AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 2, 2024
CHICAGO -- Characterizing an individual's type of body fat using body MRI can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk up to 20 years before symptoms manifest, according to research results presented December 2 at the RSNA meeting. A team led by Mahsa Dolatshahi, MD, of Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) at Washington University School of Medicine in St.
Ben White
DECEMBER 1, 2024
If you’re a trainee going to RSNA this year, I’ll be giving a talk about careers in radiology during Session M3-RCP20: Navigating the Job Market at 9:30am on Monday. Come say hi! The post RSNA 2024 first appeared on Ben White.
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Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 11:22 Dec. 2, 2024 — Lunit recently unveiled follow-up findings from the ScreenTrustCAD trial. This study, conducted at Capio S:t Göran Hospital in Sweden, reinforces the real-world impact of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, which has successfully replaced one of the two human readers in the hospital’s double-reading breast cancer screening protocol.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2024
In a multicenter study involving over 747,000 women who had mammography screening, those who paid for AI-enhanced screening had a 21 percent higher recall rate and a 15 percent higher positive predictive value (PPV) for breast cancer, according to research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
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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.
ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 4, 2024
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a new study. Higher amounts of intramuscular fat in the thigh could also increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis.
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AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 1, 2024
CHICAGO -- Many women welcome the use of AI for breast cancer screening, according to research presented December 1 at RSNA 2024. In her talk, Ottavia Battaglia, MD, from the University of Milan in Italy discussed her team’s findings showing that nearly nine out of 10 women are optimistic about the technology. However, most women in the study also believed that radiologists should still be involved in the screening process and that AI should be limited to an assistant role.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The system combines findings from SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging with lifestyle and clinical factors to predict risk of major cardiovascular events.
MRI Network
DECEMBER 6, 2024
From a paltry adjusted gain of 36,000 jobs in October, the economy shifted gears and reported a non-farm payroll increase of 227,000 for November in todays Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Employment Situation Summary. This growth is in-line with analysts expectations and slightly higher than the average gain of 186,000 per month over the prior 12 months.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Higher visceral adipose tissue reportedly accounted for 77 percent of the association between Alzheimer’s disease and high body mass index (BMI), according to new research presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.
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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.
ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Researchers have created the smallest walking robot yet. Its mission: to be tiny enough to interact with waves of visible light and still move independently, so that it can maneuver to specific locations -- in a tissue sample, for instance -- to take images and measure forces at the scale of some of the body's smallest structures.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 5, 2024
The findings are from a 10-year study of Vanderbilt University Medical Center's energy consumption, recently published in RSNA's Radiology.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 5, 2024
CHICAGO -- When AI in mammography is coupled with a safeguard radiologist review, women are more likely to pay for breast cancer screening mammography if the AI will boost exam results, research presented December 5 at the RSNA meeting suggests. The finding comes from a study of nearly 750,000 women who chose to enroll in a self-pay, AI-enhanced breast cancer screening program.
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 1, 2024
American football isn’t the only contact sport that has medical experts concerned with the brain health of athletes. New evidence suggests that certain soccer players may be more at risk of long-term brain abnormalities, too.
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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.
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 10:23 Nov. 26, 2024 — Scriptor Software has launched rScriptor Impressions, a free software tool that leverages Generative AI to automatically create radiology impressions. This solution is designed to seamlessly integrate with existing dictation systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in radiology reporting. Key Features: Generative AI Integration: Uses advanced AI to generate comprehensive radiology impressions quickly.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2024
In a recent interview at the RSNA conference, Shadpour Demehri, MD and Kamyar Moradi, MD discussed new brain MRI research findings that demonstrated a link between increased dementia risk and sarcopenia with the temporalis muscle.
ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 3, 2024
A 10-minute brain scan can predict the effectiveness of a risky spinal surgery to alleviate intractable pain. The result gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss with patients considering spinal cord stimulation.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Experts hope their findings will encourage IR practices and hospital departments to pursue greater adoption of genicular artery embolization.
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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.
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 4, 2024
CHICAGO -- MRI scans have revealed that eating ultraprocessed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, according to a study presented December 4 at RSNA. The finding remained significant in participants regardless of their total daily caloric intake, physical activity, or body mass index, and suggests that diets high in ultraprocessed foods could increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis, noted presenter Zehra Akkaya, MD, a postdoctoral researcher at the Univer
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Imaging Technology
DECEMBER 2, 2024
tim.hodson Mon, 12/02/2024 - 12:27 Nov. 26, 2024 — GE HealthCare has introduced the Pristina Via* mammography system designed to enhance the screening experience for both technologists and patients. Debuting at the Radiological Society of North America’s 2024 Annual Meeting, this system provides mammography technologists with a suite of sophisticated tools that balance the demands of diagnostic accuracy and fast-paced workflows to facilitate more patient-centered breast care.
Diagnostic Imaging
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Sixty-eight percent of radiation oncologists said average delays with prior authorization are five days or more, and seven percent of survey respondents said these delays have been a contributing factor in the death of cancer patients.
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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.
ScienceDaily
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Driven by rapid advances in technology and the ever-growing influence of the digital landscape, the art of caring for the physical body and the digital world are becoming increasingly intertwined. The field of cosmetic dermatology is no exception.
Radiology Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
AuntMinnie
DECEMBER 1, 2024
CHICAGO - Deep learning improves coronary CT angiography's (CCTA) ability to quantify myocardial function, according to research presented December 1 at the RSNA meeting. This capability has become feasible with the development of CT detector technology, presenter Sophie Wong, MD, of the University of California, San Diego told session attendees. "Wide detector [CT] scanners have enabled the acquisition of the full cardiac cycle [and the measurement of] regional strain on routine CCTA without th
Health Imaging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
AI has shown great promise for improving early detection of breast cancer, but many algorithms are hindered by a lack of training on diverse datasets.
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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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