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5-day 'bootcamp' significantly improves med students' radiology knowledge

Understanding imaging is beneficial to all medical residents, not just those pursuing a career in the specialty, but many have reported feeling uninformed about the field as a whole.

Thousands of Philips interventional systems subject to FDA recall

The systems' deaeration hoses in the X-ray tube cooling units may be vulnerable to degrading over time, preventing them from properly cooling and leading to oil leaks.

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Medical spa owned by US senator hit with multiple lawsuits over poor mammography quality

Plaintiff attorneys have filed at least three proposed class-action lawsuits against the Greenbrier Clinic in Sulphur Springs, West Virginia.

An Illinois appellate judge upheld a pervious trial victory that cleared and central Illinois cardiologist Amit Dande, MD, and Prairie Cardiovascular Consults LLP of alleged misdiagnosis of the severity of a patient's heart condition that led to his death prior to a schedule percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).

Couple sues radiologist claiming he overlooked signs of both cancer and a spinal injury

Jeffrey Robinson first visited the emergency department at Central Maine Medical Center, Lewiston, in March 2023 complaining of back and stomach pain.

Wearable ultrasound patch continuously monitors pregnancies

Wearable ultrasound patch offers continuous monitoring of high-risk pregnancies

Researchers are hopeful that the patch can give providers the data needed to identify critical abnormalities earlier.

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AI worries deter some medical students from pursuing careers in radiology

Updated data suggest that artificial intelligence is playing a growing role in the specialty medical students choose to pursue.

Health system 'hemorrhages' $280M on radiologist outsourcing in 1 year

Despite these investments, hundreds of thousands of reports are still delayed by at least one month, new data show.

Imaging societies clash over bill to require that docs consult appropriate-use criteria

The American College of Radiology is seeking to revive the shelved AUC program, while nuclear cardiologists are speaking against these efforts.

Cook Medical hopes new iMRI division could be ‘game changer’ for interventional radiology

The Bloomington, Indiana-based vendor is betting big on MRI's use in image-guided care, touting its ability to cut radiation exposure while bolstering precision.

Med school picks radiologist as next dean, plus more leadership moves from RadNet, Rutgers and Rad AI

In other news, Rutgers has selected a Yale doc as its new radiation oncology chair, RadNet is hiring a former Hologic PR pro, and Rad AI is adding a CFO and CRO.

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.

ACR forms task force to explore corporatization and consolidation in radiology

“We need a common understanding of what is happening out there. As it stands now, we don’t have fundamental terms defined that are necessary to make informed plans and decisions," one rad says.

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FDA clears next-gen contrast management system for the cath lab

The Acist Pro Diagnostic System provides real-time contrast tracking, customizable presets and on-screen troubleshooting.

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Heartflow reports significant revenue growth as CCTA sees wider adoption

The company keeps gaining momentum thanks to the success of its AI-powered imaging software.

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ASNC speaks to policymakers about prior authorization, Medicare cuts and more

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology visited Capitol Hill to advocate for a variety of issues. Cardiovascular Business spoke to the group's president to learn more.