Policy & Regulations

This channel includes news coverage of healthcare policy and regulations set by Congress, the states, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and medical associations and societies. 

Prostate Blue Ribbon

AI-based prostate cancer management technology makes official debut in clinical settings

The recently FDA-cleared program merges patient-specific information from prostate imaging, biopsies and pathology, resulting in a deep learning algorithm that creates an AI-generated 3D map of cancer.

April 25, 2023

Large study reiterates the necessity of 'prudent use' of CT scans in children

Those who undergo repeated exams before the age of 6 face almost double the risk of later developing intracranial tumors, leukemia or lymphoma, according to new data.

April 24, 2023
Resigned | Fired

42 imaging journal editors hand in resignation over 'extreme' fees

In the same statement announcing their resignation, the editorial board also detailed plans to start a new nonprofit, open access journal.

April 21, 2023
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New partnership increases radiology's presence within the FDA's Network of Experts

The vetted group consists of more than 100 organizations and their respective scientists, clinicians and engineers who provide guidance and expertise when requested. 

April 19, 2023

Industry first: FDA clears device for detecting stroke on noncontrast CT

RapidAI said it aims to give smaller facilities access to tools often only available at comprehensive stroke centers. 

April 19, 2023
Growing Tree

Decreasing energy consumption in radiology: How one hospital reduced use and saved big

Energy consumption reduction tactics could decrease greenhouse gas emissions owed to radiology while also saving departments tens of thousands of dollars every year. 

April 18, 2023

Experts release new appropriate use criteria for lymphoscintigraphy in sentinel node mapping

The AUC includes a total of 32 clinical scenarios that have been grouped into four categories of cancer: breast, skin, cancer of other sites and lymphedema.

April 17, 2023

Experts call for better radiation protection for female healthcare workers

Authors of a new editorial recently highlighted the increased risk of developing breast cancer that female healthcare workers face due to their routine exposure to ionizing radiation.

April 14, 2023

Around the web

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

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