James Brice

Radiation Oncology/Therapy
Report: Radiation therapy market regains stability
Radiation therapy providers in the U.S. are again buying new equipment and upgrades after surviving the effects of the Great Recession, which caused utilization to fall 22% from 2007 through 2008, according to a new report from market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
July 16, 2013
CT
CORE 320 study evaluates CCTA and SPECT for CAD diagnosis
A new comparative effectiveness study has found that 320-detector-row coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is better than SPECT myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) for diagnosing coronary artery disease (CAD). But MPI still helps avoid unnecessary cardiac catheterization and revascularization.
March 24, 2013
CT
Study affirms CCTA's value to rule out myocardial infarction
Coronary CT angiography (CCTA) is clinically safe and may use medical resources more effectively than conventional methods for evaluating chest pain in patients who are at low or intermediate risk of myocardial infarction, according to research presented earlier this month at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 18, 2013
CT
Iodixanol produces less patient discomfort than iopamidol
A head-to-head comparison of contrast media for coronary CT angiography showed that patients experienced less discomfort after intravenous administration of iodixanol than with iopamidol, according to results presented at the American College of Cardiology meeting.
March 13, 2013
MRI
ACC: Nonthoracic MRI may be safe for pacemaker, ICD patients
SAN FRANCISCO - Nonthoracic MRI scans are safe for patients with cardiac pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), according to preliminary results from the MagnaSafe Registry presented on March 10 at the 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC) meeting.
March 12, 2013
PACS/VNA
RadSnap delivers imaging expertise to smartphones
Wouldn't it be great if an app delivered imaging consultations on difficult cases straight to your smartphone? Wish no more: A new app called RadSnap allows physicians to take a picture of a case with their smartphone and submit it to a network of experts for advice.
February 11, 2013
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Associations
ACR institute blasts imaging payment cuts in first report
The first major report from the American College of Radiology's (ACR) new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute warns of diminished patient access to diagnostic imaging and other unintended negative consequences from public policies that have slowed imaging's growth.
October 23, 2012
Associations
ACR vice chair bashes political animosity against radiology
Radiology has been to the mountaintop, and it has been paying a political price for it ever since, according to Dr. Bibb Allen Jr., vice chair of the American College of Radiology's (ACR) Board of Chancellors.
September 24, 2012
Practice Management
A rocky road awaits radiologists during Obamacare rollout
SAN FRANCISCO - Higher taxes, lower reimbursement, and more federal control over the use of advanced imaging in clinical practice. Dr. Frank J. Lexa used these terms to describe a dark vision of radiology after healthcare reform at the 2012 California Radiological Society annual meeting.
September 10, 2012
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PACS/VNA
Chang: Radiologists must manage imaging to survive
SAN FRANCISCO - Dashboards and scorecards providing tangible measures of performance can serve as a potent defense for radiologists against forces that are attempting to loosen their control over medical imaging, according to PACS pioneer Dr. Paul Chang.
September 9, 2012
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Economics
Possible Loss of Screening Coverage Will Impact Radiology Practices
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners describes how a U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect future coverage of cancer screening services.
Naeotom Alpha is Siemens' new dual-source PCCT scanner. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.
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Convolutional neural network improves coronary CTA
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Molecular Imaging
New SPECT-based coronary risk score developed for women
Canon's Galan 3T / Supreme Edition MRI scanner. Image courtesy of Canon Medical Systems.
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In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners describes how a U.S. Supreme Court decision could affect future coverage of cancer screening services.
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New PCCT scanners, Sequoia upgrade headline Siemens introductions at RSNA 2024
By Erik L. Ridley
Siemens Healthineers spotlighted its new expanded photon-counting CT portfolio and the latest version of its Acuson Sequoia ultrasound scanner at RSNA 2024.
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Naeotom Alpha is Siemens' new dual-source PCCT scanner. Image courtesy of Siemens Healthineers.
Convolutional neural network improves coronary CTA
By Kate Madden Yee
Use of a convolutional neural network trained with photon-counting CT data improves the image resolution of coronary CT angiography (CTA) exams.
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New SPECT-based coronary risk score developed for women
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A new risk score based on SPECT imaging and other variables can accurately predict risks for women of major adverse cardiovascular events.
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A new version of its 3-tesla MRI scanner, AI technologies, and CT technology improvements were among the highlights for Canon at RSNA 2024.
December 6, 2024
Canon's Galan 3T / Supreme Edition MRI scanner. Image courtesy of Canon Medical Systems.
Simple filtration system removes iodinated contrast from wastewater
By Kate Madden Yee
A relatively simple toilet filtration system removes iodinated contrast agents from wastewater, according to research findings presented at RSNA 2024.
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Philips highlights AI automation, cloud at RSNA 2024
By Erik L. Ridley and Liz Carey
Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists.
December 5, 2024
BlueSeal 1.5-tesla MRI scanner.
Clinical utility study confirms need for strong AI oversight
By Liz Carey
Large-scale Hofstra Northwell analysis of the correctness rate of radiologists was deemed statistically significant in comparison to AI findings in PE diagnosis.
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AI chatbots tested on patient questions about Lu-177 PSMA-617
By Will Morton
AI chatbots have considerable potential to answer common patient questions about theranostics treatments but struggle with the complexity of the topic.
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Video from RSNA 2024: How rads can handle election results
By Erik L. Ridley
In a wide-ranging interview, Saurabh Jha, MD, discusses his recent trip to Nepal, the controversy over whole-body MRI screening, and how radiologists can handle the recent presidential election results in the U.S.
December 5, 2024
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The 2024 PACSMan Awards: Show me the money
By Michael J. Cannavo
Michael J. Cannavo, aka the PACSMan, doles out his annual PACSman Awards for RSNA 2024.
December 5, 2024
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GE HealthCare targets precision care, workflow improvements
By Erik L. Ridley and Kate Madden Yee
A new SPECT/CT system and a range of AI technologies aimed at improving operational efficiencies were among the highlights for GE HealthCare at RSNA 2024.
December 5, 2024
GE HealthCare's new Aurora dual-head SPECT/CT scanner. Image courtesy of GE HealthCare.
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