Stories by John R. Fischer
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MR procedure volumes in the US reached all-time high in 2019
by John R. Fischer 01/15/2020IMV survey finds that usage jumped 8 percent over previous year to 42 million
Former radiology director sues Mercy Medical for more than $75k
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Gender discrimination and harassment, unequal pay
FDA clears digital tomosynthesis for Carestream imager
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Generates data from low-dose X-rays
Critical care resuscitation units offer better outcomes than ICUs for critically ill patients
by John R. Fischer 01/14/2020Lowered risk of death by 36 percent, says researchers
Virtual Incision raises $20 million to test surgical mini robot
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2020MIRA system is designed for minimally-invasive colon resection surgeries
MGH performs five heart transplants using post-circulatory death donors, most in US
by John R. Fischer 01/13/2020Addressing unmet demand for heart donors with the Transmedics Organ Care System
US suspends ban on licenses for exporting weapons-grade uranium
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2020Used in medical isotope production
FDA gives nod to Aidoc's AI tool for large-vessel occlusion detection
by John R. Fischer 01/10/2020Can be offered for stroke assessment alongside Aidoc's hemorrhage AI tool
UPenn researchers perform proton flash therapy in clinical setting for first time
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2020Demonstrates that existing accelerators can administer flash treatment
M&A activity remains strong among providers but for different reasons, Kaufman Hall reports
by John R. Fischer 01/09/2020The need to meet consumer demands overrides short-term financial goals
Insured or not, unnecessary care is a problem among pediatric patients
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Researchers find roughly one in ten children received unneeded services in 2014
Cancer mortality falls by 29 percent over nearly three decades
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Driven by long-term drops in lung, colorectal, breast and prostate cancer
Kaiser's $130 million partnership takes aim at solving healthcare worker shortage
by John R. Fischer 01/08/2020Will train professionals to reduce medical worker shortages
NC Woman sues mammography facility for low quality scans that resulted in temporary closure
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020Seeking refund for scans and payment for repeat mammograms
Researchers look at 1,500 outcomes to confirm benefits of proton over radiation therapy
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020First large review of data across several different forms of cancer
NYU and UM researchers bring optical imaging and AI to brain tumor diagnoses
by John R. Fischer 01/07/2020Accuracy similar to manual interpretation of conventional histological images
What does the new MDS2 form mean for your medical devices?
by John R. Fischer 01/06/2020Latest version emphasizes cybersecurity and interoperability risks
New PET tracer provides insight on cardiac failure risk after heart attack
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2020Targets fibroblast activation prior to it causing permanent damage
New Tennessee law covers state employees for proton therapy
by John R. Fischer 01/03/2020Similar bill previously vetoed
Patient portals with secure messaging lack instructions for use
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2020Generates concern over misuse of electronic messaging
Astronaut with blood clot in space prescribed treatment via ultrasound
by John R. Fischer 01/02/2020Performed exam on his own neck for remote interpretation
Zebra Medical and DePuy Synthes partner for affordable surgical planning
by John R. Fischer 12/19/2019Collect insights from X-ray scans for orthopaedic patients
Colorectal cancer screening rates rising among 45 to 49-year-olds
by John R. Fischer 12/19/2019Followed release of ACS updated guidelines
Providers in UK and US bracing for greater AI investment, says GE and MIT study
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019Almost 80 percent plan to ramp up AI adoption over next two years
Breast density notifications not having intended effect, say researchers
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019As FDA prepares nationwide standard, framing information meaningfully is key
IBA sells part of dosimetry business for over $14 million
by John R. Fischer 12/18/2019Deal involved sale of RadioMed Corporation to IZI Medical
Fujifilm in talks to acquire Hitachi's medical imaging business
by John R. Fischer 12/17/2019Would enable it to compete with larger players in the market
US government permanently repeals medical device excise tax
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Part of year-end government funding agreement
Ten former NFL players indicted for nearly $4 million in false claims
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Made claims over use of equipment, including ultrasound
FDA says yes to first fully disposable, single-use duodenoscope
by John R. Fischer 12/16/2019Eliminating risk of infection due to ineffective reprocessing
US physician demand rose by five percent in 2019, says national study
by John R. Fischer 12/13/201920 percent YOY increase in telemedicine as a skill
New approach 'merges' different imaging data for breast cancer assessment
by John R. Fischer 12/13/2019More personalized, automated analysis
Out-of-pocket costs for out-of-network care almost doubles over five years
by John R. Fischer 12/13/2019Increase observed in non-emergency situations
Scan misinterpretation biggest cause of patient injury in diagnostic radiology
by John R. Fischer 12/12/2019Most frequent involve CT scans
Canon moves Virtual Imaging X-ray business to Canon Medical
by John R. Fischer 12/12/2019Creating more of a 'one-stop-shop' for medical technology
Learning from failure — RSNA lessons on informatics in radiology
by John R. Fischer 12/11/2019Affects PACS, enterprise imaging systems, EHRs, downtime
Audit of VA uncovers over 100,000 canceled and delayed imaging orders
by John R. Fischer 12/11/2019Due to backlogs and mismanagement of guidelines
The lack of diversity in radiology and what can be done to fix it
by John R. Fischer 12/09/2019From improving the perception of radiology for med students to bias training in the imaging department
RSNA speaker urges greater support for physicians in distress
by John R. Fischer 12/09/2019Can lead to burnout, job dissatisfaction, questioning trust
GE Healthcare launched more than 30 new AI applications at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/06/2019Also unveiled new CT solution and first contrast-enhanced mammo solution for biopsy
Aidoc discusses new AI applications for CT at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/05/2019510(k)-pending tools for assessing vessel occlusion and air in the abdomen
Infervision introduces new AI applications at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/05/2019Part of InferRead Suites solution
United Imaging debuts world’s first ultra-wide 75-cm bore MR at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/04/2019Designed for obese and claustrophobic patients, with table capacity of 680 lbs
Carestream showcases new radiography technologies at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/04/2019Unveiling Dual-Energy technology and Digital Tomosynthesis functionality
RSNA emphasizes physician-patient interaction in opening session
by John R. Fischer 12/03/2019Dr. Valerie P. Jackson calls on radiologists to get out from behind the screen
Four questions with Andre Hartung, head of imaging diagnostics at Siemens Healthineers
by John R. Fischer 12/02/2019Getting to know an 18-year veteran of the Siemens imaging team during RSNA
Siemens unveils portable head CT scanner for ICU at RSNA
by John R. Fischer 12/01/2019Performs scans right at patient bedside
New method speeds up and improves accuracy of medical-image atlas production
by John R. Fischer 11/27/2019Researchers at MIT aim to raise the bar on the way scans are analyzed
New 3D scanner captures changes in shape of organs and tissues
by John R. Fischer 11/27/2019Could help improve accuracy in surgery
Bipartisan lawmakers call for DBT coverage for military members
by John R. Fischer 11/26/2019Would include DBT coverage under TRICARE
