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Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, says the organization wants to see transparent explainability of algorithms to increase public trust. 

 

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The information exposed during the attack included names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers and service charges.

Siemens Healthineers 1.5T helium-free MRI scanner

The scanner requires just 0.7 liters of liquid helium for cooling—a fraction of the more than 1,500 liters standard systems need to operate safely. 

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The Society of Interventional Radiology and five additional doc groups recently voiced their displeasure in a letter to Elevance Health. 

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“IMGs play an essential role in filling workforce shortages in areas and specialties that struggle to recruit and retain physicians,” ACR said Wednesday. 

The action applies to Cook Medical’s Beacon Tip Catheters, used for angiographic procedures, with concerns the tip can fragment in the patient, causing potential harm. 

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As radiology departments across the US continue to navigate the complexities of the current imaging market, including disruptions in supply chains and increased demand for CT contrast media, one constant remains: the need for reliable, quality supply partners to help sustain patient care. 

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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.