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Cardiac CT societies merge, as field's golden age dawns

By Tracie L. Thompson

ORLANDO, FL - After only a brief existence as separate entities, two new cardiovascular CT societies have combined themselves with a goal of promoting their subspecialty and increasing opportunities for training in it, particularly for cardiologists.

March 8, 2005

New neuroimaging society forms

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society of Functional Neuroradiology (ASFNR) is currently accepting applications for charter members. Applications are due by April 1.

March 2, 2005

ECR imagines radiology's future

By Robert Bruce

Imagine a radiology department outfitted with the latest innovations in workstations, PACS, RIS, computer-aided detection (CAD), and advanced image visualization tools. For its meeting in Vienna this week, the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) has assembled such a collection of products for its Imagine project, which promises a preview of the radiology department of the near future.

March 2, 2005

Nanotechnology and new horizons: A talk with the president of ECR 2005

By Eric Barnes

We are pleased to present our annual interview, and our first bilingual interview, with the president of the European Congress of Radiology. Professor Antonio Chiesa is director of the department of radiology at the University of Brescia in Italy.

March 2, 2005

NEMA offers ethics code for sale

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has made available its new code of ethics for member companies that manufacture medical imaging equipment and radiation therapy systems.

February 27, 2005

SNM awards technologist grants

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Nuclear Medicine recently awarded $40,000 in scholarships and grants for molecular/nuclear medicine technologist students.

February 22, 2005

VC accreditation goals just a beginning

By Eric Barnes

Virtual colonoscopy accreditation by the American College of Radiology is in the works. Accreditation establishes practice standards and ensures that radiologists meet minimum compliance levels, but is it enough? For better performance and consistent results, best practices need to be defined at every level of care.

February 15, 2005

ASTRO offers patient info for gynecologic cancers

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO) has developed an up-to-date brochure that explains the role of radiation therapy in treating cancers of the uterine, vagina, and cervix.

February 8, 2005

AMI, ACRIN partner on PET registry development

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Academy of Molecular Imaging (AMI) is working with the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) on the development of a national registry of PET studies to help researchers comply with reimbursement rules promulgated by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) last week.

February 6, 2005

ACR: X-rays' carcinogen status reinforces importance of training

By Tracie L. Thompson

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has identified x-rays and gamma rays as known human carcinogens in a new report. The American College of Radiology, however, argues that the classification is misleading and could negatively affect patient care.

January 31, 2005

PACS administrators certification organization formed

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The PACS Administrators in Radiology Certification Association (PARCA) has been launched.

January 30, 2005

New cardiac CT society forms

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Another academic society for practitioners of cardiac CT has been formed. The new Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCVCT) says it hopes to unify with another cardiac CT society that also formed this month.

January 26, 2005

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