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Radiation exposure linked to illness, not socioeconomic class
By James Brice
Individual medical histories affect how much ionizing radiation poor people accumulate from medical imaging more than their socioeconomic status, according to a mammoth study of poverty and medical practice performed at New York City's Montefiore Medical Center.
February 16, 2011
RA licensure bill introduced in Calif.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The California Legislature has introduced Assembly Bill 352, which would allow a radiologist assistant (RA) to perform medical imaging services under the direct supervision of a radiologist, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologists.
February 15, 2011
Journal's inaugural issue focuses on radiation oncology safety
By Cynthia E. Keen
The fast pace of innovation and technological development in radiation oncology today can make it challenging to maintain an effective quality assurance program. So it's apropos that Practical Radiation Oncology tackles this subject in its inaugural issue.
February 15, 2011
ACR to accredit Siemens FFDM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the American College of Radiology (ACR) to accredit Siemens Healthcare's Mammomat Inspiration full-field digital mammography (FFDM) unit.
February 14, 2011
Obama's 2012 budget includes 2-year SGR fix
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
President Obama's proposed 2012 budget would postpone for two years the scheduled 25% cut in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule under the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula, according to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget.
February 14, 2011
Canada investigates 'unqualified' radiologists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Two radiologists in British Columbia, Canada, are being investigated for reading CT and ultrasound scans without appropriate credentials or experience, in a case that may affect more than 3,000 patients.
February 13, 2011
Image Gently launches fluoro campaign on 3rd anniversary
By Cynthia E. Keen
Image Gently's new campaign to reduce patient exposure to radiation dose during diagnostic fluoroscopy procedures represents a new milestone for the initiative, which in just three years has made major strides in raising radiation dose awareness among both patients and healthcare providers.
February 13, 2011
Image Gently tackles fluoro radiation dose
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Image Gently campaign has developed online teaching materials and checklists to help healthcare providers find the lowest radiation dose necessary to perform fluoroscopic procedures on children, according to the American College of Radiology.
February 10, 2011
Barco to use AMD graphics technology
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image display firm Barco has signed a deal to use graphics technology from semiconductor developer Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its display controllers.
February 10, 2011
Bard appoints VP of investor relations
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional technology provider C. R. Bard has appointed a new vice president of investor relations.
February 9, 2011
Zonare provides z.one unit for Guatemala mission
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Ultrasound technology developer Zonare Medical Systems has loaned one of its z.one ultrasound systems to Woodlands Church of Plover, WI, for use on medical missions to Sumpango, Guatemala.
February 9, 2011
ACR to accredit Carestream mammo CR
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the American College of Radiology (ACR) to accredit Carestream Health's DirectView full-field digital mammography system beginning February 16, 2011.
February 9, 2011
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