MRI scans on rat brains could lead to new cocaine addiction therapies A study on rat models reveals how prolonged cocaine use disrupts neural networks responsible for regulating emotions and problem solving.Read more about MRI scans on rat brains could lead to new cocaine addiction therapies
Cardiologists partner with imaging AI specialists to improve care for high-risk heart patients The new collaboration is designed to ensure patients who may face an increased risk of heart disease receive the follow-up care they need.Read more about Cardiologists partner with imaging AI specialists to improve care for high-risk heart patients
Cardiac imaging use is skyrocketing, and radiologists are rising to the challenge Over the course of a decade, the number of CT exams leapt 353% by 2022, while MRI climbed nearly 283%, researchers detailed Wednesday. Read more about Cardiac imaging use is skyrocketing, and radiologists are rising to the challenge
Change Healthcare cyberattack having an ‘alarming’ impact on physician practices, advocates warn HHS Since the issue arose on Feb. 21, providers in radiology and other specialties have experienced “substantial” billing and cash flow disruptions, MGMA reported Wednesday. Read more about Change Healthcare cyberattack having an ‘alarming’ impact on physician practices, advocates warn HHS
Fleischner Society updates thoracic radiology glossary, adds new terms and images The glossary, first released in 1984, has not been updated since 2008.Read more about Fleischner Society updates thoracic radiology glossary, adds new terms and images
Medical imaging vendor Carestream laying off 200-plus employees, closing facility SourceCarestream The decision is due to reduced production volumes, the high cost of site infrastructure and opportunities to streamline shipping. Read more about Medical imaging vendor Carestream laying off 200-plus employees, closing facility
Court upholds decision to strip radiologist of license for performing cosmetic surgeries Wade Banker, MD, disputes the allegations and is appealing the ruling.Read more about Court upholds decision to strip radiologist of license for performing cosmetic surgeries
Investor-backed diagnostic imaging provider Affidea scores $216M in growth capital The radiology group executed 14 acquisitions last year, adding 24 new imaging centers to its network for a total of 355. Read more about Investor-backed diagnostic imaging provider Affidea scores $216M in growth capital
Radiology Partners’ restructuring reduces its debt by 20% or $600M, Moody’s estimates That would leave RP’s current obligations at about $2.4 billion, with debt maturities now extended by several years. Read more about Radiology Partners’ restructuring reduces its debt by 20% or $600M, Moody’s estimates
RadNet enters first new market since 2020, acquiring 7 imaging centers The M&A deal is with Houston Medical Imaging, which performed over 135,000 procedures last year, producing $28M in revenue. Read more about RadNet enters first new market since 2020, acquiring 7 imaging centers
