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American College of Radiology updates imaging appropriateness criteria with 13 new topics

Its latest update covers scenarios such as abdominal or chest pain in a pediatric patient, chronic pancreatis, and imaging after a liver transplant.

Less than 30% of FDA-authorized radiology AI devices have undergone clinical testing

A new research paper details the path to approval for nearly 1,000 AI/ML algorithms, highlighting significant gaps in testing.

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Hospital alerts dozens after failure to relay imaging results turns deadly

Health officials launched a review of over 21,000 imaging exams after determining that numerous patients had pertinent findings fly under the radar for months.

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New data question short-term efficacy of anti-amyloid drug

Although the drug can slow the progression of cognitive decline, it may have little impact on damage already done by AD prior to treatment.

Sports fans' emotions really are dependent on their team, MRI data suggest

MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom

Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to functional imaging data.

RadNet reports 'record' quarterly revenue alongside rising procedural volumes

The outpatient imaging center operator's latest financial report highlights positive trends “in virtually all aspects of the business.”

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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.