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Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines
Pre-imaging pain medication may impact accuracy of abdominal ultrasounds
4D MRI techniques could help advance the development of artificial hearts
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Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says

The voluntary action pertains to certain Cerepak Detachable Coil Systems, used to treat brain aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities. 

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Interventional radiology device startup Stratus Medical raises $10M in Series B financing

The Magnolia, Texas, firm has seen rapid growth in recent years, being named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2024 after logging revenue growth of 212% over a three-year period. 

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US senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost pay for radiation therapy providers

Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Boozman, R-Ark., have introduced legislation to lift "arbitrary" caps on compensation for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists working in the VA. 

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Medical imaging vacancy rates haven’t been this high in at least 20 years

The radiographer profession, for one, hit an "all time high" in 2023, with 18.1% of actively recruited positions sitting unfilled, the ASRT reported. 

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Private equity firm seeking upward of $135M in sale of radiology group

The mid-market-sized Growth Fund has hired advisors and is now gauging interest from potential buyers, according to a recently published report. 

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RadNet revising 2023 financial projections, adding capacity amid ‘heavy demand’ for imaging

PET/CT saw the biggest gains, up almost 21% year-over-year compared to Q1 of 2022, with the group collecting $390M in revenue (up 14%). 

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USPSTF recommends women begin breast cancer screening at 40, boosting stocks at mammo-related firms

The draft update marks a shift from the task force's previous guidelines, which had endorsed screening beginning at age 50.

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ChatGPT helps radiologist churn out 16 papers in 4 months

“Healthcare is going to change. Writing is going to change. Research is going to change. I’m just trying to publish now and show it so people can know about it and explore more.” 

Sagittal images from breast MRI in a 36-year-old woman with an invasive ductal carcinoma. Image from pre-chemotherapy contrast-enhanced T1-weighted MRI shows a round, rim-enhancing mass. This  subtraction image shows the maximal diameter of the mass was measured up to 5.4 cm. Read more. RSNA image. What does breast cancer look like?
Researchers identify MRI findings linked with invasive breast cancer

Researchers suggested these findings could be used as a noninvasive tool in creating more personalized treatment options for patients facing a cancer diagnosis that is invasive in nature. 

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Radiology Business
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.