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Biotronik has secured U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Solia CSP S pacing lead for left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP).

FDA approves new Biotronik pacing lead for LBBAP

The next-generation device includes a stylet-driven lead and a fixed helix. It was designed and developed specifically with LBBAP in mind.

AI bolsters breast radiologists’ cancer detection rate, real world study finds

The study spanned four sites and included 9 highly experienced breast radiologists reading over 100,000 DBT exams.

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5 barriers to AI adoption in pediatric cancer imaging

Two children's cancer care experts are issuing a call to action, urging radiologists and other physicians to “embrace collaboration" as a central principle.

Man posing as radiology sales rep arrested for allegedly stealing $14M in medical devices

Jacksonville, Florida, police first apprehended Michael J. Roberson on Feb. 10 following an investigation dating to December 2024.

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Noted North Carolina private radiology practice experiences data breach

Winston Salem-based Triad Radiology Associates reported news of the “data security incident” on Feb. 8, with attorneys mulling a lawsuit.

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Days after ransomware attack, UMMC clinics remain closed as emergency rooms rely on paper backups

University of Mississippi Medical Center revealed on Thursday that it was the victim of an ongoing cyberattack, leading to disruptions throughout the health system. It's now been forced to close all clinics statewide until at least Feb. 25, as phone systems and the EHR remain inaccessible.

With SCOTUS striking down ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, Trump implements 15% tax on all imports

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs unconstitutional. The administration responded by imposing a 10% rate across the board, later hiked to 15%. That will remain in effect for 150 days and require an act of Congress to extend.

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Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging

Parkland Health experts involved in the LLM's development believe that the use of such tools could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

With SCOTUS striking down ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, Trump implements 15% tax on all imports

Large language model reads radiologists' notes to flag patients for follow-up imaging

Parkland Health experts involved in the LLM's development believe that the use of such tools could improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

New group names 4 things US healthcare can—and should—handle on behalf of Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers

Alzheimer’s disease already has the nation in a crisis of care capacity. The pressure to do more in response is mounting. Meanwhile the true total cost is hard to estimate since so many dementia caregivers are unpaid family members and other volunteers.

Teenage cannabis users twice as likely as non-users to develop psychosis, bipolar disorder

The new research doesn’t solve the mystery of which tends to come first—the mental illness or the drug use. Regardless, the large study serves to underscore the need for proactive and preventive measures.

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FDA approves new Biotronik pacing lead for LBBAP

The next-generation device includes a stylet-driven lead and a fixed helix. It was designed and developed specifically with LBBAP in mind.