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ACR Council passes resolution advocating for the protection of radiologists in states that ban abortion

“I am delighted by the overwhelming support Resolution #11 received at the ACR meeting," one of its supporters told Radiology Business.

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New data suggest that the burden of atherosclerosis on imaging might not be as indicative of major cardiovascular events as a person’s age and sex.

Radiology provider Akumin highlights ‘robust’ growth in PET/CT volumes with no signs of slowing

The Plantation, Florida, company saw volumes from the modality leap 16.1% on a same-store basis when compared to Q1 of 2022, leaders said.

Solar cell materials could make medical imaging safer, more cost-effective

Not only could the materials reduce patient exposure to ionizing radiation, they also could reduce costs associated with traditional X-ray equipment, according to newly published research in Nature Communications.

Katie Couric on USPSTF recommendations on when women should start getting mammograms

'Kind of a bummer': Katie Couric disappointed in USPSTF recs that exclude supplementary imaging for dense breasts

The task force cited insufficient evidence as the driver behind the decision to forego recommending supplemental screening.

1 in 3 physicians sued during career, with radiologists ‘significantly’ more likely to face litigation

Over 40% of radiologists said they’ve been sued during the course of their career, according to new survey data from the American Medical Association.

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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.