AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Women are less likely to return to breast cancer screening after false-positive mammography results, according to research published September 2 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. A team led by Diana Miglioretti, MD, from the University of California, Davis found that this trend especially goes for women recommended for short-interval follow-up or biopsy.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Many of these exams are ultimately deemed normal, and their results often do not affect how patients’ headaches are managed.
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Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The society emphasized that there is no evidence the information has been used for identity theft or financial fraud.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
This effect could have serious unintended consequences for women who are at an increased risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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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
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Toronto venture capital firm iGan Partners and 67-hospital Advocate Health led the Series A financing round with participation from other investors.
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The RSNA filed notices of a data security breach with the attorneys general of Massachusetts and Vermont on August 28. The incident involved an unauthorized party gaining access to the RSNA's network. After a forensic investigation and manual document review, on July 26 the RSNA discovered that between June 20 and June 26, certain impacted files containing personal information may have been accessed and/or acquired by an unauthorized individual, the notifications stated.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Utilizing a new machine learning model, the OptimMRI software may improve radiosurgery applications and lesioning techniques such as MRI-guided focused ultrasound through enhanced targeting of the inferolateral part of the ventral intermediate nucleus (VIM).
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
One physician criticized UHC's effort to reduce the burden of prior authorization, calling it a "good PR project.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
In a comparison of imaging assessments to gauge the effectiveness of neoadjuvant chemotherapy for rectal adenocarcinoma, researchers found the combination of diffusion-weighted imaging and MR tumor regression grading had a 90 percent area under the curve (AUC) and a negative predictive value (NPV) of 93 percent.
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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.
Radiology Business
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Founded in 2020, the acquired firm offers products to aid physicians in assessing and documenting OB/GYN scans, such as prenatal ultrasounds.
Diagnostic Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The AI-enabled software Rayvolve reportedly demonstrated a 96 percent sensitivity rate for diagnosing pediatric fractures in a recent study involving 3,000 patients.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Using machine-learning models with CT images helps clinicians predict interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs), researchers have reported. A team led by Akinori Hata, MD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston developed and tested 12 machine-learning algorithms and, for the top performer, found an area under the receiver operating curve (AUC) for predicting ILAs of 0.87.
Health Imaging
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Ignacio, MD, FSIR, FACR, chair of SIR Small and Rural Practices Committee, and an ACR board member, outlines ways to make these positions outside of major cities more attractive.
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
AI technology developer Blackford will make several Coreline Soft AVIEW products for thoracic CT available through the Blackford platform. Blackford will offer AVIEW LCS for identifying and assessing pulmonary nodules in lung cancer screening; AVIEW COPD for low attenuation area and high attenuation area analysis in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); and AVIEW CAC, which scores coronary artery calcium deposits for risk stratification.
MedImaging Ultrasound
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
New research has demonstrated that echocardiograms conducted remotely using a 5G cellular network and robotic arm can match the accuracy of those performed in person by cardiologists.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
AI software developer RapidAI and the Alaska Stroke Coalition (ASC) have partnered on a three-year initiative called "Rapid AK" to improve rural stroke care in Alaska. As part of the effort, six hospitals across the state recently deployed RapidAI’s core stroke imaging and workflow AI software, joining four hospitals already using the technology in their regions.
Aidoc
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Integrating AI in healthcare is transforming patient care, but is not without its challenges. Its success hinges largely on a thoughtful and strategic approach. Drawing from insights shared by industry leaders, here are three key takeaways for health systems looking to effectively leverage AI and integrate. 1. Think Enterprise-Wide: AI Needs to Be a Scalable, Platform Solution AI integration is most effective when approached as an enterprise-wide initiative rather than a collection of siloed too
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Novartis launched two new construction projects to bolster its manufacturing and supply network for its radioligand therapies for treating cancer. The company broke ground on a new manufacturing facility at its site in Indianapolis, IN, to establish in-house production of isotopes for radioligand therapies, and launched plans for a new manufacturing facility in Carlsbad, CA.
ScienceDirect
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Publication date: Available online 3 September 2024 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Alexander Oh, Naushad Karim, Andy Pitt, Scott Hodgetts, Derek W.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Korea-based Samsung Medison 's acquisition of Fetal ultrasound AI software company Sonio has been approved by the French Ministry of the Economy and Finance. Sonio will continue to operate independently while developing products and services compatible with all ultrasound device manufacturers, Sonio said in its announcement. In May, Samsung Medison, an affiliate of Samsung Electronics, announced its intent to purchase 100% of Sonio SAS shares.
MRI Network
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Recruiting the right talent is a top priority for businesses wanting to edge ahead of competitors, especially in increasingly crowded markets. However, responsible recruiters need to know what they can and can’t do to ensure they keep themselves and their companies legal. From anti-discrimination laws to data privacy and security, there are so many aspects of state, national, and even international law that recruiting professionals need to consider.
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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.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Cortechs.ai has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its NeuroQuant 5.0 software for use with brain MR imaging. This update allows radiologists to improve segmentation for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) in patients undergoing anti-amyloid treatment for Alzheimer’s disease. NeuroQuant 5.0 improves visualization and calculations of lesions through deep learning-based technology, according to the firm.
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared AZmed 's Rayvolve x-ray software for pediatric use. The announcement comes two years after FDA clearance for the use of the software in adult fracture detection , according to AZmed. A study with outpatient imaging network SimonMed Imaging played a key role in the clearance, AZmed said. The research included a dataset of 3,000 pediatric radiographs and demonstrated Rayvolve's sensitivity of 96%, specificity of 86%, and area under the curve
AuntMinnie
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
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. Our top article in 2011 reported on a “sentinel alert” issued by the U.S.
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