An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can effectively help radiologists interpret chest x-rays, according to new research published in PLOS ONE. However, limitations persist that make it seem unlikely such an algorithm could actually replace a radiologist altogether.

When the American College of Radiology (ACR) opened the ACR Education Center in Reston, Virginia, back in 2008, it was with a very specific goal in mind—to provide radiologists with thorough, hands-on training they can then take home and use in their daily practice.

Wisconsin companies SHINE Medical Technologies and NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes will receive funds from the 2019 Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill to develop a domestic source of medical isotopes—specifically, molybdenum-99 (Mo-99).

The deal Regeneron and Sanofi cut with Express Scripts to lower the prices of their PCSK9 inhibitor in exchange for simpler preauthorization forms has opened the floodgates for another two dozen such deals for the cholesterol-lowering drug class, the New York Times reported.

The private medical records of about 1,800 patients were found on a sidewalk in a Houston neighborhood, according to a report by KHOU 11.

After initial introduction to electronic quality-of-life (QOL) questionnaires for deep vein thrombosis and lymphedema, patients were more likely to complete the questionnaires remotely for their follow-up appointment, according to new research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

The personal and protected health information of about 19,000 current and former Toyota employees and health plan participants may be at risk following a breach that happened in August.

Charles Apgar has been named executive vice president of the American College of Radiology (ACR)’s Center for Research and Innovation (CRI), according to an Oct. 8 release from the organization.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 8, 2018 — Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE: EW), the global leader in patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring, today announced that it has commenced the U.S. pivotal trial that will study its self-expanding CENTERA transcatheter valve for severe, symptomatic aortic stenosis (AS) patients at intermediate risk of open-heart surgery.

The American College of Radiology (ACR) announced Monday, Oct. 8, that Charles Apgar has been named executive vice president (EVP) of the ACR Center for Research and Innovation.