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PFA associated with heightened stroke risk

PFA is still quite safe overall. However, new data out of EHRA 2026 suggest cardiologists have much to learn about minimizing risk during treatment.

Radiology Business Management Association elects new board members

Stacy Sanso—director of patient access for ARA Diagnostic Imaging, the Austin, Texas, affiliate of Radiology Partners—takes over as president of the association.

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Nearly 200 radiology reports never sent to patients' referring providers, health authority says

Complaints stemming from such delays prompted officials to look further into the issue, eventually leading them to discover that nearly 200 reports had not been sent to patients’ referring providers.

Ultraprocessed foods may degrade muscle health, new MRI findings suggest

High consumption of these foods could lead to increased levels of intramuscular fat—a known marker of poor muscle health, according to new research published in Radiology.

Society of Interventional Radiology names new president

“As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing strong advocacy for interventional radiologists and ensuring our members are recognized for the value they provide to the healthcare system and improving patient access to high-quality care."

ACIP panel given new guidance to shape vaccine recommendations

The shift comes after a federal court struck down sweeping changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule that went into effect in 2026. The committee of medical experts, which advises on policy at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will have to focus on a cost-benefit analysis in its future analyses.

Nuanced clinical reasoning remains beyond the ken of frontier LLMs

Harvard researchers put 21 state-of-the-art large language models through their paces. The results are in.

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Wrong organ removal results in doctor being indicted for manslaughter

A grand jury in Florida issued the formal charge after being presented with evidence from the prosecution. It is alleged that the death of William Bryan, 70, was a result of Thomas Shaknovsky, MD, removing his liver instead of his spleen.

Former Amazon One Medical doctor alleges she was fired for reporting patient safety issues

Sue Kim, MD, a primary care provider who worked for One Medical for more than a decade, claims in a lawsuit that she was fired for reporting patient safety incidents to a supervisor, which spurred the company to launch a targeted investigation designed to discredit her. Amazon, the parent company of One Medical, disputes Kim’s story.

Medicare navigation company raises $100M to improve its AI, launch new financial products

Chapter, a technology company based in New York City, said it tripled its revenue last year by filling a market niche designing technology for seniors—specifically, those who have questions about the Medicare program.

Dying former US senator: ‘Will AI bring heaven or hell? Yes.’

Ben Sasse is showing the effects of the terminal pancreatic cancer he was diagnosed with late last year. Yet he’s still in good spirits and his mental energy remains high.

Medical leadership training gets a refresh; burnout concerns prompt removal of ‘selfless’ before ‘service’

The model’s aim is to help make sure tomorrow’s physicians learn not only how to practice medicine with ethical intentionality but also how to lead others with sound character, specific skills and concerted efforts.

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PFA associated with heightened stroke risk

PFA is still quite safe overall. However, new data out of EHRA 2026 suggest cardiologists have much to learn about minimizing risk during treatment.