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August

Ben White

The month of August has been almost exclusively related to the usual activities of daily living and the new/growing job board I’ve started dedicated to true independent physician-owned radiology private practices, which now has 45 groups. I know a service like Independent Radiology probably has more impact than my usual sporadic writing, but I’m personally looking forward to getting back to my usual idiosyncrasies in September.

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Nearly half of FDA cleared AI medical devices have not been validated on patient data

Health Imaging

The FDA’s current draft guidance on the approval process for AI devices does not specify the type of validation the agency recommends manufacturers use.

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Finding love: Study reveals where love lives in the brain

ScienceDaily

We use the word 'love' in a bewildering range of contexts -- from sexual adoration to parental love or the love of nature. Now, more comprehensive imaging of the brain may shed light on why we use the same word for such a diverse collection of human experiences.

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PET reveals brain pathology that may drive depression

AuntMinnie

Early brain accumulation of amyloid plaque on PET scans is associated with emerging depressive symptoms in cognitively unimpaired older adults, according to a study published August 29 in JAMA Network Open. The finding has implications for recognizing individuals in preclinical Alzheimer's disease stages who may be candidates for depression treatment, noted lead author Catherine Munro, PhD, a neurologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston.

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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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70% of radiologists and other docs surveyed say culture is as important as money

Radiology Business

Commitment to work-life balance, physician autonomy, positive atmosphere and management that treats staff well were listed as key elements of a healthy workplace.

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AI spots cancer and viral infections at nanoscale precision

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence which can differentiate cancer cells from normal cells, as well as detect the very early stages of viral infection inside cells. The findings pave the way for improved diagnostic techniques and new monitoring strategies for disease. The AI can detect rearrangements inside cells as small as 20nm, or 5,000 times smaller than the width of a human hair.

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How did radiology practices perform in the 2023 MIPS final results?

AuntMinnie

Practices that reported under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) of the Quality Payment Program (QPP) for 2023 can now get their performance score and find out how it will impact their Medicare reimbursement in 2025. The first step is to sign in to the QPP website to get your own practice’s results and review it for any discrepancies. The U.S.

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How aspiring radiology residents can win the ‘application arms race’

Radiology Business

There has been a "notable" uptick in interest for diagnostic and interventional radiology, with experts recommending a shift in strategy to help standout in the process.

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PHOTO GALLERY: Examples of FDA-cleared AI in radiology

Health Imaging

This is a photo gallery of artificial intelligence products cleared for clinical use in medical imaging by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Radiology by far is the leader of all clinical AI FDA approvals.

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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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Interview: Helen Blanco talks about innovation in oncology space

Keosys Medical Imaging

With her large experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Helen Blanco currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at Node Pharma , a preclinical radiopharmaceutical company based in Norway. We recently spoke with Helen about the key criteria when selecting an imaging vendor and exciting upcoming innovations in the oncology space. The following is the first excerpt from our conversation.

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Low risk of oropharynx cancer on PET/CT, surgeons advise

AuntMinnie

Radiologists can help reduce unnecessary follow-up work in patients with suspected oropharynx cancer by analyzing certain metrics on PET/CT scans, according to a team of head and neck surgeons at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. In an analysis of cases where F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake was reported as suspicious for oropharynx cancer on PET/CT scans, the number of patients who were actually diagnosed was low, the group found.

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Political intervention necessary to preserve ‘vanishing’ small independent practices, experts charge

Radiology Business

Such organizations often lack the required IT infrastructure, population health expertise and relationships to navigate value-based care models.

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AI spots 25% of interval breast cancers missed by radiologists

Health Imaging

What’s more, the algorithm can correctly localize three out of four of the interval cancers it detects.

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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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How Did Radiology Practices Perform in the 2023 MIPS Final Results?

Healthcare Administrative Partners

Practices that reported under the Merit-based Incentive Payment System ( MIPS ) of the Quality Payment Program ( QPP ) for 2023 can now get their performance score and find out how it will impact their Medicare reimbursement in 2025. The first step is to sign in to the QPP website to get your own practice’s results and review it for any discrepancies.

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SRU develops new lexicon for ultrasound findings in pregnant women

AuntMinnie

“Living” and “viable” should be avoided in first-trimester ultrasound lexicon when imaging pregnant women, according to new guidelines introduced August 27 by the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU), published in Radiology. In what the RSNA is calling a first, the lexicon developed by a multisociety panel addresses terms frequently used in first-trimester ultrasound reports, such as “ectopic pregnancy,” “heartbeat,” “living,” and “viable.

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Radiologists worry that anti-DEI legislative efforts could exacerbate staffing shortages

Radiology Business

"This reduced talent pool, coupled with increasing demands in radiology, will negatively affect the quality and access to care for patients," experts wrote in JACR.

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A healthy lifestyle may counteract diabetes-associated brain aging

ScienceDaily

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new study. The good news is that this may be counteracted by a healthy lifestyle.

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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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Summer Reading: 7 Best Veterinary Blogs

Atlantis Worldwide

As the saying goes, veterinary medicine is an ever-evolving field. With medical knowledge doubling every 73 days, staying current can feel like a monumental task.

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DBT plus MRI avoids more deaths, adds more false-positive risks

AuntMinnie

Using digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) and supplemental MRI yields more benefits but also confers more risks, according to simulation data published August 26 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers led by Natasha Stout, PhD, from Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA, found that while DBT plus supplemental breast MRI leads to more deaths averted, it also leads to more false-positive recalls and false-positive biopsy recommendations for women of most breast density categories.

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Physician practice and clinic bankruptcy filings have ‘surged’ 60% year-over-year in 2024

Radiology Business

The healthcare sector continues to face “financial headwinds,” with several “distress drivers” pushing providers toward Chapter 11.

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AI-Powered Chest X-Ray Analysis Shows Promise in Clinical Practice

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has demonstrated that off-label use of a commercial AI tool is effective in excluding pathology with equal or fewer critical misses compared to radiologists.

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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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Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise anxiety risk, other mental health conditions

ScienceDaily

Even if the risk is small, the potential of a debilitating brain vessel rupture may be a psychological burden, finds new study.

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AI helps out with spotting, localizing interval breast cancers

AuntMinnie

AI software can help increase detection of interval cancers on screening mammograms that were missed by two human readers, according to research published August 27 in Radiology. A research team led by first author Muzna Nanaa, PhD, and senior author Prof. Fiona Gilbert, MD, of the University of Cambridge in the U.K. found that at a high specificity threshold, a commercial AI algorithm detected nearly one in four missed interval cancers.

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FDA issues guidance to help imaging providers comply with new mammography requirements

Radiology Business

Beginning September 10, breast imaging facilities will be required to notify patients about the density of their breasts, among other regulatory changes.

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Odds of late-stage cancer diagnosis double when women put off annual breast cancer screening

Health Imaging

Biennial and intermittent screening also significantly decrease rates of overall survival, a new analysis shows.

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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?