Open Medscience

JANUARY 2, 2024

Medical imaging cybersecurity is vital for protecting patient data, ensuring care continuity, and maintaining trust. The post Enhancing Cybersecurity in Medical Imaging: Essential for Patient Safety appeared first on Open Medscience.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. Exactly how that occurs will be the subject of substantial further discussion with the medical community, she added.

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Vesta Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

These updates, effective immediately, aim to enhance patient safety and adapt to advancements in MRI practices. Key Updates in MRI Standards Remote Scanning Protocols: The revised standards mandate that a registered technologist must always be present with the patient during remote MRI scans.

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Professional Radiology

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. Medical professionals take necessary precautions to ensure patient safety and modern imaging technology continues to minimize radiation levels. Radiation exposure is controlled and minimized to ensure patient safety.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

New standardized tools are needed, such as icobrain aria, to assist radiologists and treating clinicians in detecting and managing ARIA to optimize patient safety. Slow Adoption of Alzheimer’s Treatments Amid Safety Concerns Figure 1.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Methods for training artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic algorithms can help prevent these models from producing medical errors caused by adversarial attacks, according to research presented at RSNA 2023 in Chicago. The University of Pittsburgh medical AI security study was limited in that it included data from one institution.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Continue reading to learn about Carestream’s suite of solutions to help you improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. She is registered in X-ray and CT and has 39 years of experience in medical imaging.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

The online document revises the way information is organized and made searchable, includes new data and evidence, and indicates areas where data are lacking to support definitive MRI recommendations, wrote a team led by Ivan Pedrosa, MD, PhD, of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. MRI fields and safety concerns.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 18, 2024

The dose catalog is based on all diagnostic fluoroscopy exams and interventional radiology (IR) procedures performed over nine years at Boston Children’s and is hoped to ensure consistency of practice and ensure patient safety, noted lead author Andy LaBella, MD, a medical physicist, and colleagues.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 20, 2023

However, its role in addressing patient imaging-related questions remains unexplored, they added. To that end, the researchers asked ChatGPT 22 imaging-related questions deemed important to patients: safety, the radiology report, the procedure, preparation before imaging, and the meaning of terms and medical staff.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 9, 2023

“Algorithms like ChatGPT, a type of LLM, can help in improving patient outcomes, increasing the efficiency of radiology interpretation, and aiding in the overall workflow of radiologists,” the group wrote.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2024

To address CT radiation dose safety issues, in 2019 CMS invited CT researchers and experts to develop a measure that could be incorporated into its programs that use financial incentives to motivate clinicians and hospitals to improve clinical outcomes and patient safety. Smith-Bindman R, Yu S, Wang Y, et al.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. I am passionate about improving the performance and interpretation of pediatric medical imaging. The balance of dose and image quality is even more important in pediatric medical imaging.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Image courtesy of Canon Medical Systems. It also limits remote access to scanning operations to preserve patient safety, according to Canon. Canon's Galan 3T / Supreme Edition MRI scanner. The companys 360 Connect Customer Portal tool facilitates protocol adjustments, review, and session tracking.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Imaging software developer Qaelum and Philips have entered a partnership focused on enhancing patient safety and optimizing healthcare workflows. Ultimately, the partnership underscores the commitment of both parties to create safer, more efficient, and higher-quality medical imaging environments, Qaelum said.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

“The sudden, immediate, and complete shutdown of the radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communications system (PACS) was profound and devastating in our tertiary referral center with a high volume and complex case mix,” wrote medical oncologist Dr. Rachel Keogh, and colleagues.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 3, 2024

Be it contrast issues, upset patients, safety issues, etc., We have a 'Plan of Action' for every safety incident, and we share those in our quarterly safety meetings. by sharing through documentation, they could anonymously teach the rest of us. If these incidents are not shared, the problem cannot be fixed.

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Open Medscience

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Regulatory radiopharmaceutical production requires strict adherence to safety standards, ensuring quality and patient safety. The post Regulatory Considerations in Radiopharmaceutical Production appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

PowerPoint presentations that include medical images are a valuable educational tool, Stern and Weadock noted. But if these images aren't anonymized, patient privacy can be violated – which can lead to legal consequences for healthcare systems and academic institutions, they wrote.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Perry Pickhardt, MD, UW-Madison While Pickhardt’s efforts revolve around what is commonly called “opportunistic screening,” he likens the goals to value-based medical imaging and repurposing scans for useful incidental data for cardiometabolic screening purposes. Cooky’s tough love: It takes time to become an excellent radiologist.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Presenter Jung Han Woo, MD, of Samsung Medical Center in Seoul, South Korea, and colleagues acquired 2,093 anteroposterior chest x-rays from 467 patients: 1,235 with manual controls and 858 using a system equipped with DAEC. This latest technology holds promise, but has yet to be widely implemented in the field, the group noted.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 2, 2023

milla1cf Wed, 08/02/2023 - 20:01 August 2, 2023 — Intelligent Ultrasound (IU) has worked with pleural disease experts to increase respiratory training opportunities and in turn patient safety. In line with the company’s vision to make ultrasound accessible to all medical professionals, a new project began.

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AuntMinnie

DECEMBER 12, 2023

There are a number of important issues to be aware of when it comes to service of software-based systems like RIS, PACS, electronic medical record (EMR), and other related systems. Those that involve patient care and patient safety are always at the top of the list. Few, if any, do it more frequently.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

21, 2025 Royal Philipsand Mass General Brigham (MGB), have announced a new collaboration to develop and deploy advanced data infrastructure and AI designed to integrate and process live healthcare data from a wide range of sources to improve patient care. tim.hodson Fri, 02/21/2025 - 12:38 Feb.

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Vesta Teleradiology

JANUARY 8, 2025

As 2025 begins, healthcare providers and medical coders must familiarize themselves with the latest updates to the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set. Managed by the American Medical Association (AMA), CPT codes are essential for documenting and billing medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

I couldn’t be prouder of what we have accomplished as an organization with this document,” said Amanda Garlock, DHA,RT(R)(MR), CRA, President, IAC MRI and Diagnostic Imaging Manager, Providence Regional Medical Center Everett. Applicant facilities are required to be in compliance with the new Standards, effective immediately.

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Atlantis Worldwide

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Due to potential patient safety concerns, Philips has announced a recall of it’s BrightView SPECT (single-photon emission computed tomography) imaging device in both the X and XCT versions.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2024

The integration of AR in healthcare is set to revolutionize the industry, delivering unparalleled precision, efficiency, and safety in medical procedures, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. The use of AR in surgeries has been associated with lower complications and better patient outcomes.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Introduction: The journey from 2D to 3D imaging in dental and medical practices has been marked by the advent of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). Patient Safety: CBCT practitioners prioritize patient safety by minimizing radiation exposure while providing precise diagnostic insights.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Teleradiology Introduction: Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has emerged as a true marvel in both dental and medical fields, reshaping the way healthcare professionals diagnose and plan treatment. In this article, we will explore the remarkable influence of CBCT on patient care in both dental and medical settings.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

MRI-Scan-Teleradiology Introduction: The advancement of medical imaging technologies has revolutionized healthcare diagnostics, but concerns about radiation exposure persist. Emphasize the need for a nuanced approach to ensure patient safety.

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Aidoc

MARCH 2, 2025

In a recent episode of Medical Imaging Matters , hosted by AHRA, Jean Jose, DO, Associate Vice Chair of Radiology from the University of Miami Health System, shared invaluable insights on how AI adoption isnt just about algorithms and automation but also about education, human involvement and securing organizational buy-in.

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Imaging Technology

MARCH 14, 2024

milla1cf Thu, 03/14/2024 - 11:57 March 14, 2024 — Based on its long-term artificial intelligence ( AI ) partnership, GE HealthCare and Mass General Brigham plan to integrate medical imaging foundation models into their AI research work, with a strong focus on responsible AI practices.

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Vesta Teleradiology

MARCH 3, 2025

Ensure that imaging equipment settings align with the recommended parameters to maintain patient safety and device integrity.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

By effectively addressing long-standing communication gaps and information bottlenecks, LLMs offer a promising pathway to better diagnostic accuracy, enhanced patient safety, and improved workflow in radiology departments," Tavakoli and Kim wrote.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 1, 2024

milla1cf Wed, 05/01/2024 - 12:19 May 1, 2024 — Sun Nuclear , a Mirion Medical company, today announced the upcoming version 5.0 The SunCHECK software is used globally by radiation therapy departments to manage delivery system oversight and patient-specific treatment quality all in one platform. SunCHECK Version 5.0

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 23, 2024

syngo Virtual Cockpit is the first and only multi-vendor remote scanning software to receive FDA clearance as a medical product. syngo Virtual Cockpit is an FDA-cleared medical device not yet commercially available in all countries, and the service offering cannot be guaranteed due to regulatory or other reasons.

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