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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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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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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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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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Road to RSNA 2023: Digital X-Ray

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Louis asked, “How much ionizing radiation are neonatal patients exposed to during interventional procedures?” Here, we’ve highlighted just a small sample of digital x-ray presentations scheduled for RSNA 2023. You can also view the complete 2022 scientific and educational program on the RSNA 2023 website. 1:10 p.m. |

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Road to RSNA 2023: Ultrasound

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All in all, ultrasound is a versatile modality that can help detect and diagnose pathologies such as liver cancer, breast cancer, and thyroid cancer, with RSNA presentations aiming to showcase these benefits that are possible, of course, without the ionizing radiation of some other imaging modalities. 9:50 a.m. |

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PCCT visualizes pulmonary embolism at reduced radiation dose

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Photon-counting CT (PCCT) effectively visualizes pulmonary embolism (PE) and reduces radiation dose by 48% compared with traditional CT, according to research presented November 27 at the RSNA meeting. Compared with traditional CT, PCCT] maintains high diagnostic value … [and shows] considerable radiation dose reduction of 48%," she said.

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