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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How Konica Minolta’s next generation, cloud-based enterprise imaging is powering one practice’s growth

Radiology Business

Finding the right enterprise imaging (EI) system is critical for radiology practices and hospitals that need to expand and scale their multi-specialty image management and reading capacity. For Houston Northwest Radiology Association (HNRA), a very large increase in the volume of images they manage and read for their hospital and outpatient clients means it’s time to commit to a next-gen EI system.

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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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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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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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A step toward safer X-rays with new detector technology

ScienceDaily

X-rays are a common component of diagnostic testing and industrial monitoring, used for everything from monitoring your teeth to scanning your suitcase at the airport. But the high-energy rays also produce ionizing radiation, which can be dangerous after prolonged or excessive exposures. Now, researchers have taken a step toward safer X-rays by creating a highly sensitive and foldable detector that produces good quality images with smaller dosages of the rays.

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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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Does placing a patient’s photograph in the EHR influence radiologist behavior?

Radiology Business

Economic and psychological studies have shown that seeing an individual’s face can change one's actions—a dynamic relevant to rads who experience minimal patient interaction.

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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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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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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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New collaborative plans to rank radiology AI applications

AuntMinnie

Academic radiology departments and the American College of Radiology (ACR) will anchor a new Healthcare AI Challenge Collaborative hosted by Mass General Brigham AI. Described as a response to the complexities involved with responsible development and use of AI in healthcare, especially in radiology, the effort aims to generate rankings to provide industry, healthcare stakeholders, and the public with a transparent analysis and performance of various AI uses across a range of healthcare data and

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Academic radiologists earn less than peers in the specialty, but the gap is closing

Radiology Business

Docs in private practice earn median total compensation about 27% higher than academics in DR and 32% for IRs.

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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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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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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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Bone health normal in infants exposed to HIV medication

AuntMinnie

Bone health appears normal in infants born to women treated with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate to prevent HIV infection, according to a study published November 11 in the Journal of the International AIDS Society. The finding is from a study in South Africa of 481 infants who underwent dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scans at six, 26, 50, and 74 weeks.

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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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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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Recruiting Metrics: Measuring Hiring Success

MRI Network

So, you’ve made resume screening easier, streamlined interviews, and improved onboarding for new recruits. How can you be sure your changes are meeting or exceeding your expectations? The latest key performance indicators (KPIs) measure recruitment effectiveness in your organization. As a result, you can see what’s working hiring-wise and continue to fine-tune your processes.

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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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Road to RSNA 2024: AI Preview

AuntMinnie

Welcome to the first installment of this year’s Road to RSNA preview of the RSNA 2024 meeting. We’re once again providing a modality-by-modality overview of select scientific presentations to serve as your guide to events at McCormick Place. Fittingly, our journ ey along the Road to RSNA begins with AI, a topic that has taken center stage at the annual meeting for the past eight years.

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Most referrer requests for imaging are inadequate, new scoring system shows

Radiology Business

Amid calls to reduce the rate of low-value imaging exams, experts have developed RI-RADS, a scoring system for rating imaging requests.

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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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What’s New in MRI Technology — 2025 Edition

Cassling's MRI

With so many technological advancements happening across all of healthcare, it’s easy to lose sight of the incredible evolution happening to one of the cornerstones of the hospital imaging experience: MRI. 2025 will continue to see a number of improvements to the MRI patient experience, the workflows of imaging teams and the systems that are crucial to ensuring the image is of the highest quality necessary to aid in a successful diagnosis.

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Dual energy CT parameters help determine the type of clot behind strokes

Health Imaging

Knowledge of clot composition helps guide clinical management decisions following acute ischemic stroke.

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VR/AR helps clinicians diagnose diverticulitis on CT

AuntMinnie

Virtual/augmented reality (VR/AR) headsets show promise for helping clinicians interpret CT exams -- even for conditions such as diverticulitis, which can be tricky to diagnose, researchers have reported. A team led by Paul Murphy, MD, PhD, of the University of California, San Diego observed that a VR/AR headset performed comparably to a desktop computer for the diagnosis of diverticulitis.

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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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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?