For years radiology educators have been reassuring prospects, recruits and trainees that artificial intelligence can only—and will only—assist or augment radiologists. And still a nervous concern continues to come up. 

Eric Williamson, MD, MSCCT, the 2021-2022 president of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) and professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, shared his key takeaways from the SCCT 2022 conference. 

In the largest known study to date on the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and iron homeostasis, experts suggested that as little as four drinks per week can increase the presence of iron deposits on imaging.

The report placed radiologists’ annual compensation 6th among the top 10 highest physician salaries.

Limiting salt is a common recommendation for patients hoping to improve their heart health or lose weight. According to a new analysis of more than 1,700 patients, however, going too far with such restrictions can lead to worse outcomes. 

Tennessee-based Clover Health, which first launched in 2014, currently offers MA plans in 209 counties, caring for 85,000 members.

On July 18 Fresenius Kabi announced that they are rolling out a line of generic contrast media products, starting immediately with Iodixanol Injection USP. 

“We can learn from nature, but we have built something that has never been introduced before,” one researcher said. 

The proposed payment increase of 2.7% doesn't make up for sequestration cuts, inflation, and other factors hitting hospitals, medical groups say. 

Radiologists are receiving salary offers averaging $455,000 to start a new job in 2022, up from $401,000 in 2021.