AuntMinnie

AUGUST 16, 2024

A measure to petition the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to classify radiologic technologists (RTs) as professionals has generated more than 42,000 comments submitted via the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Advocacy Action Center. Currently, RTs are classified as technical personnel. "We

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Who made it to the final round in the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com 's event recognizing excellence in radiology? Most Influential Radiology Researcher Erik Middlebrooks, MD, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL Erik Middlebrooks, MD. Most Effective Radiology Educator Francis Deng, MD, Johns Hopkins Medicine Francis Deng, MD.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 17, 2024

The world’s top nuclear medicine societies have issued international guidelines on the role of PET/CT in patients with invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer, with the document released May 14 in the European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 26, 2024

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Radiology Business

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Program directors have seen year-over-year upticks in students studying radiography, radiation therapy and nuclear medicine, according to ASRT.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2024

In 2023, 38% of PET systems were operated by the PET department, 28% by nuclear medicine, 24% by radiology/imaging, 5% by radiation oncology, and 2% by molecular imaging. Want to share your knowledge of medical imaging? IMV's 2024 PET Market Summary Report explores market trends in U.S.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Representatives from the American College of Radiology (ACR) participated in the February American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) Editorial Panel meeting, the first meeting of three scheduled for 2025 to update codes for the 2027 CPT code cycle.

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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 10, 2025

The top referring physicians sending patients for PET scans are medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and pulmonologists. The report was published in March 2025 and is based on responses from 509 radiology/departmental administrators and clinicians who participated in IMV's nationwide survey from February 2024 to January 2025.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

For another year running, radiologic technologists (RTs) and radiologists enjoyed higher salaries in the past year, according to AuntMinnie.com 's 2024 SalaryScan survey. Those who specialized -- particularly in CT, MRI, neuroimaging, and nuclear medicine/PET -- earned more. Note: Salaries are for all U.S.

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AuntMinnie

APRIL 4, 2024

Even if some private urology, radiation oncology practices, or radiologist groups are building the ability to perform theranostics, experts are cautious about patient management, radiation safety, and the risk of unnecessary imaging. However, few freestanding theranostics centers exist today. Hope added.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

The published CMS estimates indicate that most of radiology will be minimally impacted (0%) by the PFS rule, but interventional radiology would see a 2% decrease. Our estimate of the actual impact is as follows: Subspecialty Imaging Center Global Fee Hospital Professional Fee Combined Impact Interventional Radiology -5.8% -1.8% -4.8%

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AuntMinnie

JULY 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology has weighed in on the U.S. The organization noted that the CMS expects the overall impact of the proposed MPFS to be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%. "ACR

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Radiological societies have mixed views on the U.S. reduction in average Medicare payment rates compared with 2024, the CMS has estimated there will be a 0% change to reimbursement for radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. Although the 2025 MPFS calls for an overall 2.9%

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 7, 2025

Radiology practices often participate in the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) through the Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS). The MIPS Quality performance category scoring has been modified for 2025, which could have a positive effect for radiology practices. The completeness criteria remain at 75%.

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AuntMinnie

MAY 8, 2024

On the other hand, two serious side effects occurring less frequently are carcinoid crisis with DOTATATE therapies, and extravasations with any intravenous (IV) radiopharmaceutical therapies, explained Erica Cohen Major, DO, a nuclear medicine specialist and assistant chief of nuclear medicine at Edward Hines VA Hospital near Chicago.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 9, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) has bestowed its Paul C. Aebersold Award for outstanding achievement in basic nuclear medicine science on George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore. George Sgouros, PhD, of Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 8, 2024

PET/MRI imaging shows promise in diagnosing fevers or inflammation of unknown origin and may have advantages over PET/CT, according to a study published January 3 in the European Journal of Radiology. Image courtesy of the European Journal of Radiology. The full article is available here.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 5, 2024

F-18 FAPI-PET/CT is superior to F-18 FDG-PET/CT for diagnosing and staging patients with pancreatic cancer, according to a study published January 4 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Tumor is marked by arrows. DWI = diffusion-weighted imaging.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 3, 2024

RadiologyInfo.org , a source of medical imaging information for the general public, has introduced a new series of articles and videos to help patients understand their radiology exam reports. In the videos, radiologists share some common findings while displaying sample imaging exams.

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AuntMinnie

JANUARY 30, 2024

IAEA The two organizations aim to improve radiation oncology, radiation physics, radiology, nuclear medicine, and nutrition globally. The two organizations have signed an agreement that will see the cancer center become an IAEA Collaborating Centre. focused on healthcare.

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AuntMinnie

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Over the past 20 years, children have benefited from a massive reduction in PET imaging radiotracer doses without any compromise in image quality, according to a study published October 19 in European Radiology. In PET/MRI, all of the radiation exposure derives from injected F-18 FDG. The full study is available here.

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AuntMinnie

JUNE 20, 2024

Theranostics pairs diagnostic biomarkers that can be visualized on nuclear medicine imaging with therapeutic agents that share a specific target in diseased cells or tissues. After binding to the receptor, the drug works by entering the cell allowing radiation to cause damage to the tumor cells.

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Independent Imaging

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Nuclear medicine is a form of specialty medicine that uses radioactive tracers to evaluate bodily functions and to diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions. Nuclear scans produce images of the body’s anatomy that cannot be obtained as clearly or fully with other imaging techniques.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 25, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) has developed a detailed summary of the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) proposed rule released by the U.S. The overall impact of the MPFS proposed changes to radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology is expected to be a neutral 0%.

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AuntMinnie

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Top radiology groups -- along with 80 other medical organizations and associations from all 50 states -- have urged Congress to reverse a 2.83% cut to the 2025 conversion factor for physician payments and provide a 2% increase. In a February 10 letter , the groups asked leaders in the U.S.

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Imaging Technology

JANUARY 2, 2024

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

mtaschetta-millane Sat, 11/25/2023 - 06:00 November 25, 2023 — Mirion announced that it will debut the new Instadose VUE personal dosimeter, from its Dosimetry Services brand, at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Meeting starting Sunday in Chicago, Illinois.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

christine.book Wed, 11/08/2023 - 11:38 November 8, 2023 — The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is encouraging the imaging community to recognize an important date for a vital discovery this week. In addition, it offered there are more than 450,000 registered radiologic technologists in the U.S.,

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The American College of Radiology (ACR) in July noted that the overall impact of the proposed MPFS will be neutral on radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. However, interventional radiology will have a decrease of 2%. Medical imaging societies have also recently commented on the rule.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 18, 2024

The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) is opposing conversion factor cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule for 2025. It will also develop a more comprehensive summary, including details on nuclear medicine coding.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Teleradiology-India Introduction: Nuclear medicine continues to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies, pushing the boundaries of diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities. Revolutionary Radioisotopes: Expanding the Diagnostic Toolkit: Explore the latest developments in novel radioisotopes used in nuclear medicine.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Teleradiology & Radiology data for artificial intelligence (AI) Introduction: Nuclear medicine, a dynamic and rapidly evolving field, continues to break new ground in diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. Introduction to Nuclear Medicine: Merging Physics and Medicine: Provide an overview of nuclear medicine.

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AuntMinnie

MARCH 22, 2024

Data from theranostics is starting to focus on radiation dosimetry and dose limits in relation to kidney and other organ damage, said Nadine Mallak, MD, associate professor of body imaging and nuclear medicine at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 31, 2024

mtaschetta-millane Wed, 07/31/2024 - 07:00 July 31, 2024 — The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ( ARRT ) announced the three Registered Technologists (R.T.s) R)(N)(ARRT) About the Honorees Arianna Apodaca is a radiation therapist at Austin Cyberknife , a cancer treatment center in Austin, Texas. (R)(N)(ARRT)

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Imaging Technology

MAY 12, 2023

This research was published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Management of patients with brain metastases usually includes surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Some patients develop treatment-related changes such as radiation necrosis or pseudoprogression.

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