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Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says

The voluntary action pertains to certain Cerepak Detachable Coil Systems, used to treat brain aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities.

Interventional radiology device startup Stratus Medical raises $10M in Series B financing

The Magnolia, Texas, firm has seen rapid growth in recent years, being named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2024 after logging revenue growth of 212% over a three-year period.

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US senators introduce bipartisan bill to boost pay for radiation therapy providers

Sens. Tim Kaine, D-Va., and John Boozman, R-Ark., have introduced legislation to lift "arbitrary" caps on compensation for therapeutic and diagnostic medical physicists working in the VA.

App issue triggers voluntary recall of some Siemens Healthineers CT systems

Siemens self-reported a problem with software being inadvertently delivered to U.S. systems when the applications have not yet been cleared for use by the FDA.

The Certified Radiology Administrator exam is getting an update

The exam has been reworked to better reflect the challenges today’s imaging leaders face.

World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance

The MR system was designed with smaller spaces in mind, enabling installation in or very near NICUs.

‘Why be a manager when you’re a hospital doctor?’ Researchers ask—and answer

Here are some factors that tend to lead physicians to take on hospital-management roles over and above their regularly expected duties.

What stakeholders are saying about gender-transition interventions for minors

The more persuasive of the opinions could redound to the reshaping of the principles of pediatric medicine—and of certain policies in public education. Here’s a sampling.

Men developed CVD earlier than women, according to 35-year CARDIA study

Promoting preventive care among young adult men during critical periods of their life may be the key to reducing rates of cardiovascular disease.

GE HealthCare nabs 2 notable clearances from FDA

One regulatory approval targets whole-body PET imaging analysis, while the other was designed to improve interventional workflows.

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Comparable long-term survival seen in two common CABG strategies

STS late-breaking study found BITA and SITA+RA have similar long-term survival, but age plays a role in which to choose.

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HHS exploring how to bolster medical imaging exchange across healthcare ecosystem

The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology recently released a call for public comment on the work of radiologists

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Johnson & Johnson interventional radiology device faces recall after patient death, FDA says

The voluntary action pertains to certain Cerepak Detachable Coil Systems, used to treat brain aneurysms and other neurovascular abnormalities.