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Senate bill would strip FDA of some app oversight

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Two U.S. senators have proposed legislation aimed at stripping the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of its ability to regulate some types of healthcare IT software, including mobile apps.

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

Mo. rad techs clamor for standards bill

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Missouri radiologic technologists are rallying to show support for a state bill that would set licensing standards for personnel who perform certain radiologic procedures.

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

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