The vacancy rate for radiographers increased to 4.2 percent in 2017, according to the latest American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Radiologic Sciences Staffing and Workplace Survey.

A new Varicose Vein Registry has begun producing useful outcomes information, as reported in the May edition of the Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. The registry is a joint effort by the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Vascular Quality Initiative and the American Venous Forum. It was launched in January 2015 and was set up to track systematically the outcomes of various treatments for varicose veins, ultimately providing guidance for both consumers and treating physicians.

The issues surrounding congenital coronary anomalies and their effect on sudden death are complex. Researchers are still trying to fully understand anomalous aortic origin of a coronary artery (AAOCA) and its relationship to adverse health outcomes in humans, especially children. Using the most up-to-date literature, as well as the input of leading experts in the field, the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) has released practical guidelines for the identification and treatment of AAOCA, including an overview of the latest data surrounding population-based risk.

April 25, 2017 — Corindus Vascular Robotics Inc. announced a strategic partnership with BLOXR Solutions, provider of radiation protection products designed to reduce exposure for clinicians and patients. The three-year distribution agreement grants Corindus the non-exclusive rights to distribute BLOXR's radiation protection products globally and provides BLOXR with additional reach into the interventional cardiology space.

April 24, 2017 — Offering a full range of advanced clinical applications for researchers, Toshiba Medical will demonstrate the Vantage Galan 3T, at the 2017 International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting, April 22-27 in Honolulu, Hawaii.