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Technologist licensure bill introduced in Pa.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A bill that would require licensure for medical imaging and radiation therapy technologists has been introduced in the Pennsylvania Legislature, according to the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).

September 22, 2019

ISCT: Radiologists glean insight from patient reviews

By Abraham Kim

SAN DIEGO - Whether for a conventional CT scan or a more intricate imaging exam, radiology reports can often be challenging for patients to understand. Dr. Arun Krishnaraj shared lessons learned from soliciting feedback for medical imaging reports in a talk at the 2019 International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) symposium.

September 20, 2019

Canada's Conservatives pledge $1.5B in imaging funds

By Louise Gagnon

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Long wait times in Canada for medical imaging procedures could be cut dramatically -- at least, if the Conservative Party follows through on an election pledge made today to invest $1.5 billion Canadian in new MRI and CT scanners.

September 19, 2019

ISCT: 10 pillars of an effective CT lung screening program

By Abraham Kim

SAN DIEGO - As CT lung cancer screening continues to expand across the U.S., what measures can healthcare providers take to ensure that screening programs remain efficient, cost-effective, and patient-centered? Dr. Florian Fintelmann offered 10 tips in a talk at the 2019 International Society for Computed Tomography (ISCT) meeting.

September 19, 2019

ViewRay subject to class-action lawsuits

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

A New York City law firm has joined several other firms in filing class-action litigation against image-guided radiation therapy vendor ViewRay.

September 19, 2019

DenseBreast-info.org, Yale to host social media event

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast density education group DenseBreast-info.org plans to host its second annual social media education event, #DenseBreastDay, on September 25, in conjunction with Yale Medicine.

September 19, 2019

Del Medical installs 7 x-ray systems in Ky.

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Radiography vendor UMG/Del Medical has completed the installation of seven of its radiographic systems at Owensboro Health in Owensboro, KY.

September 19, 2019

Candelis launches new breast imaging workstation

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Image software and archiving firm Candelis has launched a new breast imaging workstation.

September 19, 2019

ASTRO: Radiation can nix side effects of T-cell therapy

By Wayne Forrest

Patients with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma who received radiation 30 days or less before chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy have a lower risk of side effects from the treatment, according to a study presented this week at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in Chicago.

September 19, 2019

Volumetry software affects CT lung screening recall rates

By Abraham Kim

Using different types of volumetry software to measure nodules on CT lung cancer screening exams can drastically alter the recall rate for follow-up exams, underscoring the need to validate the software to ensure effective screening, according to an article recently published online in the European Journal of Radiology.

September 19, 2019

Can AI screen for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease?

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm was able to automatically quantify liver fat on abdominal CT images in a new study, according to research published online September 17 in Radiology. The findings may potentially enable patients who are undergoing CT scans for other indications to also be screened for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

September 19, 2019

Aidoc releases full AI software package for stroke care

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Israeli artificial intelligence (AI) software developer Aidoc has released new AI software for identifying strokes on head CT scans and helping to triage patients.

September 19, 2019

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