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Many CT techs unprepared to manage adverse contrast reactions
Though rare, some reactions can be life-threatening, making the understanding of how to appropriately manage them a critical aspect of a technologist's responsibilities.
Teen raises millions to help fund installation of specialized MRI
A teenager in South Carolina used a challenging health experience to fuel efforts to improve accessibility for patients who need specialized imaging.
Percutaneous transthoracic core needle biopsy: 3 factors that influence procedural success
A new analysis in Clinical Radiology is intended to help guide interventional radiologists in their decision-making processes regarding PCNB to reduce the likelihood of diagnostic failure.
Radiologists overlook 'clearly visible' lung lesion for 5 years, report reveals
By the time the patient was diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, his tumor was double the size it was when it first appeared on imaging in 2017.
Imaging may be misleading when determining the success of cancer treatment
A new analysis calls into question the use of imaging alone to determine the efficacy of ablative radiation therapy.

Many CT techs unprepared to manage adverse contrast reactions

Though rare, some reactions can be life-threatening, making the understanding of how to appropriately manage them a critical aspect of a technologist's responsibilities.

Teen raises money to help fund upright MRI scanner at MUSC

Teen raises millions to help fund installation of specialized MRI

A teenager in South Carolina used a challenging health experience to fuel efforts to improve accessibility for patients who need specialized imaging.

Percutaneous transthoracic core needle biopsy: 3 factors that influence procedural success

A new analysis in Clinical Radiology is intended to help guide interventional radiologists in their decision-making processes regarding PCNB to reduce the likelihood of diagnostic failure.

Radiologists overlook 'clearly visible' lung lesion for 5 years, report reveals

By the time the patient was diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer, his tumor was double the size it was when it first appeared on imaging in 2017.

Imaging may be misleading when determining the success of cancer treatment

A new analysis calls into question the use of imaging alone to determine the efficacy of ablative radiation therapy.

FDA announces recall of Medtronic interventional radiology devices after 17 injuries, 4 deaths

One product is being pulled from the market, and the other is receiving updated instructions for use.

Prostate cancer radiotherapy timeline can be safely shortened

Isodose moderately hypofractionated radiotherapy allows patients to undergo just 4-5 weeks of treatment, compared to conventional therapy that can take around 8.

MRI accident involving wheelchair prompts manufacturer to issue safety warning.

MRI accident has prompted the company that installed the scanner to issue a safety warning

The incident cost the clinic tens of thousands of dollars in repairs.

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Bracco updates HeartSee coronary flow capacity software with new diagnostic features

Clinicians have been using HeartSee to diagnose and treat coronary artery disease since the technology first debuted back in 2018. These latest updates, set to roll out to existing users, are designed to improve diagnostic performance and user access.

Cardiovascular Business

Key trends in diagnostic heart testing: CT on the rise as some traditional techniques fall out of favor

The cardiac technologies clinicians use for CVD evaluations have changed significantly in recent years, according to a new analysis of CMS data. While some modalities are on the rise, others are being utilized much less than ever before.

Cardiovascular Business

ASE updates recommendations for assessing right heart function in patients with pulmonary hypertension

The new guidelines were designed to ensure sonographers and other members of the heart team have the information they need to screen patients when appropriate and identify early warnings signs of PH.