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Coding changes that will impact diagnostic and interventional radiology practices in 2025

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55881 Ablation of prostate tissue, transurethral, using thermal ultrasound, including magnetic resonance imaging guidance for, and monitoring of, tissue ablation. PC-6.47 $525.63 $209.28 PC-14.56 $8,508.75 $470.97

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FDA authorizes AI-driven MRI Solution for Safer Alzheimer’s Treatment

Imaging Technology

A large study, needed for FDA clearance, demonstrated that the use of icobrain aria significantly increases the accuracy of ARIA assessments by radiologists and hence allows for safer use of new amyloid-beta targeting therapies for Alzheimer’s disease patients.

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New PET/MRI probe promises early discovery of covert diseases

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A research team from IOCB Prague, working in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, and the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has developed a new type of contrast agent that can be used in both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET).

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Stress Cardiovascular MRI: What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals

Diagnostic Imaging

For the detection of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a sensitivity rate of 81 percent and a specificity rate of 86 percent, according to a meta-analysis of 64 studies and data from 74,470 patients with stable chest pain.

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7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Professional Radiology

Evaluating the Tissue and Organs in the Chest Chest CT scans are are more detailed than x-rays, giving you more information about possible diseases or injury of your chest organs. CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy.

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Guerbet to highlight MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol at RSNA

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On November 29, the company will present safety data for Elucirem in an abstract titled "Safety of gadopiclenol for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a pooled analysis of eight studies," it said. Guerbet plans to highlight its gadopiclenol contrast agent (Elucirem) for MRI at the upcoming RSNA meeting.

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Brainet and SimonMed Partner to Advance Diagnosis of Neurodegenerative Diseases Using AI and Advanced Imaging Techniques

Imaging Technology

Integrating AI with our advanced imaging techniques will allow us to detect subtle changes in brain activity indicative of neurodegenerative diseases at their nascent stage.

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