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Bipartisan Bill to Boost Residency Slots in Radiology and Other Specialties
As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the demand for highly-skilled medical professionals has significantly increased. In response, House lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill that could benefit a large number of medical students across the United States. The bill aims to add 14,000 Medicare-supported medical residency positions in diagnostic imaging and other specialties over…
Read MoreAmit Kumar: the open-door policy creates an atmosphere that promotes success
At Collaborative Imaging, we bring you our diverse tapestry of employees and their unique stories. This month, we recognize one of our team members who have shown innovation and quick problem solving. You will learn how Amit Kumar succeeded in his career as a data scientist. Amit Kumar was born and grew up in Dhanbad,…
Read MoreOver 500 Healthcare AI Algorithms Now Approved by FDA
The FDA recently announced that more than 520 FDA-approved artificial intelligence (AI) medical algorithms are now available in the United States. AI algorithms in medicine are not new — the FDA approved the first AI algorithm in 1995. Growth was slow over the next 18 years. AI usage has dramatically risen in the last decade,…
Read MoreFatal MRI Accident Brings Safety Measures Back to the Forefront
The recent death of a Brazilian man in an MRI suite has brought attention again to the safety measures utilized in MRI suites. The MRI’s strong magnet caused the man’s gun to discharge involuntarily, shooting him in the abdomen. The question has been asked worldwide, “How could an accident like this occur in an MRI…
Read MoreLess Movements Just as Effective In Ultrasound for Pancreatic Biopsies
A new Japanese study shows that fewer to-and-fro movements during an endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle biopsy (EUS-FNB) are equally effective when performing a pancreatic tumor biopsy. Gastrointestinal Endoscopy published the results in late January. Researchers led by Dr. Kosuke Takahashi of Nagasaki University postulated that far fewer movements are required to acquire the needed sample. The…
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