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Patients want information about radiation risk
By Kate Madden Yee
A new study published online in Radiology shows that patients want more information about medical radiation risks, but most would prefer to get it from the doctor managing their care, rather than a radiologist. This means that radiologists need to be more proactive in arming these physicians with information on radiation's risks and benefits.
March 23, 2015
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How breast centers can make the most of social media
By Kate Madden Yee
Breast centers have a unique opportunity to educate and inform women in their communities, according to a presentation at the recent National Consortium of Breast Centers meeting in Las Vegas. And one of the best ways to do this is through social media.
March 22, 2015
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Florida Hospital pays $5.4M to settle federal lawsuit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The company that operates the Florida Hospital health system has agreed to pay $5.4 million to settle charges filed by the U.S. government that it violated federal rules requiring supervision of radiation oncology services.
March 19, 2015
Scripps Health to buy San Diego center chain
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Scripps Health has signed an agreement to purchase a Southern California imaging center chain in a deal expected to be completed on March 31.
March 19, 2015
FDA files MQSA action against NJ imaging center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has filed an adverse event and action report against a New Jersey imaging center.
March 19, 2015
Making a Difference as a Sonographer: The perils of job growth
By Doug Wuebben
Growth in the number of diagnostic medical sonographer jobs is expected to hit nearly 50% through 2022. But that's not necessarily a good thing, as the increasing popularity of ultrasound puts more strain on sonographers. Find out what you can do to cope in the latest article from Doug Wuebben.
March 19, 2015
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House, Senate introduce SGR repeal bills
By Kate Madden Yee
Inspired by a joint effort between U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner and Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, the House and Senate on March 19 submitted identical bills that would repeal the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, according to the Associated Press.
March 18, 2015
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Verghese to deliver keynote at RLI summit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Dr. Abraham Verghese, senior associate chair at Stanford University School of Medicine, will deliver the August 6 keynote address at the American College of Radiology's Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) summit.
March 18, 2015
Tomayko Group buys NJ services company
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Integrated healthcare firm the Tomayko Group has acquired nuclear cardiology and ultrasound services provider Omni Diagnostics.
March 18, 2015
Green tea compounds improve MRI scans in animal study
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
By attaching compounds extracted from green tea to contrast nanoparticles, researchers from Germany say they have enhanced MRI scans of malignant tumors in mice.
March 18, 2015
ACR, SNMMI set standards for reading PET/MRI brain scans
By Wayne Forrest
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) have released the first in a series of requirements for physicians and clinicians interested in gaining proficiency in reading PET/MRI scans.
March 18, 2015
MR Solutions to service Agilent preclinical scanners
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR Solutions has created a new maintenance and upgrade service for existing preclinical MRI equipment manufactured by Agilent.
March 17, 2015
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