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ACR, AAPM, SIIM release technical standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR), the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), and the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) have jointly released new standards for the electronic practice of medical imaging.
November 18, 2012
SDMS launches research mentoring program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (SDMS) Foundation announced it has launched the Sonography Research Institute mentoring program.
November 14, 2012
AIUM forum touts 'ultrasound first' to boost use of modality
By Cynthia E. Keen
Ultrasound is an underutilized diagnostic imaging exam, according to the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), which organized a forum to promote the concept of performing "ultrasound first" when clinically indicated. But what will it take to make this happen?
November 14, 2012
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RSNA partners with SPR for JPR meetings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA and the Radiological and Diagnostic Imaging Society of São Paulo (SPR) have formed a partnership to jointly plan for Jornada Paulista de Radiologia (JPR), the leading medical imaging meeting in Latin America, in 2014, 2016, and 2018.
November 12, 2012
ASRT adds to CT Basics series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has expanded its CT Basics educational series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on CT images.
November 12, 2012
ACR urges Congress to pass imaging protection bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
On the International Day of Radiology, the American College of Radiology (ACR) is urging Congress to pass the Diagnostic Imaging Services Access Protection Act (HR 3269/S 2347), legislation that would protect imaging from further Medicare cuts.
November 7, 2012
RTA commends CMS for revising RT payment cuts
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiation Therapy Alliance (RTA) commended the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for mitigating "drastic cuts" in reimbursement for radiation oncology in its 2013 Physician Fee Schedule.
November 4, 2012
ASBD: Women need to know breast density
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Breast Disease (ASBD) has issued a statement to help physicians notify women of their breast density status and how it affects their lifetime cancer risk.
November 4, 2012
Groups launch veterans CT lung screening drive
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Screening advocacy group Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) is teaming up with Vietnam Veterans of America and U.S. medical centers to launch a new pilot initiative for veterans at risk of lung cancer, providing information on lung cancer risk and CT screening, LCA said.
November 4, 2012
Moments in Radiology History: Part 9 -- RSNA centennial
By Otha Linton
As RSNA plans to convene its 2012 meeting in just a few weeks, plans are already being laid for the 100-year anniversary of the Chicago congress. In his latest column, radiology historian Otha W. Linton describes how the RSNA rose from humble Midwestern roots to become one of the pre-eminent medical societies in the world.
November 4, 2012
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Australian medical tech association names chairman
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Technology Association of Australia has appointed Kevin Barrow, managing director of Australia and New Zealand at BD, as its new chairman.
November 1, 2012
ASTRO sets course with initiatives for future success
By Wayne Forrest
BOSTON - American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) President Dr. Michael Steinberg on Tuesday outlined several key initiatives in science, health policy, and patient advocacy to help the field of radiation oncology combat what he called seven "megatrends" in healthcare over the next several decades.
October 30, 2012
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