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An interview with SNM President Dr. George Segall
By Wayne Forrest
Since taking over as president of the Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) in June, Dr. George Segall has spearheaded efforts to increase the appropriate use of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, advance education about the modalities, and promote the organization's outreach efforts.
October 13, 2011
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SNM restarts development initiative
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) has relaunched its Professional Development and Education Fund to support the advancement of molecular and nuclear medicine technologists through clinical excellence and optimal patient outcomes.
October 6, 2011
Group files petition over FDA contrast policy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The International Contrast Ultrasound Society has submitted a citizen petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, calling for removal of black box warnings on ultrasound contrast agents.
October 3, 2011
ASTRO: Radiation oncology must focus on patient safety
By Cynthia E. Keen
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. - The 20th century was a golden age for radiation oncologists. The 21st century promises to be a different era entirely as practitioners are forced to confront rising concerns over radiation safety. That's what attendees heard on the first day of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting.
October 2, 2011
ASRT joins forces with Rad-Aid
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) announced it has formed a partnership with radiology outreach nonprofit organization Rad-Aid International.
October 2, 2011
ASRT, Elekta debut scholarship
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation has launched a scholarship program in partnership with oncology firm Elekta.
September 29, 2011
NQF endorses ACR dose measure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. National Quality Forum (NQF) has endorsed the dose index registry performance measure developed by the American College of Radiology (ACR).
September 27, 2011
ACR revises breast MRI accreditation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology's (ACR) Committee on Breast MRI Accreditation has updated the program's requirements to help facilities comply with the upcoming deadline of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act.
September 26, 2011
Poll: 89% of women say mammograms vital
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Nearly nine out of 10 women reported that having a regular mammogram gave them a feeling of control over their own healthcare, according to a poll conducted by the American College of Radiology's Breast Imaging Commission and the Society of Breast Imaging.
September 26, 2011
Clinical informatics gets board-certified status
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Medical Specialties has approved the field of clinical informatics as a new subspecialty for physicians, according to an announcement made by the American Medical Informatics Association.
September 25, 2011
ACR to host IT, radiation dose forum
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) will hold its first annual ACR Imaging Informatics Summit and Dose Monitoring Forum on November 3 and 4.
September 22, 2011
AMA to Congress: Repeal SGR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Medical Association (AMA) is joining with specialty medical societies to urge Congress to repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula.
September 22, 2011
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