AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2025

American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) leaders plan to launch by mid-year the first phase of an action plan that they hope will increase the medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce in the U.S. These include medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals, physicians, and medical physicists.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 6, 2024

Staff operating ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan are now required to meet certain qualifications for active status and employment. The rules also establish initial and continuing education requirements for limited-scope radiographers and radiologist assistants. Read the full filing here.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD. Deng is lauded internationally as an educator. Last year, he was awarded a grant through the American Roentgen Ray Society's (ARRS) clinician educator development program. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 24, 2024

The ASRT Foundation has awarded a research team a $50,000 International Collaborative Research Grant that will support the analysis of advanced practice radiation therapist (APRT) training programs. An APRT practices at an advanced level in radiation therapy, according to the foundation. and Canada. and Canada.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Noting that the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The survey also found CT enterography and barium follow-throughs are still used in clinical practice; however, barium follow-through has a relatively diminishing role in IBD, and radiation exposure limits CT. Educate your patient in every clinical contact, he advised. A survey of patients in the U.K.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 12, 2024

Beyder, along with Vikas Prasad, MD, PhD, and BJH/WU Radiation Oncology all played an integral role in launching the SNMMI radiopharmaceutical therapy (RPT) comprehensive center of excellence at WU, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and Siteman Cancer Center last year. Involve radiation safety early in your therapy center development.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 31, 2024

Researchers led by Duygu Sag, PhD, from Dokuz Eylul University Health Campus in Izmir, and Fahri Saatcioglu, PhD, from Blindern in Oslo, Norway, found that a yoga method called Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY) reduced psychological distress and burnout and increased wellness in physicians, including radiologists and radiation oncologists.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. That section currently covers the training and education required to perform radiologic procedures.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 3, 2025

The award recognizes health systems, imaging centers, hospitals, clinics, and other facilities in which medical imaging and radiation therapists demonstrate a culture of professionalism.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 17, 2024

include education, advocacy, and industry partnerships, according to a study published January 10 in the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology. Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. noted Rupa Sanghani, MD, of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and colleagues. the authors noted.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 25, 2024

Researchers led by Danielle Bitterman, MD, from Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA, found that ChatGPT-4 generated acceptable messages to patients without any additional editing by radiation oncologists 58% of the time, and 7% of responses generated by GPT-4 were deemed unsafe by the radiation oncologists if left unedited. of cases.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 18, 2024

During her four-year term on the Presidential track, Dr. Vapiwala will represent the society’s 10,000 members, who include physicians, physicists, biologists, dosimetrists, radiation therapists, nurses and other professionals involved in radiation oncology care. Key policy issues for Dr.

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Cassling's MRI

JULY 10, 2023

The ASRT Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, has announced the recipients of the two $4,000 scholarships, awarded to healthcare professionals continuing their medical imaging and radiation therapy education and expanding their credentials.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Effects of low-dose ionizing radiation on genomic instability in interventional radiology workers. Quantifying Regional Radiation-Induced Lung Injury in Patients Using Hyperpolarized 129Xe Gas Exchange Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Rankine, et al, International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics , September 1, 2023.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 28, 2023

ITN maintains a comprehensive listing of radiology and radiation oncology specialty meetings, events and educational summits on its website at www.itnonline.com/events. Find the dates, location and links to radiology/radiation oncology conferences and education in one location.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

milla1cf Thu, 07/20/2023 - 20:09 July 20, 2023 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) selected 29 distinguished members to receive the ASTRO Fellow ( FASTRO ) designation for its 2023 class of Fellows. Since its inception in 2006, the FASTRO designation has been awarded to just 450 of ASTRO’s 10,000 members worldwide. “On

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 5, 2024

had a bachelor's degree as their highest level of education. agreed that radiation protection responsibilities will remain the same. agreed that radiation protection responsibilities will remain the same. Radiographers will need educational support to combat the fear of de-skilling and job loss,” Walsh said.

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Imaging Technology

JUNE 21, 2024

milla1cf Fri, 06/21/2024 - 20:25 June 21, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced today that following a nationwide search, Vivek S. Since 1995, Dr. Kavadi also has maintained a clinical practice as a radiation oncologist for Texas Oncology, where he specializes in breast and prostate cancers.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 18, 2024

Accuray has opened a new training center in Genolier, Switzerland, that will serve as the European education hub for radiosurgery and radiotherapy product training.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 24, 2024

Key Findings: Almost half of Canadians (47%) mistakenly believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation. Younger Canadians (18-34) were found to be more likely to believe MRI scans expose patients to radiation (49%) and more likely to think MRI scans can cause infertility (23%).

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Louis asked, “How much ionizing radiation are neonatal patients exposed to during interventional procedures?” You can also view the complete 2022 scientific and educational program on the RSNA 2023 website. Radiation doses estimated in infants with congenital heart disease Monday, November 27 | 3:10 p.m.-3:20 1:10 p.m. |

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 25, 2025

Academy Executive Director Renee Cruea told AuntMinnie.com via email that Hill Day is an opportunity to educate policymakers and their staff about F&A costs, which are on the block for cuts at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Imaging Technology

JULY 20, 2023

Among the large number of sessions, special presentations and events on the program, AAPM is partnering with the American College of Radiology (ACR) for an ACR Update and Imaging Educational Course to be held on Monday, July 24, from 7:30 a.m. – Five additional sessions will be presented during the Imaging Educational Course.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

Quality Performance Measure #436, Radiation Consideration for Adult CT Utilization of Dose Lowering Techniques, has been eliminated and replaced by Measure #494, Excessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic CT in Adults. Erin Stephens is senior client manager, education for Healthcare Administrative Partners.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 17, 2024

Neha Vapiwala, MD Members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have elected five new officers to its board of directors, including Neha Vapiwala, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania, as president-elect. Andrea Ng, MD, as education council vice chair.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 24, 2024

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has appointed Texas radiation oncologist Vivek Kavadi, MD, as its new CEO. Kavadi plans to leave his current role as chief radiation oncology officer for the US Oncology Network to lead ASTRO, where he has been a member and served in various roles since 1994.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

They can also highlight the resulting benefits that are possible, of course, without the ionizing radiation of some other imaging modalities. RSNA 2024 attendees can also attend in-depth education sessions exploring the latest innovations and techniques in sonography, along with advances in scanning and image acquisition technology.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

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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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 25, 2024

Dimopoulos will present “Identifying Radiation Therapists’ Perceptions of Potentially Triggering Aspects of Care for Sexual Violence Survivors Undergoing Radiotherapy” at the United Kingdom Imaging and Oncology Congress 2024. She is employed at the Miami Cancer Institute as the director of radiation oncology.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is highlighting its AI position statement, a mentorship program from its flagship journal, and the availability of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in South Australia. The full statement can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 1, 2024

The Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy (ASMIRT) is highlighting its AI position statement, a mentorship program from its flagship journal, and the availability of contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) in South Australia. The full statement can be found here.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 16, 2024

Registration is open for the American Society for Radiation Oncology's (ASTRO) 66 th annual meeting, which will be held at the Walter E. It is also expected to feature more than 2,300 research presentations and posters, expert panels and speakers, and storytelling sessions on current issues in radiation oncology.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 19, 2024

christine.book Fri, 07/19/2024 - 09:04 July 19, 2024 — Core tactics to address the current medical imaging and radiation therapy workforce shortage and build career pathways were offered in a new white paper from the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy.

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Professional Radiology

APRIL 4, 2024

Customized Interventions : In fields like radiation oncology, X-rays are essential for planning and delivering personalized radiation therapy treatments. By precisely targeting tumors while sparing healthy tissue, personalized radiation therapy minimizes side effects and optimizes treatment outcomes.

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Imaging Technology

APRIL 18, 2024

The Genolier based center is the most recent addition to the Accuray network of advanced training facilities with sites located strategically around the world to make it easier for medical care teams to obtain state-of-the-art clinical education.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 2, 2025

Notes that MRI personnel are distinct from non-MRI personell, in that they have passed MRI safety education defined by the MRMD. Discusses alternative MR imaging, i.e., MRI simulators in radiation oncology, perioperative MRI, and mobile MRI systems. MRI personnel and staffing. MRI screening. Alternative MRI environments.

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