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Wednesday, January 8, 2025
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Female representation in interventional radiology still lagging behind other specialties

The number of female IR trainees has been on the rise for years, but this growth is slow in comparison to other medical professions.

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Female representation in interventional radiology still lagging behind other specialties

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The number of female IR trainees has been on the rise for years, but this growth is slow in comparison to other medical professions.
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Infamous kidnapping survivor shares brain scan findings detailing the impact of her trauma

Elizabeth Smart recently underwent SPECT imaging to see how her traumatic experiences may have affected her brain on a physiological level. 

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Elizabeth Smart reviews SPECT results with Dr. Daniel Amen
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Infamous kidnapping survivor shares brain scan findings detailing the impact of her trauma

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Elizabeth Smart reviews SPECT results with Dr. Daniel Amen
Elizabeth Smart recently underwent SPECT imaging to see how her traumatic experiences may have affected her brain on a physiological level. 
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Multidose contrast injectors could increase waste in some radiology departments

These findings are important from both environmental and operational standpoints, authors of a new Academic Radiology paper point out. 

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The imaging iodine contrast shortage is delaying procedures and causing rationing at hospitals. impact is it having on hospitals and the tough decisions that are being made to triage patients to determine if they will get a contrast CT scan or an interventional or surgical procedure requiring contrast. Photo by Dave Fornell
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Multidose contrast injectors could increase waste in some radiology departments

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The imaging iodine contrast shortage is delaying procedures and causing rationing at hospitals. impact is it having on hospitals and the tough decisions that are being made to triage patients to determine if they will get a contrast CT scan or an interventional or surgical procedure requiring contrast. Photo by Dave Fornell
These findings are important from both environmental and operational standpoints, authors of a new Academic Radiology paper point out. 
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In Case You Missed It

Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits

“POCUS in early pregnancy helps clinicians more efficiently and accurately diagnose problems without compromising the quality of needed first trimester assessments—saving time, money and stress for patients.” 

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Use of POCUS during first trimester slashes pregnancy-related ED visits

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“POCUS in early pregnancy helps clinicians more efficiently and accurately diagnose problems without compromising the quality of needed first trimester assessments—saving time, money and stress for patients.” 
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FDA seeking nominations for mammography advisory committee

The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations related to the standards by which facilities are regulated. 

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FDA seeking nominations for mammography advisory committee

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The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee provides guidance and recommendations related to the standards by which facilities are regulated. 
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Imaging leaders share 7 key considerations for remote scanning programs

A new AHRA report provides an in-depth overview of concerns related to remote operations, highlighting everything from safety issues to regulatory oversight.

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Imaging leaders share 7 key considerations for remote scanning programs

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technologist remote scanning Philips Radiology Operations Command Center ROCC
A new AHRA report provides an in-depth overview of concerns related to remote operations, highlighting everything from safety issues to regulatory oversight.
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In Other News

CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program

The agency's “B Reader Program” trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs. 

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CDC centers for disease control at HIMSS 2023.
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CDC considers letting nurse practitioners, physician assistants read X-rays under federal program

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CDC centers for disease control at HIMSS 2023.
The agency's “B Reader Program” trains and certifies physicians to classify chest radiographs of workers participating in federal health surveillance programs. 
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FDA sees value in no-implant heart failure device

The new atrial shunt from Alleviant Medical was designed to treat heart failure without leaving a permanent implant behind. The FDA granted the technology its breakthrough device designation and approved additional research. 

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Alleviant Medical, a Texas-based medical device company, has received the FDA’s breakthrough device designation and an investigational device exemption (IDE) for its new atrial shunt that treats heart failure without leaving a permanent implant in the body.
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FDA sees value in no-implant heart failure device

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Alleviant Medical, a Texas-based medical device company, has received the FDA’s breakthrough device designation and an investigational device exemption (IDE) for its new atrial shunt that treats heart failure without leaving a permanent implant in the body.
The new atrial shunt from Alleviant Medical was designed to treat heart failure without leaving a permanent implant behind. The FDA granted the technology its breakthrough device designation and approved additional research. 
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FDA to hopeful marketers of AI-equipped medical devices: Think beyond your initial approval

Some FDA-approved medical devices age more safely than others. That’s no less true of AI-enabled technologies than of any others. The agency spells out the ramifications in draft guidance issued this week. 

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FDA AI enabled medical devices approval clearance
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FDA to hopeful marketers of AI-equipped medical devices: Think beyond your initial approval

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FDA AI enabled medical devices approval clearance
Some FDA-approved medical devices age more safely than others. That’s no less true of AI-enabled technologies than of any others. The agency spells out the ramifications in draft guidance issued this week. 
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