AI tool increases radiologists’ accuracy at spotting breast cancer on ultrasound scans by 37% The system also helped reduce the number of biopsies and false positives, NYU Langone experts detailed recently in Nature Communications. Read more about AI tool increases radiologists’ accuracy at spotting breast cancer on ultrasound scans by 37%
FDA clears artificial intelligence tool for incidentally determining heart disease risk via CT HealthCCSng is the 8th U.S. Food and Drug Administration-cleared product from Israel-based Zebra Medical Vision. Read more about FDA clears artificial intelligence tool for incidentally determining heart disease risk via CT
Guided antiplatelet therapy a 'safe and attractive' treatment option for many UIA patients Platelet function monitoring–guided antiplatelet therapy before stent placement provided patients with significant value. Read more about Guided antiplatelet therapy a 'safe and attractive' treatment option for many UIA patients
Walmart teams up with Epic for health centers Walmart has partnered with health records system provider Epic to standardize EHR tools and processes at its health centers. Read more about Walmart teams up with Epic for health centers
Private-insurance policyholders are most satisfied with United Healthcare, Humana United Healthcare and Humana are the top health insurance providers when it comes to satisfaction rankings. Read more about Private-insurance policyholders are most satisfied with United Healthcare, Humana
WHO relaunches investigation into COVID-19 origin The World Health Organization is relaunching an investigation into the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19. Read more about WHO relaunches investigation into COVID-19 origin
Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’ Jeff Dettbarn sounded the alarm in 2017 about improperly delayed and canceled imaging exams at the VA Medical Center in Iowa City.Read more about Former X-ray technologist says exposing VA radiology problems ‘wrecked my life’
FDA now investigating potential differences in LAAO outcomes among men and women Recent research published in JAMA Cardiology caught the agency's attention.Read more about FDA now investigating potential differences in LAAO outcomes among men and women
‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies Advocates say payers' push for single first-line imaging tests for all patients isn't backed by evidence and may cause harm.Read more about ‘A troublesome trend’: Top imaging groups slam insurer-directed test substitution policies
Eli Lilly recalls single lot of emergency kit for severe hypoglycemia The company warned customers that these kits may no longer be an effective treatment for severe low blood sugar. Read more about Eli Lilly recalls single lot of emergency kit for severe hypoglycemia