AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Fishman's current educational foci include the Ctisus website, which offers free, up-to-date information on CT imaging to members in more than 210 countries, and AI in radiology. "I For example, in patient care courses there is a natural crossover. But Hennessy encouraged her. It was an immediate sense of joy."

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 9, 2025

The complexity of health-related social needs can negatively affect patient care, wrote a team led by Angelica Gordon, MD, of the University of California, Irvine. HRSNs comprise a complex system of factors affecting patients and their families," the group noted. Of the patients who filled out the forms, 22.9%

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

Proponents of AI in radiology highlight the technology’s potential in assistant radiologists with image interpretation as well as improving patient care. The issue is that the AI systems can amplify the existing human bias, and they could have poorer performance in patients who are historically underserved,” she said.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 28, 2024

High-speed remote access for diagnostic reading helps clinicians to spend more time on patient care instead of navigating technology and datacenter operations, improving their operational efficiency and enhancing patient care.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 9, 2024

CMS currently has physician-led mechanisms for determining whether a new service or medical device provides patient care value, and physician leadership must continue in any future AI reimbursement paradigm, Thorwarth noted. FDA clearance that includes transparent information about the AI tool's creation.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 1, 2023

With 45% of radiologists reporting symptoms of burnout, Philips’ innovations across diagnostic imaging and enterprise informatics are focused on freeing up time for clinical staff through enhanced workflows and improved efficiency, according to information shared by the company during the conference.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 26, 2023

“The feasibility and accuracy of these models suggest their promising role in revolutionizing patient care. Despite advancements and rising popularity of the field, many patients have a limited understanding of interventional procedures, the authors wrote. The full article is available here.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 4, 2024

C-arm systems play an important role in patient care, as they are used to visualize patient anatomy in the operating room during surgery. The report offers context for the use of C-arm systems by patient care mix, types of physicians who use the technology, and coming trends. In 2023, an estimated 8.3

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 6, 2024

will be yet another technological innovation we can utilise to improve patient care, treatment and experience here in the hospital,” he said. Accredited by the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, its commitment to excellence is unwavering, ensuring patients receive the highest quality of care and support.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2024

In an analysis of 30 studies, researchers found that BERT has been successfully harnessed primarily for classification tasks and extracting information from radiology reports, noted lead author Larisa Gorenstein, MD, of Tel Aviv University in Israel, and colleagues. “As As BERT technology advances, we foresee further innovative applications.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 14, 2024

They assessed these patients' responses to commands and compared them to participants with observable responses to commands using the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R); information from fMRI or EEG only was available for 65% of the participants, while information from both fMRI and EEG were available for 35%.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The MRI PDFF measure could improve patient care by giving clinicians a more accurate picture of liver disease, a team led by Tianyi Xia, MD, of Zhongda Hospital School of Medicine, Southeast University, in Nanjing, China. Summary-level data included information from 32,858 patients and individual-level data from 378,436 patients.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 10, 2023

“Driven by a mission to heal, to teach, and to discover, University Hospitals offers access to quality care for everyone in Northeast Ohio,” says UH Chief Operating Officer Paul Hinchey, MD, MBA. “GE For more information: gehealthcare.com Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 13:11 If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The FDA holds devices in this category to exceptionally high standards of evidence and performance, and this approval reflects the strong evidence behind icobrain aria’s ability to help radiologists assess important safety events that can impact treatment and patient care,” said Dr. Dirk Smeets CTO icometrix.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A "CT first" strategy is an effective way to determine if patients with stable chest pain need revascularization with invasive coronary angiography (ICA), researchers have found.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 4, 2024

"Evidence of irreversible damage can … be seen at MRI, and radiologists should evaluate pelvic nerves that are commonly involved in endometriosis in their search pattern and report template to ensure that this information is incorporated into treatment planning," Colak and colleagues noted. Images and caption courtesy of the RSNA.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Radiology reports that make use of a standardized "category S" template for incidental findings on low-dose CT (LDCT) for lung cancer screening help primary care providers better manage patient care, researchers have reported. Aortic abnormality 16.7% 85% Renal lesion 71.7% Thyroid nodule 86.7% 100% All combined 51.7%

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Current and future applications of ChatGPT and other large language models (LLMs) in radiology hold immense promise for improving patient care and outcomes, according to an article published October 5 in Academic Radiology.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 9, 2024

The researchers, led by Seetharam Chadalavada, MD, from the University of Cincinnati in Ohio noted that their tool provides an interactive platform and education suite for women seeking information on their breast cancer screening reports. “We They focused on pain points from the patient perspective and conducted site observations.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 29, 2024

The capability to forecast postsurgical functional outcomes from the initial diagnosis could prove advantageous in surgical planning and for better informing patients of their likely treatment outcomes," the group noted. The study results were published May 24 in the Journal of Neuro-Oncology.

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Aidoc

JANUARY 23, 2025

By integrating AI solutions that automate routine tasks such as analyzing imaging data, tracking patient status and alerting providers to critical findings hospitals can significantly reduce the time spent on administrative work and free up staff to focus on more critical aspects of patient care.

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Maven Imaging

MARCH 3, 2025

Whether you're looking to enhance patient care or expand treatment options, knowing the strengths and limitations of each will help you make an informed decision. While both utilize photobiomodulation, their power levels, treatment depths, and applications differ significantly.

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TRA Medical Imaging

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Certified centers often adhere to the highest standards of patient care, and their equipment is regularly inspected to ensure accuracy. This can save you time and the hassle of coordinating care across multiple providers. Choose an imaging center known for its patient-centered approach.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Without in-context input-output pairs (in-context learning examples), the model outputs were inconsistent and unstructured, and the model could 'hallucinate' information," the authors said, noting that only models that underwent prompt engineering and in-context learning with 16 in-context input-output pairs were assessed.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Because of this integration, in case of a PACS disruption, physicians can access studies directly through the MedDream DICOM Viewer, thus allowing for uninterrupted diagnostics, patient care and operational efficiency. “We This demonstrates our commitment to fast, secure, and reliable diagnostics and patient care.”

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 2, 2024

By investing in AI education, healthcare organizations can empower radiologists to streamline workflows, enhance diagnostic accuracy, and deliver personalized care. The future of medical imaging and patient care could be, in large part, contingent on the transformative potential of radiologists educated about AI.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 4, 2025

The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) has published position papers that highlight its federal advocacy priorities for 2025. The agenda and position papers are available here.

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Aidoc

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

to inform patients of their breast density status. mammography facilities must provide patients with information about their breast density. Key aspects of the ruling include: Mandatory Disclosure : Providers must inform women if they have dense breasts and explain how density can affect mammogram results and cancer risk.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

This development marks the first time CGM sensors can remain in place during such tests, offering enhanced convenience and continuous glucose monitoring for patients. This ensures coordinated care and appropriate precautions during the imaging process.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 30, 2025

30, 2025 Earlier this month, the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the Alzheimers Association released updated appropriate use criteria (AUC) for amyloid and tau PET imaging in patients with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimers disease and other dementias. For more information, visit snmmi.org.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

The authors also highlighted that options exist for addressing these barriers to patient care. Including community members as advisors and collaborators can also help disseminate important health information to other community members who use the hospitals.” The full study can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 16, 2024

Opportunistic chest CT could be a useful alternative to dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for assessing low bone mineral density among women, the elderly, and lower-weight patients, researchers have reported. Which patients would most benefit from this use of CT?

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Professional Radiology

JUNE 15, 2023

Evaluating the Tissue and Organs in the Chest Chest CT scans are are more detailed than x-rays, giving you more information about possible diseases or injury of your chest organs. CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Millions of CT scans are performed each year -- often for lung cancer screening, but also as a first-line test when a patient presents in the emergency room -- and information from these tests can shed light on other conditions. Algorithms analyze multipathway bone and muscle loss in COPD Sunday, December 1 | 9:10 a.m.-9:20

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MRI Network

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

This leadership flows from their combined research, education, and clinical care focus. This efficient combination of healthcare initiatives ensures that academic healthcare systems can provide more than just patient care; they can also provide innovation and workforce development critical to healthcare.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 17, 2024

Eugene Zierler, MD, added that understanding how and where POCUS is primarily used helps better inform POCUS education and certification structures. The researchers highlighted that such findings could encourage an increased use of ultrasound to improve and accelerate patient care in the future. Study co-author R.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 3, 2025

High-resolution imaging provides important pathomorphological information in diagnosing peripheral nerve disorders. While HRUS provides high spatial resolution and is more cost-effective, MRN has excellent soft tissue contrast for both deep and superficial nerves and provides information about surrounding structures.

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