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New GE HealthCare partnership expands access to prostate cancer imaging agent
Repetitive head impact in soccer players increases risk of brain damage, MRI shows
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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Bayer seeks FDA approval for gadoquatrane, its latest low-dose GBCA

The investigational agent uses 60% less gadolinium without sacrificing image quality, according to recent clinical trial findings.

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Could the metaverse be the new radiology education classroom?

According to new data, the simulated virtual environment may be just as effective of a setting as the classroom for problem-based learning. 

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Senate unveils budget proposal that ditches House’s radiologist Medicare pay hike

Radiology advocates on Monday said they were "deeply disappointed" with the decision while emphasizing it is still early in the process. 

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Radiology Partners scores No Surprises Act wins at 600% of ‘qualifying payment amount’

UPDATED: “These high numbers highlight the disconnect between the two sides as they debate what constitutes a reasonable payment for OON services,” experts write in Health Affairs. 

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Interventional radiology among top 5 specialties facing greatest physician shortages

IR is the fastest growing specialty in California, with demand at 1.5 to 2 times the national average, according to new data from analytics firm Axuall. 

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ChatGPT's medical advice may be deterring women from necessary imaging

The LLM’s responses may be misleading in certain situations, which could pose problems for patients who trust the medical advice it provides.

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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.