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AI-based clinical applications for medical imaging to be worth $1.5 billion in 2024
by John R. Fischer 09/22/2020Signify Research anticipates market boost when pandemic subsides
Clarius launches first ultrahigh frequency handheld ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 09/22/2020Clarius L20 HD operates via apps for iOS and Android
Demystifying carbon ion therapy
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2020Dr. Hug with the MedAustron Ion Therapy Center discusses what the treatment is all about
Proton therapy providers navigating COVID-19 cautiously
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2020The fight against cancer continues during the pandemic
CMS introduces new payment model for radiation oncology
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2020ASTRO and ACR seek delay in implementation so providers can be better prepared
Radiation Business Solutions acquires radiation oncology billing company, RADMAX
by John R. Fischer 09/21/2020Representing more than 200 new, quality-driven radiation oncology networks
Fallout from hospital cybersecurity attack leads to patient death in Germany
by John R. Fischer 09/18/2020With IT systems down, patient data unavailable for providing care for life-threatening condition
PET/MR boosts lesion detection, reduces radiation exposure in cancer imaging
by John R. Fischer 09/18/2020May enable fast, efficient local and whole-body staging in one step
CERN in talks to develop FLASH radiotherapy facility for clinical use in Switzerland
by John R. Fischer 09/17/2020Will utilize components designed for CERN's Compact Linear Collider
German researchers develop world's smallest ultrasound detector
by John R. Fischer 09/17/2020Can better distinguish features in imaged tissue or materials
FDA approves ControlRad's radiation reduction tech for OEC 9900 Mobile C-arms
by John R. Fischer 09/16/2020Reduces radiation exposure without compromising image quality
Stolen briefcase contained personal information of over 4,000 cancer patients
by John R. Fischer 09/16/2020Unencrypted USB drives stolen from Moffitt Cancer Center doctor's car
Privately insured pay 247% of what Medicare recipients pay to hospitals
by John R. Fischer 09/15/2020Prices varied among states and markets
RLDatix acquires preventive maintenance resource, oneSOURCE
by John R. Fischer 09/15/2020Will provide maintenance documentation to ensure devices are safe and effective
Data breach potentially compromises data of 46,000 veterans
by John R. Fischer 09/15/2020Unauthorized user hacked online application to divert healthcare payments
Oncologists face huge backlogs, mounting burnout as pandemic rolls on
by John R. Fischer 09/14/2020Patients at greater risk due to delayed treatments
Radiology Partners to acquire MEDNAX radiology unit for $885 million
by John R. Fischer 09/11/2020Offers RP more access to subspecialty care and teleradiology services for patients and clients
AI predictive analytics could reduce MR appointment no-shows
by John R. Fischer 09/11/2020Improving radiology workflow and quality of care
Cancer care with limited resources: Six lessons from low-income countries
by John R. Fischer 09/11/2020Navigating COVID-19 with an ethical framework for establishing priorities
Focused ultrasound study on prostate cancer treatment yields promising results
by John R. Fischer 09/09/2020Provides 'adequate control' of prostate cancer, averts side effects of conventional treatments
Portable MR detects brain abnormalities indicating stroke, neurological disorders
by John R. Fischer 09/09/2020Researchers at Yale use Hyperfine system for bedside diagnostics
FDA gives nod to KA Imaging's dual-energy X-ray detector
by John R. Fischer 09/08/2020First portable digital detector for separating different energy levels
Radiologists indicate high levels of anxiety due to COVID-19 protections
by John R. Fischer 09/08/2020Seen decreases in workload, questioning facility preparedness
Louisiana radiologists say chest X-rays can help with COVID-19 diagnoses
by John R. Fischer 09/04/2020Especially useful in areas with limited testing capability or delayed test results
Siemens and CEA-Leti partner on photon counting CT detector module
by John R. Fischer 09/04/2020Increases spatial resolution while reducing exposure and image artifacts
FDA clears Fujifilm Sonosite POCUS technology for detection of COVID-19 indications
by John R. Fischer 09/03/2020Uses lung and cardiac imaging to detect disease symptoms
CMS proposes new rule for faster Medicare coverage of FDA-approved breakthrough devices
by John R. Fischer 09/03/2020Allows beneficiaries access to more devices for life-threatening conditions
RLS acquires GE Healthcare's radiopharmacy network
by John R. Fischer 09/02/2020Makes RLS the largest pure molecular imaging focused firm
Deep learning model beats clinical standard in predicting long-term lung cancer risk
by John R. Fischer 09/01/2020Missed 30% fewer cancers than standard
Researchers reveal number one COVID-19 concern among healthcare industry stakeholders
by John R. Fischer 09/01/2020No big surprise that it comes down to the bottom line
Philips debuts next-generation Azurion image-guided therapy platform
by John R. Fischer 08/31/2020Offers new 3D technology and optimizes clinical and operational lab performance
Cardiology compensation continues to rise; new interventional measures reported
by John R. Fischer 08/28/2020
Black children three times less likely to receive proton therapy than white children: analysis
by John R. Fischer 08/28/2020Researchers call for greater awareness of disparities as a way to avoid perpetuating them
MR incident costs hospital almost $11 million in court-ordered damages
by John R. Fischer 08/28/2020Allergic reaction to gadolinium left man with mental acuity of a young child
Philips to acquire Intact Vascular with upfront cash offer of $275 million
by John R. Fischer 08/27/2020Will add implantable device to Philips' portfolio for PAD treatment
Stroke admissions drop by nearly a third in early pandemic months
by John R. Fischer 08/27/2020Could lead to repeat strokes, development of neurological disabilities
IBA inks proton therapy licensing deal in China worth over $100 million
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2020Grants China's CGNNT exclusive rights to ProteusPLUS technology
AI technique helps medical devices avoid abiding by cyberattack commands
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2020Could protect against over-radiation, manipulation of device components, functional manipulation of images
California healthcare workers take HCA Healthcare to court over COVID-19 failures
by John R. Fischer 08/26/2020The first lawsuit to be brought against a national healthcare system since the start of the pandemic
New method may enable splitting ventilators between two patients
by John R. Fischer 08/25/2020Could be used beyond COVID-19 for acute disaster surge capacity or on a battlefield
Google Cloud invests $100 million in Amwell to scale up telehealth
by John R. Fischer 08/25/2020Expanding access to virtual care, developing new AI and machine learning technologies
Hospital operating margins down 96% since start of 2020
by John R. Fischer 08/24/2020Down 28% even after accounting for CARES Act funding
Robotic surgery shows promise for better mouth and throat cancer outcomes
by John R. Fischer 08/24/2020Proportion of oropharyngeal cancer patients undergoing robotic surgery is on the rise
Radiologists make more errors when interpreting CT studies at night
by John R. Fischer 08/20/2020Indicates some form of impairment, even if radiologist is well-rested for night shift
Pandemic or not, MR remote monitoring saves money
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2020Remote monitoring is an increasingly attractive method for monitoring the health of an MR
Build, repair, and maintain: The ins and outs of RF shielding
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2020When was the last time you tested the RF shield in your MR suite?
FDA gives nod to Siemens' AI-based MR interpretation assistants
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2020Enables automatic segmentation of brain and prostate
Change Healthcare acquires Nucleus.io
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2020Will enable clinicians to read, diagnose and collaborate from anywhere
Half of breast cancer survivors experienced delayed care in first weeks of pandemic
by John R. Fischer 08/19/2020Indicates need to improve how care is delivered to patients during crises
626 Holdings becomes parts supplier with PhiGEM acquisition
by John R. Fischer 08/18/2020Adding multi-modality, multi-manufacturer parts to the growing service company