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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths

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.

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ChatGPT both passes and fails at translating free-text into structured reports

While the latest ChatGPT models show promise in easing the reporting burden on radiologists in the future, they aren't up to the task just yet.

Imaging agent that targets deadly brain tumors given FDA's Fast Track designation

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

CT iodine contrast Omnipaq bolus next to a scanner at Central DuPage Hospital.

Should women pause breastfeeding after contrast injections? Survey reveals vastly different opinions

The recommendations differ between professional medical organizations and contrast manufacturers as well.

CT procedure shown to reduce need for invasive cardiac testing

In a study, CT-FFR was shown to reduce the need for invasive tests to measure coronary artery blockage from 74.5% to 25.5%.

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GPT-4 spots radiology report errors in less time, at a lower cost

The large language model can identify report errors seven times more quickly than human readers, new study reveals.

SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care

Interventional procedures play an integral role in managing traumatic pediatric injuries nonoperatively, though specific guidelines for the use of endovascular interventions in this setting have not been fully defined prior to these latest recommendations.

Gold Medal award winner. KLAS Research released its 2024 list of the best radiology vendors on Wednesday, with Sweden-based vendor Sectra again leading the picture archiving and communication system category. Others topping the list in imaging include Agfa, Fujifilm, Nuance and 3M.

ACR presents radiologist with Global Humanitarian Award for African missions

Boyd Hatton, MD, earns the honor for his three years of work with Kilimanjaro Mission Hospital.

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GE HealthCare adds AI guidance to handheld ultrasound devices

Caption AI is designed to make cardiac imaging more accessible by offering step-by-step guidance on probe movements and ensuring image quality through a built-in meter.

Is that gin you're drinking? Nuclear MR spectroscopy may be able to tell you

Over the centuries, "gin" has become hard to define and even harder to classify due to its chemical diversity.

Microwave ablation an effective, safer treatment for thyroid carcinoma, study finds

A comparative analysis against surgical resection found MWS had the same survival rate and caused fewer side effects.

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

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Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths

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First-in-human trial shows potential of guiding CABG with cardiac CT and AI—no ICA required

An independent heart team blinded to ICA results was able to deliver helpful guidance for CABG procedures for 99.1% of patients using just CCTA and FFR_CT alone. This approach is safe and feasible, researchers wrote, and the next step is to gather additional data.

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.