Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation
Researchers tracked patient outcomes through the use of 15 performance measures related to hypertension, coronary artery disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation.
Cardiologist begins term as ACC president with an eye on workforce issues, health equity and more
Christopher M. Kramer, MD, is a longtime cardiologist and cardiac imaging specialist. His one-year term as the head of the American College of Cardiology officially began at the end of ACC.25 in Chicago.
Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology
This week, Heart Rhythm Advocates announced its establishment and called on cardiologists and EPs to support its efforts with membership and joining committees to guide efforts.
Key takeaways from ACC.25: Advances in cardiovascular science
Former American College of Cardiology president Hadley Wilson, MD, executive vice chair of Atrium Health Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, explains his main takeaway messages from the ACC 2025 late-breaking trials.
New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS
Two separate studies at ACC.25 explored data from the EARLY TAVR trial. One analysis included stroke findings that surprised researchers.

Sunshine and rainbows and trauma: How weather can impact CT volume in EDs

This week at the annual RSNA meeting, the worlds of radiologists and meteorologists collided when researchers presented evidence of associations between certain weather conditions and patients presenting with polytrauma.

Imaging-guided treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome provides long-term relief without surgery or hospitalization

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be successfully treated without surgery, according to new findings being presented at RSNA 2022 in Chicago. The procedure typically takes just 10 to 15 minutes.

Experienced teleradiologist shares 3 ‘remedies’ for work-from-home ailments

Remote radiology is not without its formidable challenges. A longtime veteran of the model discussed a number of these in a session at RSNA 2022.

Helga and Zohar, the phantom passengers, on the flight deck of the Orion spacecraft. NASA/LM/DLR photo

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission using phantom technology familiar to imaging specialists

Ehsan Samei, PhD, president-elect of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, helped NASA build medical phantoms that are literally out of this world. Samei detailed the project at RSNA 2022 in Chicago.

Sustainability emerges as a prevalent theme at RSNA 2022

Sustainability might not have been the official theme of RSNA 2022, but it was a prevalent topic among vendors, attendees and presenters.

Canon Medical Components U.S.A., Inc. announces launch of new products in the US to be on display at RSNA 2022

RSNA 2022 is a global radiology forum where the power of imaging, education and collaboration come to life. Canon Medical Components U.S.A. is displaying a number of innovative products, some that are now available for the first time in the United States.

Medtronic launches Evolut FX TAVR system aortic stenosis

Medtronic’s newest self-expanding TAVR system linked to improved performance

Medtronic presented the real-world data at the PCR London Valves 2022 conference. The company's Evolut FX TAVR system gained FDA approval back in August 2021.

Deductibles may prevent women from seeking follow-up breast cancer screenings

A patient survey revealed that more than one in five women would likely skip indicated follow-up screenings if they had to pay a deductible, even if an initial mammogram revealed abnormalities.

Professional Associations

Quality of care for heart patients does not improve in first year of ACO participation

Cardiologist begins term as ACC president with an eye on workforce issues, health equity and more

Heart Rhythm Society legislative advocacy group raising funds for electrophysiology

Key takeaways from ACC.25: Advances in cardiovascular science

New TAVR research explores adverse outcomes, disease progression in patients with asymptomatic severe AS