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Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

An accidental discovery could have future implications for the material makeup for MRI contrast media.

Radiologist and Dr. Money Matters podcast host Tarang Patel on why he is hopeful about the specialty's future

The noted radiologist discussed what's ahead for the specialty during the closing keynote at RBMA's annual meeting in Las Vegas.

Cardiology groups share key update: ABMS seeking feedback on proposed Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

Five of the largest U.S. medical societies focused on cardiovascular health are one step closer to seeing their paradigm-shifting proposal become a reality.

FDA announces recall of more than 2 million catheter parts, citing serious health risks

Fresenius Medical Care is issuing a recall on 2,192,535 catheter extensions and adapters used in patients with acute and chronic kidney disease.

Expanse ICE, a new healthcare technology company born out of the Expanse Medical medical device incubator, has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for its new-look catheter to treat blood clots in the peripheral arteries and veins.

FDA clears new catheter for peripheral blood clots

The new-look catheter came out of a medical device incubator started by entrepreneur Eitan Konstantino, PhD, who has years of experience in the vascular space.

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Cardiologists, thoracic surgeons applaud FTC’s ban of most noncompete clauses

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions and Society of Thoracic Surgeons have both shared statements in support of the ban, which is already being challenged in court. The American Hospital Association, meanwhile, opposes the policy shift, saying it “errs by seeking to create a one-size-fits-all rule”

Industry Watcher’s Digest

Buzzworthy developments of the past few days.

US Chamber of Commerce sues to block ban on noncompete clauses

Radiologists took to social media Wednesday to discuss what the FTC final rule will mean for physicians and other healthcare stakeholders.

ACR: FDA evidence backing thyroid monitoring in peds after ICM use is 'weak' #contrast #FDA #contrastshortage

Adopting paid family and medical leave in radiology: 7 considerations

“Paid FML is increasingly being recognized as an important issue in medicine," radiologists wrote recently in AJR.

Cardiologist accused of date rape by multiple women agrees not to practice medicine during investigation

The agreement, not technically an admission of guilt, is expected to stay in effect until the investigation is resolved.

Federal Trade Commission issues warning to health companies about the misuse of consumer data

The new policy statement warns that any inaccurate or misleading claims to consumers about how their data is collected and used will be considered a violation of the FTC Act.

One-fourth of practices say operating costs are up, with 93% facing clinical staffing shortages

Another 80% of physicians believe such challenges are worse than they were in 2022, according to survey data from ASTRO.

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