Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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American College of Radiology wants members to mobilize after the election

Radiology Business

ACR is asking the imaging community to contact their federal representatives, urging them to pass three key pieces of legislation before Jan. 1.

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DEXA screening recommended in lung transplant patients

AuntMinnie

Patients undergoing lung transplant should be screened annually with dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for the first two years after the surgery to monitor their bone health, according to results of a recent study. Researchers led by Ronnie Sebro, MD, PhD, of the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, found that patients experience a loss in bone mineral density (BMD) after transplant, which puts them at higher risk for osteoporosis and fractures.

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Socioeconomic disadvantage during childhood linked to altered brain structure later in life, MRIs show

Health Imaging

New MRI data highlights associations between being born into disadvantaged communities and decreased volume of multiple areas in the brain. What’s more, these findings hold true despite educational attainment and late-life income.

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AuntMinnie 2021: COVID-19 vaccine affects imaging results, researchers warn

AuntMinnie

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. As the initial COVID-19 vaccines became available in the second year of the pandemic, reports emerged of imaging findings associated with vaccination.

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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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New Study Finds Racial Disparities with Pre-Op Breast MRI and Positive Surgical Margin Rates

Diagnostic Imaging

In addition to a lower rate of preoperative breast MRI use, emerging research found that Black women with breast cancer who didn’t have a preoperative MRI had a higher positive surgical margin rate than White women with no preoperative MRI.

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Ultrasound Device Non-Invasively Improves Blood Circulation in Lower Limbs

MedImaging Ultrasound

A new ultrasonic foot stimulation device non-invasively enhances blood circulation in the lower limbs, thereby maintaining normal vascular and tissue.

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FDA Clears Multi-Patient CT Injection System from Bayer

Diagnostic Imaging

Facilitating optimal use of contrast, the Medrad Centargo CT Injection System reportedly combines user-friendly features with workflow efficiency for high-volume CT departments.

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Celebrate Rad Tech Week: Honoring Radiologic Technologists and Tips for Hiring the Best Talent

Vesta Teleradiology

Every November, Radiologic Technology Week celebrates the vital role radiologic technologists play in patient care and diagnostics. This annual event recognizes the hard work and dedication of radiologic technologists (RTs) who operate imaging technology to aid in accurate diagnoses and treatments. With the demand for qualified RTs on the rise, hiring the right talent has never been more crucial for healthcare providers.

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Shared Medical Services, Nebraska Medicine Collaborate to Deploy Philips Helium-Free MR Imaging System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Fri, 11/08/2024 - 12:57 Nov. 4, 2024 – Shared Medical Services, Inc. (SMS) and Nebraska Medicine recently announced the deployment of the Philips Mobile MR 5300 BlueSeal magnet. The MR 5300 with BlueSeal technology is designed to provide helium-free MR imaging capabilities in a mobile format, increasing access to care with advanced medical diagnostics for communities in both rural and urban areas.

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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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World Radiology Day: First Read Initiative’s Global Health Impact

vRad

In celebration of World Radiology Day, we’re pleased to bring you an update on the incredible impact of the First Read Initiative (FRI) over the past six months. FRI has continued to expand, bringing vital imaging resources and training to underserved communities around the globe. We’re able to equip more healthcare providers, support more medical missions, and enhance care for countless patients, thanks to your donations.

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Radiocarbon Revolution: Tracing Chemistry Across Time and Applications

Open Medscience

Radiocarbon chemistry enables precise insights into carbon cycles, archaeological dating, drug development, and environmental impact analysis worldwide. The post Radiocarbon Revolution: Tracing Chemistry Across Time and Applications appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Patient suffers traumatic brain injury after radiologist misreads CT scan, lawsuit claims

Radiology Business

The lawsuit names Betty Matthew, MD, Advanced Radiology Consultants and Hartford HealthCare, both in Connecticut, as defendants.

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The Transformative Role of AI in MRI: Enhancing Diagnostics, Reducing Costs, and Improving Patient Access

Open Medscience

AI in MRI transforms medical imaging by increasing diagnostic accuracy, lowering costs, and broadening patient accessibility significantly. The post The Transformative Role of AI in MRI: Enhancing Diagnostics, Reducing Costs, and Improving Patient Access appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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U.K. issues advice on sedation use in radiology

AuntMinnie

The U.K. Royal College of Radiologists (RCR) has published a document called Sedation, analgesia and anaesthesia in radiology. The key points in the 28-page document are: An appropriately trained and credentialed team should administer sedation and analgesia. A multidisciplinary sedation committee should exist in each institution administering sedation and analgesia.

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MEDICA 2024 to Highlight Hot Topics of MedTech Industry

MedImaging Industry News

Once again this year, everything at MEDICA 2024 will revolve around the major trends and challenges in medical technology with a focus on AI & Big Data, Robotics & Assistive Systems, Connected Care, and Skills Shortage & Staff Development.

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Blackford adds DeepTek CXR analyzer

AuntMinnie

AI technology developer Blackford and DeepTek are partnering to make the AI-driven CXR Analyzer available on the Blackford Platform. CXR Analyzer is a CADe software cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Blackford noted. The tool analyzes the entire lung, pleura, and cardiac regions, using AI to identify suspicious areas. The software integrates with existing PACS, operating in the background (either on-premise or cloud-based) without interrupting current workflows, the company said.

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The Quandary of the indeterminate thyroid nodule: Commentary on “Comparison of British Thyroid Association and TIRADS classifications and their impact on the radiological and surgical management of indeterminate thyroid nodules”

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 7 November 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Gitta Madani

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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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Choose wisely when it comes to neonatal liver imaging

AuntMinnie

Newborns' livers can be affected by a variety of congenital and acquired diseases, and imaging plays an important role in the workup and management of these, according to a study published November 7 in RadioGraphics. But it's crucial to choose the correct imaging modality, noted a team led by Fatemeh Hadian, MBChB, of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada.

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MRI-based Radiomics Virtual Biopsy for BCL6 in Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 8 November 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): J. Liu, J. Tu, L. Yao, L. Peng, R. Fang, Y. Lu, F. He, J. Xiong, Y.

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Bayer’s Receives FDA Clearance for CT Injection System

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Fri, 11/08/2024 - 09:29 Nov. 7, 2024 — Bayer announced it has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its MEDRAD Centargo CT injection system, a multi-patient injector that drives workflow efficiency with design features that integrate with Bayer’s portfolio of products, especially in high-volume CT suites.

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Introduction and accuracy assessment of Nicolab’s StrokeViewer in a developing stroke thrombectomy UK service. A Service Development / Improvement Project.

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 8 November 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Andreas Karamitros, Liam MC.

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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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A Man for All Markets

Ben White

A Man for All Markets by Edward O. Thorpe is a fascinating memoir from the mathematician/gambler/investor who solved card counting and essentially invented modern quantitative investing strategies. While reading, I was struck by two things: One, unsurprisingly, Thorpe is/was curious, industrious, and clearly a genius. Two, that his life as a latchkey kid in the early 20th century, which included buying dangerous chemicals and making amateur explosives at home could not seem more distant than the

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Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in Nuclear Energy: A New Era and Emerging Job Opportunities

MRI Network

Smaller nuclear reactors (SMRs) are a revolutionary advancement in nuclear energy. They’re smaller, cheaper, and more modular. Although SMRs generate a lower power capacity of less than 300 megawatts (MW) compared with traditional nuclear plants, their wide-ranging benefits make them attractive solutions for the future. Because of their smaller size and capacity , SMRs can be built more quickly and easily, with lower upfront costs.

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