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RSNA, NCI to collaborate on image perception research

By Eric Barnes

RSNA is teaming up with the U.S. National Cancer Institute (NCI) to sponsor a week of image perception research starring you -- the radiologist. You're a notoriously hard-to-recruit demographic, but organizers hope to entice you into participation with promises of swag and a chance to do great things during RSNA 2016 in Chicago.

June 7, 2016

NCCN publishes cancer imaging guidelines

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) has published appropriate use criteria guidelines to support clinical decision-making for the use of medical imaging in cancer patients.

June 1, 2016

ACR unveils new appropriateness criteria

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released eight new appropriateness criteria and updated 15 of its other criteria, aimed at defining the appropriate use of imaging or radiation therapy.

May 31, 2016

SCCT names 2016 Toshiba award finalists

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) has named the finalists for the 10th annual Toshiba Young Investigator Awards.

May 26, 2016

Radiation oncologists urge Congress for more funding

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Nearly 100 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) members met with congressional representatives on May 24, urging them to secure sustainable cancer funding and to protect patients' access to cancer care.

May 25, 2016

Dr. James Brink elected new ACR chair

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Dr. James Brink of Massachusetts General Hospital was elected chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR) Board of Chancellors at the college's annual meeting in Washington, DC.

May 17, 2016