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Zap Surgical to defend against Elekta suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Zap Surgical Systems said it would defend itself against a lawsuit filed by radiation oncology vendor Elekta on April 26.
May 1, 2019
Guidelines revised for rad therapy after prostatectomy
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American Urological Association have released updates to their joint clinical guideline on adjuvant and salvage radiotherapy after prostatectomy.
May 1, 2019
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Societies endorse prostatic artery embolization
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Four radiological organizations have endorsed prostatic artery embolization as a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for enlarged prostate in a joint statement in the May issue of the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
May 1, 2019
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Why radiologists must manage their online presence
By Rebecca Farrington
Word of mouth from friends and family was once enough to inform our decisions. But today, advice from the internet has taken precedence over recommendations from those we know personally -- and this is especially true in healthcare. How does this apply to radiologists? Rebecca Farrington from Healthcare Administrative Partners explains.
May 1, 2019
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RefleXion Medical secures $60M loan
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy equipment developer RefleXion Medical has received a $60 million loan from Oxford Finance to develop its biology-guided radiotherapy (BgRT) system for targeted cancer treatment.
April 30, 2019
Would high amyloid level spur physician-assisted death?
By Wayne Forrest
If physician-assisted death were legal, how many people with elevated beta-amyloid levels would opt for it if they experienced a cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease? Not that many, according to a research letter published online April 29 in JAMA Neurology.
April 29, 2019
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Practical Considerations of AI: Part 3 -- More AI issues
By Michael J. Cannavo
Will artificial intelligence (AI) provide better patient care? Almost certainly. Improve radiologist productivity? Without a doubt. But key aspects of AI need to be sorted out, according to part 3 of our series on practical considerations of AI by the PACSman, Michael J. Cannavo.
April 28, 2019
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Varian launches adaptive therapy research consortium
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Varian Medical Systems said it has formed the Adaptive Intelligence Consortium, a global consortium of clinicians and scientists that will work together to create evidence-based best practices for adaptive radiotherapy.
April 25, 2019
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ASTRO: Prior authorization delays radiation treatment
By Wayne Forrest
Requiring radiation oncologists to obtain prior authorization from third-party entities before starting cancer therapy is causing unnecessary delays and potentially life-threatening outcomes for patients, according to a survey released April 25 from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
April 25, 2019
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Siemens, ASRT share Radcademy program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthineers and the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) are collaborating to share the ASRT's Radcademy program today with 100 visiting children celebrating Take Your Child to Work Day at the vendor's Cary, NC, facility.
April 24, 2019
Zotec's Mountford named to RBMA board
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Sarah Mountford, vice president of client services for medical billing firm Zotec Partners, has been elected as president of the board for the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) for 2019 to 2020.
April 23, 2019
ASRT doles out 2019 advocacy awards
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has granted its 2019 Award for Advocacy, with one award to the Nevada Society of Radiologic Technologists and the other to Missouri radiologic technologist Diane Hutton.
April 23, 2019
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