Radiologic Technologist: Page 42

Idaho introduces RT licensure bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Idaho legislators have introduced a bill that would require individuals in the state to obtain a license before performing medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures, according to the Idaho Society of Radiologic Technologists.
March 6, 2013
Philips donates $9K to ASRT Foundation
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has donated nearly $9,000 to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation to fund medical imaging and radiation therapy programs in underserved communities.
March 5, 2013
Surgery plus RT works best for metastatic gastric cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
Patients with metastatic gastric cancer face a grim prognosis, but those who undergo surgery followed by radiation therapy (RT) may have the best chance of longer survival, according to a study published online January 29 in Cancer.
March 3, 2013
Sonography students level claims against Ill. program
By Cynthia E. Keen
Five students enrolled in the sonography program at the College of DuPage in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, IL, have publicly charged the program's leaders with unethical conduct, including a claim that the program issued grades for a course that allegedly was never held.
February 26, 2013
Philips will supply RT planning systems to Premier
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Premier healthcare purchasing alliance announced that it has awarded a new agreement for radiation therapy (RT) planning systems to Philips Healthcare.
February 18, 2013
Judge says ARRT could be liable in Kwiatkowski case
By Kate Madden Yee
A New Hampshire superior court judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in the case of radiologic technologist David Kwiatkowski, who allegedly infected patients at Exeter Hospital with hepatitis C.
February 12, 2013
Radiology jobs among top 10 for 2013
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology positions requiring an associate's degree are among the top 10 paying jobs for 2013, according to data released by CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists.
February 12, 2013
Accelerated RT with boost works well for breast cancer patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Accelerated whole-breast radiation therapy (RT), which shortens radiation treatment duration by half, is proved to be as effective as conventional therapy for early-stage breast cancer patients. Whether a concomitant boost is needed remains a subject of debate among radiation oncologists due to the overall treatment's potential toxicity.
February 5, 2013
ASRT, Siemens renew scholarship for RTs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Foundation said that the Siemens Clinical Advancement Scholarship has been renewed through 2018.
January 31, 2013
Lumpectomy with RT tops mastectomy for early-stage cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
Women with early-stage breast cancer sometimes opt for mastectomy rather than less radical surgery out of concern about cancer recurrence. But recurrence risk was lower for women who chose lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy (RT) compared with those who received mastectomies, according to a study published online on Monday in Cancer.
January 27, 2013
Bras aid positioning for large-breasted women during RT
By Cynthia E. Keen
Large-breasted women pose a challenge when radiation therapy (RT) for early-stage breast cancer is being planned and performed. Using a bra or bustier improves simulation and positioning in the supine position, according to an article published in the January issue of Practical Radiation Oncology.
January 24, 2013
New Mary's Musings; techs repeat more head CT; PET/MRI software
By Brian Casey
January 21, 2013
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