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Theranostics takes center stage at SNMMI annual meeting
by John W. Mitchell 06/11/2017Renewed optimism over molecular imaging's potential at plenary session
Children not at increased risk for cancer from routine imaging tests: study
by John W. Mitchell 06/08/2017ALARA objectives deemed 'misguided,' 'detrimental'
Personalized radiotherapy 'start of a new era' with aid of radiomics imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/05/2017Basing treatment decisions on genomics
Breast screening bundle tool may offer radiologists a way forward under MACRA
by John W. Mitchell 05/24/2017Seeking value in radiology-driven Advanced Payment Models
Study suggests radiologists are more 'patient facing' than you think
by John W. Mitchell 05/23/2017Could findings unveiled at ACR impact reimbursement models?
Cancers detected sooner since ACA screenings went into effect
by John W. Mitchell 05/19/2017Early diagnoses increased by one percent under Obama's signature legislation: Study
Continuity of care is more important than speed in the case of chronic heart failure
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2017New research shows improved outcomes for patients returned to same hospital
Ultrasound aids in delivery of brachytherapy in prostate cancer patients
by John W. Mitchell 05/10/2017Researchers at ESTRO tout benefits, patient appeal
PET/CT study aims to reduce pediatric brain cancer deaths from 90 percent
by John W. Mitchell 05/08/2017Using imaging to predict tumor drug uptake
Little correlation found between quality of care and cost of physician services
by John W. Mitchell 05/04/2017In medicine, general economic rules do not apply as neatly as we'd like them to
New ACR study affirms age 40 for women to start mammogram screenings
by John W. Mitchell 05/03/2017Also dispels myth that some breast cancers simply disappear on their own
Bilateral breast removal deemed overtreatment in DCIS cancer cases
by John W. Mitchell 05/03/2017Risk of cancer in the opposite breast is 5.6 percent after 10 years: Study
Johns Hopkins seeding startups to keep health tech companies in Baltimore
by John W. Mitchell 04/30/2017FastForward 1812 is a $65 million innovation hub
Prostate cancer patients would pay $2,000 more for better, MR-US, biopsies
by John W. Mitchell 04/28/2017As out-of-pocket payments increase, patients want the best
With AI, researchers simplify cervical cancer screening
by John W. Mitchell 04/25/2017Could improve screening in underserved areas while affirming diagnoses in developed regions
Philips study shows noninvasive home ventilation can reduce COPD readmissions
by John W. Mitchell 04/24/2017Study showed cost savings of almost $500,000 over three months
SPECT/CT can assess kidney tumors without biopsies and surgery
by John W. Mitchell 04/21/2017'Who wants to have a biopsy needle stuck in their back if the growth isn't cancer?'
Challenges for radiologists in a value-based care model
by John W. Mitchell 04/20/2017Dr. James Whitfill describes the big picture issues facing imaging
U.S. and Chinese researchers work to standardize MR stroke protocols with 3-D model
by John W. Mitchell 04/20/2017Better understanding ICAD with the aid of high-res imaging
Dispute over mammography screening recommendations rekindled
by John W. Mitchell 04/17/2017Begin annual mammo screening at age 40: ACR
Infusion pump market evolves to keep up with hospital platform technology trends
by John W. Mitchell 04/14/2017New standards in performance are significant
Toshiba Medical partners with UCSD to advance neuro, MSK and non-contrast MR
by John W. Mitchell 04/13/2017An opportunity to address gadolinium retention concerns
Imaging rates on the decline overall since 2009: Study
by John W. Mitchell 04/06/2017From 'fastest-growing' physician service to 'slowest'
Bayer partners into first-ever statewide rad dose registry in Connecticut
by John W. Mitchell 03/31/2017Will utilize big data to identify best practices in radiation exposure
Endoscopy may benefit from optical, precision X-ray
by John W. Mitchell 03/29/2017Reducing X-ray to nanoscale proportions
New ablation catheter sensor device may reduce dependence on fluoroscopy
by John W. Mitchell 03/27/2017Device is compatible with EnSite Precision cardiac mapping and MediGuide
Does Texas have a 'freestanding emergency department' problem?
by John W. Mitchell 03/26/2017Confusion over walk-in emergency clinics saddles patients with big bills
Researchers assess heart attack risk with CT
by John W. Mitchell 03/21/2017A fast and affordable alternative to the invasive two-test protocol
Recurrent lung cancer patients benefit from proton therapy: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/20/2017A promising tool against a high mortality cancer
Watson and MedyMatch partner to read trauma CTs in the ER faster
by John W. Mitchell 03/15/2017Using AI to provide better care where time is precious
Electronic specialty triage consults reduce wait times, promote population health
by John W. Mitchell 03/13/2017eConsult is expediting access to specialists
Most patients have no clue if their doctor is receiving industry payments
by John W. Mitchell 03/08/2017Researchers say more must be done to inform patients
Digital mammo detects more cancer, but also more false positives: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/05/2017Fortunately, advances in technology are improving accuracy
Health care leaders need to rethink cybersecurity approach
by John W. Mitchell 03/02/2017Focused on specific details, some facilities lack a true threat mitigation model
Four trends emerged at HIMSS this year
by John W. Mitchell 02/27/2017Previously 'magical' concepts are now market realities
ECRI makes case at HIMSS for IT patient safety leadership
by John W. Mitchell 02/23/2017It's time for IT staff to step up and be seen
Konica Minolta jumps into secure enterprise imaging at HIMSS with Exa
by John W. Mitchell 02/23/2017Zero footprint universal viewer designed with physician workflow in mind
Addressing hope, frustration and value-based uncertainty at HIMSS
by John W. Mitchell 02/22/2017Five voices chime in on the issues currently impacting health care's 'triple aim'
HIMSS senior staff provide wide-ranging presentation on state of health IT
by John W. Mitchell 02/21/2017Addressing uncertainty and defining priorities
What makes for a smooth EHR transition? The right culture
by John W. Mitchell 02/21/2017Lessons from Houston Methodist at HIMSS
IBM's Ginny Rometty delivers optimistic HIMSS keynote
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2017CEO is 'profoundly hopeful' as cognitive computing enters medicine
Philips leadership shares health vision at HIMSS media event
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2017Progress in bringing predictive analytics to the care continuum
Houston leasing and finance conference examines medical device market
by John W. Mitchell 02/19/2017$172 billion was spent on medical devices in 2016
Cut infusion pump dosing errors in half with integrated software
by John W. Mitchell 02/16/2017To err is human, and errors in patient safety are unacceptable
Majority of recent health data breaches were an inside job: report
by John W. Mitchell 02/15/2017'We believe that 2017 will be the year of insider breach awareness'
ACS and Johns Hopkins aim to cut surgery stays in half with $16 million study
by John W. Mitchell 02/10/2017Seeking 750 brave hospitals to reinvent protocol
Simple blood test can help clinicians assess patient's risk of heart problems
by John W. Mitchell 02/09/2017Test generates an age, sex and gene expression score to determine risk
New evidence that manufacturer guidelines fall short for endoscope reprocessing
by John W. Mitchell 02/06/2017Using a tiny camera, researchers get the dirt on disinfection
New fMRI assisted, circuit-mapping method might improve Parkinson’s treatment
by John W. Mitchell 02/01/2017Applying engineering principles to neurology
Is 4-D MR imaging ready to go mainstream?
by John W. Mitchell 02/01/2017As data analytics evolve, powerful techniques may change the way we view heart disease