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Consolidation may be driving radiologists away from practicing as generalists

Radiologists who experienced a practice closure are more likely to operate as subspecialists afterward, according to new Neiman research.

FDA warns Philips after issues arise at multiple manufacturing facilities

Meanwhile, the Amsterdam-based imaging giant said it has already taken action to begin correcting these issues.

RSNA picks new editor to oversee 100-year-old flagship journal

The society's board has selected Suhny Abbara, MD, to take on the prestigious title in January following an “extensive” international search.

FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus

The company is working to commercialize MK-6240, a radiodiagnostic that targets tau protein tangles—a “key hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases.”

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AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

Such discordance between pediatric and general radiologists could result in care delays and treatment changes.

Redefining the Future of Teleradiology: One Company is Setting the Standard

Market-savvy radiologists recognize the shortage of talent in their profession as a challenging yet exciting opportunity. More patients and referrers are ready to be served—and greater compensation is ripe to be earned.

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents

Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.

FDA has approved over 1,000 clinical AI applications, with most aimed at radiology

Diagnostic imaging leads the way in AI product approvals by a mile, accounting for more than 70% of all applications on the list.

Altered brain structure may play a role in eating disorders, MRI data suggest

Experts recently uncovered evidence suggesting behaviors such as undereating, binging and purging could be owed to anatomical alterations in parts of the brain.

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Practice managers demand ‘immediate action’ on physician Medicare pay cut

The Medical Group Management Association made its demands in a letter to newly appointed leaders in the U.S. House and Senate sent Tuesday.

Interventional radiologists across the globe agree: Specialty must increase awareness

Researchers recently fielded the survey, hoping to collect information about the state of IR practice and factors that impact access.

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