AuntMinnie.com staff writersRadiation Oncology/TherapyASTRO applauds legislation on 'real-time' prior authorizationsThe American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is applauding passage of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives intended to revamp Medicare Advantage prior authorization practices.September 14, 2022Radiation Oncology/TherapyRaySearch appoints new board chairRadiation therapy software developer RaySearch Laboratories has named Hans Wigzell as the new chair of the company's board of directors.September 14, 2022BreastNonprofit launches breast density awareness initiativeNonprofit organization My Density Matters has launched a new initiative to raise awareness among women of the importance of early breast cancer screening.September 14, 2022Industry NewsKonica Minolta gets FDA nod for digital x-ray systemKonica Minolta Healthcare Americas has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration clearance for its Chiropractic Straight Arm x-ray system featuring dynamic digital radiography.September 14, 2022ISScan.com raises funds to expand into U.S., GermanyOnline radiology scheduling company Scan.com has raised $2.5 million to expand its diagnostics-as-a-service offering in the U.S. and Germany.September 13, 2022Nuclear MedicineBWXT Medical seeks FDA approval for Tc-99m generatorBWXT Medical has submitted a new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking approval of its technetium-99m (Tc-99m) generators for diagnostic imaging.September 13, 2022Molecular ImagingUnited Imaging installs PET/CT scanners in UtahUnited Imaging has installed one of its PET/CT scanners at the Center for Quantitative Cancer Imaging at Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah.September 13, 2022BreastAt-home test spots biomarkers related to breast abnormalitiesNamida Lab has launched a tear-based, at-home diagnostic test that identifies protein biomarkers related to breast abnormalities. The test could help women determine when to schedule a mammogram.September 13, 2022UltrasoundPhilips partners with Rad-Aid for global ultrasound servicesThe Philips Foundation and Rad-Aid International recently entered into a multiyear partnership that aims to increase access to ultrasound services for 50 million people in low- and middle-income countries.September 13, 2022Nuclear MedicineRadiopharm, MD Anderson launch new theranostics companyRadiopharm Theranostics and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (MD Anderson) have launched a new company that will develop new therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals for cancer treatment.September 13, 2022Previous PagePage 96 of 3774Next PageTop StoriesPractice ManagementHPI: Radiology attrition varies by gender, specialty, and practice typeContinuing workforce trends such as increasing subspecialization and practice consolidation could affect the attrition rate.Radiation Oncology/TherapyASTRO: Short prostate SBRT reduces side effects, but not PSA levelsRadiation Oncology/TherapyASTRO: STAR has role in managing VT in cardiac patientsCT5-year CTC screening interval is appropriate for colorectal cancerSponsor ContentDigital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology
