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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

Aidoc

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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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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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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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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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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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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Setting Up Community Healthcare Programs: How Pharmacists Can Help

Open Medscience

Pharmacists in community healthcare programs provide essential services, enhancing public health through education, collaboration, and improved care. The post Setting Up Community Healthcare Programs: How Pharmacists Can Help appeared first on Open MedScience.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.