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Radiographer arrested for possessing, creating explicit content involving children

More than 7,000 explicit images and videos were discovered on three devices possessed by the radiographer.

Cathie Biga, MSM, MACC, past president of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and president/CEO of Cardiovascular Management of Illinois, explains some of the key consideration and strategic questions cardiologists should ask before signing a contract.

What every cardiologist should consider before signing a contract

Cathie Biga, MSN, MACC, explains why salary is just one thing a cardiologist should ask about before signing any contract.

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Radiologists, anesthesiologists and EM docs jointly praise No Surprise Act changes

Medical societies representing all three specialties shared their official response to the independent dispute resolution, or IDR, final rule on May 29.

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Society of Interventional Radiology announces support for bill that would cut $700M in Medicare costs

SIR on May 28 announced it supports the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission, or ROOT, Act, joining the American College of Radiology

University of Cincinnati opens new research facility aimed at advancing MRI innovation

University leaders, clinicians and industry partners recently gathered to celebrate the opening of the Imaging Research & Development Center on UC’s medical campus.

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The American Academy of Physician Associates officially recognizes APPs in radiology

The organization intends to provide specialty-specific education, professional development and advocacy for physician associates working across radiology subspecialties.

AI roundup: Power redistribution | Governance playbooks | LLMs vs. search engines

More people are turning to LLMs for helpful answers to subjective questions. Might they be better off sticking with web search engines?

Company behind Black physician finder website accused of racial discrimination in a lawsuit

The lawsuit against Find a Black Doctor was filed by Travis Morrell, MD—a dermatologist based in Colorado—who alleges he was harmed by being excluded from the directory on the basis of race. His case has the backing of the conservative-aligned advocacy group Do No Harm.

Medtronic has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Evolut FX+ transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) system for the treatment of symptomatic severe aortic stenosis.

Medtronic receives updated FDA approval for redo TAVR

The company also launched a new clinical trial designed to follow redo TAVR patients who present with symptomatic bioprosthetic valve failure for up to five years.

CDC director, chief medical officer ousted as RFK shakes up agency

CDC Director Susan Monarez, PhD, was less than a month into her role, having been confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 30. Her lawyers said the staffing shakeup was a result of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “weaponizing public health for political gain.”

Radiology practice sells imaging center to hospital partner while remaining independent

Fayetteville-based Valley Regional Imaging is unloading its facility to Cape Fear Valley Health, a hospital based in the same Sandhills-region community of southeastern North Carolina.

Hospital system’s physician group adds imaging services by acquiring 40-year-old radiology practice

Seton Imaging and its two locations are now part of Trinity Medical WNY, a multispecialty group owned by physicians but controlled by Catholic Health.

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