Vesta Teleradiology
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Radiology is constantly evolving, with advancements and challenges shaping how providers deliver care. As we step into 2025, exciting developments in technology, workforce dynamics, patient engagement, and regulatory compliance are transforming the landscape. In this blog, we’ll dive into the top five trends to watch in radiology this year and explore how they’re influencing the future of the field.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Radiology Business Forty Under 40 Class of 2024
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Ben White
NOVEMBER 17, 2024
They used to say academics was less production/pay and private practice was high stress/high comp. The gap has narrowed because the academy is demanding much more, lots of rads are just nonacademic employees of the university behemoth working a generic job, and the labor shortage means hospitals/universities need to pay more to compete in the job market.
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
While a large retrospective study found that interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) were evident on 1.7 percent of computed tomography (CT) scans, researchers found that 43.9 percent of ILAs, including fibrotic ILAs, were not reported.
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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.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance, suggests a study published November 22 in JAMA Network Open. The finding is based on a nationwide survey in China, and although more research is needed to explore the issue, the study highlights the urgent need to prioritize coordination strategies between radiologists and AI tools, noted lead author Hui Liu, PhD, of the Chinese Academy of Medical Scien
Diagnostic Imaging Brief brings together the best content for architecture professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem.
Diagnostic Imaging
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
While GPT-4 demonstrated higher overall accuracy than other large language models in answering ACR Diagnostic in Training Exam multiple-choice questions, researchers noted an eight percent decrease in GPT-4’s accuracy rate from the first month to the third month of the study.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features a few familiar mileposts – AI for chest x-ray studies, for instance – but notably also significant research into how technology and new techniques can reduce radiation exposure in patients. What’s changed in AI research is the number of studies evaluating commercially available chest x-ray algorithms in “real-world” settings.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Providing radiologists with key details about the patient's symptoms can go a long way toward improving the quality of their work.
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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.
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
tim.hodson Thu, 11/21/2024 - 15:10 Nov. 21, 2024 — Royal Philips plans to unveil its next-generation 1.5T BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner at RSNA 2024 in Chicago, Dec. 1-4. The latest generation scanner features a 70 cm wide-bore design and integrates AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow solutions, designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence to improve outcomes for more patients.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Breast density is most often discussed within the context of cancer risk, but new research suggests that it also could be used as a marker of cardiometabolic health.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time, according to research published November 20 in the European Journal of Radiology. The study provides a foundational benchmark for future LLM performance evaluations in the field, noted lead author Mitul Gupta, a medical student at the University of Texas at Austin, and colleagues.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
ImageCare Radiology announced the decision Nov. 21, with the practice pulling out of Atlantic Health's Hackettstown and Newton Medical Centers effective the same day.
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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.
UCSF Biomedical Imaging
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
This Nurse Practitioner Week, we’re proud to spotlight the vital role of Radiology's nurse practitioners who are essential to the care of patients having diagnostic and interventional procedures.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A new analysis in JACR estimates that spotting the signs of a previously undetected stroke could benefit up to 200,000 people in the United States every year.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Brain activity related to chronic stress may be associated with the aggressiveness of tumors in women with endometrial cancer, suggests a study published November 18 in Scientific Reports. The finding is from a PET imaging analysis of 161 women that showed that high amygdala activity (AmygA) was independently associated with lymph node (LN) metastasis in postmenopausal patients, but not in premenopausal patients.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
The Florida-based imaging and radiation therapy group is launching new “relocatable and expandable” outpatient centers to be deployed across the U.S.
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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.
Imaging Technology
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
tim.hodson Wed, 11/20/2024 - 16:08 Nov. 19, 2024 — Results of a UCLA study recently published in the Journal of Breast Imaging demonstrates that Transpara's proven Breast AI may improve cancer detection by decreasing false negative cancers when applied to a heterogeneous, real-world U.S. screening population. The study, " External Validation of a Commercial Artificial Intelligence Algorithm on a Diverse Population for Detection of False Negative Breast Cancers ," showed that Transpara accura
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
By expediting communication between radiologists and referring providers when suspicious findings are identified, the system has great potential to improve clinical outcomes in real-world scenarios, authors of a new study in JACR suggest.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict the occurrence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke in lung cancer patients, researchers have reported. "[We found] a meaningful impact of the CAC score on overall survival and [that it] was associated with the occurrence of major cardiovascular events," wrote a team led by Hans-Jonas Meyer of the University of Leipzig in Germany.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Most recently, the Los Angeles-based radiology provider acquired artificial intelligence firm Kheiron Medical Technologies for $1 million.
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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.
Atlantis Worldwide
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
Buying new, used or refurbished medical imaging equipment for your healthcare facility is always exciting, but there are lots of details to take care of before it’s ready for patients.
Health Imaging
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The hope is that by creating detectors that are more sensitive, less ionizing radiation will be needed to produce diagnostic quality imaging.
AuntMinnie
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A nomogram model based on O-RADS ultrasound findings and clinical and laboratory indicators can predict malignancy risk in ovarian masses, according to research published November 18 in BMC Medical Imaging. A team led by Qiuxiang Chen, MD, from Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital in China reported that the model demonstrated high predictive performance in assessing adnexal cystic-solid masses, reducing the incidence of missed diagnoses and misdiagnoses.
Radiology Business
NOVEMBER 18, 2024
The new 7,000-square-meter plant is located in France and will begin production of thorium-228, necessary for the development of isotopes used in cancer treatments.
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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?
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