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Blood pressure drug recalled due to black contaminants—FDA highlights safety risks

The recall was put in place after a customer discovered “visible black particulate matter” in a sealed vial. If the contaminant enters a patient's blood vessels, it could lead to serious complications, including a stroke or even death.

ACR shares guidance to help members deal with confusing White House executive orders

A string of executive orders from the White House created serious concerns among radiologists and other healthcare providers throughout the United States. The American College of Radiology issued a statement to help guide its members through the chaos.

GPT-4 can proofread radiology reports for a penny apiece

Researchers estimate that it could cost less than $0.01 per report to use the large language model as a radiology report proofreader.

Zimmer agrees to buy Paragon 28 for $1.1B

Zimmer Biomet plans to add ankle and foot surgical implants to its portfolio once the deal is finalized and approved by regulators.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Texas cardiologist

Two hospitals had accused the interventional cardiologist of working with other healthcare providers to interfere with recruitment efforts.

Automated tracking helps leave no incidental finding behind

Radiology researchers have developed and validated an automated program for tracking incidental imaging findings. The system facilitates communications between radiologists, patients and primary care providers whenever such findings turn up.

Trump backtracks on federal funding pause after Medicaid chaos

A federal judge also halted the order, which instructed federal agencies to “temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all federal financial assistance."

FDA clears first blood test of its kind for Lp(a)

The new blood test from Roche Diagnostics measures Lp(a) in terms of nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) as opposed to milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

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MRI shows 'long-lasting' impact of cannabis use on brain regions linked to memory

These findings should serve as a reminder that marijuana, which is often touted as a safer and more natural alternative to alcohol, can cause harm.

A study that analyzed patient outcomes in coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in veterans showed outcomes for on-pump and off-pump procedures over 10 years to be similar. Photo by Jim Lennon

SAVR/CABG vs. TAVR/PCI: Key differences when heart patients present with severe AS and CAD

Surgery offers multiple long-term benefits when compared to a more interventional approach, though it is still associated with certain risks of its own. In the end, researchers agree, the decision is one that should involve input from surgeons, cardiologists and others.

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New transcatheter tricuspid treatment options poised to drive surgical volume growth

Gilbert Tang, MD, explains how transcatheter tricuspid TEER and total valve replacement options will likely lead to higher tricuspid valve surgical volumes in the years ahead.

Couple faces up to 165 years in prison for alleged whole-body imaging scam

Arizona residents Mary and Fred Blakley purportedly charged $300 a pop for ultrasound scans, claiming they could unearth cancers and cure various ailments.

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GPT-4 can proofread radiology reports for a penny apiece

Researchers estimate that it could cost less than $0.01 per report to use the large language model as a radiology report proofreader.