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ASRT Foundation names 2 Siemens Education Journey award recipients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation has named two recipients of the Siemens Healthineers Education Journey award.
February 2, 2023
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Breast cancer disparities exist among sex, gender minority groups
By Amerigo Allegretto
Several disparities exist in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for sex and gender minority groups compared to cisgender women despite similar use of screening mammography, suggest findings published February 2 in JAMA Oncology.
February 2, 2023
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Community health advisors improve LDCT lung cancer screening rates
By Kate Madden Yee
Community health advisors can increase the uptake of low-dose CT (LDCT) lung cancer screening among populations vulnerable to the disease, a study published January 18 in the Journal of Cancer Education has found.
January 18, 2023
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Mammography screening inequities plague marginalized women
By Amerigo Allegretto
Mammography screening is less likely to be used by women who are part of marginalized groups, who live in rural areas, and with low-income status and education level, research published on January 9 in the European Journal of Radiology has found.
January 10, 2023
2021 01 23 01 46 4668 Patient Mammography Woman Tech 400
Despite improvements, disparities in academic radiology persist
By Amerigo Allegretto
Racial and gender disparities continue to persist in academic radiology, with degree types and tenure track contributing to the trend, according to a report published December 9 in Clinical Imaging.
December 13, 2022
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CT radiomics show disparities in colorectal cancer treatment efficacy
By Kate Madden Yee
CT radiomics data show significant associations between race and ethnicity and treatment efficacy for metastatic colorectal cancer, according to research presented at the RSNA meeting.
December 6, 2022
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ACR picks Double Black as Education Center display vendor
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has chosen Double Black Imaging to be its display vendor at its Reston, VA, Education Center.
November 20, 2022
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Edcetera acquires RT education provider Pulse Radiology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Online education firm Edcetera has acquired Pulse Radiology, a continuing education provider that helps radiologic technologists (RTs) prepare for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists' structured education and clinical requirements.
October 24, 2022
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Report urges improved rural access to interventional radiologists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology and the Society of Interventional Radiology have released a report that calls for improved access to interventional radiologists in rural areas of the U.S.
October 9, 2022
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Ultrasound educator forms new virtual education company
By Amerigo Allegretto
Ultrasound educator Karen Nussbaumer is creating the Academy of Diagnostic and Osteopathic Medicine, a new company that aims to deliver ultrasound education and diagnostics globally on a virtual platform.
September 15, 2022
2021 06 14 17 03 8930 Business Webinar Virtual Education 400
Revised lung cancer recs boosted eligibility, but disparities remain
By Kate Madden Yee
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's 2021 recommendation on low-dose CT lung cancer screening expanded the pool of eligible individuals, but it didn't necessarily eliminate disparities linked to race, researchers have found.
September 1, 2022
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Race, ethnicity, health variables contribute to BAC risk in women
By Amerigo Allegretto
Hispanic, Black, and older women have a higher prevalence of breast arterial calcification (BAC) on mammography, a possible biomarker for coronary artery disease, according to a study published August 27 in the Annals of Epidemiology.
August 30, 2022
2019 11 13 22 47 9546 Breast Mammography Scanner 400
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