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Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.

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FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases

The newly cleared device was built to provide support, trackability and stability during the treatment of time-sensitive stroke patients.

High costs may be keeping working-age heart patients from seeking care

When working-age adults develop cardiovascular disease, it often ends up eating up a significant amount of their income. Are insurance companies doing enough to help these patients?

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Vascular surgeons deliver major value in terms of patient outcomes and health system profitability

Vascular surgeons play a critical role in today's evolving healthcare landscape. However, researchers noted, they often do not get the respect or appreciation they deserve.

A ‘disquieting plateau’: Healthcare costs are up, but survival among heart patients stays the same

The cardiovascular mortality rate in the United States decreased dramatically from 2000 to 2011. Since then, however, it has remained relatively unchanged.

FDA issues ‘high risk’ safety alert for radiology device after 5 serious injuries

Its warning pertains to Flexible Cryoprobes, made by Marietta, Georgia-based manufacturer Erbe USA, which may rupture or burst during device activation.

LucidHealth rebrands its teleradiology services division

The Columbus, Ohio-based imaging group is repositioning the business to “strengthen brand visibility, clarify service offerings and support long-term growth in an increasingly competitive radiology marketplace.”

American Society of Radiologic Technologists elects 4 new officers

ASRT-eligible voting members selected officers and delegates during the 2026 ASRT election with polls open between Feb. 10 and March 3.

Anders Gilberg, senior vice president, government affairs at Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), explains numerous changes in federal healthcare policy since the start of 2026, including extending telehealth, rural health payments, possible solutions to prior authorization burden in Medicare Advantage.

MGMA outlines healthcare policy progress in Congress for 2026

The Medical Group Management Association explains some positive federal healthcare policy movement since the start of 2026, including extending telehealth and rural health payments, and possible solutions to the prior authorization burden in Medicare Advantage.

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Standardized reporting templates reduce residents' on-call turnaround times

There has been some debate among the imaging industry as to whether standardized templates help or hinder workflows, but these latest data suggest they may be especially beneficial for on-call residents.

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Public trust in US health agencies falls under Trump—confidence in AHA still quite high

The public has more confidence in the American Heart Association than it does in the FDA, CMS or any other federal health agencies.

Medical malpractice and AI: Jurors react differently depending on how radiologists utilize the technology

A team of legal and medical experts conducted a mock trial that entailed a series of hypothetical cases involving AI, sharing their findings in Nature Health.

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Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.