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Incomplete neurovascular imaging work-ups to blame for subsequent stroke in patients with TIA

Up to 37% of patients presenting with transient ischemic attack do not receive a full neurovascular imaging work-up, according to new data published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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Radiologists support bipartisan bill to mitigate Medicare cuts tied to clinical labor costs

H.R. 3674 would provide a pay boost for procedures performed in office settings that require high-tech devices.

AI tool helps identify 'invisible' head injuries on MRIs of college athletes

The tool uses a machine learning technique to identify changes on brain MRIs that would otherwise be overlooked by radiologists due to the subtlety of alterations.

How CT creates barrier to treating pulmonary embolism patients in cheaper outpatient settings

Rather than being discharged, low-risk PE patients often receive unnecessary additional services and overnight stays, experts wrote in JAMA.

FDA clears GE HealthCare’s AI solution for enhancing PET/CT image quality

Precision DL was engineered using a deep neural network, trained with thousands of images, the Chicago-based company said May 30.

Radiology practice suffers ‘significant’ cyberattack

Medford Radiology was left unable to see or report on images and was still assessing the scope of the attack as of May 30.

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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.