New survey data shows nearly half of women who are recommended a mammogram either skip or delay the exam.
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The customized Vivid iq is being used aboard the space station to support routine medical evaluations as well as in-flight studies run by NASA’s Human Research Program.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a 510(k) clearance letter for the Planmed XFI full-body CT scanner on September 26, 2025.
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Ironically, at the start of MRI Safety Week 2025, we heard the news of a tragic MRI safety incident in New York that resulted in a death. While the details of how this occurred are still being uncovered, it shows how quickly something like this can happen. There is no benefit to judge the situation or assume this could not happen to me. It is an opportunity to be introspective and identify what we can do better.
Workplaces need teams, too, but many teams are nowhere near as effective as they could be. The reasons are many. Some teams lack structure. Others suffer from poor communication. Still others are ineffective because of unclear roles and responsibilities.
Breast cancer screening is at once one of the most significant, life-saving components of women’s healthcare, and also one of the most under-utilized, potentially difficult to access, and under-reimbursed. Finding ways to address those challenges involves advancing not only the technological solutions that underpin breast imaging modalities but the disparities in access to them.
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Be Seen campaign is spreading awareness about medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. Through commercials, videos, social media posts, earned media placements, paid advertising and word-of-mouth, Be Seen is raising the visibility and respect for the profession by educating the public, other health care professionals, prospective students and elected officials about the vital role medical imaging and radiation therapists play on the health care team.
Leah Hudkins, RT(R)(MR), MRSO, continues to seek out continuing education opportunities as she reaches new heights in diagnostic imaging. Her education is impressive with an associate degree in radiography, a bachelor’s in medical imaging technology and a master’s in radiologic and imaging sciences.
Women’s imaging is one of the most dynamic and evolving areas in healthcare, with advances in technology, patient-centered care, and population health initiatives shaping its future. Radiology and imaging directors are at the forefront of these changes, working to expand access, improve outcomes, and enhance the patient experience.
