AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and other top U.S. radiology organizations recently requested CPT code changes at the American Medical Association’s (AMA) September 2024 CPT Editorial Panel meeting. Category I codes approved at the recent meeting will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 16, 2023

PET-CT-Scan-Reporting-Service Description: This description provides an overview of the significance of radiology in healthcare and how it employs cutting-edge technology to provide precise and detailed medical images.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

RadiologyInfo.org , a source of medical imaging information for the general public, has introduced a new series of articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology exam reports. In the videos, radiologists share some common findings while displaying sample imaging exams.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology has weighed in on the U.S. The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%. "ACR

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Sumer's Radiology

MARCH 11, 2022

Radiology is a discipline which provides multi-faceted exposure to its pupils. Several post graduates all around the world opt for radiology for this. But it is often confusing for freshers in their initial stage of radiology residency. As far as PG is concerned, the most common practice is to teach Diagnostic radiology.

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JVIR

AUGUST 24, 2023

Benefits of intravascular US include direct visualization of intrahepatic anatomy, needle passes, and stent deployment, with research suggesting decreased procedural time, radiation exposure, and complications compared with those of conventional TIPS (1,2).

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

has announced the publication of an independent study led by Dr. Franco Orsi, Director of Interventional Radiology at the European Institute of Oncology (IEO) in Milan, Italy titled "Liquid Nitrogen-Based Cryoablation: Complication Rates for Lung, Bone, and Soft Tissue Tumors." tim.hodson Mon, 09/16/2024 - 13:59 Sept.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

This year, hundreds of candidates have been selected as semifinalists for 14 categories, ranging from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Software. The semifinalist list was compiled based on nominations from members of AuntMinnie.com. Winners will be selected by our expert panel in two rounds of voting.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed a detailed summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released by the U.S. The overall impact of the MPFS proposed changes to radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology is expected to be a neutral 0%.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2024

A minimally invasive procedure called cryoablation that uses ice to freeze and destroy tumors has proven effective for women with large breast cancer tumors, according to a study presented March 27 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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JVIR

MAY 22, 2024

Continuous-rotation computed tomography (CT) fluoroscopy is an imaging modality widely used in interventional radiology (IR) procedures, facilitating precise punctures even into small lesions and lesions deep within the body by rapid, real-time, and high-resolution tomographic images (1,2).

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 17, 2023

Antibiotics frequently prescribed for interventional radiology (IR) procedure.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 27, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 03/27/2024 - 08:31 March 27, 2024 — A minimally invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to new research to be presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting ( SIR ) in Salt Lake City.

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Ben White

APRIL 23, 2023

Earlier this year at the Texas Radiological Society annual meeting, I attended an ABR update given by current ABR president, Bob Barr, where he announced the rapid progress of the ABR’s plan to revitalize the Certifying Exam to address widespread discontent. I wrote about it here. The current certification process tests for knowledge.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 24, 2023

senior physician and specialist in cardiothoracic radiology in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at RWTH Aachen University Hospital in Aachen, Germany. Compared with DSCT technology, PCCT offers higher image resolution and/or reduced radiation doses, which is of particular interest when imaging children.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 29, 2024

In a letter sent July 24, the AMA -- along with cosigners from all 50 state medical societies and 76 other health organizations, including the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Neuroradiology, the American Society for Radiation Oncology, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, the Society for Cardiovascular (..)

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) in July noted that the overall impact of the proposed MPFS will be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%. Medical imaging societies have also recently commented on the rule.

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Midstate Radiology Associates

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. MRA) announced the acquisition of New Haven Radiology Associates, PC. This acquisition enables Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. In July 2021, Midstate Radiology Associates, LLC. also acquired Radiology Group PC.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Explore how detailed radiological insights contribute to personalized and targeted treatment strategies, optimizing therapeutic outcomes. Interventional Radiology Guidance: Highlight the role of teleradiology in guiding interventional procedures.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 21, 2023

Interventional radiology – and specifically interventional CT – plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Laura Crocetti , associate professor of Radiology, Division of Interventional Radiology, University of Pisa in Italy and deputy chairperson of the European Conference on Interventional Oncology ( ECIO )i.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: “Illuminating Shadows” invites you on a comprehensive journey into the fascinating world of X-ray imaging. The principles of radiation and how X-rays interact with the human body to create diagnostic images.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 4, 2024

Regarding the breakdown of patient case mix by department, the report found that in 2023, 51% of fixed C-arm cases were performed in radiology-related departments, 35% in cardiology-related departments, and 15% in surgery-related departments. Davin Korstjens of IMV Medical Information Division.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 14, 2024

For neurology-related care, especially Alzheimer’s disease , UH Radiology will purchase positron emission tomography (PET)/CT scanners as well as a comprehensive portfolio of MR scanners, including 1.5-tesla New research will partially involve the company’s 0.55T mid-field scanner that requires less than one liter of helium.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Chapter 5: Safety and Radiation Protection: Preserving Health and Precision An examination of the stringent safety measures and radiation protection protocols in X-ray technology. The delicate balance between minimizing radiation exposure and achieving precise diagnostic images.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 13, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/13/2023 - 12:09 July 13, 2023 — New computed tomography (CT) technology allows for a comprehensive, simultaneous evaluation of lung structure and function, something not possible with standard CT, according to a study published in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ).

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Global Radiology CME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

5,6 ] Use of high-dose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, previous abdominal radiation therapy, and history of small bowel restrictions generally increase the risk of CR post-capsule endoscopy. Rice, MD is the president of Global Radiology CME and is a radiologist with Cape Radiology Group.

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Radiology Cafe

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

With radiology being the hottest and most technologically advancing speciality, attracting the attention of many doctors, let us have a brief look at how it all began. Radiology has been around for over a century. It has become one of the most important topics of research and development in clinical radiology. (17)

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Midstate Radiology Associates

AUGUST 30, 2024

The approach: Helps visualize the needle’s path Allows for a quicker, more efficient procedure Can identify other issues potentially interfering with an injection Reduces the number of potential complications Only exposes a patient to low level radiation When Are Image-Guided Epidural Injections Recommended?

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As radiology departments proliferated in hospitals, X-rays became indispensable for diagnosing a wide range of conditions. X-ray technology is also crucial in interventional radiology procedures, such as angiography, to guide minimally invasive treatments.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The company also noted that its Advanced intelligent Clear-IQ Engine (AiCE) deep learning software – which supports high-quality imaging at low radiation doses -- has been incorporated into all of its CT systems. Canon's Aquilion Serve SP. Image courtesy of Canon.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

Eliot Siegel, MD; Stanislav Spiridonov, MD; Nathan Gee, MD; and Anthony Chang, PhD, are among a niche gathering of early adopters, entrepreneurial physicians, medical physicists, and investors with a sweet spot for nuclear medicine, diagnostic radiology, and radiation oncology.

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Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Although the patient is exposed to radiation during the procedure, the test is considered safe because the amount of radiation used is comparable to that of a routine X-ray. We specialize in diagnostic and interventional radiology, and we have four convenient location s across Palm Beach County.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

Since then, reports on NFS and its connection to gadolinium have been pouring in: At the 2007 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna, Scottish radiologists reported on NSF episodes in the whole renal failure population of western Scotland. 21-26; Radiology , January 31, 2007). Available at www.icnfdr.org. Figure 1a,c.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 21, 2024

A new, minimally invasive procedure that combines MRI and transurethral ultrasound is effective for treating prostate cancer, according to research presented March 20 at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) meeting in Salt Lake City.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 19, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 05/19/2023 - 10:00 May 19, 2023 — The Radiology Leadership Institute ( RLI ) named Norman J. Muroff, MD, FACR , the 2023 Leadership Luminary Award recipients for their exceptional lifetime achievements, innovation, leadership and service to the medical specialties of radiology or radiation oncology.

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Imaging Technology

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As an alternative to radiation therapy, Histotripsy uses targeted ultrasound waves to wipe out cancer cells. Chief of Interventional Radiology and Interventional Oncology at Hoag Hospital. The treatment for patients with cancer in the liver can be complex and nuanced. Chang, M.D.,

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Imaging Technology

JULY 6, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/06/2023 - 22:19 July 7, 2023 — Bayer , a global leader in radiology, has initiated the Phase III clinical development program called QUANTI , aiming to evaluate the safety and efficacy of gadoquatrane, an investigational extracellular macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) for use in magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ).

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