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ACR touts merits of CT colonography for screening
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In response to the release of the American Cancer Society's new guideline for colorectal cancer screening, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has suggested that CT colonography may help improve screening rates for colorectal cancer.
May 30, 2018
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New statement defines abusive head trauma in kids
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A coalition of nine physician groups has issued a consensus statement to define what constitutes abusive head trauma in children. The group hopes the statement will clarify the injuries of abusive head trauma and serve as a tool for the legal system in cases of child abuse.
May 30, 2018
ACR Foundation doles out global humanitarian award
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology Foundation has named Dr. Michael Nelson of Minnetonka, MN, as the 2018 recipient of its Global Humanitarian Award.
May 28, 2018
SNMMI schedules training forum for annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) will host a special session on the training path for nuclear medicine physicians during its annual meeting in Philadelphia next month.
May 23, 2018
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ACR names McGinty as new chair
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors has elected Dr. Geraldine McGinty as its new chair. She is the first woman to hold that post in the ACR's nearly 100-year history.
May 21, 2018
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ACR asks CMS to clarify CT lung cancer screening payment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and various partner associations have submitted a letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requesting confirmation of Medicare reimbursement for CT lung cancer screening at independent diagnostic testing facilities.
May 21, 2018
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SNMMI offers open access option for JNM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has made available an immediate open access option for researchers submitting articles to the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
May 21, 2018
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ACR appoints Carlos as editor in chief of JACR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has announced the appointment of Dr. Ruth Carlos as editor in chief of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, effective January 2019.
May 20, 2018
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SNMMI seeks to boost molecular imaging's value
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is looking to boost the value of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging with the creation of the Value Initiative Industry Alliance.
May 17, 2018
ACR points out reasons for low CT lung screening rates
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In light of recent research indicating low CT lung cancer screening rates, the American College of Radiology (ACR) has suggested that the combination of low Medicare reimbursement and insufficient patient and physician awareness may be to blame.
May 17, 2018
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ACR takes applications for publishing fellowship
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has begun to accept applications for the 2019 Bruce J. Hillman Fellowship in Scholarly Publishing.
May 15, 2018
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MITA hails FDA quality report, seeks legislative action
By Erik L. Ridley
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) said it strongly supports a new initiative by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to promote the adoption of quality management principles in equipment servicing; however, the group is also calling on Congress to take legislative action to protect patient safety.
May 15, 2018
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