cognitive impairment.

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How having ovaries removed before menopause affects brain structure

Health Imaging

JUNE 20, 2024

These changes are especially prevalent in women who have the surgery before the age of 40, new research suggests.

Data breach at Eastern Radiologists exposes 866,000 patient records

Health Imaging

MARCH 13, 2024

The imaging chain has three locations and serves patients across eastern North Carolina.

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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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Nearly half of FDA cleared AI medical devices have not been validated on patient data

Health Imaging

AUGUST 26, 2024

The FDA’s current draft guidance on the approval process for AI devices does not specify the type of validation the agency recommends manufacturers use.

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Portable MRI system slashes the time it takes to image stroke patients

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Experts are optimistic that the use of portable systems can increase accessibility to neuroimaging and efficiency in stroke care.

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FDA announces recall of Abbott neurostimulation devices after MRI-related issues lead to 73 injuries

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The new recall, which includes more than 155,000 implantable pulse generators , is due to ongoing issues with the devices being unable to exit MRI mode and return to normal use.

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Bullied children are at risk of developing psychotic disorders

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Researchers at the University of Tokyo found bullied adolescents had lower levels of regulatory neurotransmitters in the brain.

Experts update AUC for amyloid, tau PET imaging for first time in more than a decade

Health Imaging

JANUARY 8, 2025

The new appropriate use criteria define 17 specific clinical scenarios, guiding providers on situations when amyloid or tau imaging are and are not appropriate.

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Whole-body MRI scans show organ damage in long COVID patients

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

A study out of the U.K. may link organ abnormalities to lingering COVID-19 symptoms in previously hospitalized patients.

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Brain MRIs reveal the costly price of chronic poor sleep habits

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 25, 2024

New research suggests that individuals who report even moderate sleep disturbances show accelerated brain age on imaging compared to their peers who have overall healthy sleep habits.

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AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

Health Imaging

AUGUST 28, 2024

What’s more, the algorithm can correctly localize three out of four of the interval cancers it detects.

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Giving patients access to their medical imaging could improve health literacy

Health Imaging

MAY 21, 2024

However, medical image sharing could also produce an influx of questions from patients who have concerns about what they're looking at, authors of a new paper suggest.

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Loss of smell during COVID linked to structural, functional brain alterations

Health Imaging

AUGUST 19, 2024

According to data shared by the CDC last year, around 34% of patients who contracted COVID between 2020 and 2023 reported losing their sense of smell.

Frequent sleep disruptions may increase amyloid deposits down the road

Health Imaging

JUNE 24, 2024

Daily sleep disruptions could increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in the future, new research suggests.

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Poverty can change the wiring of a child's brain, MRI study suggests

Health Imaging

JUNE 27, 2023

New research out of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is offering new insight into how childhood struggles can affect brain development and connectivity.

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Former smokers who vape now still need to be screened for lung cancer. Many of them aren't

Health Imaging

JULY 5, 2024

Despite kicking their initial habit, these individuals remain at risk of developing lung cancer due to their history of smoking cigarettes, current use of e-cigarettes, or both, experts caution.

‘Publication pressure’ evident albeit not overwhelming in medical imaging

Health Imaging

MAY 27, 2024

Radiology researchers feel no less squeezed to “publish or perish” than academics working in any other medical specialty.

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Outdated manuals pose MRI safety risks for patients with medical implants

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 3, 2024

After reviewing years' worth of data from their clinic, one institution discovered that on numerous occasions issues with implant data integrity put patients at risk.

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Focused ultrasound may alleviate pain without drugs, study finds

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Researchers from Virginia Tech uncovered physiological changes from altering the way the brain perceives pain.

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ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The popular AI chatbot tends to over-order X-rays, prescribe too many antibiotics and admit too many patients to the hospital when compared with a resident emergency department physician.

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Some soccer players are at risk of brain damage similar to CTE

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 1, 2024

American football isn’t the only contact sport that has medical experts concerned with the brain health of athletes. New evidence suggests that certain soccer players may be more at risk of long-term brain abnormalities, too.

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Hyperfine, Inc. Announces Collaboration with Athletic Heart to Provide Vital Brain Health Imaging for Former Professional Athletes

ACR CEO outlines top trends in breast imaging

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Radiology group will pay over $5M to settle allegations it bribed referrers

The Government Wants Your Input on Consolidation in Healthcare

Your Health, Your Resolution: Kickstart the New Year with the Right Screenings

Most patients want to know if AI is involved in their care

MRI findings linked to cognitive issues in patients with long COVID 2 years post-infection

COVID remnants still show up on PET scans years after infection

Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

Bilingual people have more efficient brains, imaging study shows

Lizard saliva could be key to spotting elusive pancreatic tumors

MRI study pinpoints neural roots of lingering fatigue post-COVID infection

Simple IR procedure could prevent women from having hysterectomies, but most have never heard of it

Up to 25% of physically unresponsive patients are still conscious, imaging shows

MRI shows brain ‘leakage’ that may explain cognitive decline from long COVID

The Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, MRI study shows

Even AI struggles to work under stress, study suggests

Lululemon has no place in an MRI suite, doc warns

Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Imaging of woman with facial fillers prompts questions about whether they actually dissolve over time

Brain anatomy differs between people with opposing political ideologies

Breast cancer rates among women in their 30s are on the rise

Spatial patterns on imaging could predict Alzheimer's years before cognitive symptoms emerge

How having ovaries removed before menopause affects brain structure

Data breach at Eastern Radiologists exposes 866,000 patient records

Woman shot in buttocks by own gun during MRI appointment

Nearly half of FDA cleared AI medical devices have not been validated on patient data

Portable MRI system slashes the time it takes to image stroke patients

FDA announces recall of Abbott neurostimulation devices after MRI-related issues lead to 73 injuries

Bullied children are at risk of developing psychotic disorders

Experts update AUC for amyloid, tau PET imaging for first time in more than a decade

Whole-body MRI scans show organ damage in long COVID patients

Brain MRIs reveal the costly price of chronic poor sleep habits

AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

Giving patients access to their medical imaging could improve health literacy

Loss of smell during COVID linked to structural, functional brain alterations

Frequent sleep disruptions may increase amyloid deposits down the road

Poverty can change the wiring of a child's brain, MRI study suggests

Former smokers who vape now still need to be screened for lung cancer. Many of them aren't

‘Publication pressure’ evident albeit not overwhelming in medical imaging

Outdated manuals pose MRI safety risks for patients with medical implants

Focused ultrasound may alleviate pain without drugs, study finds

ChatGPT is overly worried about ED patients

Some soccer players are at risk of brain damage similar to CTE

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