The course’s release follows numerous reported MRI accidents that have occurred in recent years, many that resulted in severe injury and some that were even fatal.

In the past, when initial CT scans didn’t uncover anything suspicious, patients were often referred for a lumbar puncture to check for blood in their spinal fluid. But those recommendations have started to change.

There are still nearly 30 million people who actively smoke in the United States.

ILD-RADS was developed to address issues with inconsistency when reading high-resolution CT scans of the lungs in patients with a suspected interstitial lung disease.

LumiSystem enables surgeons to intraoperatively illuminate residual cancerous tissue in the breast cavity during lumpectomy surgery.

New research could offer further insight into exactly what causes individuals on the spectrum to process information differently.

There have been a total of 11 incidents so far, including seven injuries and two deaths. Boston Scientific said the agent can still be used if operators follow specific instructions during lower GI bleed embolization procedures.  

Fast Track designations are typically granted to drugs that target an unmet medical need.