The American College of Radiology updated guidelines on intravenous iodinated construct media use and management of adverse reactions. ICM is widely used in the U.S.. However, there was a lack of clarity between the American College of Radiology Contrast Manual…
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In a possible first, researchers at Stanford (Calif.) Medicine found a non-invasive imaging method to visualize senescent cells. “As we age, we accumulate senescent cells. These are like ‘zombie cells’ — they’re not dead, they’re alive, but they’re not growing…
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health has appointed Daniel Walz, MD, as chair of radiology at New York City-based Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Walz previously served as interim chair and as chief of musculoskeletal radiology, according to an April…
Early cancer detection through advanced imaging remains a cornerstone of breast cancer care. Identifying high-risk patients is crucial for implementing personalized screening protocols that can significantly improve early detection rates and allow for interventions that may reduce risk. Yet, concerning…
Inappropriate medical imaging among Medicare enrollees produced an average of 3.55 to 129.2 metric kilotons of carbon dioxide equivalents between 2017 to 2021, according to a study published March 27 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Those…
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Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Healthcare is ending its radiology network service offerings. The medical group has reached an agreement with El Segundo, Calif.-based Radiology Partners to facilitate care transitions for physicians and patients. Radiology Partners anticipates onboarding up to 400 radiologists…
A surgical team at Stanford (Calif.) Medicine has become the first in the U.S. to use a fluorescent imaging system that identifies cancer cells after a lumpectomy. The new technology aims to prevent repeat surgeries by catching residual breast tumor…
Patients undergoing mammography preferred having their images interpreted by a radiologist before and after AI review, according to a study published April 18 in Radiology: Imaging Cancer. Researchers from Dallas-based University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center surveyed 518 mammogram recipients…
Radiologists in Maine earn the highest annual mean wage, according to data published April 2 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The national annual mean wage for radiologists is $359,820 and the national hourly mean wage is $172.99, without adjusting…
Hawaii had the lowest rate of lumbar spine MRIs performed for lower back pain between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023, according to CMS data released Feb. 19. CMS measures the percentage of lumbar spine MRIs performed for eligible…