AuntMinnie

MARCH 14, 2025

Many of the highest volume procedures have been lowered by more than 2.83% due to RVU adjustments, including: Description CPT Code Reduction for 2025 CT abdomen & pelvis, w/contrast 74177 -4.39% MRI cervical spine, w/o 72141 -4.15% MRI lumbar spine, w/o 72148 -4.14% CT chest, w/o 71250 -3.78% Ultrasound abdomen, complete 76700 -3.66% Professional (..)

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Images from the world's largest radiology conference include new technologies and the latest advances in MRI, CT, nuclear medicine, X-ray, artificial intelligence, and PACS/enterprise imaging.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology. They evaluated the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of the PET/MRI findings in relation to the final diagnosis.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

PET/CT imaging with a new radiotracer (F-18 PSMA-1007) is superior to MRI prior to surgery in men with intermediate-risk and high-risk prostate cancer, according to a study published on July 1 in JAMA Oncology. In this phase II clinical trial, the researchers sought to evaluate the approach further.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

His research interests include using structural and functional MRI -- particularly ultrahigh-field, 7-tesla MRI -- to map brain microstructure and develop neurosurgical treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Dmitry Beyder.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 15, 2024

PET/CT imaging using gallium-68 (Ga-68) Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) radiotracer over F-18 FDG appears promising in women with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC), according to a study published March 14 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The article was published October 10 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In addition, a recent study demonstrated the cost-effectiveness of Ga-68 DOTATATE PET/MRI in the management of meningiomas in a U.S. In the U.S., healthcare setting, they wrote.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

for CT 91% for MRI 76.6% for nuclear medicine 33.9% Nuclear medicine 11.8% Of these, 88.5 million (72.1%) were interpreted by radiologists. This overall percentage varied by modality, the group reported: 97.3% for digital x-ray 0.9% Ultrasound 0.4% X-ray -- -- 97.9%

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

An AI algorithm designed for brain PET imaging found a glioblastoma in a patient that had gone undetected by physicians, according to a case reported February 15 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Baseline MRI showed FLAIR hyperintensities in left thalamus and frontoparietal region (white arrowheads).

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

Ultrasound 52% Nuclear medicine 39.5% for orthopedic/sports medicine physicians; and 30.5% They found that rates of self-interpretation varied by imaging modality: Self-interpretation rate for office-based imaging by modality Modality Percentage X-ray and fluoroscopy 50.4% By specialty, self-interpretation rates were 19.9%

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 26, 2024

In a comparative imaging trial, fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI)-PET/CT outperformed FDG-PET/CT in detecting primary tumors in patients with head and neck cancer, according to a study published January 25 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Middlebrooks' research interest consists of using ultrahigh-field, 7-tesla MRI to plot brain microstructure and develop surgical treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative and movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. Middlebrooks, MD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. Neuroimaging RTs headed the list with an average base salary of $106,000, followed closely by nuclear medicine/PET technologists at $103,000 and CT technologists at $99,000. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 29, 2024

This persistent inflammation increases atrophy of gray matter in the brain, yet is difficult to assess on MRI scans, the authors explained. In a study published April 17 in Clinical Nuclear Medicine , the group at Brigham tested a new TSPO radiotracer they developed for visualizing such activity called F-18 PBR06.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

FAPI-PET imaging may become a powerful diagnostic tool for detecting pancreatic cancer, according to a study published November 16 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In this study, the researchers analyzed data on 62 patients with suspected pancreatic cancer.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 14, 2024

A recently developed PET radiotracer identified sources of pain in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and led to effective treatments, according to a study presented June 10 at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting.

Nuclear Medicine 306

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 16, 2024

The article was published January 11 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Postimplantation CT and preimplantation T1-weighted MRI are coregistered for sEEG lead localization. Raw SPECT images are coregistered to T1-weighted MRI sequence. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

PET imaging using a newly developed radiotracer has identified different patterns of brain tau pathology over time in early-onset versus late-onset Alzheimer’s disease patients, according to a study published February 1 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This is just the third year that RSNA has offered a dedicated track on nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, with eight scientific sessions covering research in prostate cancer imaging, breast cancer, cardiovascular and pulmonary imaging, and more. Can FDG-PET/MRI radiomics help diagnose rhabdomyosarcoma in children?

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 29, 2024

Nuclear medicine 40% Use rates by modality, 2010 to 2021 Modality 2010 2021 CT 10.2% Nuclear medicine 2.7% The changes varied by modality, according to the researchers. Nominal medical imaging price increases by modality, 2010 to 2021 Modality Percentage increase CT 12.4% Ultrasound 24% 28% X-ray/fluoroscopy 56.2%

Healthcare 290

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 7, 2023

Radiologists, technologists, administrators, and industry professionals can find information and conduct e-commerce in MRI, mammography, ultrasound, x-ray, CT, nuclear medicine, PACS, and other imaging disciplines.

Nuclear Medicine 130

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

CHICAGO – Gallium-68 (Ga-68) RM2-PET/MRI is better than MRI alone for detecting relapse in prostate cancer patients, according to research presented November 26 at RSNA 2023. Ga-68 RM2-PET/MRI showed significantly higher detection rates than MRI alone (143 versus 96 lesions).

Nuclear Medicine 279

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 8, 2023

Radiologists, technologists, administrators, and industry professionals can find information and conduct e-commerce in MRI, mammography, ultrasound, x-ray, CT, nuclear medicine, PACS, and other imaging disciplines.

Nuclear Medicine 130

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

If successful, SB 1281 would require anyone who performs medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures in Pennsylvania to be licensed through the State Board of Medicine. The bill would amend the Medical Practice Act of 1985 (P.L.457, Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-PA), in a memo.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 27, 2025

The patient was a 38-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with a six-day fever, headache, and severe fatigue, and her brain and spinal cord MRI showed no abnormalities, reported nuclear medicine physician Hukui Sun, MD, and colleagues. The case was published March 27 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 19, 2024

PET imaging shows different brain activity in people taking methadone or buprenorphine for opioid use disorder (OUD), according to a presentation at the recent Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging annual meeting.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) 2025 rule. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Clinical use of imaging equipment accounts for more than 50% of greenhouse gas emissions in the radiology department, with MRI and CT equipment major contributors, researchers have reported. Of these emissions, MRI was responsible for 48% (2.2 The finding isn't necessarily surprising. kt CO 2 e) and CT for 24% (1.1 kt CO 2 e).

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Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nuclear medicine is a form of specialty medicine that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate bodily functions and to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Nuclear scans produce images of the body’s anatomy that cannot be obtained as clearly or fully with other imaging techniques.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 21, 2023

A recent study highlighted by the Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecula. validated in prostate cancer patients PSMA-PET matches MRI, beats CT in diagnosing liver cancer PSMA-PET improves prostate cancer management in most patients Pylarify PET/MRI shows value in selecting patients for focal ablative therapy

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AuntMinnie

JULY 16, 2024

Scans processed with the algorithm can also provide additional details by using an overlay of an MRI or CT image of the same region, the company said. More than 500,000 PET scans are performed per year in India, with demand for nuclear medicine growing, Claritas noted.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 27, 2023

CHICAGO - In an interview with AuntMinnie.com , Society of Nuclear Medicin.

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Diagnostic Imaging

AUGUST 17, 2023

percent cancer detection rate in comparison to 80 percent for multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent Society for Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) conference.

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TRA Medical Imaging

JANUARY 17, 2025

This rigorous training covers all imaging modalities, from X-rays to advanced techniques like MRI and PET/CT scans. Breast Imaging: Focused on mammography, breast MRI, and ultrasound, breast imaging specialists play a vital role in early breast cancer detection and prevention.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 15, 2024

Under the collaboration, Hartford HealthCare will upgrade its imaging technology using a phased approach for the acquisition, deployment, and redeployment of CT, PET/CT, MRI, x-ray, nuclear medicine, mammography, ultrasound, and OEC 3D surgical imaging C-arm systems, according to GEHC.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JUNE 28, 2024

While radiologists interpreted approximately 99 percent of all non-cardiac CT, MRI and nuclear medicine studies in hospital and emergency department settings for Medicare beneficiaries, new research shows significantly less radiologist review of cardiac imaging and office-based imaging.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 18, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 08/18/2023 - 16:34 August 18, 2023 — According to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) , an automated model could enable large-scale studies in adolescent populations that investigate abdominal fat distribution on MRI, as well as associations of fat distribution with clinical outcomes.

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