“Robotics is, in all likelihood, the future of interventional cardiology," one specialist said. Full study results are expected in May.

Scans using a smaller dose were accurate when detecting lesions 0.5 cm or larger but more research into low-contrast lesions is still necessary, experts cautioned.

Individuals with private insurance or group health plans are entitled to eight free over-the-counter tests each month, the Biden administration announced this week.

Recall rates increased by 11.5% every hour among interpreting radiologists with less than five years of experience, according to a new study in Radiology.

The new analysis provided an update on data from the PRAGUE-17 trial. 

These findings, the authors wrote, should help inform the decision-making process when different treatment options are being considered. 

The device's filter is breaking off during the retrieval process, making it much more difficult to withdraw. 

The role of a “radiation reduction champion," often filled by a radiologist, is pivotal to these efforts, experts wrote in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery. 

Researchers estimate their model would pinpoint 9% additional cases for screening while also reducing unnecessary imaging referrals by 14%. 

Physicians are often tasked with this important duty, but many lack familiarity with the process due to minimal training, experts wrote recently.