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Minn. radiology groups plan merger
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
St. Paul Radiology in St. Paul, MN, and Suburban Radiologic Consultants in Minneapolis have agreed to merge their professional organizations, effective April 1.
March 4, 2019
Societies renew call to pull ultrasound contrast warning
By Erik L. Ridley
The ultrasound community is taking another run at removing the "black box" warning required by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for ultrasound contrast agents. Several societies have asked the FDA to remove the warning from the labeling of ultrasound contrast agents.
March 4, 2019
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ACR, AAPM address radiation incident in Ariz. crematory
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) have issued a statement to allay growing concern over radiation exposure after researchers identified radioactivity being emitted from crematory equipment.
March 4, 2019
Top 5 trends from ECR 2019 in Vienna
By Philip Ward, Erik L. Ridley, Wayne Forrest, and Brian Casey
The giant octopus in the registration area, the impressive model of Poseidon in the opening ceremony, and the host of other aquatic images from ECR 2019 looked stunning on social media, but what were the longer-lasting impressions and substantive issues to take away from this year's congress in Vienna? Our editorial team has compiled a list of the five main trends.
March 4, 2019
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ECR 2019 hits new high in attendance
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
ECR 2019 in Vienna has surpassed last year's record-breaking figures for overall attendance by roughly 6%, according to an announcement from the European Society of Radiology.
March 3, 2019
RSNA commits to AI with 2 new spotlight courses
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The RSNA announced the details of two new regional spotlight courses that will feature the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology.
March 3, 2019
US equipment manufacturers show versatility, usability at ECR
By Kate Madden Yee
Ultrasound users have had a clear message for the imaging industry: Make the modality even easier to use and develop tools that optimize particular applications. The companies have listened, and at this year's ECR, they are presenting new or upgraded devices that address these demands.
March 2, 2019
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Early recognition can reduce stress and prevent burnout
By Frances Rylands-Monk
Stress at work is an increasingly common phenomenon, but radiologists still may not be recognizing the symptoms of burnout in both colleagues and themselves, according to expert speakers at today's Professional Challenges session at ECR 2019. Like all health problems, identifying issues early and taking appropriate action is key to the cure.
March 1, 2019
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Imaging analytics platform optimizes MRI operations
By Erik L. Ridley
VIENNA - The combination of an imaging analytics platform and lean management concepts can deliver substantial improvements in MRI department operational efficiency without affecting the quality of care, researchers reported at ECR 2019.
March 1, 2019
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Beware the perils of revealing data on social media
By Vivienne Raper
Sharing patient data on Facebook and WhatsApp involves a breach of European data protection regulations and can have serious consequences, according to Dr. Erik Ranschaert, PhD, president of the European Society of Medical Imaging Informatics. At today's Special Focus session at ECR 2019, his goal was to raise awareness of the issue, and he shared some secure alternatives.
February 28, 2019
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ABR faces lawsuit for alleged antitrust violations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Radiology (ABR) is faced with charges for allegedly violating federal antitrust laws regarding its radiology certification programs, according to a class-action complaint filed February 26 by a radiologist from Tennessee.
February 28, 2019
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COCIR restates need to replace old imaging equipment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical, and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) has released four new infographics at ECR 2019 emphasizing the ongoing deterioration of medical imaging equipment throughout Europe.
February 27, 2019
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