Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 5, 2024
The presence of fat-enlarged axillary lymph nodes on mammography screening exams is associated with a fourfold higher risk of type 2 diabetes and a 2.6-fold higher risk for cardiovascular disease, according to new research presented at the ARRS Annual Meeting.
AuntMinnie
MAY 8, 2024
SINGAPORE -- Auntminnie.com spoke with ultrahigh-field MRI expert Nicolas Boulant, PhD, of the NeuroSpin research center near Paris, at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting. Boulant channeled the classic spaghetti Western movie “The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” to describe his team’s early clinical experience neuroimaging 20 subjects using ultrahigh field 11.7 tesla MRI – to date, the highest magnetic field MRI used in humans, he said.
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Health Imaging
MAY 6, 2024
This week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine’s annual meeting, a team of experts presented new data on the technologist’s role in MRI safety events.
Radiology Business
MAY 7, 2024
The decision is "a direct consequence of Wall Street private equity vultures looting our healthcare system,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Monday.
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Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 6, 2024
Researchers found a 98.3 percent concordance between attending radiology reports and AI assessments for possible cervical spine fractures on CT, according to new research presented at the 2024 ARRS Annual Meeting.
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Imaging Technology
MAY 6, 2024
Digital radiography (DR) continues to advance at a rapid pace with today’s technological innovations and evolving healthcare needs. Here is a Top 10 look at just some of the emerging trends in digital radiography.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MAY 9, 2024
A magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to the life-saving tools.
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
The company, which offers software to help physicians save time and alleviate burnout, will use the funds to expand global availability of its generative AI solutions.
AuntMinnie
MAY 4, 2024
SINGAPORE - A deep-learning AI model that can “translate” cine MRI into images resembling those in late gadolinium enhancement (LGE) could reduce the use of contrast agents in patients, according to a presentation at the International Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) 2024 annual meeting Pengfang Qian, PhD, of ShanghaiTech University in China noted that their new algorithm technique could have applications in patients with acute myocardial infarction.
Imaging Technology
MAY 7, 2024
milla1cf Tue, 05/07/2024 - 13:03 May 7, 2024 — The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) announced that Philip Costello , MD, the 118th ARRS President and recently named chair of The Roentgen Fund Board of Trustees , has been awarded the 2024 ARRS Gold Medal. The highest accolade bestowed by North America’s first radiological society, the ARRS Gold Medal has been honoring illustrious service to radiology for more than four decades.
Diagnostic Imaging
MAY 6, 2024
Reportedly validated in more than 10 clinical trials, the AngioFlow perfusion imaging software enables timely identification of brain regions with cerebral blood flow reduction and those with significant hypoperfusion.
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Comparing only imaging centers that operated both quarters, MRI volumes increased 10% compared to Q1 of 2023 while PET/CT was up more than 15%.
AuntMinnie
MAY 9, 2024
American College of Radiology (ACR) CEO William Thorwarth Jr., MD, issued a nine-page letter to Congress recommending how to solve the reimbursement problem for AI in healthcare and ensure clinical AI is of value to patients and health systems. Thorwarth's response is just one prompted by a March 20 request from the Bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI), led by U.S.
Imaging Technology
MAY 10, 2024
milla1cf Fri, 05/10/2024 - 08:10 May 10, 2024 — According to the Summa Cum Laude Award-Winning Online Poster presented during the 124th ARRS Annual Meeting , fat-enlarged axillary nodes on screening mammograms can predict high cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, Type 2 diabetes (T2DM), and hypertension (HTN). “Incorporating fat-enlarged nodes into CVD risk models has the potential to improve CVD risk stratification without additional cost or additional testing,” said Jessica Rubino , MD, from D
Health IT Analytics
MAY 6, 2024
New InteractPrint tool analyzes how breast cancer epithelial cells impact cancer-immune interactions, enabling prediction of immune checkpoint inhibition response.
Radiology Business
MAY 5, 2024
Meanwhile, ARA Diagnostic Imaging's Stacy Sanso received the President’s Award while Central Oregon Radiology Associates' Jamie Dyer took home the Young Professional Award.
AuntMinnie
MAY 5, 2024
SINGAPORE – MRI plays a pivotal role in trauma cases by detecting lesions in the acute, subacute, and chronic phases of brain injuries, yet screening patients for implanted devices remains a primary safety concern, according to a leading expert. In a presentation May 6 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting, Sumeet Kumar, MD, a senior consultant neuroradiologist at Singapore’s National Neuroscience Institute, discussed indications for MRI in head trauma cases, no
Imaging Technology
MAY 6, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:35 May 6, 2024 — Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital , can thereby do what is impossible for current electrical sensors – and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and faster.
Health Imaging
MAY 7, 2024
In December 2022, the registry filed a trademark infringement lawsuit against Lemesha Cannon, accusing her of knowingly and intentionally misusing trademarks to obtain employment.
Medical Xpress: Radiology
MAY 9, 2024
Breast-conserving surgery (BCS), also called lumpectomy, involves the removal of a cancerous lump and some surrounding tissue. BCS is suitable for women with early-stage breast cancer or small lumps, as it preserves more of the breast compared to mastectomy.
AuntMinnie
MAY 5, 2024
SINGAPORE – A machine-learning model using radiomics features from MRIs could help clinicians predict whether patients with knee osteoarthritis may need total knee replacement (TKR) surgery. In a study discussed May 5 at the annual meeting of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM), a model distinguished knee osteoarthritis patients in potential need of TKR with an accuracy of up to 87.2%.
Imaging Technology
MAY 8, 2024
christine.book Wed, 05/08/2024 - 14:33 May 8, 2024 — Swedish biotech company Ascelia Pharma AB has announced that its liver imaging drug candidate, Orviglance , significantly improved visualization of focal liver lesions, successfully meeting the primary endpoint in the pivotal Phase 3 study SPARKLE. A summary of significant updates presented during a corporate update presented May 7, “Bringing Orviglance to Patients,” follows: - The Phase 3 study demonstrated strong superiority in visualization
Health Imaging
MAY 8, 2024
"Everyone in charge at our institution thinks the female residents are 'whiny.' We are told to keep our heads down and not cause problems.
Cassling's MRI
MAY 10, 2024
Essentia Health’s main campus in Fargo, North Dakota, is centrally located among a series of small towns whose local care options typically include acute care and emergency departments. Casselton is one such town, located about 20 miles away. The Essentia Health-Casselton Clinic prides itself on its small town roots, with providers getting to know each and every patient on a first name basis.
AuntMinnie
MAY 6, 2024
SINGAPORE -- About 70% of the world’s population has zero access to MRI and it will take a “no surrender” approach to improve this disparity, according to Andew Webb, PhD, a professor of radiology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. Webb is a leading figure in efforts to improve access to MRI in low- and middle income countries (LMICs) and delivered the notable Lauterbur Lecture May 5 on the topic at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.
Imaging Technology
MAY 6, 2024
milla1cf Mon, 05/06/2024 - 10:42 May 6, 2024 — Elekta announced the acquisition of Philips Healthcare ’s Pinnacle Treatment Planning System (TPS) patent portfolio. This strategic move bolsters Elekta’s position in treatment planning and underscores its commitment to being the innovation leader in radiation therapy. Elekta and Philips have reached an agreement to transfer Philips’ patent portfolio in the radiation oncology treatment planning domain to Elekta, unlocking further innovations in radi
Radiology Business
MAY 8, 2024
Based in its namesake Wyoming community, the rural private practice is growing eastward, opening a new outpatient center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
ScienceDaily
MAY 7, 2024
Researchers have harnessed the technology behind foundation models, which power tools like ChatGPT, to discover new cancer imaging biomarkers that could transform how patterns are identified from radiological images. Improved identification of such patterns can greatly impact the early detection and treatment of cancer.
AuntMinnie
MAY 4, 2024
SINGAPORE - Understanding the relationship between proton density fat fraction and patient age in the thigh muscle could help clinicians identify specific ways to reduce functional decline associated with aging. A team led by Jamie Scott, PhD, of Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia in the U.K., found that increased fat fraction in the muscle is associated with decreased function as an individual ages.
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