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Conventional PET/CT scanners image the body in sections, typically requiring five to six position changes to acquire images from the head to the thighs. 

Cath Lab X-ray radiation warning sign above the door at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital. Photo by Dave Fornell

Survey data will be used in advocacy efforts with employers and policymakers to advance key safety initiatives.

Iodine contrast being loaded into a contrast injector in preparation for a cardiac CT scan at Duly Health and Care in Lisle, Illinois. The contrast shortage is causing some healthcare organizations to postpone exams and procedures and ration contrast supplies. Photo by Dave Fornell

“Our findings help quantify how these adverse events increase estimated direct medical costs and negatively affect radiology workflow," experts write in JACR. 

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Back in August, the agency outlined plans to grant faster coverage for “breakthrough” devices in radiology and other specialties, dubbed “RAPID." 

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“These factors raise substantial doubt as to the company’s ability to continue as a going concern,” the Israel-based device manufacturer said Oct. 16. 

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Chicago-based software developer SimBioSys announced the regulatory win on Oct. 15, with the decision applying to its TumorSight Risk offering.