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Experts reaffirm safety of contrast use for kidney CT
By Abraham Kim
Concerns over the potential harms associated with intravenous iodinated contrast CT for kidney disease have been overstated, according to a series of consensus statements from the American College of Radiology and the National Kidney Foundation published online January 21 in Radiology.
January 20, 2020
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Survey: Patients', doctors' technology use views differ
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
About 40% of patients want their primary care doctors to have access to handheld ultrasound devices for quick use when needed during appointments, according to a consumer survey commissioned by GE Healthcare.
December 22, 2019
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Judge dismisses MOC antitrust suit against ABR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A federal judge in Illinois has dismissed a radiologist's lawsuit against the American Board of Radiology (ABR) that charged the organization with antitrust violations related to its rollout of a maintenance of certification (MOC) program for radiologists to maintain their credentials, according to an article on Law360.
November 21, 2019
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Alpha Source expands offerings
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment services provider Alpha Source Group has expanded its technical services, depot services, and parts supply chain capabilities.
November 11, 2019
Patients need to be educated on AI use in radiology
By Erik L. Ridley
Wednesday, December 4 | 3:40 p.m.-3:50 p.m. | SSM13-05 | Room S404CDIn this talk, researchers from Canada will report on patient perspectives regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in radiology.
November 3, 2019
Imaging for substance use disorder increasing in ED
By Kate Madden Yee
The use of imaging in the emergency department (ED) to diagnose conditions related to substance use disorder is increasing -- particularly for MRI, according to a study published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 1, 2019
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Rads with lifetime certification more likely to ignore MOC
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists with lifetime American Board of Radiology certificates are less likely to participate in the board's Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program, while radiologists with time-limited certificates are more inclined, according to a study published online September 19 in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
September 22, 2019
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Innovatus Imaging taps new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment service provider Innovatus Imaging has appointed Dave Johnson as its new CEO.
August 19, 2019
NY hospital begins using 7D Surgical System
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Unity Hospital has become the first hospital in the state of New York to begin using an image-guided surgery system from 7D Surgical.
August 8, 2019
How radiologists can avoid appropriate use penalties
By Sandy Coffta
Is your radiology practice ready for new Medicare requirements on appropriate use and clinical decision support? Or more accurately, are your referring physicians ready? Well they better be, or else your practice could be paying the price. Sandy Coffta of Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.
June 9, 2019
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MRI shows brain changes from cannabis use
By Louise Gagnon
The use of even small amounts of cannabis can cause changes in the brains of adolescents, according to recent studies using MRI. The findings indicate that researchers should pay close attention to increasing cannabis use, especially in vulnerable populations, according to a presentation last week at the Society for Magnetic Resonance Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) meeting.
May 19, 2019
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ARRS: Use of CT angiography surges for carotid imaging
By Abraham Kim
HONOLULU - The utilization rates of all imaging modalities for noninvasive carotid imaging have declined over the past decade with one exception -- CT angiography (CTA). CTA use for carotid imaging has grown by nearly 700%, according to a presentation on Monday at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) meeting.
May 6, 2019
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