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AuntMinnie founder Phil Berman dies
By Brian Casey
AuntMinnie.com founder, radiologist, and business executive Dr. Phillip Berman died on February 8 due to complications from non-small cell lung cancer. He was 55 years old.
February 9, 2009
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Radiologists overestimate breast imaging malpractice risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiologists overestimate their risk of being sued for mammography misses, according to a new study published in this month's American Journal of Roentgenology. Another study in the same issue found that many radiologists don't enjoy interpreting mammograms.
February 8, 2009
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Want to reduce report turnaround time? Try pay-for-performance
By Kate Madden Yee
Cutting radiology report turnaround time is a key quality goal for hospitals. But administrators often find that emphasizing the importance of quick report turnaround doesn't necessarily produce better results. Massachusetts General Hospital has found that using a pay-for-performance program can help.
February 8, 2009
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ACR, ARRS to join forces
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) have reached an agreement in principle for a strategic integration.
February 5, 2009
Hospital medical supplies orders drop
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Hospital orders for medical supplies are down as patient admissions drop, according to a January survey of hospital managers conducted by Longbow Research.
February 4, 2009
RT enrollment drops in radiography programs
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The number of students enrolled in radiologic science educational programs decreased in 2008, according to the American Society of Radiologic Technologist's (ASRT) 2008 Enrollment Snapshot of Radiography, Radiation Therapy, and Nuclear Medicine Programs.
February 4, 2009
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Center Insider
By Kate Madden Yee
February 4, 2009
Virtual colonoscopy beginners do better with 3D data
By Eric Barnes
Novice virtual colonoscopy readers detect more polyps reading 3D endoluminal datasets of electronically cleansed data compared to 2D images. But experienced readers aren't daunted by either 2D datasets or fecal residues, turning in a similar performance regardless of the reading environment.
February 4, 2009
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Compressus promotes Broda
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Software developer Compressus has promoted Janine Broda to the position of chief marketing officer.
February 3, 2009
Muduroglu joins Median board
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Computer-aided detection developer Median Technologies of Biot, France, has appointed Oran Muduroglu to its board of directors.
February 2, 2009
AJR studies show decline in mammo use, workforce shortages
By Kate Madden Yee
A pair of new studies in this month's edition of the American Journal of Roentgenology offers a dismal picture of the state of mammography screening: fewer women are complying with recommendations to get screened, while workforce shortages are looming as imaging professionals increasingly shun the discipline.
February 2, 2009
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Molecular Insight shuffles management
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiopharmaceutical developer Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals has made a number of senior management appointments.
February 1, 2009
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