Combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine begins clinical trials A combined vaccine that fights the flu and COVID-19 is in the works, with the biotech company behind it beginning the first phase of clinical trials. Read more about Combined flu and COVID-19 vaccine begins clinical trials
COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 140K deaths COVID-19 vaccines have been effective in preventing roughly 140,000 deaths in the U.S., according to a recent study published in Health Affairs. Read more about COVID-19 vaccines have prevented 140K deaths
Screening mammography ‘signals’ predict women’s breast cancer risk Stratifying exams according to risk can reduce unnecessary imaging and downstream costs of care, Hawaiian researchers reported in Radiology.Read more about Screening mammography ‘signals’ predict women’s breast cancer risk
FDA approves new solution for preserving hearts before transplantation The system preserves hearts that can’t be procured or transplanted right away due to a limited availability of storage space.Read more about FDA approves new solution for preserving hearts before transplantation
Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes The medication was also associated with a reduced number of renal events. Read more about Efpeglenatide lowers risk of CVD in patients with type 2 diabetes
80-year-old practice joins Strategic Radiology’s growing coalition of independent providers Radiology Associates is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, and employs 18 physicians working across 5 outpatient imaging centers. Read more about 80-year-old practice joins Strategic Radiology’s growing coalition of independent providers
Valve-in-valve TMVR an effective option for patients with mitral prosthesis dysfunction Adjusted mortality and perioperative complications were both lower among patients undergoing ViV TMVR.Read more about Valve-in-valve TMVR an effective option for patients with mitral prosthesis dysfunction
Imaging consortium releases first-of-its-kind database to help fight lung disease Radiologists, pulmonologists and AI experts are overseeing the Open Source Imaging Consortium Data Repository, with backing from groups such as Siemens Healthineers.Read more about Imaging consortium releases first-of-its-kind database to help fight lung disease
Radiology leaders share 5 pearls of wisdom for navigating burnout Six rads from practices across the country gave their personal perspective on the public health crisis recently in AJR.Read more about Radiology leaders share 5 pearls of wisdom for navigating burnout
Opportunities galore for those who would build Alzheimer’s caregivers a better app The field of mHealth applications to assist nonprofessional caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients is thin, weak and in need of innovators. Read more about Opportunities galore for those who would build Alzheimer’s caregivers a better app