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Short-course RT helps non-Hodgkin's lymphoma patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Low-dose palliative radiation therapy (RT) delivered in just two sessions is a highly effective treatment for patients with advanced-stage indolent non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, according to an article published online December 16 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics.
January 18, 2011
Leaders in Imaging: A conversation with Dr. Bruce Hillman
By Kate Madden Yee
Is medical imaging on the verge of spinning out of control? Does radiology face a "nuclear winter" in terms of reimbursement policy? These are some of the intriguing themes in a new book -- Sorcerer's Apprentice -- co-written by Bruce Hillman, MD.
January 18, 2011
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USPSTF recommends bone density screening for at-risk women
By Kate Madden Yee
Women past the age of menopause who are at risk of osteoporosis should receive regular bone density screening, according to guidelines issued this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The new guidelines should make screening available to younger women compared to the task force's previous policy.
January 17, 2011
Accuray hires Pauwels for marketing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation therapy firm Accuray this week hired Eric Pauwels as senior vice president and chief marketing officer.
January 17, 2011
Siemens expands healthcare finance line
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Siemens Financial Services is expanding its healthcare financing team and product capabilities.
January 17, 2011
Lantheus promotes Gaffey to CFO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Lantheus Medical Imaging has promoted Robert Gaffey to the position of chief financial officer (CFO).
January 17, 2011
Regents sells stake to execs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging consulting firm Regents Health Resources has completed a partial ownership sale to senior team members Brian Baker and Raif Erim.
January 17, 2011
Fostering radiologist-clinician relationships in the age of PACS
By Erik L. Ridley
Although PACS has yielded substantial benefits, it has also significantly altered the radiologist-clinician relationship. Without the built-in daily interaction required in the pre-PACS world, radiologists now need to cultivate these relationships proactively, according to California researchers.
January 17, 2011
AHRA, Toshiba announce patient safety grant recipients
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Toshiba America Medical Systems and the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators (AHRA) have selected the recipients of their third annual Putting Patients First grant program.
January 16, 2011
Colored wristbands solve MR safety problem at Mayo Clinic
By James Brice
MRI personnel at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, have learned to look for teal-colored wristbands on patients administered minimal sedation during MRI scans. The colorful wristbands indicate that patients require a nurse's assessment to determine when it is safe for them to go home.
January 16, 2011
ASRT offers fluoroscopy series
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has developed a six-part fluoroscopy safety series to provide up-to-date information on fluoroscopy and radiation safety.
January 13, 2011
RT provides more long-term benefit for older DCIS patients
By Cynthia E. Keen
Radiation therapy (RT) is more effective for older women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in preventing recurrence of ipsilateral breast cancer, according to an article published in the January issue of Lancet Oncology.
January 13, 2011
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