Radiologists spend 44% less time generating prostate cancer screening reports with new approach Photo by National Cancer Institute via Unsplash Patients also stand to benefit from more streamlined, consistent approaches to reporting, experts charged recently.Read more about Radiologists spend 44% less time generating prostate cancer screening reports with new approach
Heart rhythm specialists awarded $3M to develop new AFib therapy “AFib remains a serious arrhythmia, and additional treatment options are needed,” one cardiologist said. Read more about Heart rhythm specialists awarded $3M to develop new AFib therapy
Cancer shortens lifespan of organ transplant patients, especially those receiving a new lung or heart Nearly 6% of transplant recipients developed cancer within 10 years of the procedure, researchers reported.Read more about Cancer shortens lifespan of organ transplant patients, especially those receiving a new lung or heart
New TAVR system for high-risk patients gains FDA approval The system was specifically designed for patients who should avoid open-heart surgery. Read more about New TAVR system for high-risk patients gains FDA approval
Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke A new analysis in EuroIntervention examined the impact of mechanical thrombectomy on patients presenting with acute large-vessel anterior circulation ischemic stroke.Read more about Modern device thrombectomy improves 90-day outcomes after anterior circulation stroke
CCTA helps ID atherosclerosis in adults with no known heart disease Signs of atherosclerosis were even seen in patients with a CAC score of 0. Read more about CCTA helps ID atherosclerosis in adults with no known heart disease
Structured reporting for CT trauma scans produces faster, more detailed diagnoses In a recent survey, radiologists found SR much more efficient, concise and clearly defined when compared to a free-text approach. Read more about Structured reporting for CT trauma scans produces faster, more detailed diagnoses
Billionaire ‘Shark Tank’ investor Mark Cuban promotes CT colonography to millions of followers The message has since drawn more than 1,700 likes and attention from members of the specialty, including the American College of Radiology. Read more about Billionaire ‘Shark Tank’ investor Mark Cuban promotes CT colonography to millions of followers
Radiology groups exchange lawsuits with vendor, alleging ongoing billing issues Zotec Partners has responded by countersuing, calling the latest complaint a “smokescreen” to hide imaging providers’ own violation of their contract.Read more about Radiology groups exchange lawsuits with vendor, alleging ongoing billing issues
Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk Two different companies announced that they are recalling all lots of the medication. Read more about Additional lots of losartan recalled due to potential cancer risk