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Fewer than 30% of FDA-cleared AI devices share key safety, adverse event info prior to approval
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New GE HealthCare partnership expands access to prostate cancer imaging agent
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Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines
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Women on GLP-1 medications may be less likely to develop breast cancer

The study, which was managed by the American College of Radiology, is raising important questions related to the benefits of GLP-1 use.

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SPECT agent could help guide lung disease treatments, new data suggest

In February, the imaging agent made its way onto the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track to clearance. 

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Radiographer arrested for possessing, creating explicit content involving children

More than 7,000 explicit images and videos were discovered on three devices possessed by the radiographer.

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Radiologists, anesthesiologists and EM docs jointly praise No Surprise Act changes

Medical societies representing all three specialties shared their official response to the independent dispute resolution, or IDR, final rule on May 29. 

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Society of Interventional Radiology announces support for bill that would cut $700M in Medicare costs

SIR on May 28 announced it supports the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission, or ROOT, Act, joining the American College of Radiology

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University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation

University leaders, clinicians and industry partners recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Imaging Research & Development Center on UC’s medical campus.

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The American Academy of Physician Associates officially recognizes APPs in radiology

The organization intends to provide specialty-specific education, professional development and advocacy for physician associates working across radiology subspecialties. 

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Feds release highly anticipated No Surprises Act final rule, drawing mixed reactions from radiology

"This rule does not address the core issues driving dysfunction in the NSA process,” Radiology Associates of North Texas said May 28. 

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Philips partners with Disney to incorporate iconic characters in MRI exams

The Amsterdam-based imaging manufacturer said it will utilize beloved animated characters and stories as part of the Philips Ambient Experience. 

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Why RadNet is betting heavily on AI to reshape radiology workflows

RadNet Chaiman and CEO Howard Berger, MD, explains why the company has invested tens of millions into DeepHealth to rapidly build up a new business model. 

 

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AI turns mammograms into CVD risk assessments—no outside data required

Thanks to AI, clinicians can use mammograms to do a lot more than identify signs of breast cancer. Researchers explored data from nearly 50,000 patients, presenting their findings in Heart.

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Fewer than 30% of FDA-cleared AI devices share key safety, adverse event info prior to approval

A new analysis is prompting questions regarding how rigorously many of the AI-enabled tools approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are evaluated prior to their clearance.