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ISMRM: Synthetic MRI feasible for breast cancer screening

AuntMinnie

HONOLULU - Synthetically generated "postcontrast" screening breast MR images show promise as an alternative to contrast MRI exams in women with contrast-related contraindications, according to research presented May 12 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. The findings could make MR imaging for breast cancer screening more available, wrote a team led by Soonhoi Ha, PhD, of Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea.

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Tariffs will have a significant impact on the nuclear imaging supply chain in the US

Health Imaging

"Domestic radiopharmaceutical suppliers, who receive isotopes from abroad, would be impacted by price changes and uncertainty caused by additional tariffs, SNMMI President Cathy Cutler, PhD, wrote in a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce this week.

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ISMRM: fMRI identifies key brain regions in superagers

AuntMinnie

A machine-learning analysis of functional MRI (fMRI) scans has shed light on key brain regions that differentiate superagers from cognitively average older adults, according to a poster study to be presented May 15 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting in Honolulu, HI. Specifically, the study used a random forest machine-learning algorithm (RF-MLA) and identified the salience network, the default mode network, and the executive control network rig

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Hundreds of radiologists hit Capitol Hill to fight for Medicare reform

Radiology Business

Over 450 lab-coat clad radvocates took part in the annual Capitol Hill Day, which included 250 meetings held in congressional offices, ACR said May 7.

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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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ABR at ACR

Ben White

I was at the ACR last weekend (giving a talk about the current radiology practice landscape) and had the chance to enjoy one of the American Board of Radiology’s periodic update sessions, this time given by Executive Director Dr. Wagner (who, for the record, is a nice guy). There were several things that I would have loved to ask (or push back on) but wasn’t able to due to time.

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Video from ISMRM: Katja Pinker lauds the many benefits of breast MRI

AuntMinnie

HONOLULU - Breast MRI is the most sensitive test for breast cancer detection, and it's the most accurate modality for staging and monitoring treatment of the disease, according to a May 10 AuntMinnie video interview with Katja Pinker, MD, PhD, at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. AuntMinnie 's talk with Pinker followed a "state-of-the-modality" presentation she delivered at the conference.

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Experts identify MRI biomarkers that could signal the early onset of Parkinson's

Health Imaging

Using one of the most powerful MRI scanners to date, researchers believe they have identified subtle neural changes in the brain that precede Parkinsons disease.

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Same-day breast biopsy program reduces patient wait times by 73%

Radiology Business

A multidisciplinary team of breast radiologists, nurses, patient navigators, medical assistants and technologists worked to implement the program at Denver Health.

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The Internal Effort RVU (eRVU)

Ben White

Clinicians can bill, at least to an extent, to account for complexity. When a patient walks into clinic for an annual physical, an acute upper respiratory tract infection, or an endless litany of chronic complaints including uncontrolled hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia, and an acute complaint, their documentation and the codes they use can differ between a brief med check and some more demanding undertaking.

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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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3D printing in vivo using sound

ScienceDaily

New technique for cell or drug delivery, localization of bioelectric materials, and wound healing uses ultrasound to activate printing within the body.

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Cancer incidence on rise in younger people, women

AuntMinnie

Total cancer incidence rates between 2010 and 2019 significantly increased among women ages 40 to 49, but not among men, according to research published May 8 in Cancer Discovery. A team led by Meredith Shiels, PhD, from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) also found that early-onset cancer incidence rates increased during the study period, with breast (female), colorectal, kidney, and uterine cancers contributing the largest number of additional early-onset cancers in 2019.

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Research links tissue patterns on imaging with breast cancer risk

Health Imaging

These findings could be beneficial for women with dense breasts, which increase the risk of developing cancer while making it significantly more difficult to detect.

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Enterprise imaging vendor Enlitic inks data migration deal worth up to $32M

Radiology Business

The company has signed a "memo of understanding" with GE HealthCare, helping it to build a new cloud-based product suite.

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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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Mammography Study Compares False Positives Between AI and Radiologists in DBT Screening

Diagnostic Imaging

For DBT breast cancer screening, 47 percent of radiologist-only flagged false positives involved mass presentations whereas 40 percent of AI-only flagged false positive cases involved benign calcifications, according to research presented at the recent American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) conference.

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Green fabrication of hybrid materials as highly sensitive X-ray detectors

ScienceDaily

New bismuth-based organic-inorganic hybrid materials show exceptional sensitivity and long-term stability as X-ray detectors, significantly more sensitive than commercial X-ray detectors. In addition, these materials can be produced without solvents by ball milling, a mechanochemical synthesis process that is environmentally friendly and scalable. More sensitive detectors would allow for a reduction in the radiation exposure during X-ray examinations.

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MRI data show how sleep apnea damages the brain

Health Imaging

Obstructive sleep apnea during the rapid-eye-movement stage of sleep could be causing damage to parts of the brain that control memory and cognition.

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Hospital touts opening of 2 new outpatient imaging centers designed with patient input

Radiology Business

Hospitals are seeking to carve out womens imaging into a separate capability, with mammo expected to see 9% volume growth through 2028, experts estimate.

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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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What a New MRI Meta-Analysis Reveals About AI-Powered Hippocampal Segmentation and Alzheimer’s Disease

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While AI-enabled hippocampal segmentation on MRI offered a 95 percent AUC for differentiating between Alzheimers disease and normal controls in a 27-study meta-analysis, it offered significantly lower sensitivity and specificity in differentiating mild cognitive impairment.

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Clinical AI Platform vs. Marketplace: What's the Difference — and Why It Matters

Aidoc

Successfully implementing clinical AI can reshape the trajectory of a health system improving margins, energizing staff and accelerating better outcomes but when done poorly, it risks becoming just another overpromised solution that fails to deliver meaningful change. Nowhere is that risk more evident than in the common confusion between AI platforms and AI marketplaces.

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ISMRM: AI reconstruction can improve sustainability in MRI

AuntMinnie

HONOLULU AI-based MR image reconstruction can yield significant energy and time savings, according to a presentation at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. As a result, the technology can improve the sustainability of MRI practices, said Judith Herrmann, MD, PD, of the University Hospital Tbingen in Germany during a joint ISMRM/International Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (ISMRT) forum on May 12.

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AI assistance could cut screening-related costs by up to 30%

Health Imaging

Integrating AI-based delegation tools into breast cancer screening settings could result in significant cost savings for organizations.

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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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Pharmaceutical company to launch imaging center chain focused on Alzheimer’s disease

Radiology Business

Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to deploy the compact PET imaging system from Swiss firm Positrigo, cleared by the U.S. FDA last year.

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Mammography Study Shows Key Findings with AI in DBT Screening

Diagnostic Imaging

The use of AI software for digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) facilitated a higher cancer detection rate and over double the PPV for exams with abnormal interpretation, according to a newly published study.

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Clinical AI, Demystified: A Q&A with Aidoc’s Chief Product Officer

Aidoc

What separates an AI strategy that scales from one that stalls? Its a question more health systems are asking as the gap grows between initial projects and enterprise outcomes. One source of confusion: The difference between a clinical AI platform and an AI marketplace, two terms that sound similar but function differently in practice. In this Q&A, Reut Yalon, PhD, Chief Product Officer at Aidoc , shares what a true platform requires, why marketplaces often fall short and how health systems

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Breast texture patterns on mammo may predict cancer risk in dense breasts

AuntMinnie

Breast texture patterns on mammography may be tied to elevated breast cancer risk in women with dense breasts, according to research published May 13 in Radiology. A team led by Stacey Winham, PhD, from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, found six parenchymal phenotypes that showed significant association with invasive cancer risk in both Black and white women with dense breasts, which may also predict false-negative exams and interval cancer diagnosis.

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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?