Younger age, white race, outpatient care delivery and larger nodule size did, however, correlate with appropriate follow-up imaging, according to new research.

Absent congressional action, the American College of Radiology said such reductions would have threatened access to imaging and deepened disparities. 

The complaint seeks to amend the independent dispute resolution process for unexpected bills that purportedly "unfairly" benefits insurance companies.

The findings hold "considerable clinical significance" for patients with memory loss and could help guide early interventions for those who might go on to develop dementia, experts reported this week.

In addition to cost savings, researchers noted, more affordable medications are also associated with improving adherence rates.

AIUM now has the support of some 20 healthcare organizations in recommending low-level disinfectants for transcutaneous transducers.

Some of the metals tracked in the study are commonly found in food and drinking water. 

The transition to patient-scheduled screening exams may also result in "significant" cost savings, Rochester, Minnesota, researchers underscored.

The cardiologist says he stayed away from his wife and children for 10 days to limit any risk of spreading the virus.

The malignancy rates detailed in this study reaffirm the logic that all developing asymmetries should be treated as suspicious, doctors reported this week in Radiology.