Prostate biopsies among Medicare beneficiaries are associated with a significant rise in complications requiring hospitalization, according to a study to published online in the November issue of Journal of Urology.

Siemens Healthcare has released the Luminos Agile fluoroscopy system, an under-table x-ray system with a height-adjustable table.

The U.K.s National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) has issued its final guidance materials for ticagrelor (Brilique, AstraZeneca). The institute has endorsed the drug as a treatment option in combination with low-dose aspirin for up to 12 months in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) patients.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has created a nationwide knowledge-sharing domain called the ASRT Communities.

Novation has awarded Fujifilm a new DR contract. Fujifilms line of FDR systems will now be available to Novation affiliates VHA, UHC and Provista members for the term of the agreement.

DR increases efficiency and enhances image quality...at a historically hefty price point. New options provide budget-friendly upgrades, enabling practices to capture these benefits and remain on budget.

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University in Atlanta are set to receive nearly $2 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop new therapies for treating traumatic injuries and degenerative diseases.

Heart failure (HF) patients who hold no insurance, or are on Medicare or Medicaid, experience worse outcomes compared with those who hold private insurance, according to a study published Sept. 27 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Many with no insurance refuse care, which has led to worse outcomes. While the future of payment models remains unknown, it is crucial to attempt to close these care gaps, Marvin A. Konstam, MD, wrote in an accompanying editorial.