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Sky Factory highlights Texas Tech research
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Virtual background developer Sky Factory said that research conducted at Texas Tech University has discovered several unique neural brain activations in the cerebellum of subjects responding to sky images from its SkyCeilings virtual skylights for MRI scanners.
December 10, 2012
Survey confirms escalating use of EMRs/EHRs in U.S.
By Cynthia E. Keen
Nearly 75% of office-based physicians used an electronic medical or health record (EMR/EHR) system during 2012, according to the U.S. National Center for Health Statistics, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Almost 40% of these physicians have installed a basic system at their practice.
December 9, 2012
Neiman Institute offers new research grants
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute said it is accepting proposals for several new research grants.
December 6, 2012
Half of radiologists will be sued by age 60, study suggests
By Kate Madden Yee
The chances of a radiologist being the defendant in at least one medical malpractice suit is 50% by age 60, but the difference in frequency and average number of suits varies by state and sex, according to a new study published online in Radiology.
December 6, 2012
Kwiatkowski indicted in hep C case, pleads not guilty
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiologic technologist David Kwiatkowski has been indicted in New Hampshire on charges of infecting patients with hepatitis C by allegedly taking the anesthetic fentanyl, intended for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures, and diverting it for his own use.
December 5, 2012
ABMS creates new dual radiology certificate
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) has created a new dual primary certificate in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology.
December 5, 2012
Mary's Musings: Head in the clouds at RSNA 2012
By Dr. Mary Morrison Saltz
Not very long ago, it seems, I went to my first RSNA meeting. I was really impressed -- and I still am! Each year at RSNA, one gets a chance to peek ahead into the future: and ours is data. Data will allow us to step out of our black box of radiology and into our roles as physicians again.
December 5, 2012
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SNMMI to offer education content at midwinter meeting
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) plans to offer physicians, pharmacists, and physicists up to 36.75 continuing education credits at its midwinter meeting in New Orleans, as well as up to 36.5 hours of Verification of Involvement in Continuing Education (VOICE) credits for nuclear medicine technologists.
December 4, 2012
Claron wins Canadian financing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization and analysis software firm Claron Technology announced that it has raised a first round of mezzanine financing from the Business Development Bank of Canada.
December 4, 2012
MITA to Congress: Delay device tax
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA) has called on Congress to delay implementation of the medical device excise tax, in response to regulations released by the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Treasury Department, which do not provide time for MITA member companies to comply with the requirements, the organization said.
December 4, 2012
ASRT: Rad therapy vacancy rate dips in 2012
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A survey by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has found a 2.1% position vacancy rate for radiation therapists in 2012, down from 3.1% in 2011.
December 3, 2012
RSNA touts green initiatives at 2012 show
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
RSNA said it implemented a number of green initiatives at its 98th annual conference in Chicago last week, in line with growing interest in sustainable meeting practices.
December 3, 2012
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