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ASTRO: Shorter RT works for low-risk prostate cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) yields similar rates of cure and side effects compared to conventional RT in men with low-risk prostate cancer, according to a study presented on Monday at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) annual meeting in San Antonio.
October 20, 2015
Elekta raises funds for women with breast cancer
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology firm Elekta said that it raised $29,000 at this week's American Society for Radiation Oncology annual meeting to support uninsured women with breast cancer.
October 20, 2015
ACOG maintains breast cancer screening advice
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Cancer Society may have changed its recommendations on breast cancer screening, but the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is holding firm to its current advice that women receive mammography screening every one to two years beginning at age 40.
October 20, 2015
ACS: Breast cancer screening should begin at age 45
By Kate Madden Yee
The American Cancer Society (ACS) has released new breast cancer screening guidelines that raise its recommendation to age 45 for when women should start screening. Are the guidelines a blow to proponents of early mammography? Or do they represent an effort to develop a more nuanced approach to mammography screening?
October 20, 2015
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Komen voices concern over new ACS mammo advice
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
In response to today's release of new American Cancer Society (ACS) breast cancer screening guidelines, the Susan G. Komen breast cancer organization said it is concerned that the new recommendation could reduce access to and payment for screening mammography.
October 19, 2015
Start-up debuts radiology management software
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Candescent Health has launched a new software-based radiology service aimed at optimizing clinical performance, efficiency, and patient care in medical imaging.
October 19, 2015
Shortened RT for prostate cancer may not be better
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hypofractionated radiation therapy (RT) isn't necessarily better for prostate cancer patients than conventional radiation therapy protocols -- and it may result in worse outcomes for patients with pre-existing urinary tract problems.
October 19, 2015
Preparing for ICD-10: Documentation for fractures
By Carin Carlson
In the second article in our series designed to assist radiologists with the transition to ICD-10-CM, Carin Carlson of Healthcare Administrative Partners takes a look at how the new codes apply to the documentation of fractures.
October 18, 2015
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Siemens launches breast cancer education video
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Healthcare has created a breast cancer screening patient education video that features "Today Show" host and breast cancer survivor Hoda Kotb.
October 15, 2015
RSNA 2015 exhibit will showcase radiology's future
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA will conclude its yearlong centennial celebration at its upcoming 101st annual meeting and scientific assembly in Chicago with an exhibit about radiology's future.
October 15, 2015
No need to panic: Malpractice suit rates remain stable
By Kate Madden Yee
The fear of being hit with a malpractice suit is an ongoing source of anxiety for radiologists, especially breast imagers. But the number of radiology malpractice claims has remained relatively stable over the past decade -- and most do not result in payments, says a new study in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
October 15, 2015
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ACR opens registration for annual meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has opened registration for its annual meeting, to be held next May in Washington, DC.
October 14, 2015
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