‘One-stop shop’ CT protocol boosts definitive diagnostic rates in patients with acute chest pain The comprehensive approach yields crucial information usually obtained via CT and MRI, which can cut time to diagnosis, experts explained.Read more about ‘One-stop shop’ CT protocol boosts definitive diagnostic rates in patients with acute chest pain
Female radiologists earn nearly $1M less than males during a 40-year career Imaging ranks fourth among the top five highest medical specialty pay gaps, surpassed only by anesthesiology, OB-GYN and orthopedic surgery.Read more about Female radiologists earn nearly $1M less than males during a 40-year career
Autopsies suggest we still have a lot to learn about COVID-19's impact on the heart Researchers focused on patients who died during the early stages of the pandemic.Read more about Autopsies suggest we still have a lot to learn about COVID-19's impact on the heart
TTVR patients see consistent improvements in their daily lives Researchers evaluated 115 patients before and one month after undergoing transcatheter tricuspid valve repair, sharing their findings in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. Read more about TTVR patients see consistent improvements in their daily lives
Multi-slice knee MRI technique saves time without sacrificing quality Radiologists should know that the more they use simultaneous multi-slice settings, the more likely artifacts are to appear.Read more about Multi-slice knee MRI technique saves time without sacrificing quality
Empowering radiologists to track referral trends using 'do-it-yourself' business intelligence tools Info that was previously only privy to operations staff could change rads' behavior, incentivizing them to increase interactions with referrers. Read more about Empowering radiologists to track referral trends using 'do-it-yourself' business intelligence tools
Congress reaches bipartisan deal to blunt Medicare cuts, drawing praise from radiology advocates “A pandemic is not the time to be cutting access to doctors for patients on Medicare,” said Rep. Kim Schrier, MD, D-Wash. Read more about Congress reaches bipartisan deal to blunt Medicare cuts, drawing praise from radiology advocates
‘Stalking horse bidder’ submits preliminary offer to rescue bankrupt community hospital The 106-bed acute care hospital said the "much needed" capital will allow it to keep the doors open and continue serving patients.Read more about ‘Stalking horse bidder’ submits preliminary offer to rescue bankrupt community hospital
Female doctors earn $2M less than men over the course of their medical careers This income disparity accelerates during the initial years of practice, experts reported in Health Affairs.Read more about Female doctors earn $2M less than men over the course of their medical careers
Researchers 'really enthusiastic' about potential breakthrough in the treatment of vascular disease The new treatment, still being tested in mice models, showed potential to help prevent future cardiovascular events in patients with vascular disease.Read more about Researchers 'really enthusiastic' about potential breakthrough in the treatment of vascular disease