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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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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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Study explores suicide rate among residents in radiology and other specialties

A total of 19 diagnostic radiology residents died between 2000 to 2021, including six by neoplastic disease and five from suicide, researchers write in JAMA. 

Feds reinstate physician B Reader Program after HHS staffing cuts left it in limbo

Along with coal miners, the program provides X-ray reads to monitor work-related lung damage from crystalline silica and asbestos. 

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Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo hires former Peloton CFO

Jill Woodworth served as chief financial officer of the fitness company from 2018 to 2022, leading it from pre-IPO to a phenomenon notching $4 billion. 

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FDA approves industry's first hands-free interventional X-ray system

Its voice recognition capabilities give providers the ability to maneuver the system and view images in real-time hands-free.

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Cardiac ultrasound contrast completely safe, despite reports to the contrary

There had been a recent uptick in adverse reactions to contrast agents used in transthoracic or stress echocardiography exams, the findings suggest. 

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Working long hours can physically alter the structure of the brain

“The results underscore the importance of addressing overwork as an occupational health concern and highlight the need for workplace policies that mitigate excessive working hours.” 

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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.