The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) released a new whitepaper to bring forth a new framework. With this research, they want to establish the difference between manufacturing and servicing for all medical imaging devices. The latest document called, ‘Considerations for Remanufacturing of Medical Imaging Devices’, insists on establishing a clearer differentiation between manufacturing and […]
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Imaging Proximity and Convenience Matter
Follow-up imaging is an important requirement for patients to ensure complete healing. However, when it comes to the location of imaging facilities, new research found that patients usually come back to the same place for follow-up imaging where they had gone for initial imaging. In the research, authors included over 1000 cases of abdominal ultrasound, […]
ED CTs Rarely Effective for Migraines
An ongoing debate over whether ED CTs are required for migraine or severe headache is still unfruitful. Even though the American College of Radiology (ACR) Appropriateness Criteria Variant 3 recommends Non-contrast Head CT (NCCT) to some patients with sudden headache or a severe migraine, there is a question about whether it is necessary. Sudden headache […]
AI is a Growing Market for Entrepreneurs
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a booming market for businesses. When it comes to AI applications in medical sciences and health care, there is a steady influx of entrepreneurs, as per reports released by the Entrepreneur. Brian Hughes, CEO, Integrity Marketing & Consulting wrote, “This technology stands up on the cusp, ready to improve nearly every […]
The International Group Uses AI to Study Cellular Structure in Brain
Taking the potential of Artificial Intelligence a step further, a team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) used machine learning and non-invasive neuroimaging data to unravel valuable insights deep into the cellular structure of the human brain. According to scientists, this would aid in revealing key cellular properties of various regions of […]
Preparing for AI in Healthcare
There exists a remarkable hype about the proliferation of AI in healthcare. The potential of Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is momentous, but is the industry prepared to embrace the transition in everyday care? The answer is – not yet. Most healthcare service providers are still on their journey of digitizing their processes and tools to […]
Online Price Transparency More Chaotic than Helpful
With the objective to make the often-perplexing hospitalization costs more genuine and transparent, the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) now require all hospitals to post their standard medical charges online. While this is a good initiative to help maintain “chargemasters” transparency, it has actually become more chaotic than being helpful to the patients, […]
Lack of Sleep = Increase in Pain
Chronic sleeplessness has always been attributed to depression, irritability, and weight gain. However, researchers have now found yet another health implication of lack of sleep: it increases your sensitivity to pain. A team of scientists used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to identify the association between sleeplessness and the body’s ability to cope with pain. […]
Almost 50% of Radiologists Burned Out
Let’s be honest – there is nothing called a dream job. While you may love your organization and position, there are times when you become tired and dejected of your work. It is at this point that you feel burned out. According to a report, “Addressing Burnout in Radiologists” by Alison L. Chetlen and her […]
Radiation Monitoring Helped Reduce Dose Over 8 Years
X-ray is considered an essential tool to conduct medical examinations of the patients undergoing diagnostic radiology. Most diagnostic examinations are based on effective X-ray system, which is acknowledged crucial for enhancing human health. However, it also poses the highest levels of health risks caused by radiation exposure. Radiation safety of the patients is also breached […]