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Repurposed radiotracer lights up treatment-resistant tumors 'like a Christmas tree'
New algorithm is twice as accurate at predicting stroke timing compared to the standard of care
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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

UCSF professor using ilumr desktop MRI
'Desktop' MRI brings physics education to the classroom

The tabletop scanner provides students with more hands-on opportunities to learn about the processes that drive the modality’s imaging capabilities.  

PHOTO GALLERY: Medical imaging technology at RSNA 2024

Take a virtual tour around the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting to see the sights and new technologies displayed across the vast exhibit hall floors.

Incidental interstitial lung abnormalities largely underreported
Less than half of incidental interstitial lung abnormalities on CT exams are reported

This is despite experts cautioning that these findings should be "systematically and fully assessed" due to their progressive nature.

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.
FDA clears AI screening tool for cardiac amyloidosis

Ultromics designed EchoGo Amyloidosis to evaluate routine echocardiogram results for signs of cardiac amyloidosis. It received the FDA's breakthrough device designation back in 2023.

More than 1/3 of old strokes are incidentally detected on head CT

A new analysis in JACR estimates that spotting the signs of a previously undetected stroke could benefit up to 200,000 people in the United States every year.

artificial intelligence robot evaluates healthcare data
Are providers too trusting of AI's advice?

“When we rely too much on whatever the computer tells us, that’s a problem."

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Cardiology practices pay $17.7M to settle fraud allegations brought on by whistleblowers

A total of 16 cardiology practices from 12 states settled with the DOJ to resolve allegations they overbilled Medicare for imaging agents used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. 

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Cardiology, radiology specialists debate CCTA’s rise as a go-to imaging modality for CAD

CCTA is being utilized more and more for the diagnosis and management of suspected coronary artery disease. An international group of specialists shared their perspective on this ongoing trend.

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New AI program delivers rapid, accurate echo video assessments

The new technology shows early potential to make a significant impact on imaging workflows and patient care.