Cooperation during pediatric MRIs improves with parental participation, study shows Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels Parent-assisted MRI scans improve imaging procedures and reduce associated costs, experts reported recently.Read more about Cooperation during pediatric MRIs improves with parental participation, study shows
DOACs outperform VKAs for stroke prevention in AFib patients This was the first analysis of the risk of ICH in patients with AFib taking different oral anticoagulants.Read more about DOACs outperform VKAs for stroke prevention in AFib patients
Texas Medical Association files suit to stop surprise-billing provision opposed by radiologists Photo by Adam Thomas via Unsplash Lone Star State docs believe the feds failed to follow congressional intent in a recently released interim final rule. Read more about Texas Medical Association files suit to stop surprise-billing provision opposed by radiologists
Oncologists warn of ‘significant’ incidental findings, unrelated to primary cancer, on treatment planning CT While rare, these instances may represent “major” clinical findings and necessitate additional imaging, rad oncology experts urged.Read more about Oncologists warn of ‘significant’ incidental findings, unrelated to primary cancer, on treatment planning CT
Top AI, emerging-tech stories in radiology and cardiology over the past 30 days From AIin.Healthcare’s sister outlets Cardiovascular Business, Health Imaging and Radiology Business: Read more about Top AI, emerging-tech stories in radiology and cardiology over the past 30 days
‘Imaging at the speed of light’: New detector may enable cheaper, more accurate scans The development involves ultrafast photon detectors and doesn't rely on conventional tomography, researchers reported recently in Nature Photonics.Read more about ‘Imaging at the speed of light’: New detector may enable cheaper, more accurate scans
ACR 'strongly supports' suggested changes to colorectal cancer screening measures Changes involve assessing the percentage of adults 45-49 who have had appropriate screening for the disease, the college said recently.Read more about ACR 'strongly supports' suggested changes to colorectal cancer screening measures
Imaging group says new guidelines for chest pain contain some ‘troubling recommendations’ The update is meant to help clinicians improve outcomes while reducing costs, but one advocate says certain imaging suggestions may cause unanticipated harm.Read more about Imaging group says new guidelines for chest pain contain some ‘troubling recommendations’
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark One of the group's primary concerns is the "inappropriately large role" given to FFR-CT. Read more about American Society of Nuclear Cardiology says AHA/ACC chest pain guidelines miss the mark
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 The administration said it studied the vaccine's safety in more than 3,100 children, and no serious side effects have been reported thus far.Read more about FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11