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Artificial Intelligence applied successfully to orthopedic X-ray images in study
by John W. Mitchell 07/13/2017AI and physician agreed on fractures in 80 percent of images
What do unconventional service models tell us about the bone densitometry market?
by John W. Mitchell 07/12/2017Checking in with the partnership between Alpha Source and GE
Higher upfront hospital inpatient spending reduces Medicare deaths and overall costs
by John W. Mitchell 07/10/2017Figuring out what constitutes wasteful spending in health care
New Hampshire hospital implements EarlySense continuous patient monitoring sensors
by John R. Fischer 06/29/2017Bringing nurse assistance to the patient bedside faster
Physician groups line up in support of proposed tweaks to MIPS and APMs
by John W. Mitchell 06/22/2017Giving providers more time to adjust to new requirements
PET/CT with Ga-68 finds prostate cancer sooner than conventional imaging
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Research from Australia presented at SNMMI
Philips steps up molecular imaging value proposition at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Showcasing lower doses, faster scan times and higher sensitivity
New dual time-point PET scan finds Alzheimer’s biomarkers with less testing
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Assessing amyloid pathology and neuronal injury in a single session
Developers of portable PET scanner devices to seek FDA approval
by John W. Mitchell 06/14/2017Prescient Imaging aims to bring molecular imaging to the patient
Theranostics drives personalization of neuroendocrine cancer treatment
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Canadian researchers share findings at SNMMI
GE touts earlier and faster diagnosis of tumors with lower dose at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017Checking in with advancements in PET and SPECT
Heart disease second leading cause of death for cancer survivors
by John W. Mitchell 06/13/2017'It seems cancer and heart disease coexist in a race to kill cancer survivors'
Using PET tool to find coronary lesions at risk of rupture
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Could 'drive a paradigm shift' in the early diagnosis of deadly coronary artery disease
Siemens showcases SPECT/CT, PET/CT and software platforms at SNMMI
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Bringing flexibility to molecular imaging investments
Orphan drug improves quality of life for patients with malignant NET gut tumors
by John W. Mitchell 06/12/2017Promising Lutathera research highlighted at SNMMI meeting
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