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Coherent Professions

Ben White

In The Happiness Hypothesis , Jonathan Haidt describes work by William Damon at Stanford that sought “to see why some professions seemed healthy while others were growing sick”: Picking the fields of genetics and journalism as case studies, they conducted dozens of interviews with people in each field. Their conclusion is as profound as it is simple: It’s a matter of alignment.

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Study for Emerging PET/CT Agent Reveals ‘New Standard’ for Detecting Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma

Diagnostic Imaging

Results from a multicenter phase 3 trial showed that the PET/CT imaging agent (89Zr)Zr-girentuximab had an 85.5 percent mean sensitivity rate for the diagnosis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma.

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CT shows body composition changes in patients treated with Ozempic

AuntMinnie

Automated CT-based AI tools can visualize biomarkers of body composition changes in patients using Ozempic (semaglutide) for diabetes type 2 treatment or obesity, according to a study published September 10 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. These changes are beyond what can be evaluated by clinical measures such as weight and waist circumference, wrote a team led by Leslie W.

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Researchers customize top-of-the-line microscopy method with AI to better understand glioblastoma tumors

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Imagine building a traffic surveillance camera that could detect trouble-making cells speeding around in your brain before their cellular gang could commit "crimes." Most importantly, this camera could catch some of the biggest interlopers of all—cancer cells.

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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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Radiologists speak during Capitol Hill briefing on key breast imaging legislation

Radiology Business

U.S. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., convened the hearing a day before new FDA breast density notification requirements were set to go into effect on Sept. 10.

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Radiotracer for kidney cancer performs well in phase III trial

AuntMinnie

A PET radiotracer that detects clear-cell renal cell carcinoma proved safe and effective in a clinical trial conducted at 36 research hospitals across nine countries, according to a study published September 10 in the Lancet Oncology. The imaging agent fills an unmet need to identify small lesions, which could allow earlier diagnosis of the disease, noted lead author Brian Shuch, MD, of the University of California, Los Angeles, and colleagues.

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Diagnostic Algorithm Distinguishes Between Alzheimer’s and Primary Tauopathy Using PET Scans

MedImaging General Imaging

Researchers have found biomarkers that enable doctors to reliably distinguish the two conditions—albeit only with data from a particular imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).

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Wake Radiology announces hiring of 8 physicians, plus more staffing news

Radiology Business

Also, Wake Radiology announced the retirement of a key team member, Envision shakes up its leadership team, and VUMC names a new section chief in emergency radiology.

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After years in the works.it's finally here!

J Gershon Breast Imaging

Beginning today, all U.S. women will receive standardized information regarding their breast density. If you have dense breast tissue, be aware and be active. Screening breast ultrasounds, in addition to mammograms, save lives.

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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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AuntMinnie 2012: Controversy erupts over CNN article on board 'recalls'

AuntMinnie

Editor's note: As part of the celebration of AuntMinnie.com's upcoming 25th anniversary, we're presenting 25 for 25 -- a series featuring our most popular content for each of the last 25 years. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Our top article in 2012 reported on mainstream media attention to the use af “recalls” by radiology residents to prepare for board exams.

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CT scans highlight impact of semaglutide on body composition

Health Imaging

Body composition metrics derived from CT scans provide greater insight into how losing weight affects the body from a cardiometabolic perspective.

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The pros and cons of current breast screening modalities and the role of AI

Radiology Business

Debra L. Monticciolo, MD, past president of both the Society of Breast Imaging, and the American College of Radiology, explains the advantages and disadvantages of current breast screening technology.

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Diagnostic Algorithm Distinguishes Between Alzheimer’s and Primary Tauopathy Using PET Scans

MedImaging Nuclear Medicine

Researchers have found biomarkers that enable doctors to reliably distinguish the two conditions—albeit only with data from a particular imaging technique called positron emission tomography (PET).

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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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Researchers develop a CEUS bladder cancer scoring metric

AuntMinnie

A newly developed contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) Vesical Imaging-Reporting and Data System (VI-RADS) helps both novice and expert readers to evaluate muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), researchers reported September 10 in Radiology. "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) with microbubbles makes it possible to clearly identify and assess the three-layer structure of bladder wall by means of real-time perfusion imaging," noted a team led by Jing Han, MD, of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer

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Interactive AI framework provides fast and flexible approach to help doctors annotate medical scans

Medical Xpress: Radiology

To the untrained eye, a medical image like an MRI or X-ray appears to be a murky collection of black-and-white blobs. It can be a struggle to decipher where one structure (like a tumor) ends and another begins.

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American College of Radiology ‘strongly disagrees’ with making CMS payment model mandatory

Radiology Business

The feds see this as a way of increasing specialist engagement in value-based care and bolstering their collaboration with PCPs and Medicare beneficiaries.

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Lunit, Roche's Digital Pathology to Collaborate on Cancer Biomarker Testing

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 09/09/2024 - 12:18 Sept. 9, 2024 — Lunit has announced a collaboration with Roche to integrate Lunit SCOPE PD-L1 22C3 TPS into Roche's navify Digital Pathology platform. This marks the first deployment of Lunit's AI technology with Roche, supporting pathologists and scientists with enhanced tools for cancer research as part of Roche's initiative to create a collaborative digital pathology ecosystem.

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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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Photon-counting CT reduces radiation in lung transplant patients

AuntMinnie

Ultralow-dose photon-counting CT is a promising tool for repeat follow-up exams in lung transplant patients, according to a study published September 10 in Radiology. The finding highlights the technique’s ability to reduce radiation doses in immunocompromised patients, noted lead author Ruxandra-Iulia Milos, MD, of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, and colleagues.

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Automated feedback improves trainee reports, especially during after-hours

Health Imaging

Such tools can be especially beneficial for trainees working after-hours shifts, when quality feedback is generally delayed and more difficult to come by.

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‘Understaffing is ubiquitous’ in radiology, according to new ACR/RBMA workforce survey

Radiology Business

About 69% of radiologists surveyed in 2023 said their organization is understaffed, up from 67% the previous year, the two associations reported.

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New technology holistically images deep living tissue for the first time

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A new device that uses light to non-destructively image tissue could revolutionize cartilage and tissue transplant surgery, laying the groundwork for osteoarthritis 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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AI may help visualize cardiac sarcoidosis

AuntMinnie

A deep-learning AI model shows promise in helping clinicians assess cardiac sarcoidosis on PET scans, according to research presented on September 6 at the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology annual meeting in Austin, TX. The model automatically segments areas of suspected disease based on F-18 FDG radiotracer uptake and could significantly improve the processing of cardiac sarcoidosis PET studies, according to Alexis Poitrasson-Riviere, PhD, of the University of Michigan spinoff company Invi

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Many radiologists still unfamiliar with opportunistic screening applications

Health Imaging

Although AI implementation in clinical practice has taken flight in recent years, opportunistic screening utilization has been less common.

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Coalition repping over 1M radiologists and other clinicians urges Congress to fix ‘systemic’ payment flaws

Radiology Business

“Congress must act before the end of 2024 to provide clinicians with the financial stability needed to ensure beneficiaries continue to have access to high-quality care,” the groups wrote.

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Advanced fMRI techniques reveal the brain's dynamic architecture

Medical Xpress: Radiology

Researchers have developed an innovative approach to studying brain connections using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI). Recently published in Cell Systems, this work introduces a new way of understanding brain architecture through dynamic functional networks, challenging the traditional static approach.

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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?