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Interventional work increasingly concentrated among a smaller subset of radiologists

The proportion of radiologists performing some (>0%) IR-related work declined from 70% in 2008 down to 50% by 2023, according to new research published in JVIR.

Senate passes radiologist-supported bill to bolster lung cancer research

While overall lung cancer rates are declining, cases among nonsmoking women are on the rise, puzzling scientists.

Major grocery operator on the hook for $40M over pharmacy monkey business; $6M windfall for whistleblower

One of the largest food retailers in the world—and the fourth biggest in this country—got itself into hot water with the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly cheating on drug prices it charges to federal healthcare programs.

Hospitals serving Medicaid patients prepare to take proposed payment caps on the chin

New federal limits on state-directed payments are set to cut Medicaid funding in most states. Hospitals are expected to bear the brunt since they account for the majority—84%, around $78B a year—of state-directed healthcare spends.

Gadolinium-based contrast safe for vulnerable patients, new study says

These findings come amid ongoing efforts to reduce the amount of gadolinium in MRI contrast agents.

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AFib patients with gout face greater stroke risk—but therapy can help

Gout often goes undertreated, but targeting these patients with urate-lowering therapy can make a big impact on their long-term cardiovascular health.

FDA warns medical device manufacturer over MRI-safe warning labels

Some of the company’s ventilators have been designed for use in MRI settings, but a recent FDA inspection raises questions about these claims.

Cardiawave announced the first routine clinical use in Europe of its Valvosoft system since its CE mark regulator clearance in late 2025. It is a noninvasive, high-intensity ultrasound therapy to fragment leaflet calcium in severe symptomatic aortic stenosis, and I is aimed at patients who are not ideal for surgical or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, or who decline surgical intervention.

High-intensity ultrasound technology for calcified valve leaflets makes debut in Europe

The new technology was designed for patients who may not be able to undergo SAVR or TAVR.

In the rush for AI gold, healthcare is getting left in the dust by finance

If the economy were an inter-sector track meet in which AI adoption propels the runners, healthcare would be getting repeatedly lapped by financial services.

Interventional treatment offers 'meaningful' alternative to surgery for osteoarthritis

A new technique for an emerging IR procedure has the potential to slow down the painful joint degeneration commonly seen in knee OA.

FDA shares update on breast biopsy needle shortage

The supply shortfall pertains to Brevera Breast Biopsy System Disposable 9 Gauge Needles manufactured by Hologic.

Joshua R. Silverstein, MD, FHRS, a cardiac electrophysiologist at Allegheny Health Network Cardiovascular Institute, explains the real-world impacts of Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) RVU cuts in electrophysiology.

'Not sustainable': The real impact of RVU cuts in electrophysiology

Despite a substantial increase in demand for electrophysiologists, payments for their services have remained stagnant.

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