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Accelerated Radiation Treatment Could Reduce Head and Neck Cancer Patient Burden in Low- and Middle-income Countries

Imaging Technology

milla1cf Mon, 10/02/2023 - 13:00 October 2, 2023 — A type of head and neck cancer predominantly diagnosed in people who reside in low- and middle-income countries may be treated effectively with fewer, but higher doses of radiation , a large new international study suggests.

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Meet the Minnies 2024 semifinal candidates

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Morphological markers on MRI help diagnose autism. Assessment of Claimant, Clinical, and Financial Characteristics of Teleradiology Medical Malpractice Cases. Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on genomic instability in interventional radiology workers. Image from Eric Guedj, MD, PhD, of Marseille University Hospital, et al.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

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However, the ASRT, like others, has emphasized that RAs (unlike nurse practitioners or physician assistants) are restricted from making diagnoses and must work under the direct supervision of a radiologist. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".

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Is it Time for Your Mammogram? Here’s Why You Should Ask Your Doctor 

Professional Radiology

Why are mammograms at the center of this public health battle? As defined by Harvard Health , abnormal growth can occur in various areas of the breast including the ducts that carry milk to the nipple, the milk-producing sacs, and other non-glandular tissue. Here’s what you need to know. What is Breast Cancer?

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CMS Finalizes Physician Payment Rule that Advances Health Equity

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CMS is finalizing changes to the assignment methodology that will better promote access to accountable care for individuals who see nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists for their primary care services.

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