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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).

Medical malpractice reforms appear to curb unnecessary imaging in ED

State caps on malpractice damages were associated with a roughly 21% decrease in low-value imaging use for headaches, according to new Neiman Policy Institute research.

Teleradiologist shares ‘harrowing’ story of being arrested mid-interpretation

Fellow radiologist Daniel Cousin, MD shared the unidentified individual’s story in an editorial published by KevinMD.com.

Rayus Radiology joins others in offering $40 mammography AI add-on service

The private equity-backed imaging group is initially launching artificial intelligence-enhanced breast imaging at clinics across Washington state.

Rad tech fueled gaming addiction by claiming fraudulent travel expenses

The man purportedly became addicted to board games during the height of the pandemic. This led him to purchasing “excessive quantities," putting him thousands of dollars in debt.

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FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, a Canadian medtech company, received the key approval for its cvi42 | Plaque platform.

MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE

Currently, chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be diagnosed post-mortem via brain tissue assessment during an autopsy.

Mammography services suspended at 2 hospitals following ACR review

A news release indicates the suspensions are due to breast images not meeting the college's clinical quality standards.

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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.

Hundreds of radiologists urge Senate to reject RFK Jr. as next HHS secretary

“As physicians who care deeply about the health and safety of our patients and communities, we are appalled by Donald Trump's reckless decision to appoint Robert F. Kennedy Jr.," over 19,000 docs wrote.

Lantheus to acquire PET agent developer Life Molecular Imaging for up to $750M

LMI is the maker of Neuraceq, a globally approved F-18 PET imaging agent used to detect beta-amyloid plaques in patients evaluated for Alzheimer’s

Telix Pharmaceuticals to acquire portfolio of imaging-related assets for up to $185M

Inglewood, California-based biotechnology company ImaginAb is the seller, unloading a pipeline of drug candidates, technology platform and research facility.

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.

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FDA clears new AI-enabled coronary plaque analysis software

Circle Cardiovascular Imaging, a Canadian medtech company, received the key approval for its cvi42 | Plaque platform.

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The push to get 3D echo into the congenital operating room

Nee Khoo, MBChB, director of the echocardiography lab at Canada's Stollery Children’s Hospital, explains the rapid adoption of pediatric 3D transesophageal echo.

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ASE leading push to revise CPT code for interventional echocardiography

The pressure is on for ASE and other societies to create a new CPT code for the use of interventional echocardiography during structural heart procedures.