WHO releases policy brief on ethical medical imaging
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a policy brief on ethics an...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Deep-learning model meets WHO guideline for diagnosing tuberculosis WHO recommends CAD with chest x-rays to fight tuberculosis WHO publishes guidance on COVID-19 chest imaging WHO ups coronavirus mortality rate to 3.4% WHO officially names coronavirus disease COVID-19 (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 18, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

'Flashcard' method may help students interpret chest x-rays
A simple method using flashcards to train undergraduate medical students ca...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: AIUM: Is online learning here to stay post-COVID? ECR: What will it be like to be a radiologist in 2030? Underrepresented medical students at higher risk of burnout Both radiologists and medical students see the value of AI 6 ways to improve how medical students feel about radiology (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 12, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Radiomics, AI identifies osteoporosis on lumbar spine CT
Making use of 3D radiomics features, an artificial intelligence (AI) algorith...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Osteoporosis risk can be predicted on dual-energy CT AI algorithm enables accelerated, higher-quality spine MRI AI captures bone mineral density data on hip x-rays DEXA shows lower bone density in diabetic children DBT shows potential to assess bone health in women (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 12, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Brewers, Cubs benches clear after HBPs, X-rays on Happ's knee come back negative
The Cubs won, 9-0, on Saturday and there were some late fireworks #brewers #benches #happ #cubs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 9, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Envista Announces DEXIS Brand Name for Imaging Business
Brea, CA, March 29, 2022. Envista Holdings Corporation ( " Envista " ) today announced Envista ’s KaVo imaging business will be re-branded as “DEXIS”. Dental professionals have known the DEXIS brand as the leader in digital intraoral radiography and diagnostic software innovation for over 20 years. The DEXIS brand will now represent a full portfolio of award-winning imaging and digital solutions including cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), handheld x-rays, intraoral scanners, sensors, and navigated surgical solutions. DEXIS will combine other leading brands including i-CAT, Gendex, Instrumentarium, SOREDEX, a...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 1, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

3D Printing Is Ready To Tackle Plastic Body Implants
By using the patient's data from scans and X-rays, hospitals can 3D print a custom implant that fits precisely into the defect space. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 31, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Carolyn Schwaar, Contributor Tags: Manufacturing /manufacturing Business /business Innovation /innovation Healthcare /healthcare Source Type: news

Novel AI approach stands out detecting COVID-19 on chest x-rays
COVID-19 can be detected and classified on chest x-rays by an artificial intelligenc...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: AI algorithms identify TB on lateral chest x-rays AI detects pneumothorax after lung needle biopsies Digital x-ray shows value during COVID-19 pandemic AI boosts rads' COVID-19 x-ray diagnosis performance Open-source AI COVID-Net targets COVID-19 on chest x-rays (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 31, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Pacific Dental Services Surpasses Major Milestone in Same-Day Dental Restorations
PDS-supported dental practices have produced more than three million CEREC restorations with the help of computer-aided design and manufacturing, surpassing a major milestone.IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Dental Services® (PDS), one of the nation ' s leading dental support organizations, closed out the first quarter of 2022 by achieving a major milestone: more than three million same-day dental restorations have been produced within the company ' s supported dental practices to date. PDS-supported dental practices use computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD...
Source: Dental Technology Blog - March 31, 2022 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Iodine-Containing Contrast Media: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Recommends Thyroid Monitoring in Babies and Young Children Who Receive Injections of Iodine-Containing Contrast Media for Medical Imaging
The FDA is recommending that newborns and children through 3 years old have follow-up thyroid monitoring within 3 weeks after receiving injections of contrast media containing iodine, also called “contrast dye,” for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 30, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

FDA clears Aidoc AI-powered pneumothorax detection tool
The software automatically flags cases of pneumothorax, or a collapsed lung, on X-rays for more efficient triage. (Source: mobihealthnews)
Source: mobihealthnews - March 30, 2022 Category: Information Technology Source Type: news

FDA recommends thyroid monitoring in babies and young children who receive injections of iodine-containing contrast media for medical imaging
Based on our recent review of published studies, FDA is recommending that newborns and children through 3 years old have follow-up thyroid monitoring within 3 weeks after receiving injections of contrast media containing iodine for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 30, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

Qure.ai nets $40M in new funding round
Artificial intelligence software developer Qure.ai has raised $40 millio...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Qure.ai gets nod for AI tube placement software AI can stratify risk of COVID-19 based on chest x-rays Qure.ai secures FDA clearance for qER-Quant Fujifilm's x-ray system connected with Qure.ai algorithm AstraZeneca, Qure.ai partner for lung cancer diagnosis (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 29, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Hospitals are asking men if they are PREGNANT before beginning cancer treatment, report claims
Cancer patients and those having X-rays and MRI scans are being asked the question, even if they are not women because the word 'female' has been replaced by 'individuals' for medical procedures. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 29, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

FDA Drug Safety Communication: FDA advises of rare cases of underactive thyroid in infants given iodine-containing contrast agents for medical imaging
[11-17-2015] The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising that rare cases of underactive thyroid have been reported in infants following the use of contrast media containing iodine, also called “contrast dye,” for X-rays and other medical imaging procedures. (Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New)
Source: FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research - What's New - March 25, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: FDA Source Type: news

MRI can identify complications from total knee surgery
MRI shows higher sensitivity than x-ray when it comes to identifying complication...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Can cooled RF ablation relieve post-knee replacement pain? Deep-learning tool can help in THA surveillance MRI tracks soft-tissue complications after hip replacement AI aids in risk assessment on x-rays after total hip arthroplasty ARRS: MRI protocols don't affect hip implant temperature (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - March 23, 2022 Category: Radiology Source Type: news