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FDA accepts application for new Alzheimer’s PET imaging agent from Lantheus

The company is working to commercialize MK-6240, a radiodiagnostic that targets tau protein tangles—a “key hallmark of several neurodegenerative diseases.”

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AI predicts interval cancer risk based on negative mammograms

The ability to predict interval cancer risk is intriguing for providers, as these cancers are often more aggressive and have worse prognoses.

Significant variability found in pediatric CT imaging interpretations

Such discordance between pediatric and general radiologists could result in care delays and treatment changes.

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents

Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.

Administrative assistants help rads reclaim hundreds of hours for reading time

Radiology administrative assistants handle tasks related to communications, obtaining authorizations, sourcing prior imaging exams and more.

AI bests radiologists at predicting lung cancer treatment responses

More accurate response assessments could give providers an opportunity to proactively manage treatment decisions in the future.

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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.