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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Using AI with mammography can help select women at high risk of breast cancer for supplemental MRI, according to research published February 4 in Radiology. A team led by PhD candidate Suzanne van Winkel from the Radboud University Medical Center in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, found that a commercially available AI system successfully identified high-risk women for breast MRI in an intermediate-risk study population, including women with occult cancers on mammography.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Tellica Imaging recently rolled out its 10th location, with the latest in Spanish Fork, Utah, its seventh outpost in Intermountain's home state.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Irvine, CA-based x-ray technology developer Lumitron Technologies has secured breakthrough device designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Hyperview system. First introduced in 2018, the Hyperview system uses K-edge subtraction imaging to enable contrast-enhanced imaging for the diagnosis of breast cancer, Lumitron said. The system is based on the companys proprietary distributed charge laser-Compton technology and provides imaging that is both 100 times higher resolu

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Texas Childrens Hospital experts detailed their efforts Jan. 30 in the journal Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.

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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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Researchers using coronary CT angiography (CCTA) have reported that COVID-19 is associated not only with acute lung damage but also with rapid growth of plaque in the coronary arteries -- and thus an increased risk of cardiovascular events. The study results offer further insight into the nature of COVID-19, according to a team led by senior author Junbo Ge, MD, of Fudan University in Shanghai, China.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

tim.hodson Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:31 Feb. 3, 2025 Lunit, a provider of AI-powered solutions for cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, has entered into a partnership with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer (SITC). This collaboration will launch the "Lunit Research Program" for SITC members, granting access to Lunit SCOPE IO for quantitative immune phenotyping and tumor microenvironment (TME) analysis from H&E whole slide images (WSIs).

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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When your doctor orders an imaging exam, one of the first questions you might have is: How much will this cost? At TRA Medical Imaging, we believe in transparent pricing and helping you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and financial assistance options. Understanding these factors can empower you to make informed healthcare decisions.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Radiologists highly prefer patient clinical histories generated by large language models (LLMs) for oncologic imaging requisitions to those typically produced by referring physicians,according to research published February 4 in Radiology. As a result, LLMs may be able to bridge the well-known communication gap between radiologists and referring physicians, potentially improving patient care, according to a team led by Rajesh Bhayana, MD, of the University of Toronto.

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Emphasizing the role of radiologists in facilitating timely diagnosis of Marfan syndrome, Alan Braverman, M.D. discussed the use of echocardiography, CT, and MRI in evaluating patients with this genetic aortic condition.

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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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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Katherine Zukotynski, MD, PhD, of McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, has been awarded the American College of Nuclear Medicines (ACNM) 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award. Katherine Zukotynski, MD, PhD. Image courtesy of McMaster University. The award is presented in recognition of individuals who have demonstrated an "outstanding level of dedication to the field of nuclear medicine in terms of leadership and scholarly activity," the university said, in a news release.

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ScienceDaily

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Pro Medicus subsidiary Visage Imaging has secured a $53 million contract with Florida-based healthcare system BayCare for its Visage 7 enterprise imaging platform. The rollout has begun and will be based on Visages cloud-based implementation process, with go-live targeted for the late fourth quarter, Pro Medicus said. Visage 7 will unify diagnostic imaging services across BayCares network.

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Diagnostic Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For women with intermediate risk and a personal history of breast cancer, an emerging AI system offered an 81 percent AUC for breast cancer detection, according to new research.

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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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TRA Medical Imaging

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

When your doctor orders an imaging exam, one of the first questions you might have is: How much will this cost? At TRA Medical Imaging, we believe in transparent pricing and helping you navigate the complexities of insurance coverage, out-of-pocket costs, and financial assistance options. Understanding these factors can empower you to make informed healthcare decisions.

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Imaging Technology

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

tim.hodson Tue, 02/04/2025 - 15:59 Feb.4, 2025 Riverain Technologies recently announced it expanded across eight countries in 2024 and added nearly 50 new customers with its ClearRead solutions to clearly, confidently and quickly detect cardiothoracic diseases. Expanding on its 147% growth in 2024, the company is entering 2025 with newFDA-cleared technologythat extends its ClearRead CT functionality by providing coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores for ungated scans acquired without contrast.

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CurveBeam AI

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In the world of orthopedic diagnostics, imaging plays a crucial role in identifying deformities and planning surgical interventions. Conventional radiographs and MRIs have been the standard, but they come with limitations when it comes to understanding the complex, three-dimensional structure of the human body. This is where weight bearing CT (WBCT) emerges as a game changer.

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MRI Network

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Over the last decade, the workplace has changed dramatically. From covid and the work-from-home trilemma, to an increased emphasis on fostering a more inclusive culture – leaders are faced with huge decisions that can make or break their teams. How do we cultivate workplaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and trusted to execute? How do we create environments that help people thrive?

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Aidoc

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

As the population ages and medical technology advances, theres a greater need and demand for imaging than ever before. The challenge: This rise in demand comes at a time of radiology workforce shortages. A study published in Clinical Imaging found that nearly half of responding facilities experienced radiology vacancies and 68% had unreported imaging exams.

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Radiology Business

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The White House announced the action Feb. 1 , implementing a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10% for products from China.

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