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Last month the Department of Health and Human Services asked hospital dieticians to make an eight-point pledge on inpatient nutrition. This week detractors are firing back at this latest slice of the RFK Jr.-led MAHA agenda. 

Beacon Tip Centimeter Sizing Catheter FDA alert

The FDA first shared a warning about this issue back in April. Now, the agency has shared a critical update. 

Kimberly Hatch, RT(R)(CT)(ARRT), technical director of 3D lab at Banner Health, explains the advances in advanced visualization software what is needed to build a comprehensive cardiac 3D imaging lab.

“Technology grows and grows,” as one lab director explained. “Our job is to keep up with it and use it in the most efficient and effective way.”

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As TAVR continues to gain popularity, researchers remain focused on discovering new ways to predict short- and long-term outcomes. One recent study, for example, explored the potential of AI-enabled imaging assessments. Another analysis focused on the CALLY index.

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The 4D system harnesses X-ray diffraction to measure molecular-level signatures of disease; these tissue “fingerprints” could help providers diagnose breast cancer in its earliest stages.

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It may be more than anxiety and forgetfulness to blame for women missing their scheduled mammograms, according to new survey data. 

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Federal authorities said the shift to regional “Strike Force” models has proven successful, with 6,200 defendants prosecuted nationwide. The DOJ said this latest unit will take a special interest in Northern California. 

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WakeMed, a three-hospital system in the North Carolina capital region of Raleigh, would become part of Advocate Health, Atrium’s parent company, if the deal goes through. Advocate is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in the U.S. 

Alan Matsumoto, MD, FSIR, FACR, FAHA, Chairman of Board for the American College of Radiology, professor of radiology and chair of the Department of Radiology, at the University of Virginia, explains ACR support for the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act bill in Congress that calls for appropriate use criteria to be used instead of prior authorization.

Alan Matsumoto, MD, chair of the American College of Radiology, explains ACR support for the Radiology Outpatient Ordering Transmission (ROOT) Act in Congress. 

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Giving colchicine to patients prior to TAVR may reduce the risk of certain conduction disturbances, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. It does not, however, improve survival.

Novel shielding device provides more radiation protection during mammograms.

Experts are hopeful their device can address some of the shortcomings of currently used shielding methods. 

GE Healthcare's Venue Go point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) system features AI-enabled tools to speed workflows, including Caption Guidance to help non-expert users capture diagnostic quality cardiac images. These systems helped drive positive earnings for the company in Q2 2025.

Lower than expected tariff rates and the largest-ever order for Omni Legend PET/CT systems in the U.S. helped keep the bottom line positive.

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Last month the Department of Health and Human Services asked hospital dieticians to make an eight-point pledge on inpatient nutrition. This week detractors are firing back at this latest slice of the RFK Jr.-led MAHA agenda. 

The FDA first shared a warning about this issue back in April. Now, the agency has shared a critical update. 

“Technology grows and grows,” as one lab director explained. “Our job is to keep up with it and use it in the most efficient and effective way.”