Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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Study: MRI technique can help plan removal of benign brain tumors in children

Diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) and white matter tractography successfully identifies white matter fibers stemming from the precentral gyrus prior to surgery within the posterior limb of the internal capsule in children with thalamic juvenile pilocytic astrocytomas, or benign tumors in the thalamus of the brain, said a study published in the December issue of Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics.

ScImage, peerVue integrate technologies

Information and image software and services company, peerVue and medical imaging and workflow solutions company, ScImage have formed an integration agreement.

Sentinelle to license Medipatterns breast CAD technology

Medical software developer Medipattern and Sentinelle Medical, a manufacturer of MRI coils and advanced visualization software, are entering a technology access and distribution agreement.

RSNA: Peripheral and coronary arterial disease go hand-in-hand

One out of five patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) also has significant but silent coronary artery disease (CAD), according to the results of a randomized, controlled clinical trial presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

RSNA: PACS navigation tools need improvement

CHICAGO--Surveys indicate fairly low levels of satisfaction with PACS navigation tools, but multiple existing solutions can improve satisfaction and navigation, and there are several promising developments on the horizon, according to a lecture presented at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting.

RSNA: Practical informatics for the practicing radiologist

CHICAGO--Information technology is essential to radiology practices because of their complex data and workflow. In addition, the use of IT improves efficiency and quality, reduces costs and opens doors to new services, according to Keith Dreyer, DO, PhD, vice chair of radiology and informatics at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) of Boston, who spoke at the annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting on Monday.

Cleveland Clinic invests $1 million in Explorys

The Cleveland Clinic recently announced an equity partnership with Explorys, a newly formed health IT company, to accelerate research and improve healthcare through real-time medical data exploration and research collaboration.

Mediware acquires home infusion companies

Healthcare management company Mediware Information Systems recently announced that it will acquire a pair of companies--Healthcare Automation and Advantage Reimbursement--to grow its home infusion customer base from 150 to 450 customer facilities.

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Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

AI in Healthcare
A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

Cardiovascular Business
FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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