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The best universities for radiology education, according to US News & World Report

Harvard University is the No. 1 school in the world for radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging, according to the publication.

University of Oklahoma names new radiology chair

Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system.

Akumin inks joint venture to ramp up production of mobile imaging clinics

The Tampa, Florida-based firm announced it’s teaming with CGS Premier to form a new company called Mobile Healthcare Innovations

UPMC Williamsport interventional radiology suite

UPMC opens $8M new interventional radiology suite

UPMC Williamsport, a 224-bed acute care hospital, said the relocated IR facility seeks to bring minimally invasive care closer to home for patients in north central Pennsylvania

Why nurses leave and what hospitals can do to incentivize staying

New academic research analyzing data from the National Sample Survey of Registered Nurses drills down into nurses’ self-reported “turnover behaviors.”

AI-generated risk scores help predict future breast cancer cases

Breast cancer risk scores change over time, with those who go on to develop cancer showing unique patterns that could provide valuable guidance into their diagnostic needs.

455 individuals charged with perpetrating healthcare fraud to the collective tune of $6.5B+

The defendants include 90 physicians and other licensed medical professionals.

Hologic ramps up production of breast biopsy needles

Hologic boosts production of alternative biopsy needle amid ongoing shortage

The manufacturer issued an alert in January, indicating its Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles were being recalled amid risk they might leave metallic particles in tissue.

Radiologist-designed app offers emergency reference for addressing contrast reactions

The app offers detailed guidance on how to treat adverse reactions to both iodine- and gadolinium-based contrast media.

Whole-body PET system reduces image acquisition time.

Whole-body PET system cuts scan time by over 80%

The saved time does not come at the expense of image quality, with the exam actually increasing lesion detection instead.

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Ascension, FTC reach deal as $3.9B acquisition of Amsurg is finalized

The buyout, announced last summer, drew the attention of federal regulators at the Federal Trade Commission, concerned that competition for ambulatory surgery services would be stifled by the merger. To appease the agency, Ascension has agreed to divest from some centers previously owned by Amsurg.

New Mayo–Microsoft collaboration may mean much for AI in healthcare

When Mayo Clinic and Microsoft announced last week that they’re partnering to develop a frontier AI model for healthcare, observers could see where Mayo’s expertise in advanced digital medicine would interest Microsoft. The Big Tech behemoth has not been coy about its healthcare ambitions.

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Radiology Business

The best universities for radiology education, according to US News & World Report

Harvard University is the No. 1 school in the world for radiology, nuclear medicine and medical imaging, according to the publication.

Radiology Business

University of Oklahoma names new radiology chair

Javier Villanueva-Meyer, MD, is slated to take on the title in September, also acting as clinical service chief of radiology at OU Health, the school’s academic hospital system.

Radiology Business

Akumin inks joint venture to ramp up production of mobile imaging clinics

The Tampa, Florida-based firm announced it’s teaming with CGS Premier to form a new company called Mobile Healthcare Innovations