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Radiation Oncology/Therapy
New report shows radiation therapy volume remains stable
Radiation therapy treatment visit volume in 2010 in the U.S. appears to have bounced back to 2007 levels. Patients made 20.8 million treatment visits that year, after dips in the number of visits in 2008 and 2009, according to a report from market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
March 7, 2012
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New report shows angio procedure growth stalling
Procedure volume at U.S. angiography labs slowed to a 1% annual growth rate in 2010, compared with rates greater than 4% in previous years. Future market growth in the angiography segment may rely on sales of replacement systems, according to a new report by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
December 14, 2011
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Nuclear Medicine
Report shows nuclear medicine procedure volume slipping
The economic downturn, concerns over insurance preauthorization requirements, and the potential shift of exams to other imaging modalities have stalled procedure growth in the nuclear medicine/SPECT market in the U.S., according to a new report by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
October 19, 2011
Nuclear Medicine
Report finds slowing in PET annual growth rate
Despite being hampered by the recession, U.S. annual PET and PET/CT procedure volume in the U.S. still increased 7.1% per year from 2008 to 2010, according to a new report issued by market research firm IMV Medical Information Division.
July 27, 2011
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Industry News
MBI could help breast centers caught in economic squeeze
As breast imaging facilities consider new technologies as possible adjuncts to mammography, the weak economy is becoming a factor in their decision-making process. In the face of falling patient volumes and squeezed capital equipment budgets, could molecular breast imaging (MBI) offer an alternative that enables breast centers to do more with less?
September 13, 2010
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Chest x-ray CAD offers value in detecting lung cancers
When used as a second reader by an experienced chest radiologist, chest radiography computer-aided detection (CAD) technology can yield a high level of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in detecting lung nodules, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging.
June 17, 2010
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Procedure volume grows for noncardiac angiography
Procedure volume for noncardiac angiography applications in the U.S. has grown at a steady single-digit rate over the past four years as interventional radiologists find new applications for the technology, according to a new market research report by IMV Medical Information Division.
July 20, 2009
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Study: X-ray radiation dose to obese may be higher than thought
Radiation dose delivered to obese patients during radiography and fluoroscopy procedures may be higher than previously estimated -- and could be reaching levels as high as 28 mSv for an abdominal x-ray exam, according to a new study. But careful patient positioning may be able to help reduce dose in the obese.
May 18, 2009
Practice Management
Medical imaging hopes to cut losses in Medicare reform debate
The U.S. medical imaging community is experiencing both anticipation and angst as Congress and the Obama administration prepare to tackle rising healthcare spending. Many imaging observers are concerned that the government may repeat recent history by approaching imaging reimbursement with a hatchet rather than a scalpel.
January 26, 2009
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PACS/VNA
Telerays to auction telerad readings to lowest bidder
Call it the eBay of radiology: A new firm called Telerays has developed a novel Web-based auction approach to teleradiology services that calls for readings to be awarded to the lowest bidder. The company is currently recruiting radiologists to sign up to provide readings and is marketing its services to hospitals and imaging centers.
October 15, 2008
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Does AI contribute to burnout for radiologists?
Frequent AI use is associated with an increased risk of radiologist burnout, particularly among those with high workloads and low AI acceptance.
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Elastography shows tissue stiffness in athletes with low-back pain
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LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams
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Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology
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LLMs decrease in accuracy over time on radiology exams
By Will Morton
Large language models (LLMs) demonstrate high accuracy on radiology exams, yet decrease in accuracy over time.
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Functional MRI illuminates what motivates e-cigarette use
By Kate Madden Yee
Functional MRI shows that e-cigarette users perceive the product as equally rewarding as money -- a finding that highlights the addictive potential of vaping.
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Student-led initiative working to close gender gap in radiology
By Amerigo Allegretto
A student-led initiative called Women in Radiology Education (WIRED) is working to close the gender gap in radiology.
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CT-defined CAC predicts cardiovascular events in lung cancer patients
By Kate Madden Yee
CT-defined coronary artery calcification (CAC) scores can help predict the occurrence of conditions such as heart attack or stroke in lung cancer patients.
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Medicare finalizes 2025 Fee Schedule cut
By Sandy Coffta
In a new column, Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners assesses how the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule will impact radiology.
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Share of nonphysician practitioners' imaging interpretation doubles
By Kate Madden Yee
Nonphysician practitioners' share of imaging interpretation in office-based medical practices has more than doubled over the past decade.
November 20, 2024
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Nomogram model predicts malignancy risk in ovarian masses
By Amerigo Allegretto
A nomogram model based on O-RADS ultrasound findings and clinical and lab indicators can predict malignancy risk in adnexal cystic-solid masses.
November 19, 2024
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PET links chronic stress to aggressive endometrial cancer
By Will Morton
Brain activity related to chronic stress may be associated with the aggressiveness of tumors in women with endometrial cancer.
November 19, 2024
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Head CT offers insight into old strokes
By Kate Madden Yee
Incidental discovery of old strokes on head CT imaging offers clinicians an opportunity to put measures against future strokes into place.
November 19, 2024
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Climate change boosts emergency department use of x-ray, CT
By Kate Madden Yee
Climate change's effects -- particularly higher outdoor heat and air pollution -- increase imaging use in the emergency department, especially x-ray and CT.
November 19, 2024
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