Clinical Research

Less than 25% of radiology-related NIH grants have been awarded to female researchers
New findings highlight the lingering issue of gender inequity in the field, the effects of which extend well beyond career growth for women.
Men developed CVD earlier than women, according to 35-year CARDIA study
Promoting preventive care among young adult men during critical periods of their life may be the key to reducing rates of cardiovascular disease.
Comparable long-term survival seen in two common CABG strategies
STS late-breaking study found BITA and SITA+RA have similar long-term survival, but age plays a role in which to choose.
Patients with paradoxical low-flow, low gradient AS linked to higher mortality rate after TAVR
Patients with this specific subtype of severe aortic stenosis, which can sometimes be challenging to diagnose, face a number of additional risks.
FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging
More and more imaging researchers are starting to examine the potential of using fibroblast activation protein inhibitors (FAPI) to manage patients with suspected cardiovascular disease.

ARRS presents 2024 awards to 4 radiologists for groundbreaking research

The winners will present their research findings at the upcoming American Roentgen Ray Society Annual Meeting in Boston.

New imaging protocols proposed to curb rise of cardiovascular infections

Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.

Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Higher levels of amyloid protein in the blood correlate with MRI images of the brain that are consistent with dementia.

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University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.

Cannabis use may cause false positives on nuclear imaging scans

Edibles can reduce gut motility and complicate gastric emptying, a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology study finds.

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 adverse health outcomes, including CVD-related death and diabetes

Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products.

FDA approves cardiac ultrasound enhancement drug for pediatric patients

The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.

Clinical Research

Less than 25% of radiology-related NIH grants have been awarded to female researchers

Men developed CVD earlier than women, according to 35-year CARDIA study

Comparable long-term survival seen in two common CABG strategies

Patients with paradoxical low-flow, low gradient AS linked to higher mortality rate after TAVR

FAPI PET shows promise to make a big impact in cardiovascular imaging