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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
Pre-imaging pain medication may impact accuracy of abdominal ultrasounds
4D MRI techniques could help advance the development of artificial hearts
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Radiologists, rad oncologists and thoracic surgeons rail against lung cancer screening misinformation

Medical societies representing all three specialties issued a joint statement Jan. 21, criticizing studies claiming such scans pose risk of potential patient harm. 

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Survey data underscore need for tailored AI strategies in different healthcare settings

Researchers with UT Southwestern Medical Center recently surveyed over 900 women about how they view the technology's deployment in screening. 

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Healthcare executives push for federal AI policy framework that preempts state laws

The Healthcare Leadership Council—a forum for C-suite leaders across different industries—recently released the results of a new survey of its members.

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Radiologists launch CoreViva, another elective whole-body MRI startup

Co-founders Alan Alexander, MD, MSc, and Brian Tsui, MD, officially kickstarted the company this month after two years in “stealth” mode. 

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RadNet inks AI deal with 1 of Southern California’s largest health networks

Under the agreement, three affiliates of the Heritage Provider Network will reimburse RadNet for its Enhanced Breast Cancer Detection program. 

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Many radiology program directors see resident unions as 'problematic'

Though trainees may have legitimate reasons to organize, imaging leaders believe the move could pose harm for both programs and residents themselves. 

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FDA approves expanded use of radioembolization therapy for liver cancer

The added indications make the treatment the first Y-90 therapy approved for both unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic colorectal cancer of the liver.

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US Radiology Specialists announces name change

Leaders with the Raleigh, North Carolina-based radiology group said the change comes as the practice continues pursuing expansion through "de novo" imaging centers. 

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Private equity-backed Premier Radiology Services acquires another rival telerad group

The Deerfield Beach, Florida-based company is adding MetisMD, “a highly regarded teleradiology provider with deep expertise in musculoskeletal imaging.” 

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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.