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The Mediterranean diet may slow brain aging, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

Following the Mediterranean diet could have significant benefits for cognitive health.

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Radiologists and other physicians question medicine’s ‘workaholic culture’

Radiology Business

“Do we need to change the culture of medicine? Yes. But also, let doctors be doctors, and you’ll see how many of them happily work 60 hours a week," one noted radiologist wrote.

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Researchers receive grant worth millions to develop portable PET scanner

Health Imaging

Experts are hopeful that the portable scanner could improve access to neuroimaging used in the diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease.

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Medicare to more than double reimbursement for CCTA, likely spurring greater demand

Radiology Business

Beginning Jan. 1, CMS will up the rate for cardiac computed tomography angiography from $175 to $357.13, "encouraging broader use for better patient outcomes.

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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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Dark-field x-ray detects bone changes related to osteoporosis

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Dark-field x-ray imaging can provide insights into bone microstructure and could potentially have a role in assessing osteoporosis, according to a study published November 4 in European Radiology Experimental. In a study using human cadaveric vertebrae, a team of researchers in Munich, Germany, found significant correlations between dark-field signals and microstructure bone parameters measured by CT.

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An extra year of education does not protect against brain aging, study finds

ScienceDaily

Thanks to a 'natural experiment' involving 30,000 people, researchers were able to determine very precisely what an extra year of education does to the brain in the long term. To their surprise, they found no effect on brain structure and no protective benefit of additional education against brain aging.

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Ultrasound nonmass breast lesion features may signal malignancy

AuntMinnie

Some nonmass breast lesion characteristics on ultrasound exams can be considered suspicious for malignancy at screening ultrasound, according to research published November 5 in Radiology. A team led by Su Min Ha, MD, PhD, from Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea found that the following nonmass lesion features on ultrasound can be considered suspicious: calcifications, posterior shadowing, segmental distribution, and mixed echogenicity.

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Radiology AI vendor Volpara Health inks $7M Department of Defense contract

Radiology Business

The feds will deploy solutions for advanced mammography reporting, cancer risk assessment and patient tracking across the military health system.

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Improving Adherence to Best Practices for Incidental Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms on CT and MRI

Diagnostic Imaging

In recent interviews, Eric Rohren, M.D., and Krishna Nallamshetty, M.D., discuss the potential of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) to progress into life-threatening consequences and an emerging AI-powered tool that may bolster adherence to best practice recommendations in radiology reporting of incidental AAA findings on CT and MRI.

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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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5 Questions To Ask Your Prospective AI Partner About Access Monitoring

Aidoc

This post expands on a piece of our resource, “5 Essential Areas of Alignment for Governing Clinical AI Partnerships.” This resource offers foundational questions to assess an AI developer’s capabilities and commitment to responsible AI practices in five areas that demonstrate how effectively an organization’s information will be managed. Click here to download the full resource.

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What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals About CT Detection of Hepatic Steatosis

Diagnostic Imaging

Non-contrast computed tomography offered 82 percent sensitivity and 94 percent specificity for the diagnosis of moderate hepatic steatosis, according to a 42-study meta-analysis.

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CureMetrix to roll out cmAngio AI to SimonMed Imaging's network

AuntMinnie

CureMetrix plans to roll out its cmAngio AI software to SimonMed Imaging's network of U.S. physician radiology practices. cmAngio has 501(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CureMetrix noted, adding that the software will be used to read mammograms and detect and localize breast arterial calcifications. The software analyzes both full-field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis screening mammograms to identify and mark these anomalies, according to CureM

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Alexandra Gersing, MD, Joins the UCSF Musculoskeletal Division

UCSF Biomedical Imaging

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging welcomes Alexandra Gersing, MD, to the Musculoskeletal Division as a faculty member.

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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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Siemens posts strong revenues for Q4, fiscal year 2024

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Siemens Healthineers posted strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2024 compared with last year, despite an end to its rapid COVID-19 antigen-test business and difficult market conditions in China. For the fourth quarter (end-September 30), the company’s revenue was $6.7 billion, up 5.6% from $6.4 billion in the same period last year.

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Tritium Radiosynthesis: Illuminating the Pathways of Science and Innovation

Open Medscience

Tritium radiosynthesis enables precise tracking in scientific research, offering critical insights into biochemical pathways and drug development. The post Tritium Radiosynthesis: Illuminating the Pathways of Science and Innovation appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Portable PET Scanner to Detect Earliest Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

Researchers are developing a portable, high-resolution PET scanner capable of detecting the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Illuminating the Unseen: Liquid Scintillation Counting for Radioactive Measurement

Open Medscience

Liquid scintillation counting enables precise detection of low-energy isotopes, revolutionising environmental and biomedical research. The post Illuminating the Unseen: Liquid Scintillation Counting for Radioactive Measurement appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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AdvaMed urges Medicare coverage of supplemental breast imaging

AuntMinnie

Medicare coverage of supplemental imaging would close coverage gaps for women and save lives in states without laws that cover additional imaging, according to the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed). In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) November 1, AdvaMed president and CEO Scott Whitaker noted that Medicare coverage policies should include breast density -- defined as tissue mammographically demonstrated as category C (heterogeneously dense) or cate

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Revolutionising Drug Research: Tritium Radiolabelling of APIs

Open Medscience

Tritium radiolabelling of APIs enables precise tracking of drug distribution, metabolism, and bioavailability in pharmaceutical studies. The post Revolutionising Drug Research: Tritium Radiolabelling of APIs appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Mindray partners with TeleRay to expand teleultrasound

AuntMinnie

Mindray North America will integrate the TeleRay medical image and patient information distribution software for virtual care into its Mindray Resona 7 and Resona I9 ultrasound systems. The HIPAA-compliant TeleRay platform will facilitate secure, real-time streaming of ultrasound images for physician-guided sonography using the Resona systems, according to Mindray.

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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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