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Arlene Sussman, MD, radiologist-medical director, mammography, at vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with their remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and to answer questions immediately to avoid waiting for answers. She spoke on this technology in sessions at RSNA 2024.

Arlene Sussman, MD, medical director with vRad, explains a telebreast imaging system that allows patients direct video consults with a remote radiologist just after their exams to increase personalized care and answer questions immediately.

 

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For 2026, the update would be 75% of the Medicare Economic Index and 10% every year from 2027 onward. 

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Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to deploy the compact PET imaging system from Swiss firm Positrigo, cleared by the U.S. FDA last year. 

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Such assistance is increasingly necessary given rising volumes of CCTA scans necessary to assess chest pain—the primary cause of outpatient and ED visits. 

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Investigators say the doctor “committed sexual acts with almost all the women who entered his office alone."

Experts use radiomics features to spot specific tissue patterns related to breast cancer.

These findings could be beneficial for women with dense breasts, which increase the risk of developing cancer while making it significantly more difficult to detect. 

Innovation at work

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.