Radiologic Technologist: Page 57

Stillbirths, neonatal deaths linked to childhood RT
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
What is the impact of radiation dose to the reproductive organs of children receiving radiotherapy (RT) treatments for cancer with respect to pregnancy outcomes? A new analysis of data from survivors of the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study published in the August 21 issue of Lancet provides some long-awaited answers.
August 30, 2010
Mayo fires RT after hep C transmission
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL, has fired a radiologic technologist (RT) after learning that the individual was the possible source of transmission for three cases of hepatitis C infection in transplant patients.
August 25, 2010
Elsevier partners with ASRT on CT education
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Medical information publisher Elsevier has partnered with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) to provide continuing education material.
August 18, 2010
PACSGear acquires NAI Tech Products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
PACS accessories firm PACSGear has purchased all the assets of NAI Tech Products of Auburn, CA.
August 15, 2010
ASRT finds low RT vacancy rate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The vacancy rate for radiographers continues to dip, with only 2.1% of budgeted full-time positions now unfilled, according to a survey recently conducted by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
August 11, 2010
FDG-PET before RT can modify planned NSCLC treatment
By Wayne Forrest
FDG-PET scans of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients reviewed before radiation therapy (RT) may lead to significant changes in treatment strategy and radiation therapy planning, according to a study in the August issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.
August 10, 2010
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CARE bill introduced in U.S. Senate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility, and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (S 3737) again has been introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA).
August 5, 2010
RT doesn't impede breastfeeding by Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiation oncologists questioned by Hodgkin's lymphoma patients undergoing chest radiation therapy (RT) about their future ability to breastfeed can now reference a study published online in Cancer: Results showed that survivors had a breastfeeding success rate comparable to that of the general population of mothers.
July 29, 2010
ASRT, Siemens award scholarships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation and Siemens Healthcare have awarded $20,000 in scholarship funds to four radiologic science students.
July 25, 2010
Elekta donates to ASRT scholarships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation and oncology firm Elekta have awarded 2010 Elekta Radiation Therapy Educators Scholarships.
July 21, 2010
Trial: Higher dose improves RT of brain metastases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A higher dose of whole-brain radiotherapy (RT) may improve intracranial disease control while maintaining quality of life for cancer patients with cerebral metastases, according to a study in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
July 15, 2010
Varian, ASRT award scholarships
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Education and Research Foundation and radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems have awarded 2010 Varian Radiation Therapy Student Scholarships.
July 11, 2010
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