More than 17% of emergency CTA results forced radiologists to break normal chain of communication Yale physicians analyzed more than 700,000 visits from 236,000 patients for their results, shared in the American Journal of Roentgenology.Read more about More than 17% of emergency CTA results forced radiologists to break normal chain of communication
FDA-approved PET agent helps solve 87% of diagnostic breast cancer dilemmas Photo: J. Boers and A.W.J.M. Glaudemans, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands. In 93% of solved cases, experts based their decisions solely on 18F-FES PET scan results. Read more about FDA-approved PET agent helps solve 87% of diagnostic breast cancer dilemmas
Photo: J. Boers and A.W.J.M. Glaudemans, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands.
Portable MRI specialist Hyperfine announces plans to expand overseas Image courtesy of Hyperfine and Yale University. The move is part of a larger commercial expansion goal to enter four additional countries within the next six months.Read more about Portable MRI specialist Hyperfine announces plans to expand overseas
Annual Spine Technology Awards confirm Sectra as a frontrunner in orthopedicsSectra was recognized by RRY Publications LLC and Orthopedics This Week for its innovative technology developed to improve the standard of care for patients with spine disease.Read more about Annual Spine Technology Awards confirm Sectra as a frontrunner in orthopedics
Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’ Jeff Dettbarn sounded the alarm in 2017 about improperly delayed and canceled imaging exams at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.Read more about Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’
‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.Read more about ‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies
Radiology department uncovers pain-inducing problems with at-home workstations UPenn's virtual consults spotted ergonomic issues with many workspaces, with about 60% of providers reporting neck pain.Read more about Radiology department uncovers pain-inducing problems with at-home workstations
Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging SNMMI is among the many organizations that collaborated on the updated guidance for imaging prostate cancer.Read more about Top medical groups release new appropriate use criteria for PSMA-PET imaging
FDA issues class 1 recall for angiography catheter following multiple injuries Cordis Corporation warned its device can dislodge during procedures and cause serious adverse events such as heart attack or stroke.Read more about FDA issues class 1 recall for angiography catheter following multiple injuries
Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain Radiologists pinpointed provider, patient and clinical characteristics associated with post-imaging prescriptions.Read more about Patients with recent imaging results less likely to receive opioids for back pain
