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Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says

The voluntary action pertains to certain Cerepak Detachable Coil Systems, used to treat brain aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities. 

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Interventional radiology device startup Stratus Medical raises $10M in Series B financing

The Magnolia, Texas, firm has seen rapid growth in recent years, being named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2024 after logging revenue growth of 212% over a three-year period. 

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US senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost pay for radiation therapy providers

Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Boozman, R-Ark., have introduced legislation to lift "arbitrary" caps on compensation for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists working in the VA. 

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Led by notable names in radiology, imaging AI firm HOPPR raises nearly $32M

Founded in 2019 and based in Chicago, the vendor offers a “leading” infrastructure platform for building, refining and deploying large-scale AI models in medical imaging. 

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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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Radiology Business
Bayer: Helping Customers Sustain Patient Care Amid Market Disruptions

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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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.