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ASNC joins MedAxiom to boost educational reach
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) is joining forces with cardiology practice services provider MedAxiom to expand the business and educational resources available to the cardiology and nuclear cardiology communities, the organizations said in a statement.
April 19, 2012
ACS: More screening could aid cancer fight
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In addition to more systematic efforts to reduce tobacco use, improve diet and physical activity, and reduce obesity, expanded use of established screening tests could prevent much of the suffering and death from cancer, according to an annual report from the American Cancer Society (ACS).
April 18, 2012
Fuji sponsors ARRS travel grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA has funded travel grants for Dr. Nelly Tan and Dr. Sean Zivin to attend the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) annual meeting later this month in Vancouver, Canada.
April 17, 2012
ACR Image Metrix taps Perlman as CMO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has appointed Dr. Eric Perlman as chief medical officer (CMO) of its ACR Image Metrix imaging contract research organization.
April 17, 2012
Choosing Wisely identifies top 'unwise 5' imaging exams
By Kate Madden Yee
The Choosing Wisely campaign is finally naming names. Launched to reduce unnecessary medical spending, the campaign has released a list of 45 procedures in multiple medical specialties that should be scrutinized, with radiology contributing five of its own exams to the list.
April 3, 2012
ASRT publishes safety guidelines for radiation therapists
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiation therapists are responsible for the safety of patients who are undergoing radiotherapy treatments. Do they know if their safety standards and responsibilities correspond to best-practice guidelines and recommendations?
April 2, 2012
SIR taps new president, council members
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) has appointed a new president and executive council members, the organization announced.
March 27, 2012
Boston Scientific donates to SIR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology developer Boston Scientific has pledged $100,000 to the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation's Discovery Campaign.
March 27, 2012
AIUM launches Ultrasound First program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) has launched a new initiative called Ultrasound First to call attention to the safety, effectiveness, and cost advantages of ultrasound compared to other imaging modalities that may emit radiation.
March 22, 2012
ASRT taps participants for leadership program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has selected 61 radiologic science students to participate in its 2012 student leadership development program.
March 20, 2012
AAPM advises against bismuth shielding for CT scans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) has issued a statement recommending against the use of bismuth shielding in CT scans.
March 20, 2012
ACR Image Metrix names CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has tapped Dr. Donald Rosen as CEO of its ACR Image Metrix imaging contract research organization.
March 19, 2012
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