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Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide.

‘Father of modern cardiology’ Eugene Braunwald dies at 96

Colleagues from all over the world have shared loving tributes to Braunwald. ESC President Thomas F. Lüscher, MD, called him "the pioneering cardiologist of his time."

Medicare and FDA propose granting rapid coverage for breakthrough radiology devices

The two agencies on April 23 announced the rollout of the Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device, or RAPID, coverage pathway.

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Radiology groups endorse bill to exempt physicians from $100,000 visa fee

ACR, ASNR and over 40 other organizations shared their support for the Healthcare Workforce Act in a letter to lawmakers written April 15.

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AI not 'economically viable' if it doesn't replace at least some radiologists, experts claim

“Ignoring the economic drivers of automation will not prevent workforce transformation; it will only reduce our ability to shape it."

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Second phase of trial testing GE HealthCare's GBCA alternative gets underway

The imaging agent was recently granted the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Fast Track designation, as early clinical testing has been promising.

'Sterility failures' prompt FDA to threaten radiopharmaceutical producer with disciplinary action

Multiple issues that could raise the risk of product contamination were discovered during an inspection, according to an FDA warning letter.

How long will we accept patients languishing in the ER as normal? (asks a firsthand witness to ‘boarding’ who’s also a distinguished journalist and an erstwhile ER doctor)

Boarding is hospital-speak for when patients get left in the emergency department, typically on gurneys or in wheelchairs, for many hours—sometimes days—because no inpatient beds are available.

DOJ announces 324 arrests in $14.6B healthcare fraud crackdown

Of those arrested, 96 are doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers. All face charges related to telehealth prescriptions, illegal opioid distribution and fraudulent billing practices.

Mayo Clinic develops AI capable of substantially improving dementia diagnoses

With the software's help, readers are up to three times more accurate and interpretations are nearly twice as fast.

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Private equity firm jumps into vascular health with new investment

Vascular Technology, first founded 40 years ago, is planning on using the new funds to grow and expand its portfolio.

Troy Teo explains iSeg AI tool for lung tumor segmentation.

New AI tool outperforms humans at lung tumor segmentation

The iSeg platform has the potential to significantly improve tumor segmentation processes prior to radiation therapy treatment.

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Two separate studies explored the value of treating heart patients with tirzepatide.