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New Study Demonstrates Avenda Health’s Unfold AI to Better Predict Focal Therapy Success by 77% Percent as Compared to Standard Methods

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:10 May 13, 2024 — Avenda Health , an AI healthcare company creating the future of personalized prostate cancer care , unveils the results of a new UCLA study examining the role of AI in identifying tumor margins and predicting the efficacy of focal therapy treatments. The study titled “Software to Determine Extent of Tumor Margins in Focal Therapy,” was presented at the 2024 American Urological Association’s (AUA) annual meeting by Wayne Brisbane, MD , assistant pr

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What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals About Fractional Flow Reserve Assessment with Computed Tomography

Diagnostic Imaging

While acknowledging variable accuracy overall with CT-derived fractional flow reserve (FFR-CT) values, researchers found that the accuracy rate increased to 90 percent for FFR-CT values greater > 0.90 and < 0.49.

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RadNet acquires 9 imaging centers through 2 tuck-in transactions totaling $14M

Radiology Business

The deals were with Antelope Valley Imaging and Grossman Imaging Centers, both located near RadNet's home base in California.

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Key trends in enterprise imaging

Health Imaging

Radiology is going though a period of disruption with a growing radiologist shortage, decreasing reimbursements and increasing numbers of exams, making workflow efficiency a critical concern.

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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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NBA, NBPA, and NGBPU Collaborate with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health on Musculoskeletal and Joint Health Study

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 05/13/2024 - 11:44 May 13, 2024 — National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and the Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NBGPU) in collaboration with GE HealthCare and MedStar Health announced the completion of the data collection phase of a longitudinal pilot study of NBA G League players.

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Siemens Healthineers investing $314M to build new MRI manufacturing facility

Radiology Business

This is the first major production site for the company's DryCool technology, which drastically reduces the amount of helium required for magnetic resonance imaging.

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The Role of Targeted Alpha Radionuclide Therapy in Modern Oncology

Open Medscience

Targeted Alpha Radionuclide Therapy precisely delivers potent alpha particles to tumors, maximising efficacy while sparing healthy tissues. The post The Role of Targeted Alpha Radionuclide Therapy in Modern Oncology appeared first on Open MedScience.

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New Data Reveals Healthcare Industry is Facing Rising Cyberattacks

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 05/13/2024 - 12:01 May 13, 2024 — In the wake of the cybersecurity breach targeting the prominent healthcare system Ascension , a new study has unveiled the industries most susceptible to cyberattacks. Alarmingly, the healthcare sector has been revealed as the most vulnerable, underscoring the urgent need for heightened security within healthcare companies.

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Trends Shaping the Building Products Industry

MRI Network

Building product manufacturers in 2024 are finding themselves in a unique position as the construction industry undergoes a series of significant changes, according to a detailed report from FMI , a leading consulting and investment banking firm that serves companies in the industry. These changes are due to a combination of economic, demographic, environmental and societal trends that have the potential to reshape the building landscape.

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Creating Your Own Radiological Currency to Motivate Union Technologists

Diagnostic Imaging

Could the principles of operant conditioning reinforce more of a simpatico relationship between radiologists and technologists?

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Super-Resolution Imaging Technique Could Improve Evaluation of Cardiac Conditions

MedImaging Ultrasound

A new imaging technique, now being tested on patients, could improve the assessment of cardiac conditions and undiagnosed chest pain.

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Radiographers are apprehensive about integrating AI into their workflow

Health Imaging

Some believe it could make their jobs easier, while others perceive AI as a threat to their employment, new survey data suggest.

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Every Dig Has Its Dips: How to Deal With Demand Drops w/Karel Lukas

MRI Network

Just like many industries, recruiting isn’t immune to market highs and lows. Every dig is going to have its dips, and that can affect both demand and supply. When there’s uncertainty in the economy, no one wants to rock the boat. Candidates want to stay where they are, and companies decide to cut back on hiring. Over the last year, tech has found itself in this position.

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An Update to the Physician Shortage Problem

Vesta Teleradiology

The AAMC (Association of American Medical Colleges) has released new projections indicating a physician shortage of up to 86,000 physicians in the United States by 2036. This underscores the critical need for sustained and increased investments in training new physicians to address the country’s healthcare needs. The report, conducted by GlobalData Plc, includes various scenarios based on trends in healthcare delivery and the workforce.

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Characterization of Microwave Generator Energy and Ablation Volumes Following Transarterial Embolization in an In Vivo Porcine Liver Model

JVIR

This study aims to characterize the relationship between ablation zone volume (AZV) and microwave ablation (MWA) energy in an in vivo porcine liver model following arterial embolization.

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Top 7 AI Consulting Firms for Healthcare

Open Medscience

Top AI consulting firms specialize in healthcare integration strategies to enhance operational efficiency and AI development services. The post Top 7 AI Consulting Firms for Healthcare appeared first on Open MedScience.

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Investor-backed Outpatient Imaging Affiliates inks deal to open academic center’s 1st freestanding site

Radiology Business

UConn Health has seen “unprecedented growth” in patient volumes and hopes the facility will minimize wait times while cutting costs for patients.

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Pros and Cons of Equine Chiropractic

Maven Imaging

Equine chiropractic is a dynamic field that merges traditional veterinary care with specialized techniques to optimize horses' health and performance. This approach has garnered attention for its significant potential benefits, including enhanced mobility and pain relief.

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The reinforced cementoplasty with spindles technique

JVIR

Reinforced cementoplasty with spindles is a recent technique that is mainly used for pathological fractures or for bone metastases at risk of fracture in locations with shear stresses. The technique is less challenging to perform than percutaneous screw insertion and does not require equipment sterilization. No general anesthetic is required. A small trocar is all that is needed, and sutures are often unnecessary.

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Diagnostic Imaging's Weekly Scan: May 5-May 11

Diagnostic Imaging

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

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Patient advocacy groups urge Congress to create pathway for CMS to cover AI in radiology

Radiology Business

As of Monday, the FDA has OK'd nearly 900 AI-enabled medical devices, but CMS has only assigned payment for about 10 of them.

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Five Things That Radiologists Can Do to Improve Their Technology Quotient. Indian Journal of Radiology Imaging.

Teleradiology Solutions

Five Things That Radiologists Can Do to Improve Their Technology Quotient. Indian Journal of Radiology Imaging. 2024 May 9 Learn more: [link] AuthorsArjun Kalyanpur The post Five Things That Radiologists Can Do to Improve Their Technology Quotient. Indian Journal of Radiology Imaging. appeared first on Teleradiology Solutions | Company for Teleradiology Services.

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Invited Lecture on Teleradiology – Present and Future. Annual conference of the Canadian Association of Radiology, Montreal Canada

Teleradiology Solutions

Invited Lecture on Teleradiology – Present and Future. Annual conference of the Canadian Association of Radiology, Montreal Canada. April 13, 2024. AuthorsArjun Kalyanpur The post Invited Lecture on Teleradiology – Present and Future. Annual conference of the Canadian Association of Radiology, Montreal Canada appeared first on Teleradiology Solutions | Company for Teleradiology Services.