Practice Management

Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.

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Vaping, advertised as safe, immediately affects vascular function

Vaping—or inhaling vaporized liquid through an e-cigarette—immediately affects the user’s vascular function, according to a new study published by Radiology. This is true even when the solution does not include nicotine.

Radiologists performing 2 image-guided procedures now more than ever

Radiologists are performing paracentesis and thoracentesis procedures on Medicare beneficiaries more frequently than in the past, according to new research published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

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Houston radiologist arrested, charged with online solicitation of a minor

A 40-year-old radiologist from Houston, Texas, was arrested on July 31 during an undercover sting targeting sexual predators.

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Some pregnant women exposed to gadolinium during first trimester

A small number of women are exposed to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) during the early stages of pregnancy, according to new findings published in Radiology. What can be done to limit such exposure going forward?

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Radiologist helps save cook’s life at restaurant

An off-duty radiologist in Ohio helped save the life of a cook at one of his favorite restaurants.

Radiologist calls proposal to limit bathroom use ‘crappy advice’

Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, recently made a rather strange suggestion: that people use the bathroom less frequently to help protect the environment.

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3 key findings from a new survey on synthetic mammography

Synthetic mammography (SM) can be used as a replacement for digital mammography (DM) during digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), leading to a significant reduction in radiation dose. But are radiologists utilizing SM?

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This ADHD medication could affect brain development in children

A drug commonly used to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may impact the brain development of children, according to new findings published in Radiology.

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The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.

The all-in-one Omni Legend PET/CT scanner is now being manufactured in a new production facility in Waukesha, Wisconsin.