Still on the leading edge at 99

Fred Kummerow, the nutrition scientist who connected the dots between trans fats and atherosclerosis in the 1950s, at the age of 99 continues to explore how diet affects heart disease. The New York Times published a profile of the pioneering researcher in its science section.

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Several key trends were evident at the Radiological Society of North America 2024 meeting, including new CT and MR technology and evolving adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Eleven medical societies have signed on to a consensus statement aimed at standardizing imaging for suspected cardiovascular infections.