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Imaging leaders may need to rethink equipment, protocols and workflows as obesity continues to affect a growing share of the population, according to a new analysis.
OCT and IVUS appear to be comparable when assessing patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia. OCT offers a clearer look at the patient's calcium, however, and researchers are hoping to learn just how much value that improved clarity may provide.
The recall was announced after testing revealed the presence of potentially harmful particulate matter. Customers were urged to return any unused vials immediately.
Cardiologists and vascular surgeons were previously told they could still use the device if necessary. Now, however, the message is that they should return the product to the manufacturer.
Reviewing 20 years’ worth of data, researchers have found children with Down syndrome are imaged more often than others and, in the process, get exposed to significantly more ionizing radiation.
A team of specialists tracked CT utilization before, during and after the 2022 shortage, sharing its findings in the American Journal of Neuroradiology.
Serious discrepancies between preliminary imaging reads and final radiology reports are at risk of accumulating when the prelims are rendered during overnight hours.
Big Tech players have been investing in partnerships with large healthcare providers on AI endeavors for several years now. According to both sides in one such collaboration, the resulting synergy offers “immense potential” to improve patient access, care and outcomes.
