Social Determinants: Page 9

Teleultrasound is beneficial for assessing fetal health
By Kate Madden Yee
An anatomic survey of the fetus is a critical aspect of prenatal care; however, not all communities have access to ultrasound specialists. One solution is teleultrasound, which shows promise for assessing fetal health in rural or underserved areas, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine.
November 7, 2017
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Online, mobile VR platform bolsters radiology education
By Abraham Kim
Monday, November 27 | 11:20 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | SSC08-06 | Room S402ABWhat is the potential for implementing virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality into radiology education? A team of researchers from Mexico, India, and the U.S. explored the possibilities in this study.
November 7, 2017
Use of mammography screening varies at county level
By Kate Madden Yee
Wednesday, November 29 | 3:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | SSM01-03 | Room E451AThe use of mammography screening services varies widely at the county level, based on factors such as income, race, and primary care access, as well as whether a county is more or less metropolitan, according to research being presented in this Wednesday session.
October 30, 2017
Tailored education gets Muslim women to mammography
By Kate Madden Yee
Receiving education on breast screening that was tailored to their religion helped Muslim women overcome their concerns about mammography and get screened, according to research presented at an American Association for Cancer Research conference in Atlanta by a team from the University of Chicago.
September 25, 2017
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ACR forms education committee for patient-centered care
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) Commission on Patient- and Family-Centered Care has launched a new education committee to develop educational resources and tools for radiologists.
August 7, 2017
Fuji SonoSite supports Moroccan mountain bike race
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound developer Fujifilm SonoSite provided point-of-care ultrasound to participants in the Gaes Titan Desert mountain bike race in Morocco.
May 18, 2017
RADPAC backs radiologist in congressional race
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Radiology Advocacy Alliance political action committee (RADPAC) said it is supporting the candidacy of interventional radiologist Dr. Stephen Ferrara in the Arizona 9th Congressional District race.
May 16, 2017
Varian opens education center in Japan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Varian Medical Systems has partnered with Komazawa University to create a new advanced radiotherapy education center in Japan.
November 28, 2016
AccuBoost inks Ga. contract
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women's health firm AccuBoost has won a contract for its image-guided partial-breast irradiation technology with a clinic in Georgia.
October 13, 2016
Joint Commission eases CT technologist standards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
After receiving feedback from rural and critical access hospitals, the Joint Commission has elected not to implement certain aspects of proposed advanced certification requirements for CT technologists in new diagnostic imaging requirements set to take effect on September 1.
June 20, 2016
How to get ready for MACRA | Race and sex impact who gets brain imaging
By Brian Casey
May 25, 2016
ASNR 2016: Race and sex affect who gets brain imaging
By Kate Madden Yee
Patient factors such as race and sex influence the use of neuroimaging for stroke, according to research presented at the American Society of Neuroradiology annual meeting (ASNR 2016) in Washington, DC.
May 25, 2016
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