Clinical News: Page 1559

AHMC opens Dubai office

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

American Hospital Management Company (AHMC) has opened a new Middle East office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as of January 1.

January 12, 2014

iPhone facilitates second opinions for on-call radiologists

By Erik L. Ridley

On-call radiology residents can reliably use a smartphone to get after-hours advice from more experienced or specialized radiologists on challenging CT cases for the diagnosis of appendicitis, Korean researchers recently reported.

January 12, 2014

Breast biopsy payment cuts could revive open surgeries

By Kate Madden Yee

Could open surgical breast biopsy experience a revival? That could be the outcome if deep Medicare cuts to payments for stereotactic breast biopsy procedures are implemented in 2014, according to women's imaging advocates.

January 12, 2014

MITA lauds USPSTF for colon screening review

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) said it is pleased that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) included CT colonography in its draft plan for colon cancer screening released yesterday.

January 9, 2014

Triaging hearing loss patients can help save on MRI scans

By Wayne Forrest

Using less-complex MRI scans to triage patients with hearing loss, while reserving comprehensive MRI exams for those with pathology, can save money without affecting diagnostic efficacy, according to research published in the January issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.

January 9, 2014

USPSTF seeks comments on colon screening plan

By Eric Barnes

In a move that could eventually lead to Medicare reimbursement for virtual colonoscopy screening, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on Thursday opened to public commentary a draft research plan for colorectal cancer screening.

January 9, 2014