AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). The ASRTs findings, published in December 2024, reported that the number of enrolled students increased from 17,679 students in 2023 to an estimated 19,815 students in 2024. These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

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Radiology Business

JANUARY 6, 2025

RBMA President Peter Moffatt discusses declining reimbursement rates, recruiting challenges and the role of artificial intelligence in transforming the industry.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Rates of PET prostate cancer imaging increased rapidly after its approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), according to a study published January 3 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. While rates rose from near zero in early 2021 to nearly 70% in high- and very-high-risk patients by August 2023, however, rates of positive findings were low among patients with intermediate-risk disease, noted lead author Sean Miller, MD, of the Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System in Michig

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

These findings are important from both environmental and operational standpoints, authors of a new Academic Radiology paper point out.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2025

Postoperative MRI surveillance appears to lower the odds of advanced second breast cancer in women with a personal history of the disease, researchers have reported. "In women with a personal history of breast cancer, [we found that] postoperative surveillance breast MRI was associated with lower odds of advanced second breast cancer before and after propensity score matching," wrote a team led by Jiyoung Yoon, MD, PhD, of Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

For hepatocellular carcinoma screening, a 19-study meta-analysis found the abbreviated MRI sequencing protocol of T2-weighted MRI, diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and hepatobiliary phase (HBP) imaging offered 88 percent sensitivity and 93 percent specificity.

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Health Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations related to the standards by which facilities are regulated.

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Diagnostic Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

There may be a certain denial about the capability of proposed radiology workforce solutions and technological advances such as AI to enhance our efficiency.

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MRI Network

JANUARY 6, 2025

Advances in patient monitoring, such as wearable devices, remote monitoring systems, and AI-powered analytics, are shifting the possibilities of modern healthcare. The ability to monitor patients remotely is significantly impacting healthcare delivery, resulting in reduced costs and more positive patient outcomes. These trends arebeing studied , highlighting the impact of these transformative patient-monitoring solutions, which will only become more beneficial in the coming years, especially as

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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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Open Medscience

JANUARY 6, 2025

Radioactive isotopes emit targeted radiation that effectively destroys cancer cells while minimising harm to healthy tissues. The post Biological Principles Underpinning Targeted Radionuclide Therapy for Cancer appeared first on Open MedScience.

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MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

JANUARY 6, 2025

A new study has found that traditional imaging might often underestimate the extent of prostate cancer spread as compared to PSMA-PET technology.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 6, 2025

Weight Management Tips for Elderly include balanced diets, regular activity, proper hydration, portion control, and patience. The post Weight Management Tips for Elderly Loved Ones To Stay Fit and Healthy appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Omega Medical Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

The Cedars-Sinai International Endoscopy symposium will offer an intensive and comprehensive review of luminal, third-space, pancreatic, and biliary endoscopy for the benefit of gastroenterologists, gastroenterology fellows, nurses, and technicians. Invited expert faculty will deliver didactic lectures covering the various endoscopic interventions and pancreatic and biliary conditions.

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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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Open Medscience

JANUARY 6, 2025

Wearable technology supports seniors by tracking health metrics, detecting falls, ensuring safety, and encouraging independence. The post How Wearable Technology Enhances Health and Independence for Seniors appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Hologic has completed its purchase of Gynesonics, developer of the Sonata system for diagnostic intrauterine imaging and transcervical treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids, for $350 million. Sonata combines real-time intrauterine ultrasound guidance with targeted radiofrequency ablation in an incisionless procedure, according to the firm.

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Open Medscience

JANUARY 6, 2025

Compression socks reduce swelling, improve circulation, alleviate pain, support recovery, and enhance nurses shift performance. The post Compression Socks: A Nurse’s Best Friend for Shift Work? appeared first on Open MedScience.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 6, 2025

Coreline Soft is highlighting clinical results regarding the use of its AVIEW LCS for identifying and assessing pulmonary nodules in lung cancer screening. A study published in the European Journal of Cancer on December 27 included data from the European lung cancer screening project, 4ITLR (4-IN-THE-LUNG-RUN), and demonstrated that AVIEW LCS showed a lower likelihood of misidentifying nodules larger than 100 mm compared with human radiologists, the company said.

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Maven Imaging

JANUARY 6, 2025

Running a successful veterinary clinic requires understanding the financial landscape, from start-up costs and revenue streams to profit margins and expense management. Whether youre opening a new practice or seeking to optimize an existing one, having a clear grasp of financial metrics is essential.

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