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VA finds lung cancer screening communication aberrations in Kansas

AuntMinnie

The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) has found that a patient's care was compromised due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer at the VA Eastern Kansas Healthcare System in Topeka and Leavenworth.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

Certified centers often adhere to the highest standards of patient care, and their equipment is regularly inspected to ensure accuracy. Look for centers that offer advanced technologies like 3D mammography, PSMA PET scans for prostate cancer, and low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screening.

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New Guidance for Amyloid and Tau PET Imaging Released

Imaging Technology

The new criteria expand PET imaging guidance to include tau PET, incorporate updated information, and provide specific guidance to enhance diagnostic precision, treatment decisions, and patient care. This 2024 update is the first revision since the initial AUC for amyloid PET was introduced in 2013.

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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance of a New Deep Learning Solution for Enhanced Image Quality in PET/CT, Advancing its Leadership Position in AI

Imaging Technology

“Precision DL enhances image quality – enabling us to spot small lesions, including on images obtained with very low dose injections and short bedtimes, to potentially start treatment and monitoring early, which might result in improved patient outcomes. iii] Based on orders data of GE HealthCare PET/CT systems since 2010. [iv]

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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Leading Imaging Modality Because of its Diagnostic Versatility

Associates in Medical Imaging

MRI technologies are also particularly beneficial for scanning the brain, spine, soft tissues in the joints, and the interior structures of bones. You can increase your facility's efficiency in patient care while delivering comprehensive imaging for all potential diagnostic and treatment needs.

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The Transformative Power of Radiopharmaceuticals in Diagnostics

Open Medscience

Radiopharmaceuticals in diagnostics provide critical insights into disease processes, improving accuracy, patient care, and treatment outcomes significantly. The post The Transformative Power of Radiopharmaceuticals in Diagnostics appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Radiology Revolution: Advancements in Medical Imaging (Uttar Pradesh, Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Balrampur, Banda District)

Future Teleradiology

Functional Imaging : Functional imaging modalities, such as fMRI and PET scans, provide insights into the physiological activity of organs and tissues. Integration with Electronic Health Records : Radiological data is seamlessly integrated into electronic health records, improving data accessibility and patient care coordination.