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CT estimated to cause 5% of new cancer cases

Researchers suggest that cancers associated with radiation from CT scans could eventually account for 5% of all new cases annually.

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Véronique Suttels, PhD, performs an ultrasound scan on a patient in Benin, West Africa, using a POCUS scanner connected to a smartphone. Her team studied how an AI-guided POCUS system can help diagnose tuberculosis in patients with respiratory symptoms. Image courtesy of Véronique Suttels, PhD.

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Timely patient feedback leads to improvements in MRI exam experience

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PET/CT detects vasculitis following COVID-19 vaccination

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Elevate your patient's care with the capabilities of Cardiac PET/CT

Elevate your patient's care with the capabilities of Cardiac PET/CT

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ACR responds to CT cancer risk study

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ACR has highlighted the benefits of CT in response to a study suggesting that the scans are linked to new cases of cancer.

April 14, 2025

ACR seeks enhancements to FDA AI risk management guidance

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The ACR is calling for changes to the U.S. FDA's draft guidance for addressing risk management throughout the lifecycle of AI-enabled medical devices.

April 11, 2025

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ACR urges 9% increase in NIH funding for FY 2026

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Submitting congressional testimony April 2, the ACR asked for $51.3 billion for the U.S. NIH and $1.5 billion beyond.

April 11, 2025

Senators introduce medical AI reimbursement bill

By Amerigo Allegretto

A bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aims to establish a reimbursement pathway for FDA-authorized medical devices that rely on AI.

April 10, 2025

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SNMMI calls on Congress to oppose F&A costs for NIH grants

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The SNMMI is calling on congressional leaders to oppose cuts to facilities and administration costs for NIH research grants.

April 10, 2025

Lungscreen Australia adopts Annalise.ai software

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Lungscreen Australia has adopted Annalise.ai’s clinical decision-support technology.

April 10, 2025

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GE HealthCare, Cincinnati Children's form pediatric research program

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Cincinnati Children’s and GE HealthCare are forming a strategic research program to advance innovation in pediatric imaging.

April 10, 2025

IMV: PET procedure volumes continue strong growth trend

By Davin Korstjens

Overall PET procedure volumes increased by 12.2% in 2024, according to the IMV 2025 PET Market Summary Report.

April 10, 2025

AdvaMed reacts to 90-day pause on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Advanced Medical Technology Association is encouraged by President Trump’s announcement April 9 of a three-month pause on reciprocal tariffs, with the exception of China.

April 9, 2025

Ultrafast breast MRI determines malignant from benign markers

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrafast breast MRI can differentiate between markers associated with malignancy.

April 9, 2025

(A) Ultrafast MR image obtained 14 seconds after aortic enhancement shows 0.4-cm focus (arrow) in the left breast at 3-o’clock position, 4.5 cm from index cancer (not shown). (B) Ultrafast MR image obtained 23 seconds after aortic enhancement shows wash-in (arrow) of background parenchymal enhancement (BPE). (C) and (D) On first standard postcontrast subtraction MR images, focus (arrow, C) and BPE (arrow, D) are indistinguishable. MRI-guided biopsy of focus yielded grade 2 invasive lobular carcinoma. Image courtesy of the ARRS.

FDA clears iCat Solutions' mobile DICOM viewer

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Norwich, U.K.-based mobile app firm iCat Solutions has received clearance from the U.S. FDA for its Falcon MD mobile DICOM viewer.

April 9, 2025

Having a father with Alzheimer's could mean higher risk of the disease

By Kate Madden Yee

Having a father with Alzheimer's may be tied to a greater spread of the tau protein in the brain, researchers have reported.

April 9, 2025