These subtle changes precede greater tissue loss related to cognitive impairment.

The accident occurred earlier in July when a metal stretcher carrying a patient entered the imaging suite.

Dana Smetherman, MD, MBA, explains some of the hot button issues in imaging and key advocacy efforts being undertaken by the college. 

According to the DOJ, the pharmacist and those working under him “would ‘fractionate’ or ‘split’ the active ingredient of Technescan MAG3, without ensuring the pieces were equal in size, purity or strength.” 

That number is expected to grow even more in the coming years, as the exam serves as a noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy, while also providing more accurate results than stool tests. 

Radiation-induced osteitis may not cause clinical symptoms, but its presence often sparks concerns about malignancy.

Experts believe that these reimbursements will begin to gain steam as more organizations turn to AI to help address some of healthcare’s biggest pain points, such as staffing shortages. 

The company was recently recognized by KLAS as one of the most promising health IT imaging vendors in 2024.

The novel method could potentially guide decisions on when patients should start treatment. 

Dose reduction protocols vary across scanners and organizations. This can create inconsistencies in both image quality and measuring patients’ total radiation exposure.