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Nonsmokers also benefit from lung cancer screening

AuntMinnie

Lung cancer screening finds disease in nonsmokers at comparable rates as their smoking peers, researchers have reported. Although screening for lung cancer mainly targets smokers, an increased incidence of the disease among nonsmokers suggests that guidelines should be expanded, wrote a team led by Caichen Li, MD, of the Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Disease in China.

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Black and White Thinking

Ben White

I made the mistake of procrastinating on something more meaningful by reading a variety of random commenters on issues related to radiology. One type of flawed thinking stuck out: the all-or-nothing fallacy. For example, as it pertains to artificial intelligence, the argument often goes, “AI will never replace a human in doing what I can do, and therefore I can ignore it.” Leave aside the potentially short-sighted disregard for this growing sector because of its obvious and glaring c

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Reducing MRI scan times could add thousands of exam slots, generating up to $22M in new revenue per practice

Radiology Business

Thats according to a new retrospective study led by the University of California, San Francisco, and Siemens Healthineers, published Tuesday in Radiology.

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Cleveland Clinic completes world's first remotely assisted HIFU procedure for prostate cancer

Health Imaging

Providers are hopeful their work will further advance the use of such procedures in areas where patients face barriers to accessing cancer care.

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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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Combined PET scans predict the progression of Alzheimer’s disease

AuntMinnie

Combining diagnostic information taken from an amyloid PET scan and an FDG-PET scan can predict the short-term progression in patients from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to Alzheimer's disease, researchers have reported. The results are from a study involving patients who were assessed for MCIat a memory clinic and were found to have positive signs of disease on both scans that progressed faster to Alzheimers disease, noted lead author Beatriz Echeveste, MD, of the Clnica Universidad de Navarr

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Hawaii’s largest hospital alerts staff after imaging backlog reaches 8,000 exams

Radiology Business

The Aloha State is reportedly facing challenges with hiring radiologists and radiologic technologists to meet heavy demand for medical imaging.

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Find the Pain Point: the Timeless Truths of Recruiting Success w/ Ashley Smith

MRI Network

Week after week on Talent Hunters , our host Vince Holt has brought out powerful insights from guests across every corner of the business. From former governors to top-tier doctors and seasoned recruiters. But today, were switching things up. Vince is stepping out of the hosts chair and into the spotlight. With over 35 years in the recruiting industry, what does he believe is the key to long-term success?

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Ukrainian refugees at higher risk of advanced breast cancers

AuntMinnie

Ukrainian refugee women have double the odds of having advanced-stage breast cancer compared with Polish citizens, according to research published April 22 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Lukasz Rabalski, PhD, from the University of Gdansk in Poland found that compared with the general Polish population, war refugee status was tied to a higher prevalence of aggressive tumor grades and more advanced stage disease at diagnosis.

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The Future of Interventional Radiology: 5 Emerging Themes From SIR 2025

Aidoc

This years Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Scientific Meeting gathered leading professionals to explore innovations in interventional radiology (IR). The event focused on a range of topics, from advances in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment to AIs role in patient care. Here are five consistent themes we heard about AIs role in IR. 1.

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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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Early signs say Supreme Court likely to preserve preventive care mandate

Radiology Business

SCOTUS on April 21 started hearing oral arguments in the high-profile case that could impact cost-free access to CT screening for lung and colorectal cancer.

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The Imaging Integration That Works the Way You Do 

Intelerad

Even the smallest workflow inefficiencies can add up, increasing workload on providers and reducing the time they have available to see patients. According to data from Definitive Healthcare Cerner serves approximately 30% of hospital technology market share nationwide. It’s the central hub for clinical activity a place where patient information is gathered, reviewed, and acted upon.

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Ultrasound-based model finds endometrial malignancies

AuntMinnie

Clinical and ultrasound features improve diagnostic accuracy for detecting endometrial malignancy, suggest findings published April 21 in the Journal of Radiation Research and Applied Sciences. Researchers led by Xiu YunDong from the Jinan Maternal and Child Health Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University in China found that incorporating these features into their risk stratification model led to marked improvement in finding endometrial malignancy.

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Radiologists often favored in medical malpractice cases, but losses can cost millions

Health Imaging

It is estimated that up to 50% of radiologists will be named in a medical malpractice case by the time they reach 60.

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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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Survey explores radiology resident pay and their wish list for training programs

Radiology Business

PGY-2 radiology residents stipends ranged from less than $45,000 to over $65,000, with statistically significant differences based on region, according to new survey data.

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Wireless Dental Imaging for Veterinary Medicine

Diagnostic Imaging Systems

Veterinary dentistry has come a long way in the last 10 years and one of the biggest game changers is wireless dental imaging. For veterinarians looking to modernize their practice and improve patient care, handheld x-ray generators and wireless dental sensors offer convenience, speed and precision. At Diagnostic Imaging Systems , weve jumped on board with the trend with our new Veterinary Wireless Digital Dental Systems designed specifically for veterinary professionals.

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Cortechs.ai software gets Health Canada approval

AuntMinnie

AI developer Cortechs.ai has received approval from Health Canada for its medical imaging analysis software suite. Cortechs.ais suite includes NeuroQuant and NeuroQuant MS, with automated brain segmentation and volumetric analysis, which are designed to assist in the early detection and monitoring of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers and multiple sclerosis, as well as the quantitative imaging analysis tool NeuroQuant Brain Tumor for evaluating brain tumor progression.

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Deep learning reconstruction enables 5-minute MRI scans

Health Imaging

New research in the American Journal of Roentgenology details a deep learning super-resolution image reconstruction technique that opens the door for accelerated imaging of the knee.

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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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Only 4% of women comfortable with AI serving as sole reader of mammograms

Radiology Business

Incorporating patient perspectives into AI implementation strategies ensures that these technologies improve and not hinder patient care," one expert contends.

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How Neuro AI Can Streamline Patient Care

Aidoc

Neurovascular care represents some of the most complex and time-sensitive cases in all of healthcare. Diagnosing and treating stroke, brain aneurysms and traumatic brain injuries are often a race against time and time is brain. Aidocs Full Brain Solution is setting a new standard to streamline patient care. Powered by a single platform the proprietary aiOS Aidocs comprehensive neurovascular AI capabilities help enhance clinical workflows and improve patient outcomes across the continuum of ca

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Right-to-repair battle heats up in North Carolina

AuntMinnie

Legislation in North Carolina, if passed, will require original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to support hospital and independent repair providers who work on medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment in the state, starting July 1. Breaking from right-to-repair laws that have generally excluded medical equipment, 2025 H 460 takes direct aim at medical imaging and radiation therapy devices.

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Could China's latest restrictions impact the supply of MRI contrast?

Health Imaging

The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could jeopardize the availability of contrast agents used for medical imaging.

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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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Chinese radiology vendors dodge high tariffs with US-based factories

Radiology Business

United Imaging and other manufacturers that have established American factories may remain insulated from the trade war.

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Law and Order: Best Practices for Radiologic Technologists

Cassling's MRI

In the field of radiologic technology (RT), understanding ethical and legal standards is crucial for providing safe, patient-centered care. Lets look at some best practices for RTs that emphasize the importance of ethics in everyday practice. Why Study Ethics? First, a foundational question: why study ethics in the first place?

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Most veterans adhere to post-EVAR surveillance imaging

AuntMinnie

Adherence to surveillance imaging after endovascular abdominal aortic aneurysm repair (EVAR) is high among veterans, according to research published April 24 in JAMA Network Open. A team led by Laura Newton, MD, from Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH, found that more than 70% of surveyed veterans receive guideline-adherent annual postoperative surveillance CT or ultrasound.

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Big-name healthcare orgs tap AI to improve breast imaging workflows

Health Imaging

These moves come as healthcare organizations are increasingly seeking ways to integrate artificial intelligence into daily clinical duties.

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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?