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Examples of two lung cancers that were caught using low dose CT lung screening. Image from RSNA

Examples of two lung cancers that were caught using low dose CT lung screening. Image courtesy of RSNA

The ACR said a recent reimbursement rule change for low-dose computed tomography (CT) lung screen scans will help open up screening to more patients.

Read more about Q&A: What updated reimbursement policies could mean for CT lung screening rates in the United States

The company has 15 sites in various stages of construction and development, with almost half occurring in existing hospital joint venture deals.

Read more about RadNet shifts strategy toward building new imaging centers amid challenging real estate market

A Massachusetts multispecialty center has dodged a malpractice suit after the patient missed the state's seven-year deadline to file.

Read more about Radiologist diagnoses multiple sclerosis via MRI, but patient doesn’t find out until 8 years later

Private equity firms have shown interest, and the publicly traded company is now working with an investment bank to solicit bids, Reuters reported.

Read more about Radiology vendor Merit Medical reportedly exploring sale with $3.5B potential price tag

The long legal saga of Richard Paulus, a Kentucky cardiologist accused of performing unnecessary cardiac procedures, appears to still be going strong in 2022 and might be reviewed by the Supreme Court. The New York state radiologist is facing 36 misdemeanor counts for secret sexual recording without consent, according to a story in the Boston Herald.

The cardiologist repeatedly subjected a subordinate physician to "unwanted and unwelcome" contact.

Read more about Veteran cardiologist pleads guilty to sexual battery of another doctor

Screening did provide some value for patients 85 years and older, but more research is still required.

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One-year-old Easton and his mom Kaitlyn. Easton was the first patient to undergo a combination heart transplant and allogeneic processed thymus tissue implantation in an effort to eliminate the need for long-term, immune-suppression, anti-rejection medications. Image courtesy of Duke University.

One-year-old Easton with family. Easton was the first patient to undergo a combination heart transplant and allogeneic processed thymus tissue implantation in an effort to eliminate the need for long-term, immune-suppression, anti-rejection medications. Image courtesy of Duke University.

“This has the potential to change the face of solid organ transplantation in the future,” one surgeon said.

Read more about Young patient recovering after world’s first combination heart transplant and thymus procedure

Guidelines recommend routine brain MRI for advanced NSCLC, but there is no consensus around doing so during early stages, experts wrote in Radiology.

Read more about Brain MRI for early stage, non-small cell lung cancer likely unnecessary, study asserts

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A Butterfly Network spokesperson said the company has a "robust" portfolio of patents and plans to defend itself against any claims in court.

Read more about Fujifilm files suit against rival ultrasound maker Butterfly Network claiming patent infringement

“Simple education initiatives can contribute to both financial and radiation doses savings, particularly important in radiosensitive cohorts," experts wrote recently.

Read more about Campaign to reduce children’s radiation exposure drops imaging referrals by 25%