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NEJM: Urologist self-referral equals IMRT overuse
By Kate Madden Yee
Allowing urologists to self-refer patients for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) treatments contributes to overuse of this expensive therapy, according to new research published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
October 23, 2013
Pakistan losing radiologists to lucrative overseas offers
By Rabia Mughal
Pakistan is facing a shortage of radiology faculty members as they are leaving the country for more lucrative salaries and better working conditions abroad, with the brain drain reaching an alarming rate in recent years, according to a new article in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 22, 2013
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Sofie seals $5M in financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Molecular imaging developer Sofie Biosciences has raised $5 million in financing from a group of investors.
October 14, 2013
Rotary launches online library for building x-ray facilities
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Rotary Club of Park Ridge, IL, has launched a free online library with information about building medical radiology facilities in clinics and small hospitals in developing nations.
October 9, 2013
Radiologists spend only a third of their time reading images
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists spend only 36.4% of their time on image interpretation -- which means they spend the bulk of their workday helping referring physicians and patients by performing tasks beyond reading exams, according to a study published in this month's Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 8, 2013
Regional variation in imaging not best gauge for policy-making
By Kate Madden Yee
Curbing geographic variation in imaging use and costs has been a major target of policy efforts in recent years. But it's unclear whether focusing on these factors is the best way to rein in Medicare spending, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 6, 2013
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Fuji donates to Okla. tornado relief
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA and Fujifilm SonoSite have donated imaging equipment for tornado relief and restoration efforts in Oklahoma.
October 2, 2013
PSA campaign addresses mammo confusion
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Mammography Saves Lives coalition has launched a new awareness campaign on mammography screening using TV and radio public service announcements (PSAs).
September 30, 2013
MITA lukewarm on CMS' PET decision
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) cited progress in the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) final decision on beta-amyloid PET coverage; however, the organization said it was disappointed by the scope.
September 30, 2013
Gap narrows in black, white breast cancer rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Breast cancer incidence rates are converging among white and African-American women, according to an analysis to be published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians.
September 30, 2013
CMS upholds PET decision for dementia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is holding to its position restricting reimbursement for PET imaging for dementia or neurodegenerative disease.
September 26, 2013
Appalachian women have higher rates of late-stage breast cancer
By Kate Madden Yee
Older women living in the poorest areas of Appalachia fail to get regular breast cancer screening and have a higher incidence of late-stage breast cancer, according to a new study published in the journal Health Services Research.
September 25, 2013
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