More than 20 U.S. consulate workers in Guangzhou, China, were recently evacuated after experiencing unexplained health issues caused by a suspected "auditory attack." They are currently undergoing medical screening for treatment, according to the Associated Press.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation will award a $500 grant to 50 radiologic technologists (RTs) to support their educational efforts and professional growth opportunities. The “Advancing Your Profession: Education and Professional Growth Grants” program will be funded by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

A rumored White House Office of Management and Budget plan would move more of the federal government’s safety net programs, like food stamps, into HHS.

Wayne, NJ, June 5, 2018 – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc., a recognized leader in medical imaging systems and healthcare IT, announces the introduction of AeroRemote™ Insights, a cloud-based, business intelligence and analytics solution that delivers detailed information on asset utilization, department workflow and efficiency, system health and more. AeroRemote Insights provides daily performance data in intuitive visual formats that managers can utilize to optimize department performance and manage digital radiography assets. This new service also enables managers to act on urgent situations immediately and respond to usage trends intelligently.

People who reported having stressful jobs were 48 percent more likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), according to a Swedish study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.

A group of researchers from the University of Missouri may have discovered two tests that could guide physicians to better treat regions of the brain responsible for communication and language.

MRI-compatible technology out of Purdue University has the ability to detect and monitor cerebral vascular disorders and injuries without the use of potentially harmful contrast agents, the university announced this week.

Hospitals that have implemented an interoperable health information exchange have prioritized sharing data within their organization (intra-system) over sharing data between different organizations (inter-system), according to a study published May 30 in the Journal of Informatics in Health and Biomedicine.

Best known for his appearances on the TV show “Shark Tank,” Mark Cuban was part of a group of investors who helped raise millions for the non-invasive biomagnetic imaging startup.

On Wednesday, June 6, 2018, Radiology Partners announced the addition of 30 client sites—pushing its total hospitals, clinics and imaging centers over 600 in 16 states.