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Semaglutide alters Alzheimer’s biomarkers but doesn’t slow the disease’s advance.

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) is seeing major progress in its long-running push to secure broad reimbursement for artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled coronary CT angiography (CCTA) plaque analysis. According to Roosha Parikh, MD, FACC, FSCCT, associate director of Cardiac CT at St. Francis Heart Hospital, Long Island, New York, and a member of the SCCT Health Policy and Practice Committee, both Medicare and a growing number of private insurers are now covering the technology.

Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving

A growing number of private insurers are now covering these advanced technologies. Roosha Parikh, MD, told Cardiovascular Business that the hard work of SCCT and other groups has helped make this happen.

Is the field of cardiology empowering or stifling? Cardiologists share their perspective

Some cardiologists feel the specialty is inclusive and nothing needs to change, but not everyone agrees with that sentiment. A new survey detailed the perspective of more than 1,500 cardiologists.

Medtronic recalls data management software, urging healthcare providers to run update

The error caused incorrect glucose data to be displayed to clinicians. According to Medtronic, any treatment decisions or recommendations based on those data need to be revisited.

Catheters recalled due to defect—FDA highlights risk of stroke or brain damage

The recall was put in place after a hydrophilic coating was discovered on the inside of the devices. According to the FDA, patients treated with the catheters could face a number of significant risks.

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Radiology societies urge caution when implementing AI in pediatric imaging

Six professional organizations including the Society for Pediatric Radiology made their case in a joint statement published across multiple medical journals Nov. 25.

Medicare doubles payment for certain contrast-enhanced ultrasound scans

The federal payment program for seniors revealed the update in its hospital outpatient final rule, published in the Federal Register Nov. 25.

Prenuvo's newest location in New York City.

Whole-body MRI radiology group Prenuvo opens 1st location in Europe

Leaders said opening the London clinic represents the first phase of Prenuvo’s European growth strategy as it evaluates additional cities for expansion.

Why cardiac CT adoption remains low among primary care providers

The rapid rise of CCTA represents one of cardiology’s biggest ongoing trends, but most primary care providers are still not embracing a CT-first strategy.

Injuries trigger recall related to tables used during image-guided procedures

Users have identified risks related to patients falling from the Philips furniture products during transfer or position changes, the FDA said Friday.

PHOTO GALLERY: What do thyroid nodules look like on imaging

This is a collection of radiology imaging showing various presentations of thyroid nodules.

Douglas Overbey, MD, an assistant professor in the department of surgery at Duke University School of Medicine, checks in with 9-year-old Kensley Frizzell as she recovers from heart surgery. Image courtesy of Duke Health and Duke University School of Medicine.

Surgeons make history, perform world’s first living mitral valve replacement

The historic heart procedure was part of a series of operations that saved the lives of three young girls. “The whole situation is extraordinary, whether you look at it from the standpoint of a scientific breakthrough or the average person’s point of view,” one parent said.

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Semaglutide alters Alzheimer’s biomarkers but doesn’t slow the disease’s advance.

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Reimbursement for AI-based plaque assessments is improving

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Is the field of cardiology empowering or stifling? Cardiologists share their perspective

Some cardiologists feel the specialty is inclusive and nothing needs to change, but not everyone agrees with that sentiment. A new survey detailed the perspective of more than 1,500 cardiologists.