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New guidelines cover theranostics for brain tumors

AuntMinnie

The use of somatostatin receptor PET imaging and therapy in meningiomas is on the rise, and new guidelines on their use can help pave the way to improved outcomes for patients, experts noted in a recent article. “The application of radiolabeled [somatostatin receptor] ligands is widely considered to have high potential for improved meningioma management,” wrote lead author Nathalie Albert, MD, of the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, and colleagues.

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Existential Humility

Ben White

It’s an incredible privilege to work at a place and live in a country that is willing to set aside money to answer these existential questions. I heard a phrase the other week, existential humility , and I really liked that. We’re this complex life form that has evolved over billions of years to the point where we can ask these questions — and yet we’re perhaps not the only ones in the universe.

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Enhancing MRI with AI to improve diagnosis of brain disorders

Medical Xpress: Radiology

At the intersection of AI and medical science, there is growing interest in using machine learning to enhance imaging data captured by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Recent studies show that ultra-high-field MRI at 7 Tesla (7T) could have far greater resolution and clinical advantages over high-field MRI at 3T in delineating anatomical structures that are important for identifying and monitoring pathological tissue, particularly in the brain.

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New details emerge on looming medical isotope shortage

Health Imaging

The supply of Mo-99 and Tc-99m—the most commonly utilized medical isotopes in the world—could be cut by as much as 40% until the reactor in the Netherlands is up and running again.

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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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Tc-99m shortage expected into November

AuntMinnie

The delayed restart of a nuclear research reactor in the Netherlands is expected to cause supply shortages of the imaging agent technetium-99 m (Tc-99m) into November, according to reports. “We anticipate that shortages of Mo-99 [Molybdenum-99] to Tc-99m generator manufacturers will begin later this week and increase next week,” said industry association Nuclear Medicine Europe (NMEU), in an October 14 letter to stakeholders.

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Holotomography allows for real-time observation of organoids

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Organoids, which are 3D miniature organs that mimic the structure and function of human organs, play an essential role in disease research and drug development. A Korean research team has overcome the limitations of existing imaging technologies, succeeding in the real-time, high-resolution observation of living organoids.

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Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

Health Imaging

The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.

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How accurate is ChatGPT for differential diagnoses?

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT-3.5 and ChatGPT-4 can produce differential diagnoses from transcribed radiologic findings of patient cases across a wide range of subspecialties, according to a study published October 15 in Radiology. A team led by Shawn Sun, MD, of the University of California, Irvine, tested the models on 339 cases from the textbook Top 3 Differentials in Radiology.

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Radiology practice must pay $1.85M to settle class action lawsuit stemming from cyberattack

Radiology Business

East River Medical Imaging PC experienced the data breach sometime between August and September 2023, with over 533,000 individuals potentially impacted.

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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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REBEL Core Cast 129.0 – Gastric Lavage

REBEL EM

Take Home Points Orogastric lavage may still play an important role in treatment of the overdose patient. Do not perform lavage if the ingestion has limited toxicity at any dose or the ingested dose is unlikely to cause significant toxicity. Strongly consider orogastric lavage in a patient who has taken an overdose of drugs that are particularly toxic, suspected extreme doses associated with high morbidity/mortality and do not have easily available and effective antidotes.

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Radiomics-based tool predicts fracture risk in COPD patients

Health Imaging

These tools can be leveraged to improve risk assessments without accruing additional expenses for patients or clinicians, potentially filling in gaps where DXA exams fall short.

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Nanoparticle therapy offers new hope for prostate cancer patients

ScienceDaily

Researchers developed an approach to treating prostate cancer, successfully eliminating cancerous cells in 73% of patients in the study.

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Hands-free, generative AI system reduces radiologists' time spent creating reports

Radiology Business

"Application of these technologies represents potential areas to combat burnout," researchers wrote recently in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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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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Telix files for Nasdaq listing, posts Q3 update

AuntMinnie

Australia-based Telix Pharmaceuticals has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to list its ordinary shares and trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “TLX.” Telix is not proposing to raise capital or issue any new shares, it said. The proposed Nasdaq listing is expected to be established as a Level II American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program, according to Telix.

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California imaging clinics at center of $54M Medicare fraud scandal

Health Imaging

The LA area duo laundered their profits “by buying millions of dollars’ worth of gold bars and coins,” the DOJ says.

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Why a DEXA Scan Might be Better Than the Scale (and Why We Should Consider Ditching BMI for Body Composition)

Intermountain Medical Imaging

When it comes to assessing health and fitness, most people rely on two standard methods: the bathroom scale and BMI (Body Mass Index). While both of these tools are easy to use, they are often misleading and fail to provide an accurate picture of your overall health. A much more effective method of understanding your body’s actual makeup is through a DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan.

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Wake Radiology names director of business development, plus more leadership moves

Radiology Business

Flywheel has appointed a new CEO, Orlando Health has selected a director to oversee its imaging centers, plus more from Vanderbilt, Yale and MemorialCare.

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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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The Skilled Trades Workforce Gap: A Pathway for New Career Seekers

MRI Network

Hands-on work has been a viable career path for hundreds of years. From blacksmiths to homebuilders, skilled trade workers helped build our modern world. Today, there’s a common misconception that technology has minimized the value of skilled trades. Sure, artificial intelligence, application development, and other jobs in the digital realm are hot today.

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Warning: Sidelined reactor could trigger medical isotope shortage

Health Imaging

The impending shortage pertains to molybdenum-99, or Mo-99. A structural issue has occurred with a pipe within the high-flux reactor in Petten, Netherlands, which will require an immediate repair.

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Marine bacterium: Catching prey with grappling hooks and cannons

ScienceDaily

Researchers have analyzed down to the smallest detail the unusual arsenal of weapons that a predatory marine bacterium has at its disposal. Perhaps one day these weapons could also be put to use in medicine.

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Fraudsters arrested for alleged $54M scheme to defraud Medicare via radiology, hospice care

Radiology Business

Authorities arrested Sophia Shaklian, 36, of Los Angeles, and Alex Alexsanian, 47, of Burbank, California, on the morning of Oct. 9.

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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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New Non-Invasive Robotic Technology Now Available for Treating Liver Cancer

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 10/15/2024 - 14:11 Oct. 14, 2024 — Hoag, a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, Calif., is now offering a new technology using ultrasound energy to precisely destroy liver tumors in a single outpatient visit. HistoSonics Edison Histotripsy System is a precise, non-invasive cancer treatment option and the only FDA-approved therapy of its kind for treating liver tumors.

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Many radiology PowerPoints inadvertently put private health information at risk

Health Imaging

Many of these files are still readily available online, and numerous contain PHI that is “easily accessible,” new analysis reveals.

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FAPI-PET shows value in staging lung cancer patients

AuntMinnie

Fibroblast activation protein inhibitor (FAPI) PET/CT shows excellent diagnostic accuracy for detecting lymph node metastases in lung cancer patients, according to a study published October 14 in Academic Radiology. In a review of studies that included 409 patients, the technique was superior to standard-of-care FDG-PET/CT and could potentially serve as an alternative to invasive tissue sampling procedures, nuclear medicine researchers suggested.

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Radiologists issue ‘call to action’ on looming liver disease ‘crisis’

Radiology Business

Imaging plays an essential role in addressing hepatic steatosis. Yet, radiologists have had almost zero involvement in shaping medical knowledge about the disease.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

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?