Humana’s new draft Fusion policy outlines coverage determinations for myocardial assessment and the use of PET/CT and SPECT/CT for certain neurologic indications. ASNC has submitted additional feedback on the draft policy.
News | PET-CT
Humana Hears ASNC’s Concerns, Reverses Restrictive PET/CT Coverage Policy

July 13, 2021 — In a recent blog, the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) reported that Humana, one of the ...

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The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of Trustees approved over $3 million in radiology research and education grants this year, achieving a funding rate of 30% of grant applications. With the addition of this year’s support, the R&E Foundation has awarded $70 million in grant funding since the Foundation’s inception in 1984.
News | RSNA
RSNA R&E Foundation Approves Over $3 Million in Grant Funding

July 13, 2021 — The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Research and Education (R&E) Foundation Board of ...

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In a mouse model study of MRI-guided focused ultrasound-induced blood-brain barrier (BBB) opening at MRI field strengths ranging from ­approximately 0 T (outside the magnetic field) to 4.7 T, the static magnetic field dampened the detected microbubble cavitation signal and decreased the BBB opening volum
News | Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic Field from MRI Affects Focused-ultrasound-mediated Blood-brain Barrier

July 13, 2021 — MRI-guided focused ultrasound combined with microbubbles can open the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and ...

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NeuroLogica joins forces with Massachusetts General Hospital to pilot OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) technology at patient point-of-care
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
NeuroLogica Joins Forces with Massachusetts General Hospital to Pilot Photon Counting CT at the Patient’s Point-Of-Care Using OmniTom Elite CT

July 13, 2021 — NeuroLogica Corp. announced that its state-of-the-art OmniTom Elite with Photon Counting Detector (PCD) ...

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 The numbers of cancer screening tests rebounded sharply in the last quarter of 2020, following a dramatic decline in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic, at one large hospital system in the Northeastern United States. These findings were released in a study published in Cancer Cell. The research also found an increase in racial and socioeconomic disparities among users of some screening tests during the pandemic.
News | Radiation Oncology
Cancer Screenings Rebounded in 2020 After COVID but Racial Disparities Remain

July 12, 2021 — The numbers of cancer screening tests rebounded sharply in the last quarter of 2020, following a ...

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Most countries have not introduced nationwide prostate cancer screening, as current methods result in overdiagnoses and excessive and unnecessary biopsies. A new study by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden, which is published in The New England Journal of Medicine, indicates that screening by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and targeted biopsies could potentially cut overdiagnoses by half.
News | Prostate Cancer
MRI Can Cut Over-diagnoses in Prostate Cancer Screening by Half

July 12, 2021 — Most countries have not introduced nationwide prostate cancer screening, as current methods result in ...

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Nearly one quarter of deaths from lung cancer could be avoided in high-risk populations through the adoption of targeted screening with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scans, as based on the results of the NELSON study.
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Nearly 25% of Deaths From Lung Cancer Could Be Avoided in High-risk Populations Through Targeted Lung Cancer Screening Worldwide

July 11, 2021 — The report ‘Lung Cancer Screening: The Cost of Inaction’ shows that lung cancer screening presents a ...

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A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high sensitivity that supports excellent spatial resolution and image quality. Given the long axial field of view (AFOV) of the uEXPLORER, study authors have proposed new, extended measurements for phantoms to characterize total-body PET imaging more appropriately. This research was published in the June issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
News | PET Imaging
Total-body PET Imaging Exceeds Industry Standards

July 10, 2021 — A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high ...

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To help enhance the images and information provided to clinicians for radiation oncology treatment planning, GE Healthcare will integrate Spectronic Medical’s AI-based software with its industry leading AIR Recon DL technology
News | Artificial Intelligence
GE Healthcare Offers End-To-End Deep Learning Solutions with Spectronic Medical

July 9, 2021 — GE Healthcare announced the integration of Spectronic Medical AB AI-based software[1] for more precise ...

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According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), reduced-dose CT depicts greater than 90% of lung nodules in children and young adults with cancer, identifying the presence of nodules with moderate sensitivity and high specificity.
News | Computed Tomography (CT)
Reduced-Dose Versus Standard-Dose CT for Lung Nodules in Children, Young Adults With Cancer

July 9, 2021—According to ARRS’ American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), reduced-dose CT depicts greater than 90% of ...

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The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for DeepLook, Inc.’s DL Precise, a one-click software tool to automate segmentation and measurement of suspicious objects across all medical imaging modalities, delivering critical improvements in workflow and reporting precision.
News | Imaging Software Development
FDA Clears DL Precise One-click Segmentation and Measurement Tool

July 9, 2021 — The FDA has granted 510(k) clearance for DeepLook, Inc.’s DL Precise, a one-click software tool to ...

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Radiology RCM services deal underscores XIFIN’s commitment to providing the diagnostic health industry with deep expertise, advanced business intelligence and analytics critical for optimizing operations
News | Information Technology
XIFIN Enters Radiology RCM Services Segment with Computerized Management Services Acquisition

July 9, 2021 — XIFIN announced the acquisition of Computerized Management Services (CMS), a provider of revenue cycle ...

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Third acquisition in six months strengthens Intelerad’s position in medical image management and increases viewing capabilities and ROI for customers 
News | PACS
Intelerad Acquires Raleigh-Durham Based Heart Imaging Technologies

July 8, 2021 — Intelerad Medical Systems, a global leader in medical image management solutions, announced its ...

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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) to host in-person Annual Meeting in Chicago, October 24-27
News | ASTRO
ASTRO 2021 Announces its October Event is In-person

July 8, 2021 — Registration opens today for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 63rd Annual Meeting ...

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Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for Fujifilm’s new image enhancement technology - the Oxygen Saturation Endoscopic Imaging System - which was developed to improve visualization during gastrointestinal, colorectal, and advanced endoscopy and surgical procedures.
News | Interventional Radiology
Fujifilm’s Endosurgical Image Enhancement Technology for the ELUXEO Surgical System Receives FDA Clearance

July 8, 2021 — Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A., Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

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Aduhelm should be initiated in patients with mild cognitive impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease or mild Alzheimer’s dementia
News | PET Imaging
FDA Approves Updated Aduhelm Prescribing Information

July 8, 2021 — Biogen and Eisai Co., Ltd. announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved an updated ...

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Annalise.ai has launched its comprehensive chest X-ray AI solution Annalise CXR, which detects 124 clinical findings and is a decision support tool for radiologists and clinicians. The company was originally formed as a joint venture between Australian healthcare technology company Harrison.ai and one of the world’s largest radiology companies, I–MED Radiology Network. 
News | X-Ray
Study Reveals New Comprehensive AI Chest X-ray Solution Improves Radiologist Accuracy

July 7, 2021 — Annalise.ai has launched its comprehensive chest X-ray AI solution Annalise CXR, which detects 124 ...

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Serena Bright sets new standards for breast cancer detection and biopsy technology
News | Breast Biopsy Systems
GE Healthcare’s Industry-First Contrast-Guided Biopsy Solution, Serena Bright, Installed in Five Major Hospitals in the United States

July 7, 2021 — GE Healthcare announced the installation of Serena Bright in five hospitals and radiology centers around ...

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Feature | Treatment Planning | Information provided by Grand View Research
An Analysis of the Treatment Planning Systems Market

The rapid increase in global cancer prevalence is driving the demand for innovative and accurate oncology treatment ...

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Global single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) market to reach $2.7 billion by the year 2027
News | SPECT Imaging
Global SPECT Market 2021 Research Report

July 7, 2021 — Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) ...

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