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Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Experts say these findings could offer radiology providers the opportunity to intervene before cardiovascular conditions worsen.

CT scan room door, radiology radiation protection, at Wellstar Health Kennestone Hospital. Photo by Dave Fornell.

The flexible polymer material was developed at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. 

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The app offers detailed guidance on how to treat adverse reactions to both iodine- and gadolinium-based contrast media. 

Whole-body PET system reduces image acquisition time.

The saved time does not come at the expense of image quality, with the exam actually increasing lesion detection instead. 

DDR dynamic cardiac X-ray for pulmonary valve regurgitation evaluation. Figure courtesy of RSNA

Moving X-ray images can help evaluate pulmonary regurgitation in Tetralogy of Fallot patients.

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Radiologists and others in the imaging research industry are lining up to oppose proposed changes that would purportedly politicize federal funding. 

Innovation at work

A referring physician orders an MRI of the lumbar spine and hits send. That order lands at three, sometimes four, outpatient imaging centers simultaneously. The center that contacts the patient first books the appointment. The rest miss out on the revenue.

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