Practice Management: Page 961

Stacking the deck against virtual colonoscopy?
By Brian Casey
The studies come in fast and furious: Virtual colonoscopy is the next big thing in preventive medicine. Virtual colonoscopy isn't ready for prime time. Confused? So are we. Well, not really. This week's study in the Journal of the American Medical Association on virtual colonoscopy’s effectiveness -- or lack of same -- was, if anything, predictable. A research team led by a gastroenterologist found that, surprisingly enough, virtual colonoscopy conducted by inexperienced radiologists using old equipment and outdated techniques did not compare to the gold standard of conventional colonoscopy.
April 15, 2004
Survey finds most small-bowel exams are substandard
By Tracie L. Thompson
An unusual survey of radiology practices has found that most U.S. facilities are still doing small-bowel follow-through (SBFT) exams. However, only 15% are performing the studies as recommended by the American College of Radiology, raising medical as well as legal concerns.
April 15, 2004
ACRIN updates multiple breast cancer trials
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Data accrual in the Digital Mammographic Imaging Screening Trial (DMIST) has been completed, with mammograms obtained from 49,528 women.
April 14, 2004
NEMA launches new Web site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association has launched a new Web site designed to educate the public on the value of medical imaging.
April 14, 2004
Survey says rads are working harder for less
Many radiologists are putting in more hours in order to handle greater procedure volume, according to a new survey by the Radlinx Group, an Irving, TX-based firm specializing in off-site teleradiology services. However, harder work and rising volumes are not necessarily translating into more revenue.
April 14, 2004
SNM offers $25,000 grant to nuclear medicine technologists
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Society of Nuclear Medicine Technologist Section (SNMTS) has launched its first grant program. Applicants may seek up to $25,000 to support a year's worth of research on radiation safety and practice management.
April 13, 2004
R2 gets FDA OK for use with Hologic FFDM
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Women’s imaging vendor Hologic and computer-aided detection (CAD) developer R2 Technology have reported that the Food and Drug Administration has approved the use of R2's CAD technology customized for use with Hologic's Selenia full-field digital mammography (FFDM) system.
April 13, 2004
CompuMed nets second OsteoGram patent
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Bone densitometry software developer CompuMed has received its second U.S. patent for its OsteoGram product.
April 12, 2004
Evolved names CTO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image management provider Evolved Digital Systems has promoted Reynold Yordy to the position of chief technology officer.
April 11, 2004
USCS signs Radiology Partners
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Asset management services provider USCS Equipment Technology Solutions has signed a strategic management agreement with group purchasing organization Radiology Partners.
April 11, 2004
HIMSS taps Garets to lead research unit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) has named David Garets as president and CEO of its new subsidiary company, which will provide research and information services to the healthcare information technology market.
April 11, 2004
AuntMinnieIndia Conference listings
The following are a listing of conferences and CME courses of interest to Indian radiology professionals.
April 11, 2004
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