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Nonsmokers also benefit from lung cancer screening

AuntMinnie

Lung cancer screening finds disease in nonsmokers at comparable rates as their smoking peers, researchers have reported. Although screening for lung cancer mainly targets smokers, an increased incidence of the disease among nonsmokers suggests that guidelines should be expanded, wrote a team led by Caichen Li, MD, of the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease in China.

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Reducing MRI scan times could add thousands of exam slots, generating up to $22M in new revenue per practice

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Thats according to a new retrospective study led by the University of California, San Francisco, and Siemens Healthineers, published Tuesday in Radiology.

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More women welcome AI assistance for mammography exams

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More women are willing to have AI assistance for their breast cancer screening exams, suggest findings published April 18 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. A team led by Bersu Ozcan, MD, from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas found that about seven out of 10 surveyed women approve of AIs use during screening mammography exams as a second reader, with most survey respondents not accepting the technology as a standalone reader.

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Imaging shows why music makes us happy

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Experts believe their findings could be significant for treating both pain and mental health disorders.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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DNA origami guides new possibilities in the fight against pancreatic cancer

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One of the challenges of fighting pancreatic cancer is finding ways to penetrate the organ's dense tissue to define the margins between malignant and normal tissue. A new study uses DNA origami structures to selectively deliver fluorescent imaging agents to pancreatic cancer cells without affecting normal cells. The study, led by mechanical science and engineering professors found that specially engineered DNA origami structures carrying imaging dye packets can specifically target human KRAS mut

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Hawaii’s largest hospital alerts staff after imaging backlog reaches 8,000 exams

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The Aloha State is reportedly facing challenges with hiring radiologists and radiologic technologists to meet heavy demand for medical imaging.

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Pre-procedure patient questionnaires reduce IR scheduling hiccups

Health Imaging

Increased demand for interventional procedures has inevitably resulted in more patients with complex medical needs entering the IR suite.

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How Can AI Help Radiologists Address Forms of Read Bias

Aidoc

An often overlooked value proposition of AI in radiology is its potential to mitigate bias in interpreting medical images. Bias, whether unconscious or systemic, has long been a challenge in the medical profession, including in radiology. Type 1 and Type 2 Thinking Medical errors are a substantial contributing factor to patient morbidity and mortality.

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The Imaging Integration That Works the Way You Do 

Intelerad

Even the smallest workflow inefficiencies can add up, increasing workload on providers and reducing the time they have available to see patients. According to data from Definitive Healthcare Cerner serves approximately 30% of hospital technology market share nationwide. It’s the central hub for clinical activity a place where patient information is gathered, reviewed, and acted upon.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Abdominal CT imaging shows potential for diagnosing sarcopenia

AuntMinnie

Abdominal CT shows promise for the opportunistic diagnosis of sarcopenia, a potentially reversible condition that manifests as low muscle mass and strength, researchers have reported. The study findings could translate into better patient outcome and an expanded role for radiologists, according to a team led by Eric Christensen, PhD, of the Harvey L.

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Early signs say Supreme Court likely to preserve preventive care mandate

Radiology Business

SCOTUS on April 21 started hearing oral arguments in the high-profile case that could impact cost-free access to CT screening for lung and colorectal cancer.

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Cleveland Clinic completes world's first remotely assisted HIFU procedure for prostate cancer

Health Imaging

Providers are hopeful their work will further advance the use of such procedures in areas where patients face barriers to accessing cancer care.

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The Future of Interventional Radiology: 5 Emerging Themes From SIR 2025

Aidoc

This years Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting gathered leading professionals to explore innovations in interventional radiology (IR). The event focused on a range of topics, from advances in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment to AIs role in patient care. Here are five consistent themes we heard about AIs role in IR. 1.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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Not Just for Complex Cases: The Everyday Impact of Weight Bearing CT

CurveBeam AI

Scott Shawen, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon from OrthoCarolina, Charlotte, North Carolina shared how weight bearing CT has transformed his day-to-day clinical decision-making In a candid session at hosted by the Weight Bearing CT Society at the 2024 AOFAS Annual Meeting, From elite athletes with stress fractures to complex post-traumatic deformities, having in-office access to advanced imaging streamlines care and improves outcomes.

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Combined PET scans predict the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

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Combining diagnostic information taken from an amyloid PET scan and an FDG-PET scan can predict the short-term progression in patients from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease, researchers have reported. The results are from a study involving patients who were assessed for MCIat a memory clinic and were found to have positive signs of disease on both scans that progressed faster to Alzheimers disease, noted lead author Beatriz Echeveste, MD, of the Clnica Universidad de Navarr

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Half of cancer patients ignorant about imaging, and it’s causing them depression, anxiety and stress

Radiology Business

Such scanxiety can have a detrimental effect on exam quality, delay care and necessitate additional imaging, experts write in the Journal of Radiology Nursing.

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FDA clears new cold cathode tomosynthesis system

Health Imaging

Cold cathode tubes make for smaller systems that are lighter in weight and require less energy to operate, also resulting in decreased costs.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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How Neuro AI Can Streamline Patient Care

Aidoc

Neurovascular care represents some of the most complex and time-sensitive cases in all of healthcare. Diagnosing and treating stroke, brain aneurysms and traumatic brain injuries are often a race against time and time is brain. Aidocs Full Brain Solution is setting a new standard to streamline patient care. Powered by a single platform the proprietary aiOS Aidocs comprehensive neurovascular AI capabilities help enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of ca

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Wireless Dental Imaging for Veterinary Medicine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Veterinary dentistry has come a long way in the last 10 years and one of the biggest game changers is wireless dental imaging. For veterinarians looking to modernize their practice and improve patient care, handheld x-ray generators and wireless dental sensors offer convenience, speed and precision. At Diagnostic Imaging Systems , weve jumped on board with the trend with our new Veterinary Wireless Digital Dental Systems designed specifically for veterinary professionals.

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Ukrainian refugees at higher risk of advanced breast cancers

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Ukrainian refugee women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens, according to research published April 22 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Lukasz Rabalski, PhD, from the University of Gdansk in Poland found that compared with the general Polish population, war refugee status was tied to a higher prevalence of aggressive tumor grades and more advanced stage disease at diagnosis.

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Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs

Radiology Business

PGY-2 radiology residents stipends ranged from less than $45,000 to over $65,000, with statistically significant differences based on region, according to new survey data.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Most patients trust AI to interpret their imaging, but certain demographic factors shape these opinions

Health Imaging

Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care.

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Law and Order: Best Practices for Radiologic Technologists

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In the field of radiologic technology (RT), understanding ethical and legal standards is crucial for providing safe, patient-centered care. Lets look at some best practices for RTs that emphasize the importance of ethics in everyday practice. Why Study Ethics? First, a foundational question: why study ethics in the first place?

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A 50-Year Milestone in the Development of Interventional Radiology: Commitment to Clinical Practice

JVIR

The recent publication of the Global Statements Defining Interventional Radiology Have We Reached the Tipping Point? developed by the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe and the Society of interventional Radiology (SIR) of the United States represents an important milestone in the development of interventional radiology (IR) (1).

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi performs remote robotic prostate procedure

AuntMinnie

Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has collaborated with the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio to perform what it says is the first transcontinental robotic assisted focal therapy procedure for prostate cancer. The surgery consisted of real-time collaboration between Ruben Olivares, MD, of the U.S. Cleveland Clinic and Waleed A. Hassen, MD, of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?