The numbers are worse for men compared to women, according to a new CDC report. 

The FDA has OK’d an algorithm that automatically ratios the diameter of the right ventricle vs. that of the left on CT pulmonary angiography studies for patients with pulmonary embolism (PE).

The effect shows up on functional MRI as increased brain activity in regions involved in pain, emotion and attention—not only during the procedure but also afterward, when patients remember the experience and score its discomfort level.

Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) President John Lewin, MD, discusses the types of supplemental breast imaging used to aid cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue.

After finding success in Europe, the company is focused on gaining FDA approval for its Trilogy Heart Valve System and launching the device in the United States. 

The Aug. 29 statement indicates that non-radiologist physicians, advanced practice providers and registered nurses can oversee intravenous CT and MRI contrast administration at accredited imaging centers.

A new analysis revealed positive trends in academic and society conferences held online, noting that females represented 43.2% of speakers and 48.7% of chairs in 2021.

Though removal of the affected CIED is typically the smartest treatment option—and one supported by specialty groups all over the world—a majority of patients keep living with the device, often resulting in hospitalization or even death.