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The Allia IGS Pulse reportedly has the first monopolar X-ray tube geared to interventional procedures.

Utilized in conjunction with screening digital mammography or digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software cmAngio may help detect and localize breast arterial calcification (BAC), an incidental finding that has been linked to an elevated risk for heart disease and stroke.

Various organizations have applauded the decision by the CMS to remove National Coverage Determination (NCD) limitations to coverage for amyloid PET scans, including the limitation of Medicare or Medicaid coverage to one PET scan per a patient’s lifetime. It remains to be seen, however, how coverage decisions will be made by local Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs).

The success of compliance initiatives is often preceded by an easily understood rationale and simply stated benefits.

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Offering dedicated computed tomography (CT) assessment of the cardiovascular system, the SpotLight and SpotLight Duo systems reportedly provide high-resolution imaging for diagnosis and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases.

While interventional radiologists can have an impact in a number of clinical areas by offering minimally invasive options for patients, there remains a prevailing lack of awareness about the speciality among referring physicians and patients. Accordingly, these authors delve into the issue and discuss an array of options for elevating awareness of interventional radiology.

Combining phased and linear arrays on a single head, the Clarius PAL HD3 ultrasound device was unveiled at the recent American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) Scientific Assembly conference.

In a study of 355 multiparametric prostate MRI exams from a total of 71 scanners from 41 facilities in 18 countries, researchers found that only 23 scanners achieved a PI-QUAL score of 5 for optimal image quality.

In a study of over 25,000 Medicare beneficiaries with mild cognitive decline or dementia, researchers found that obtaining amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) scans resulted in no statistically significant differences upon subsequent hospitalization and emergency department visit rates at one year.

In a recently published literature review, researchers examined the potential impact of advanced sequences, scanners, patient preparation and AI on image quality for prostate MRI exams.

By leveraging subtle signals on routine X-rays to assess bone mineral density (BMD), the technology may facilitate earlier detection of osteoporosis and help prevent fragility fractures.

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In reportedly the eighth FDA 510(k) clearance for Hyperfine’s Swoop portable brain MRI device, clinicians will now have access to enhanced denoising capabilities with diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) sequences.

While some may see a job applicant with multiple past employers as a job hopper, others may see an opportunity to hire a radiologist with diverse work experience.

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In a recent video interview, Ashesh Jani, M.D., discussed a subset analysis from the SPOTLIGHT trial that examined the utility of the PET PSMA agent flotufolastat F 18 (Posluma) for detecting prostate cancer recurrence in men with low PSA levels lower than 1 ng/mL.

Geared to clinicians who may lack ultrasound expertise, the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Caption Guidance technology reportedly provides stepwise instruction for acquiring optimal cardiac ultrasound images.

In a study of over 500 people with carpal tunnel syndrome, researchers found that 57 percent returned to work three days after being treated with UltraGuideCTR, a modality which enables real-time ultrasound guidance for carpal tunnel release.