Survey explores radiology practices’ surveillance preferences when monitoring breast cancer survivors There is “immense variability” in how this is handled in clinical practice, with a lack of evidence-based literature, experts wrote in JACR. Read more about Survey explores radiology practices’ surveillance preferences when monitoring breast cancer survivors
Burnout among healthcare workers hits crisis level Healthcare workers are more burned out than ever due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic––creating a new demand for workforce solutions.Read more about Burnout among healthcare workers hits crisis level
AMA updates policy to address lack of rural healthcare workforce Photo by Gene Gallin via Unsplash The American Medical Association has updated its policy to address the health needs of rural communities through workforce initiatives. Read more about AMA updates policy to address lack of rural healthcare workforce
AI assists with kidney transplant follow-through Researchers have used deep learning to predict success, failure or complications in transplanted kidneys by analyzing pathology slides at scale.Read more about AI assists with kidney transplant follow-through
ACR joins prominent health groups to launch national Alzheimer’s registry The National Treatment and Diagnostic Alzheimer's Registry will capture patient-level info on the newest disease-modifying treatments.Read more about ACR joins prominent health groups to launch national Alzheimer’s registry
Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news Plus, Strategic Radiology's incoming COO and AI firm names a handful of new hires.Read more about Carolyn Meltzer named med school dean, new imaging chief and more leadership news
New study of more than 4.5M patients examines how blood pressure can impact the risk of dementia Researchers said they hope their findings can shine new light on this "complex relationship."Read more about New study of more than 4.5M patients examines how blood pressure can impact the risk of dementia
PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system The solution is now cleared as a treatment option for in-stent restenosis in the lower extremity arteries.Read more about PAD specialists announce new FDA clearance for image-guided atherectomy system
Pfizer formally submits COVID-19 pill to FDA for emergency use authorization An initial analysis revealed Paxlovid reduced the risk of hospitalization or death in high-risk patients who took the pill within 3 days of experiencing symptoms.Read more about Pfizer formally submits COVID-19 pill to FDA for emergency use authorization
Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times The software produced additional actionable findings and better case overviews, according to real-world, prospective data shared recently.Read more about Despite concerns, PACS-embedded AI does not inflate radiologists’ interpretation times