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Consolidation reigns in radiation oncology

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Solo practices in radiation oncology dropped significantly between 2015 and 2023, while the number of large practices increased by more than half, according to a study published March 4 in the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, and Physics. In addition, radiation oncologists retired (2.5%

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Ultrasound-guided fluoro for kidney stones cuts radiation to kids

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The results suggest that there's a way to treat children with kidney stones with lower radiation doses, wrote a team led by Amr Salama, MD, of the Alexandria School of Medicine in Egypt. But PCNL does impart radiation, and clinicians have sought to mitigate this exposure, especially to pediatric patients. Hospital stay (days) 2.8

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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The ASRTs findings, published in December 2024, reported that the number of enrolled students increased from 17,679 students in 2023 to an estimated 19,815 students in 2024. The survey received 412 responses, with the ASRT reporting the following: Student enrollment in radiation therapy programs rose from 1,302 in 2023 to 1,663 in 2024.

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AAPM: CMS measure for reporting CT radiation dose riddled with 'ambiguities'

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Radiation dose and image quality performance measures for CT imaging accepted by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2023 are "ambiguous" and need to be reconsidered, according to theAmerican Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM). Of note, Alara and Qaelum inked a technical partnership in 2024.

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How can radiation oncology build its workforce?

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Radiation oncology continues to experience workforce challenges, but radiology departments and medical schools can help spur interest in the specialty, according to an article published January 30 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. The year 2023 showed a continued decline in applicants with 37 unmatched positions.

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Mirion Dosimetry Services launches personal radiation monitoring device

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Mirion Dosimetry Services has announced commercial availability of a wearable radiation monitoring x-ray badge for medical imaging personnel and others. It also has a battery life of five years.

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Photon-counting CT reduces radiation in lung transplant patients

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The finding highlights the technique’s ability to reduce radiation doses in immunocompromised patients, noted lead author Ruxandra-Iulia Milos, MD, of the Medical University of Vienna in Austria, and colleagues. “To All participants underwent standard low-dose CT scans.

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