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RSNA readying ‘launchpad’ to help innovators take flight with fresh ideas

Ventures will serve as a hub for academic institutions, developers and industry leaders looking to drive meaningful innovation in radiology.

Google's Gemini answers patients' IR questions with greater accuracy, more empathy than providers

Some of today’s large language models may be more effective communicators than providers when it comes to explaining interventional radiology procedures.

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Coroner calls for action after radiology staff scans the wrong patient, fails to catch mistake

A radiology department is in hot water following a case of mistaken identity that resulted in a delayed diagnosis.

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Government shutdown likely to impact imaging services, American College of Radiology warns

Medicare payments will be put on a 10-day hold, with about 53% of CMS staff retained, and rulemaking at the key agency is likely delayed.

Subspecialized radiologists exiting workforce at higher rate than generalist colleagues

Neiman Health Policy Institute experts urged radiology leaders to use these results in evaluating issues related to retention in their own practices.

FDA seeks feedback on regulating AI-enabled medical devices

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration highlighted concerns about "data drift," which can potentially lead to performance degradation, bias or reduced reliability.

FDA clears world's first upright cone-beam CT scanner

The device is intended for use in orthopedics, where weight-bearing imaging can make a significant difference in diagnosis and treatment.

How CT colonography compares to other popular colorectal cancer screening options

At the start of 2025, CMS issued a national coverage determination on CTC that led to widespread insurance coverage of the exam.

Nearly 40% of women in their 40s would delay mammography screening after learning of its downsides

Many found information about the benefits and harms of mammography "surprising," experts wrote in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

Radiology AI firm AIRS Medical raises $20M in Series C financing

The Korean company’s flagship product, SwiftMR, is a deep learning solution that helps providers reduce scan times while maintaining image quality.

Contrast protocols based on lean body weight save supplies, reduce patient risk

Adjusting contrast dose based on a patient’s lean body weight provides the same image quality as other administration methods, new data show.

Structured reporting improves outcomes for patients with placenta accreta spectrum

New data details an association between the implementation of structured templates and a reduction in patients being admitted to the intensive care unit.

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Incoming ASNC president making AI's integration into nuclear cardiology a top priority

Jamieson M. Bourque, MD, MHS, previewed his plans for the future in a new interview with Cardiovascular Business.

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FDA clears next-generation platform for AI-powered heart assessments

An updated version of Heartflow's Plaque Analysis platform has gained FDA clearance. In addition, the company announced that Cigna will cover the platform going forward.

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Nuclear imaging groups share new flurpiridaz guideline

Several groups collaborated on the document, which is designed to help clinicians provide high-quality, consistent care when using flurpiridaz during cardiac PET imaging exams.