Radiology Business
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Curtis P. Langlotz, MD, PhD, a noted physician and Stanford professor, spoke Sunday during the opening session of the society's 110th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 2, 2024
CHICAGO -- Characterizing an individual's type of body fat using body MRI can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk up to 20 years before symptoms manifest, according to research results presented December 2 at the RSNA meeting. A team led by Mahsa Dolatshahi, MD, of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
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Health Imaging
DECEMBER 1, 2024
American football isn’t the only contact sport that has medical experts concerned with the brain health of athletes. New evidence suggests that certain soccer players may be more at risk of long-term brain abnormalities, too.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:22 Dec. 2, 2024 — Lunit recently unveiled follow-up findings from the ScreenTrustCAD trial. This study, conducted at Capio S:t Göran Hospital in Sweden, reinforces the real-world impact of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, which has successfully replaced one of the two human readers in the hospital’s double-reading breast cancer screening protocol.
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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
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Another 94% believe that this utilization-management tactic, deployed by health payers, exacerbates burnout among their staff, ASTRO reported Wednesday.
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Health Imaging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
AI has shown great promise for improving early detection of breast cancer, but many algorithms are hindered by a lack of training on diverse datasets.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 3, 2024
While most women understand the importance of health screenings, an estimated 72 million have missed or postponed a recommended screening in the U.S.1 Anxiety, discomfort and health equity disparities are potential reasons patients might avoid or delay their mammograms.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Experts hope their findings will encourage IR practices and hospital departments to pursue greater adoption of genicular artery embolization.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 1, 2024
CHICAGO -- Many women welcome the use of AI for breast cancer screening, according to research presented December 1 at RSNA 2024. In her talk, Ottavia Battaglia, MD, from the University of Milan in Italy discussed her team’s findings showing that nearly nine out of 10 women are optimistic about the technology. However, most women in the study also believed that radiologists should still be involved in the screening process and that AI should be limited to an assistant role.
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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.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The methods enable providers to identify signs of sepsis by assessing blood flow throughout the muscles.
MRI Network
DECEMBER 6, 2024
From a paltry adjusted gain of 36,000 jobs in October, the economy shifted gears and reported a non-farm payroll increase of 227,000 for November in todays Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Summary. This growth is in-line with analysts expectations and slightly higher than the average gain of 186,000 per month over the prior 12 months.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Private equity-backed American Health Imaging allegedly doled out tickets to concerts, the SEC Football Championship, meals and fishing trips to help induce referrals.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 4, 2024
CHICAGO -- MRI scans have revealed that eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, according to a study presented December 4 at RSNA. The finding remained significant in participants regardless of their total daily caloric intake, physical activity, or body mass index, and suggests that diets high in ultraprocessed foods could increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis, noted presenter Zehra Akkaya, MD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Univer
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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.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The scheme took place over a period of at least seven years, resulting in Medicare being billed for more than $70 million in fraudulent claims for unnecessary scans.
REBEL EM
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Take Home points : If the patient is low risk with CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc (men < 2, women < 3), cardioversion is safe up to 48 hours from onset. In higher risk patients, we should reserve cardioversion unless there is clear onset less than 12 hours or the patient has been anticoagulated for 3 weeks. Consider anticoagulation in every patient with atrial fibrillation whether they are cardioverted or referred.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Higher levels of visceral fat were linked to increased amyloid, according to new research being presented this week at RSNA 2024 in Chicago.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 5, 2024
CHICAGO -- When AI in mammography is coupled with a safeguard radiologist review, women are more likely to pay for breast cancer screening mammography if the AI will boost exam results, research presented December 5 at the RSNA meeting suggests. The finding comes from a study of nearly 750,000 women who chose to enroll in a self-pay, AI-enhanced breast cancer screening program.
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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.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The system combines findings from SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging with lifestyle and clinical factors to predict risk of major cardiovascular events.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:23 Nov. 26, 2024 — Scriptor Software has launched rScriptor Impressions, a free software tool that leverages Generative AI to automatically create radiology impressions. This solution is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing dictation systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in radiology reporting. Key Features: Generative AI Integration: Uses advanced AI to generate comprehensive radiology impressions quickly.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The findings are from a 10-year study of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's energy consumption, recently published in RSNA's Radiology.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 3, 2024
CHICAGO -- MRI has shown that skeletal muscle loss (i.e., sarcopenia) is an early risk factor for cognitive decline in older adults, according to research presented December 3 at the RSNA meeting. The findings suggest that brain MR imaging that quantifies sarcopenia via an assessment of the temporalis muscle could serve as a way to predict future incidence of dementia, according to a group led by Kamyar Moradi, MD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
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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.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2024
And it can spot positioning errors in less than two seconds, new research suggests.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:27 Nov. 26, 2024 — GE HealthCare has introduced the Pristina Via* mammography system designed to enhance the screening experience for both technologists and patients. Debuting at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2024 Annual Meeting, this system provides mammography technologists with a suite of sophisticated tools that balance the demands of diagnostic accuracy and fast-paced workflows to facilitate more patient-centered breast care.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Tokyo-based Nihon Medi-Physics' portfolio includes nuclear imaging agents delivered across oncology, neurology and cardiology.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 5, 2024
CHICAGO Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists. MRI In MRI, the star of the show was Philips next-generation of its 1.5-tesla BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner. Available in two versions -- SE and UE -- the new scanner features a 70 cm design and integrated AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow software, the latter of which increases patient throughput without compromising diagnost
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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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