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Rise of the Digital Doctor: Microsoft Unveils AI That Diagnoses Patients Four Times More Accurately Than Human Physicians

In a development that could reshape the landscape of medical diagnostics, Microsoft announced a new artificial intelligence system that has demonstrated a remarkable ability to diagnose complex medical cases with significantly higher accuracy than human doctors. The new system, dubbed the Microsoft AI Diagnostic Orchestrator (MAI-DxO), correctly diagnosed challenging patient cases a staggering four times more accurately than a panel of experienced physicians. The groundbreaking … Continue reading Rise of the Digital Doctor: Microsoft Unveils AI That Diagnoses Patients Four Times More Accurately Than Human Physicians

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Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

Medical history often holds chapters that are both chilling and controversial, none more so than the era of lobotomies. At one time these procedures were seen as a breakthrough treatment for severe mental illnesses. These procedures involved accessing the brain through the eye socket with an ice pick, often leaving patients drastically changed or in vegetative states. Unfortunately, lobotomies were practiced until the 1970s, which … Continue reading Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

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AHEC Makes House Calls to Meet Specialty Requests

One of the unique features of Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC) is they never say “Never”. If there is a special educational request, they will find the experts that can deliver the training in a multitude of different formats. AHEC can and will work with physicians to do the following: Bring the specialty training to your location Find a convenient time when a private tutorial … Continue reading AHEC Makes House Calls to Meet Specialty Requests

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What’s the Truth About Radiation Exposure?

Radiation Exposure is a subject that carries a ton of extra philosophical baggage. To many folks, it is an emotional issue. The public hears two opinions about radiation effects. The first says that all radiation is harmful and should be avoided whatever the cost. This group worries about our population exposure as a whole, and what type of genetic damage our children are receiving. Secondly, … Continue reading What’s the Truth About Radiation Exposure?

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Sound OFF: Medicare Cuts Imaging “bread and butter” dollars

People are talking! Discussing the Medicare cuts scheduled for operators of CR imaging equipment. This regulation was included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 signed by the President in December, 2015. It caught many facilities in the crosshairs. Medicare is pushing imaging providers to adopt digital technology. CMS has scheduled reimbursement cuts starting in 2017 of 20% for those still providing analog imaging. There … Continue reading Sound OFF: Medicare Cuts Imaging “bread and butter” dollars

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News Flash for Radiologic Technologists!

Big Changes are Big News Keeping you updated on the latest changes that affect the way you maintain your license and credentials: Homestudy  Changes The required number of test questions per CE credit for homestudies has been reduced . You will find AHEC has already and is implementing these changes. (This is great) You may now take the same CE homestudy over again in a … Continue reading News Flash for Radiologic Technologists!

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Uberizing Healthcare: Bringing Back the House Call?

This new term, “uberizing” or “uberization”, has many different meanings. As I see the term used in articles, blogs, and ads it seems to have different interpretations. But, specifically, it should mean on-demand at-home care delivery. Will this bring back the house call? Those of us familiar with the Uber principle of transportation find that it has many advantages over the utilization of a rent … Continue reading Uberizing Healthcare: Bringing Back the House Call?

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