Anicka Slachta

After graduating from Indiana University-Bloomington with a bachelor’s in journalism, Anicka joined TriMed’s Chicago team in 2017 covering cardiology. Close to her heart is long-form journalism, Pilot G-2 pens, dark chocolate and her dog Harper Lee.

LATEST ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

MRI-compatible tech allows for imaging without contrast agents

Medical students exposed to radiology early are more invested in the long-term

Mammography plus tomosynthesis detects 90% more cancers than mammography alone

fMRI research reveals how toddlers form memories

More frequent PSA screenings offer no benefit over yearly exams for prostate cancer

Rise in routine imaging goes hand-in-hand with increased patient anxiety

Combining DXA, quantitative CT makes for most effective osteoporosis diagnosis

Radiologists are stretched thin—and it’s affecting the next generation's education

MITA backs lawmakers’ initiative to eliminate medical products from proposed China tariffs

TAILORx: 50% of women with early-stage breast cancer can bypass chemo