Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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Is AI ready to replace human readings in TB detection?

AuntMinnie

Sunday, December 1 | 9:50 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | S1-SSCH01-5 | E451A This scientific paper may increase overall confidence in the potential of using multimodal AI for tuberculosis (TB) detection, and potentially autonomous reporting, on chest radiographs in certain clinical settings. The research comes out of Seoul National University Hospital in South Korea and the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands on the feasibility of relying on multimodal generative AI in TB detection.

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In 10 seconds, an AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery

ScienceDaily

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that -- in 10 seconds -- can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains.The technology, called FastGlioma, outperformed conventional methods for identifying what remains of a tumor by a wide margin. Researchers say it has the potential to change the field of neurosurgery by immediately improving comprehensive management of patients with diffuse gliomas.

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ACR, top health systems form collaborative to help radiologists assess AI solutions

Radiology Business

"We are facing an overwhelming influx of FDA-approved AI tools in healthcare, especially in radiology," one of the participants notes.

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IndyRad Newsletter

Ben White

Add this to the list of things that I should have had ready for launch day back in August: the Independent Radiology Newsletter. Sign up now to receive monthly job updates from the world of private practice radiology. The post IndyRad Newsletter first appeared on Ben White.

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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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Generative AI, radiologist shortages feature in 2024 Minnies

AuntMinnie

The presidential election may have ended last week in the U.S., but votes were still being counted for the 2024 edition of the Minnies. With 100% of precincts now reporting, we’re finally ready to declare this year’s winners in our annual awards program recognizing excellence in radiology. Once again, we had a top-notch group of finalists, presenting our expert voting panel with some very difficult decisions.

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33-year-old radiologist father of 4 dies while hiking

Radiology Business

James MacDonald, MD, with Oregon Health & Science University, went missing Nov. 6 in the Mount Hood National Forest.

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FDA clears AI software that ups cancer detection in dense breasts by 50%

Health Imaging

Women's imaging experts believe the new upgrade could “dramatically improve breast cancer detection.

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Road to RSNA 2024: Women's Imaging Preview

AuntMinnie

Women’s imaging at this year’s RSNA reflects momentous changes in trends regarding personalized, targeted healthcare in 2024 for women’s health. Research efforts toward supplemental breast imaging have ramped up in recent years and in Chicago, attendees can see results from these imaging modalities being put to the test. Modalities ranging from ultrasound and MRI to molecular breast imaging and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) will have their time in the spotlight.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare Debuts Exa Enterprise

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Thu, 11/14/2024 - 10:12 Nov. 13, 2024 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc.has launched Exa Enterprise, an enterprise imaging solution with its integrated PACS/RIS core powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). By leveraging AWS HealthImaging, Exa Enterprise provides a highly scalable, web-based platform with cybersecurity measures and fast access to data to boost efficiency across imaging specialties.

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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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RadNet stock surges 20% to all-time high following news of GE HealthCare partnership

Radiology Business

Under the “strategic collaboration,” subsidiary DeepHealth and GE will develop solutions that harness AI to address key challenges in radiology.

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Mobile CT unit helps Field Museum experts gain new insight into ancient history

Health Imaging

Using computed tomography allows researchers to study these individuals in a more sensitive, person-centered approach.

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Radiologists best ChatGPT, Gemini in assigning PI-RADS categories

AuntMinnie

Large language models (LLMs) are not ready to assign PI-RADS classifications for prostate cancer, suggest findings published November 13 in the British Journal of Radiology. A team led by Kang-Lung Lee, MD, from the University of Cambridge in England found that radiologists outperformed all LLMs analyzed in its study, including ChatGPT and Google Gemini, in terms of accuracy for PI-RADS classification based on prostate MRI text reports.

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: November 3 — November 9

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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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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Radiology AI firm Mediaire raises nearly $12.7M in financing

Radiology Business

Founded in 2018, the German firm offers a suite of solutions to assist radiologists with interpreting MR images of the brain, prostate and knees.

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New AI-based software uses ultrasound images to guide clinical decisions during childbirth

Health Imaging

Experts believe the tool has “excellent” potential to help guide decisions during labor and delivery in the future.

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New PET tracer shows promise in patients with kidney cancer

AuntMinnie

A new PET radiotracer could offer a viable strategy for detecting primary tumors, involved lymph nodes, and distant metastases in patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), according to a study published November 14 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In a so-called “translational” study, a group in China first synthesized the compound (named NYM046) and labeled it with gallium-68 (Ga-68).

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iCAD's ProFound Detection Version 4.0 Gets FDA Clearance

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:17 Nov. 12, 2024 — iCAD, Inc., a provider of clinically proven AI-powered cancer detection solutions, recently announced its ProFound Detection Version 4.0 for Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (DBT) has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This next-generation AI solution, trained using advanced deep learning convolutional neural networks (CNN), offers advancements in cancer detection and specificity, achieving a 6.3% improved area unde

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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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Hospitals pilot policies to test older radiologists’ mental and physical fitness

Radiology Business

About 5% of U.S. healthcare organizations have now implemented such competency testing, with about 13% of physicians deemed unfit for the job.

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AI-based ARIA detection software could bring 'renewed hope' for people undergoing Alzheimer's treatment

Health Imaging

The software is the first of its kind to achieve the FDA's approval for detecting, measuring and grading ARIA on MRI scans—a task that is critical in managing the disease.

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Road to RSNA 2024: MRI Preview

AuntMinnie

MRI has come a long way since one of its earliest iterations was used to image humans in the 1970s. Since then, the modality has helped reveal the brain's structural and functional activity and the effects of life-threatening events such as stroke. It has also improved the diagnosis of cancer, played a leading role in identifying musculoskeletal injuries, and added value as an adjunctive breast imaging modality.

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MRI-guided radiation therapy reduces long-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

ScienceDaily

After a comprehensive two-year follow-up, researchers found that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer significantly reduced long-term side effects and improved quality of life, particularly in bowel and sexual health, compared to conventional CT-guided treatment.

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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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Renewed optimism that radiologist-supported bill to ease prior authorization could pass by year’s end

Radiology Business

The bipartisan bill would simplify how payers process utilization requests in Medicare Advantage and is supported by 500 healthcare organizations and 200-plus lawmakers.

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New study highlights the need to include more challenging datasets in AI training

Health Imaging

A recent analysis of an already CE-marked, AI-based system that identifies pneumothorax on chest radiographs revealed a weak point in what has largely been considered a reliable support tool.

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AI-enabled CCTA on par with IVUS for plaque quantification

AuntMinnie

An AI-powered automated plaque quantification tool for coronary CT angiography (CCTA) performs on par with intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) for quantifying heart plaque volume and characterizing plaque, researchers have reported. The results contribute to the literature regarding the efficacy of AI across a variety of indications, according to a team led by Abdul Rahman Ihdayhid, MD, of Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth, Australia.

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GE HealthCare, RadNet Collaborate on AI Technology for Imaging Systems

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Tue, 11/12/2024 - 10:50 Nov. 11, 2024 — GE HealthCare and DeepHealth, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of RadNet, Inc. have formed a strategic collaboration to further the innovation, commercialization, and adoption of AI in imaging. The companies aim to develop SmartTechnology solutions that harness the power of AI to address key challenges across the imaging value chain, including helping increase the efficiency of imaging interpretation and reporting, enabling collaboration across c

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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?