Philips launches system to hasten stroke care delivery
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Azurion system is designed to swiftly identify stroke-related damage for improved care coordination.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Azurion system is designed to swiftly identify stroke-related damage for improved care coordination.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Sandy Coffta. Regulatory issues facing radiology groups in 2024 We pay a lot of attention to government regulation in healthcare, especially the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), which influences reimbursement not only from Medicare but also from other payers as many commercial contracts are tied to the MPFS. Although it is the object of most focus, the U.S.
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ScienceDaily
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of the brain or cerebral cortex) and is likely a predictor of childhood cognition and behavior.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Oxygenation levels not only seem to be a predictor of cortical growth and cognition, but likely childhood behavior as well, the study found.
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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.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
BioZorb is FDA cleared for the radiographic marking of soft tissue sites for future procedures such as radiation therapy.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Progenics Pharmaceuticals Inc. claims MIM stole its patents and used them to help entice GE HealthCare to buy the company in January.
The Radiology Clinic
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Breast cancer remains one of the most prevalent health concerns globally, affecting millions of women every year. Amidst the battle against this disease, screening mammograms emerge as a crucial tool in early detection and effective treatment. In this blog, we delve into the significance of screening mammograms, their procedure, their benefits, and why they are essential for women’s health.
Radiology Business
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The M&A deal is with Houston Medical Imaging, which performed over 135,000 procedures last year, producing $28M in revenue.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Non-liver cancer-specific malignant lesions (LR-M) on CT or MRI are tied to lower overall survival in patients with solitary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing resection, a study published February 27 in Radiology found. Researchers led by Roberto Cannella, MD, from the University of Palermo in Italy also found that the presence of at least one non-targetoid feature is linked to increased recurrence risk, regardless of LI-RADS category.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A new meta-analysis noted pooled sensitivity and specificity rates of 83 percent and 91 percent, respectively, for the use of non-contrast abbreviated MRI in surveillance of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 02/27/2024 - 10:02 February 27, 2024 — As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it’s essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools, according to a focus article published today in Radiology , a journal of the Radiological Society of North America ( RSNA ). Healthcare and medical imaging significantly contribute to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fueling global climate change.
ScienceDaily
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it's essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools.
Health IT Analytics
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Researchers have developed a framework to fine-tune the natural language processing models used in medical text summarization tools.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
When the radiology department at Cork University Hospital in the south coast of Ireland took the lead in developing an autism-friendly patient experience, they observed that it took less time to complete imaging studies for children with autism, according to a February 28 session at ECR 2024. Too much noise, too much pain, and too much information thrown at them summarize what children with autism can feel in the hospital, explained Martin Peyton, a clinical specialist and radiographer, who pres
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.
MedImaging Radiography
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A breakthrough innovation in healthcare imaging enables doctors to navigate through blood vessels using light, instead of X-ray.
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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.
Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Emphasizing upgraded angio suite capabilities as well as improved 2D and 3D imaging, Philips will unveil the Azurion Neuro Biplane System at the European Congress of Radiology.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The plaintiffs claim they were imaged for a liver disease study without giving their consent, or learning of the results.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Philips is launching its integrated interventional system Azurion at ECR 2024. Azurion is the company's image-guided therapy system for the assessment of patients with stroke or other neurovascular diseases. The neuro biplane system is designed to streamline neurovascular procedures for neurointerventionists where a combination of 2D and 3D imaging is needed for diagnosis and treatment, according to the company.
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Joseph Swicklik, RT(R)(CT), Mayo Clinic, says magic tricks can help calm pediatric patients to overcome anxiety and make medical imaging exams run much smoother.
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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.
Imaging Technology
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 02/27/2024 - 17:24 February 27, 2024 — Median Technologies announced that the Company will be participating and speaking at the premier European radiology conference, the European Congress of Radiology ( ECR ), being held in Vienna, Austria, February 28 – March 3, 2024. Presentation at the AI Theater Industry Sessions/AI Lightning Talks 2 (AI exhibition, Expo X1) February 28 at 12:30 pm CET: “Eyonis LCS: Revealing Independent Verification Results & Advancements in Clinical Valida
Health Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The plaintiffs claim they were subjects in a liver disease study and scanned with an MRI without their consent.
MedImaging MRI
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
An innovative and game-changing solution instantly converts medical images into 3D patient avatars, redefining surgical consultations and transforming the learning.
AuntMinnie
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Ultrasound technology developer Sonus Microsystems has secured $2.1 million in pre-seed funding. The Canadian company will use the funds to further develop its polymer-based capacitive micromachined ultrasound transducers (polyCMUT) technology for remote diagnostic imaging ultrasound devices and remote monitoring. PolyCMUT is a method of manufacturing ultrasonic transducer arrays that the company says differs from existing piezoelectric technology used in ultrasound devices.
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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?
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