FDA assisting with new imaging 'marketplace' designed to improve AI The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health has launched a survey for stakeholders to provide input on the project’s development.Read more about FDA assisting with new imaging 'marketplace' designed to improve AI
Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones Photo by Marcus Lange via Pexels The images will not only provide new scientific data, they will also serve as a digital backup of fragile fossils.Read more about Hospital, museum team up to CT scan dinosaur bones
Q&A: MRI accidents are rare, preventable—but safety standardization and certification are key Emanuel Kanal, MD, founded the American Board of MR Safety to help develop safety standards for MR practices and to certify practitioners.Read more about Q&A: MRI accidents are rare, preventable—but safety standardization and certification are key
SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain Photo by Dan Dimmock via Unsplash The Embolize Trial will test multiple procedures and assess any reduction in pain scores and medication usage.Read more about SIR 2024: First-of-its-kind clinical trial announced for treatment of chronic pelvic pain
Fire at VA hospital in Boston leads to closure of MRI suite No one was injured in the incident, which originated from under the MRI machine.Read more about Fire at VA hospital in Boston leads to closure of MRI suite
SIR 2024: UAE can eliminate the need for hysterectomy after postpartum hemorrhage In a study presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting, the procedure reduced hysterectomies by 94%.Read more about SIR 2024: UAE can eliminate the need for hysterectomy after postpartum hemorrhage
SIR 2024: Study finds ultrasound ablation to be a precise, effective treatment for prostate cancer The MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation comes with minimal side effects, offering cancer patients an alternative to radiation or surgery.Read more about SIR 2024: Study finds ultrasound ablation to be a precise, effective treatment for prostate cancer
Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records The change was made to comply with the information blocking rule in the 21st Century Cures Act.Read more about Hospital system data sharing initiative leads to 80% of patients accessing their imaging records
Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute receives $2M grant for ultrasound drug addiction treatments RNI hopes their research will provide a new tool to combat the opioid crisis.Read more about Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute receives $2M grant for ultrasound drug addiction treatments
Aycan introduces a 'mini' PACS for independent practices The enterprise imaging system is equipped with basic features for storage and sharing, with the option to upgrade.Read more about Aycan introduces a 'mini' PACS for independent practices