Clinical Research

P‐waves can help identify Black patients prone to developing AFib
Research that followed patients for more than 13 years suggests increases in ECG PR interval, P‐wave duration and PTFV1 are associated with increased AFib risk in this cohort.
1st patient dosed with new radiopharmaceutical targeting cancer bone pain
The treatment can offer patients a more potent, cost-effective alternative providing long-lasting relief compared to current pain regimens.
Poor oral health tied to much higher risk of heart attack, stroke
Regularly going to the dentist, researchers added, may reduce cardiovascular risks by a significant margin.
'The less you drink, the better': Even minor changes in alcohol use lower hypertension risk
These new findings challenge the long-standing assumption that low levels of alcohol do not meaningfully influence a person's blood pressure.
PCI for eruptive calcified nodules: Drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons both linked to poor outcomes
In some cases, researchers noted, CABG may be a better treatment option. The group emphasized that alternative therapies are still needed to improve patient care.

Imaging chain dramatically improves diagnosis of fractures with AI

SimonMed achieved an 82% improvement in X-ray reading time using the technology.

Michael Lipton, MD, PhD, from Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians

Heading a soccer ball linked to reduced brain function

Until now, little was known about the impact of long-term use of the technique.

Combining marijuana and tobacco may be extra bad for your lungs

According to new research shared by RSNA, smoking weed in combination with tobacco may increase the risk of damage to lung air sacs.

New radiology research may shed light on MLB’s record number of Tommy John surgeries

A retrospective analysis of elbow MRI exams shows young baseball players can develop lasting injuries.

RSNA unveils the 10 most cited Radiology studies of 2023

ChatGPT was a popular topic among readers of the Radiological Society of North America's flagship scientific journal.

Ultrasound-reactive ink hardens to patch organs, heal broken bones

The "sono-ink" effectively allows for objects to be 3D-printed in the body utilizing ultrasound waves.

AI system able to identify standard plane, segment tissue in ultrasounds of shoulder

The combined-AI system used for this research “demonstrated superior performance compared with similar studies for both functions,” researchers noted.

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, Yale American College of Cardiology

American College of Cardiology names renowned cardiologist the next editor-in-chief of its flagship journal

The publication's current editor-in-chief is Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD. Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, will begin his five-year term in 2024.

Clinical Research

P‐waves can help identify Black patients prone to developing AFib

1st patient dosed with new radiopharmaceutical targeting cancer bone pain

Poor oral health tied to much higher risk of heart attack, stroke

'The less you drink, the better': Even minor changes in alcohol use lower hypertension risk

PCI for eruptive calcified nodules: Drug-eluting stents, drug-coated balloons both linked to poor outcomes