Precision Medicine

Also called personalized medicine, this evolving field makes use of an individual’s genes, lifestyle, environment and other factors to identify unique disease risks and guide treatment decision-making.
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United Hayek debuts cardiac MR device

United Hayek Industries has released Hayek MRI-RTX, a device to deliver cardiac MRI scans more efficiently by synchronizing respiratory and cardiac motion.

RSNA: Intelerad to demonstrate upgraded IntelePACS, Mammo viewer

PACS devleoper Intelerad Medical Systems (Booth #6251) will preview its latest IntelePACS enhancements and new modules at the 2009 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference.

Intelerad books Louisiana PACS order

PACS developer Intelerad Medical Systems has signed an agreement with Central Louisiana Imaging radiology group to provide its InteleOne product to the practice.

Kardia introduces Web-based CVIS

Health IT firm Kardia Health Systems has launched ConnectedCare, an online, fee-per-study cardiovascular information system (CVIS).

Washington hospital installs Toshiba MR system

St. Anthony Hospital in Gig Harbor, Wash., has installed Toshiba Medical Systems Vantage Titan MR system at its new 80-bed facility.

AJR: BI-RADS descriptors can predict malignancy for breast MRI lesions

The combinations of BI-RADS lesion descriptors can predict the probability of malignancy for breast MRI masses, but not for non-masslike enhancement, according to a study in this months issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

Siemens nets $135M contract with UPenn

The University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia has awarded a $135 million contract for integrated service management and imaging systems to Siemens Healthcare.

Health Affairs: MRI abundance may lead to excess in back surgeries

Patients reporting new lower-back pain are more likely to undergo surgery if treated in an area with a higher-than-average concentration of MRI machines, according to a study published online Wednesday in Health Affairs.

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Cardiovascular Business
Payment cuts and beyond: Key takeaways for cardiologists from the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

The American College of Cardiology has shared its perspective on new CMS payment policies, highlighting revenue concerns while providing key details for cardiologists and other cardiology professionals. 

AI in Healthcare
A modest proposal to rally AI regulators around a simple game plan

As debate simmers over how best to regulate AI, experts continue to offer guidance on where to start, how to proceed and what to emphasize. A new resource models its recommendations on what its authors call the “SETO Loop.”

Cardiovascular Business
FDA commissioner urges clinicians to join fight against medical misinformation

FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, MD, said the clinical community needs to combat health misinformation at a grassroots level. He warned that patients are immersed in a "sea of misinformation without a compass."

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