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Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.

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FDA clears new large-bore catheter for challenging stroke cases

The newly cleared device was built to provide support, trackability and stability during the treatment of time-sensitive stroke patients.

High costs may be keeping working-age heart patients from seeking care

When working-age adults develop cardiovascular disease, it often ends up eating up a significant amount of their income. Are insurance companies doing enough to help these patients?

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Vascular surgeons deliver major value in terms of patient outcomes and health system profitability

Vascular surgeons play a critical role in today's evolving healthcare landscape. However, researchers noted, they often do not get the respect or appreciation they deserve.

A ‘disquieting plateau’: Healthcare costs are up, but survival among heart patients stays the same

The cardiovascular mortality rate in the United States decreased dramatically from 2000 to 2011. Since then, however, it has remained relatively unchanged.

FDA issues ‘high risk’ safety alert for radiology device after 5 serious injuries

Its warning pertains to Flexible Cryoprobes, made by Marietta, Georgia-based manufacturer Erbe USA, which may rupture or burst during device activation.

LucidHealth rebrands its teleradiology services division

The Columbus, Ohio-based imaging group is repositioning the business to “strengthen brand visibility, clarify service offerings and support long-term growth in an increasingly competitive radiology marketplace.”

American Society of Radiologic Technologists elects 4 new officers

ASRT-eligible voting members selected officers and delegates during the 2026 ASRT election with polls open between Feb. 10 and March 3.

Radiology experts develop practical framework for evaluating AI models before purchasing

Stanford and Rad Partners recently developed a structured, pre-deployment method for assessing radiology AI models, detailing their work in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

American College of Radiology criticizes administration’s push to make higher education more affordable

In January, the Department of Education released a proposed rule seeking to simplify federal student loan repayment, including "commonsense loan caps" and "streamlining repayment options."

Two drug suppliers plead guilty in $50M ‘straw purchase’ resale scheme

The two men, Frank Incognito, 46, and Stephen Corba, 50, conspired with doctors in a scheme involving the fraudulent purchase of critical cancer and macular degeneration drugs, which were then diverted and resold for profit. The U.S. Department of Justice said the unlawful pact lasted seven years.

CVS Health taps Google Cloud for new AI patient engagement platform

Dubbed Health100, the application is being launched as a subsidiary of CVS Health, utilizing Google’s cloud infrastructure data access and security. Powered by AI, Health100 is said to be a full assistant to help patients find providers, services and prescriptions, with the aim being to reduce out-of-pocket spending.

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Shortage of cardiac amyloidosis radiotracers should ease in late March

However, the regular supply of these imaging radiotracers may not be back online for another few months.