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Howard Berger, MD, RadNet chairman and CEO, discusses why the company has invested millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model for artificial intelligence capabilities in radiology. #RSNA #HealthAI #ClinicalAI #Radiology
Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

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Republicans win shutdown showdown—Senate agrees to funding deal without ACA subsidy extension

With eight Democrats agreeing to the Republican-backed deal that reverses the firings of federal workers, the Senate now has the 60 votes needed for the bill to advance. The rehirings will include the 1,200 workers fired at the Department of Health and Human Services. 

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Study highlights CT findings that could mask lung cancer, leading to delayed diagnosis

For many patients with interstitial lung disease, cancer could go undetected for years, putting them at risk of disease progression that would require more extensive treatment.

Artificial intelligence can help make breast cancer screening mammography more accurate.
AI as a second reader outperforms radiologists

New research published in Lancet Digital Health details the improved cancer detection rates achieved when AI serves as a second reader. 

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FDA hits pause on novel radiation therapy's approval

The therapy previously earned the FDA’s Breakthrough Device Designation due to its potential to treat certain cancers.

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Hospital suspends mammography services due to staffing shortage

Local officials are describing the matter as "a deeply regrettable situation."

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PSMA PET/CT scans can identify prostate cancer patients most likely to benefit from salvage radiotherapy

A new study is the first to show that men with biochemically recurrent prostate cancer who undergo PSMA PET/CT prior to salvage therapy have improved survival rates. 
MRI findings hold clues for treating alcohol use disorder

Researchers say their findings suggest that medications that increase prefrontal dopamine "are an important lead to pursue.” 
AI ultrasound software accurately predicts expectant mothers' delivery timelines

Experts involved in its development describe the model's capabilities as “a major milestone” in women’s health. 

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Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

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AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required

Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.

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Fewer than 30% of FDA-cleared AI devices share key safety, adverse event info prior to approval

A new analysis is prompting questions regarding how rigorously many of the AI-enabled tools approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are evaluated prior to their clearance.