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FDA has approved over 1,000 clinical AI applications, with most aimed at radiology

Health Imaging

Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

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Your PERT Team and AI: A Powerful Combination

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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a complex and life-threatening condition that demands swift action and multidisciplinary collaboration. Pulmonary embolism response teams (PERTs) are a transformative innovation in PE care, providing a coordinated framework to improve clinical decision-making, streamline workflows and ultimately improve patient outcomes. Now, with AI-enabled tools, PERT teams are unlocking new levels of efficiency and effectiveness in PE management.

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The Wisdom of Subjective Importance in Radiology

Diagnostic Imaging

Experience gradually transforms an initial tendency to overcall findings in radiology to more of a reserved under calling on radiology reports.

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Genetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptake

AuntMinnie

Women with high-risk pathological variants for breast cancer as identified by genetic testing and risk assessment are about 10 times more likely to undergo breast MRI, a study published January 13 in JAMA Network Open has found. Researchers led by Leah Naghi, MD, from the City of Hope National Medical Center in Duarte, CA, reported that women with inherited pathological variants who discuss their breast cancer risk with their doctors had more consistent MRI uptake than women with lower estimated

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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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Basketball players' brains are wired differently, new MRI data suggest

Health Imaging

Although some form of neural superiority may not be the driving factor behind an elite athletes talent, new evidence shows these individuals have unique structure and connectivity patterns.

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Can MRI-Based AI Enhance Risk Stratification in Prostate Cancer?

Diagnostic Imaging

Employing baseline MRI and clinical data, an emerging deep learning model was 32 percent more likely to predict the progression of low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) to clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa), according to new research.

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Radiology leaders optimistic about AI but see cost as a key hurdle

Radiology Business

The findings are derived from a small survey of radiology department chairs, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

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Are misconceptions about radiology deterring medical students from the specialty?

Health Imaging

New survey results delve deeper into what students are seeing in their future careers as physicians and how diagnostic imaging fits into the picture.

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What’s the Difference Between Cone Beam CT and CT?

Maven Imaging

Cone Beam CT (CBCT) and traditional Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) are vital imaging technologies that serve distinct purposes in medical and dental diagnostics. While both rely on X-ray radiation to create detailed 3D images, their design, applications, and radiation exposure levels differ significantly.

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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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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: January 5 — January 11

Diagnostic Imaging

Catch up on the top radiology content of the past week.

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Telix Pharmaceuticals to acquire portfolio of imaging-related assets for up to $185M

Radiology Business

Inglewood, California-based biotechnology company ImaginAb is the seller, unloading a pipeline of drug candidates, technology platform and research facility.

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Orthopedic trauma reads a 'significant difficulty' for radiology residents

Health Imaging

The findings are concerning, especially considering the amount of orthopedic cases residents are involved in during call shifts, researchers caution.

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Engineering 2025: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Role of Recruiting in Shaping the Future

MRI Network

Late in 2024, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released a report on the future of engineering as a career. The data included in the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook for Engineering indicates that demand for engineers will grow by at least 13% through 2031. So, why is engineering suddenly one of the hottest career fields around? The answer lies in two competing yet related trends seen across industries.

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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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How Can You Best Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy?

Open Medscience

Radiation therapy support significantly improves patient well-being, addressing physical symptoms, emotional needs, and enhancing treatment outcomes. The post How Can You Best Support Patients Undergoing Radiation Therapy? appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Lantheus to acquire PET agent developer Life Molecular Imaging for up to $750M

Radiology Business

LMI is the maker of Neuraceq, a globally approved F-18 PET imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimers

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FDA has now approved more than 1,000 clinical AI applications, most aimed at radiology

Health Imaging

Radiology products lead the way for AI approvals by a long shot, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

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Comment on “Prognostic value of myocardial tissue characterization by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging using T1 mapping in nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis”

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 11 January 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s):

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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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Radionuclide Therapy: A Radioactive Odyssey and Its Unintended Consequences

Open Medscience

Side effects of radionuclide therapy include bone marrow suppression, gastrointestinal irritation, kidney dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances. The post Radionuclide Therapy: A Radioactive Odyssey and Its Unintended Consequences appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Hundreds of radiologists urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as next HHS secretary

Radiology Business

As physicians who care deeply about the health and safety of our patients and communities, we are appalled by Donald Trump's reckless decision to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr.," over 19,000 docs wrote.

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ERS Genomics Launches ‘Express License’ Platform

Imaging Technology

tim.hodson Mon, 01/13/2025 - 10:26 Jan. 13, 2025-- ERS Genomics, the CRISPR licensing company, has announcedthe launch of its Express License platform to provide small research enterprises and startups with affordable and rapid access to the worlds largest foundational and essential CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio. ERS Genomics is committed to providing responsible and effective access to CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

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Measurement of Lumbar Vertebral Body Attenuation at PET-CT Is A Reliable Method of Diagnosing Osteoporosis.

ScienceDirect

Publication date: Available online 10 January 2025 Source: Clinical Radiology Author(s): Michael Courtney, Ernan Hession, Ciaran Johnston, Niall Sheehy

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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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Advantages and Disadvantages of Remote Work (Part 1 of 4)

MRI Network

Written by HireQuest Inc. , parent company of MRINetwork Youve probably already read about a hundred articles about the pros and cons of remote work, return-to-office mandates, or hybrid options. This one, however, focuses on this topic from the CEO point of view looking specifically at the advantages of remote work from the employer side. 10 Advantages of Remote Work from a CEO Perspective Increased productivity.

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