How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients The new study, published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions, included data from nearly 500 TAVR patients.Read more about How predilation affects TAVR outcomes for low-risk patients
Refining radiologists’ imaging practices for incidental prostate cancer reduces overtreatment, costs Focusing on higher-risk groups dropped the pool who qualified for imaging down from 53% to 38%, according to new research published in Cancer Reports.Read more about Refining radiologists’ imaging practices for incidental prostate cancer reduces overtreatment, costs
Tell me how you really feel: AI analyzes unbound verbal expression to personalize mental healthcare Psychology researchers have demonstrated a way to finetune diagnoses of major depression and generalized anxiety disorder by analyzing freely elaborated thoughts and feelings using machine learning and natural language processing.Read more about Tell me how you really feel: AI analyzes unbound verbal expression to personalize mental healthcare
FDA announces recall of multiple lots of Smiths Medical insulin syringes This is a Class I recall, which means the issue could lead to serious injury or death.Read more about FDA announces recall of multiple lots of Smiths Medical insulin syringes
ACR, Society of Breast Imaging issue updated guidance for screening women with average cancer risk The two advocacy groups shared their revisions on June 18 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Read more about ACR, Society of Breast Imaging issue updated guidance for screening women with average cancer risk
Hospital giant CHI Health terminates 75-year partnership with local radiology practice A representative with the 14-hospital nonprofit said there was no formal contract between the two organizations. Read more about Hospital giant CHI Health terminates 75-year partnership with local radiology practice
Lung ultrasound saves providers dozens of hours compared to CT for severe COVID management Utilizing lung US would save nearly 81 minutes per patient or 33.75 hours across 25 subjects when compared to chest CT, experts estimated.Read more about Lung ultrasound saves providers dozens of hours compared to CT for severe COVID management
Man had heart attack after consuming 12 energy drinks per day—now he’s warning others The 53-year-old said he had no idea they were bad for him until after his heart attack. He has now stopped drinking energy drinks altogether. Read more about Man had heart attack after consuming 12 energy drinks per day—now he’s warning others
Gadolinium contrast helps radiologists’ confidence with neuroblastomas on MRI, but rarely alters care Intravenous contrast may not be necessary for follow-up exams in certain patients with this form of cancer, a new analysis suggests.Read more about Gadolinium contrast helps radiologists’ confidence with neuroblastomas on MRI, but rarely alters care
Disease progression seen in 18% of asymptomatic heart failure patients within 1 year Hospitalizations and death are more common among these patients than clinicians might think. Read more about Disease progression seen in 18% of asymptomatic heart failure patients within 1 year