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CT radiation exposure could account for 5% of future cancer diagnoses

According to new projections, the nearly 100 million CT scans conducted in the U.S. during 2023 will result in approximately 103,000 future cancer diagnoses annually due to radiation exposure alone.

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Radiology rises to the No. 3 highest paid specialty, surpassing cardiology: Medscape

UPDATED: Full-time U.S. radiologists take home about $526,000, a figure that includes base salary, incentive bonuses and other income such as profit-sharing contributions.

Hundreds of radiology practice locations use medical credit cards to secure quicker patient payments

The trend raises questions about the burdens being placed on a potentially vulnerable population, experts write in JAMA Health Forum.

Kit Crancer, Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) Board member, senior vice president of radiology and public policy at Rayus, offers an update on where Medicare reform is at in Congress and how medical societies may be able to get more traction in state legislatures. #RBMA

States may be a better bet for radiology advocacy than Washington

RBMA board member Kit Crancer offers an update on Medicare reform and advocacy in Congress and how medical societies may be able to get more traction in state legislatures.

"Imaging skins" could improve surgical removal of cancerous tumors.

How 'imaging skins' could improve surgical precision in oncology settings

The novel X-ray detector was designed to be integrated into a custom imaging system that converts radiation into light.

Opportunistic screening tool for osteoporosis nabs FDA clearance

The algorithm can be applied to noncontrast abdominal CT scans completed for any clinical indication.

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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.