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Radiology provider Akumin touts launch of its first movable PET/CT imaging centers

The Plantation, Florida, company first announced the initiative at RSNA 2024, offering clients new “relocatable and expandable” centers to be deployed across the U.S.

Private equity-backed Solis Mammography opens 3 new locations

The breast imaging group is launching two locations in Texas and marking its first foray into the Raleigh metro area, with more on the way in North Carolina.

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AI-enabled devices lacking validation data prior to FDA clearance more likely to be recalled

FDA 510(k) clearance does not require that AI devices are subject to prospective human studies prior to approval.

Woman dies following severe allergic reaction to CT contrast

The 22-year-old patient was undergoing a computed tomography exam with contrast due to her history of kidney stones.

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Other specialties join radiology in support of bill to boost CT imaging funding

Societies representing chest physicians, orthopedic foot and ankle specialists, thoracic and plastic surgeons, and gynecologic oncologists are joining ACR in the effort.

Smartwatches reduce physician burnout while improving resilience

Radiation oncologists and other specialists wore the devices for six months at two pilot institutions, with promising initial results.

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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.