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Judge Leo T. Sorkin on June 8 declared the charge unlawful, contending it “exceeds the fee-setting authority delegated by Congress.” 

Approximately 1,470 of active radiologist openings have been sitting unfilled for over two months or more, concentrated in certain states. 

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“Interventional Radiology training inherently involves specialty-specific characteristics that make in-person interviews particularly valuable,” the APDIR contends. 

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Many patients mistake auto-text messages from providers as opportunities to interact with the sender. When this happens, the patient often tries to communicate about more than just appointment scheduling. 

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A coalition of municipalities and nonprofits is challenging the changes to the Affordable Care Act, arguing that low-cost, low-value coverage options flooding the market will ultimately cause 3 million people to lose their necessary medical insurance. 

Breast arterial calcifications (BACs) identified on screening mammograms may help identify women who face a heightened risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a new analysis published in Clinical Imaging.

Experts say these findings could offer radiology providers the opportunity to intervene before cardiovascular conditions worsen.

The flexible polymer material was developed at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. 

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura on the original Star Trek series, at a sci-fi convention. Image from her website

Nichelle Nichols, who played Lt. Uhura in Star Trek, died from undiagnosed and untreated heart failure after seeking medical treatment.

doctor looking at CLTI patient's leg

The procedure reduces inflammation and pain, and allows patients to achieve relief without having to undergo surgery and months of physical therapy during recovery. 

pericarditis cardiac imaging

Pericarditis, inflammation of the pericardium, accounts for approximately 5% of all emergency department evaluations for chest pain. These new recommendations are designed to help guide clinicians through the ins and outs of patient care. 

Amy Thompson from Signify Research explains integration of AI into CVIS systems

Artificial intelligence's role in day-to-day patient care continues to grow. What should health systems and cardiology departments be thinking about as they shop for new technologies?

Cardiac amyloidosis ATTR-CM drug promotion at the 2024 American Heart Association meeting.

"We cannot accept a system where only those with means can benefit from life-changing drugs. We are a wealthy nation that spends trillions on healthcare. We must ensure that income and wealth do not determine access," explained JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD.

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Judge Leo T. Sorkin on June 8 declared the charge unlawful, contending it “exceeds the fee-setting authority delegated by Congress.” 

Approximately 1,470 of active radiologist openings have been sitting unfilled for over two months or more, concentrated in certain states. 

“Interventional Radiology training inherently involves specialty-specific characteristics that make in-person interviews particularly valuable,” the APDIR contends.