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ACR opens registration for annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has opened registration for its annual meeting, to be held next May in Washington, DC.
October 14, 2015
SFR announces death of Dr. Georges Salamon
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The French Society of Radiology (SFR) has announced the death of former president Dr. Georges Salamon, who was regarded widely as a great anatomist and neuroradiologist.
October 12, 2015
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Choosing Wisely drives down imaging use -- sometimes
By Brian Casey
The Choosing Wisely initiative seems to have successfully reduced unnecessary utilization of two imaging exams in the U.S. that appeared on a list of overused medical tests, according to a study published October 12 in JAMA Internal Medicine. But two other questionable imaging tests saw no decline.
October 11, 2015
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Colon cancer group criticizes USPSTF guidelines
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A colon cancer awareness group is criticizing this week's decision by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) to withhold its endorsement of two colon screening exams -- including CT colonography.
October 8, 2015
ASRT reaches fundraising milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has raised more than $2 million for scholarships, research grants, and community outreach programs.
October 7, 2015
ESR offers new poster format for ECR 2016
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) will introduce a new platform for poster presenters at next year's annual meeting.
October 6, 2015
ACR slams USPSTF decision on CT colonography
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) said the decision by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) not to include CT colonography on its list of recommended colorectal cancer screening exams may result in thousands of unnecessary deaths as well as needless healthcare spending.
October 6, 2015
USPSTF foils CT colonography screening again
By Eric Barnes
In a draft recommendation released today, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) appears to have thrown CT colonography under the bus again, excluding the CT-based exam from its list of recommended colorectal cancer screening tests.
October 5, 2015
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SNMMI rejects plan to dissolve ABNM
By Wayne Forrest
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's (SNMMI) board of directors has unanimously rejected a proposal to dissolve the American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) and fold its functions and training programs into the American Board of Radiology.
October 1, 2015
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ACR, SBI reiterate support for annual mammograms at 40
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) are marking National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by emphasizing the lifesaving benefits of annual mammography beginning at age 40.
September 28, 2015
ACR offers praise for IOM report on diagnostic errors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has issued a statement in support of a new report from the U.S. Institute of Medicine (IOM) on reducing diagnostic errors.
September 21, 2015
CAMRT joins healthcare lobbying effort
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) said it's supporting the Health Action Lobby coalition in its effort to make healthcare issues a priority for the Canadian government.
September 21, 2015
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