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ASTRO and SSO issue breast-conserving surgery guideline
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) and the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) have issued a guideline on margins for breast-conserving surgery after whole-breast irradiation.
February 11, 2014
Guided-surgery markets on the rise in Asia-Pacific
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Asia-Pacific market for image-guided and robot-assisted surgery is expected to show strong growth in the coming years, according to a report from market research firm Frost & Sullivan.
February 11, 2014
New data from Canadian study revive breast screening battle
By Kate Madden Yee
The battle over breast screening was revived yet again this week with data from a controversial Canadian study in BMJ that cast doubt on mammography's effectiveness for women ages 40 to 59. Mammography proponents quickly rose to point out flaws in the trial, which contradicts other population-based breast screening studies.
February 10, 2014
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CMS taking CT lung screening comments; response to NY Times op-ed; DR tomo for RA
By Brian Casey
February 10, 2014
CMS launches public comment period for CT lung screening
By Eric Barnes
In another move toward Medicare payment for CT lung cancer screening, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on February 10 opened up a 30-day public comment period regarding a proposal to make CT screening for high-risk individuals one of Medicare's covered preventive services.
February 10, 2014
VuCOMP appoints new COO, director of U.S. sales
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer VuCOMP has appointed a new chief operating officer (COO) and director of U.S. sales.
February 10, 2014
Ultrasound accurate for appendicitis in children
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Portable ultrasound is an excellent first-line choice for diagnosing appendicitis in children, according to an article published online February 10 in Academic Emergency Medicine.
February 10, 2014
MRI-ultrasound combo helps with prostate cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers at Loyola University Medical Center have developed a technology that combines MRI and ultrasound for prostate cancer patients.
February 10, 2014
MITA approves radiation therapy standard
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has approved a new data standard to enhance the safety and effectiveness of radiation therapy.
February 10, 2014
Tomosynthesis nearly equals MRI for rheumatoid arthritis
By Wayne Forrest
Digital tomosynthesis is nearly as good as MRI for detecting signs of rheumatoid arthritis, and both are much better than the reference standard, conventional radiography, according to a new study in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
February 10, 2014
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Evidence is weak in NY Times editorial on radiation risk
By Frederic W. Grannis Jr.
On January 31, the New York Times published an op-ed on the cancer risks related to medical radiation. Titled "We are giving ourselves cancer," the article has produced an outpouring of commentary. In this response, thoracic surgeon Dr. Frederic W. Grannis Jr. questions whether the authors accurately portrayed the risks of medical radiation.
February 10, 2014
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Ziehm gets FDA nod for C-arm
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ziehm Imaging has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance to market a new surgical C-arm.
February 9, 2014
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