Radiologic Technologist: Page 48

ASRT briefs Congress on CARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) held a briefing on Capitol Hill last week to educate members of Congress about the importance of passing a bill that would establish federal education and certification standards for healthcare providers of radiology-related services.
May 21, 2012
Chemo with RT recommended for stage III lung cancer in elderly
By Cynthia E. Keen
The combination of chemotherapy and concurrent radiation therapy (RT) lengthened survival for elderly patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer, according to a report by Japanese researchers published online May 22 in Lancet Oncology.
May 21, 2012
Former RT pleads guilty to hepatitis infections
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A former radiologic technologist (RT) has pleaded guilty to infecting patients with hepatitis C while working in the interventional radiology department at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. At least one patient who was infected later died, and the RT faces up to life in prison.
May 10, 2012
AuntMinnie.com partners with AHRA, MarkeTech Group on Medical Imaging Confidence Index
Tucson, AZ (PRWEB) April 26, 2012 -- Radiology news and education portal AuntMinnie.com announced today that it is partnering with AHRA and market research firm the MarkeTech Group on the Medical Imaging Confidence Index, an ongoing index that tracks confidence levels among radiology administrators.
April 25, 2012
SNM links repeat imaging to CARE bill
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine (SNM) said that taking steps to reduce the number of repeated nuclear and molecular imaging procedures -- such as by requiring technologist licensure -- could save an estimated $1.32 billion in Medicare spending over the next 10 years.
April 24, 2012
Toronto Star: Hospitals won't reveal baby's gender on US
By Erik L. Ridley
Whether it's by coincidence or not, six major hospitals in the Toronto metropolitan area that are in or near areas with high concentrations of South Asian immigrants have adopted policies that prohibit sonographers from divulging a baby's gender to expectant mothers, according to a report from the Toronto Star.
April 17, 2012
Chemo with RT best for muscle-invasive bladder cancer
By Cynthia E. Keen
The combined treatment of chemotherapy and radiation therapy (RT) is more effective than radiation therapy alone for patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer who don't have a cystectomy, according to a study to be published in the April 19 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
April 17, 2012
Mobile Digital Imaging nets prison imaging provider
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RIS/PACS vendor Mobile Digital Imaging has sold an Intuitive Imaging Informatics' ImageQube PACS to Tech Care X-Ray, a Tallahassee, FL-based portable x-ray provider serving more than 300 state and county correctional facilities in the southeastern U.S.
April 3, 2012
ASRT publishes safety guidelines for radiation therapists
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiation therapists are responsible for the safety of patients who are undergoing radiotherapy treatments. Do they know if their safety standards and responsibilities correspond to best-practice guidelines and recommendations?
April 2, 2012
ASRT elects new board of directors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Members of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) have elected three officers to serve on the 2012-2013 ASRT board of directors.
March 28, 2012
ASRT taps participants for leadership program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has selected 61 radiologic science students to participate in its 2012 student leadership development program.
March 20, 2012
ASRT debuts MR educational series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched a new MR educational program.
March 15, 2012
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