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First human X-rays in space to take place during upcoming SpaceX mission
Radiologists overlook 'clearly visible' lung lesion for 5 years, report reveals
Imaging may be misleading when determining the success of cancer treatment
New scanners and strategies for the ‘golden age of CCTA’
Rates of breast cancer diagnosis, death expected to climb in coming decades
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Pediatric radiologist pleads guilty to child pornography charges

The doctor is accused of knowingly possessing and transporting materials depicting the sexual exploitation of children.

Many CT techs unprepared to manage adverse contrast reactions

Though rare, some reactions can be life-threatening, making the understanding of how to appropriately manage them a critical aspect of a technologist's responsibilities.  

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Experts identify biomarker of severe asthma on MRI

Researchers are hopeful their findings could help improve the management of severe asthma.

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RamSoft and Alpha Nodus partner to streamline imaging prior authorization processes

RamSoft, a leader in cloud-based RIS/PACS radiology solutions, and Alpha Nodus, a developer of AI-driven administrative tools for medical offices, announced their partnership on Wednesday. 

Teen raises money to help fund upright MRI scanner at MUSC
Teen raises millions to help fund installation of specialized MRI

A teenager in South Carolina used a challenging health experience to fuel efforts to improve accessibility for patients who need specialized imaging.

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Percutaneous transthoracic core needle biopsy: 3 factors that influence procedural success

A new analysis in Clinical Radiology is intended to help guide interventional radiologists in their decision-making processes regarding PCNB to reduce the likelihood of diagnostic failure. 

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New PET imaging method could improve our understanding of long COVID

Researchers have developed a new radiotracer that targets one of the virus’ spike proteins, allowing them to track it longitudinally.  

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First human X-rays in space to take place during upcoming SpaceX mission

Specialized portable imaging equipment will be deployed to study the impact of spaceflight on the human body.

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Radiologists overlook 'clearly visible' lung lesion for 5 years, report reveals

By the time the patient was diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, his tumor was double the size it was when it first appeared on imaging in 2017. 

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Bracco updates HeartSee coronary flow capacity software with new diagnostic features

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

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Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.

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ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.