Radiologists are inconsistent with their usage of the American College of Radiology’s Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) category 3, according to new research published in Academic Radiology. Radiologists are inconsistent with their usage of the American College of Radiology’s Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) category 3, according to new research published in Academic Radiology. | | |
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Etta Pisano, MD, has been named chief research officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR). She is the first woman to hold this position for the ACR. Etta Pisano, MD, has been named chief research officer of the American College of Radiology (ACR). She is the first woman to hold this position for the ACR. | | |
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California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed the state’s breast and ovarian cancer screening legislation, AB 2342. California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed the state’s breast and ovarian cancer screening legislation, AB 2342. | | |
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Involving a radiologist as a co-author in a case report containing radiological images improves its overall quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Involving a radiologist as a co-author in a case report containing radiological images improves its overall quality, according to research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. | | |
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Facebook may be a viable method for implementing a critical care ultrasound curriculum, according to research to be presented at CHEST 2018, the annual meeting for the American College of Chest Physicians. Facebook may be a viable method for implementing a critical care ultrasound curriculum, according to research to be presented at CHEST 2018, the annual meeting for the American College of Chest Physicians. | | |
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The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released three new and nine revised topics to the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released three new and nine revised topics to the ACR Appropriateness Criteria. | | |
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The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing both recommendations and concerns with the agency. The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and American College of Nuclear Medicine (ACNM) have submitted a letter to CMS in response to the 2019 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) proposed rule, sharing both recommendations and concerns with the agency. | | |
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The utilization of x-ray mammography systems to detect breast cancer is expected to rise in highly populated countries throughout the world in the years ahead, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. The utilization of x-ray mammography systems to detect breast cancer is expected to rise in highly populated countries throughout the world in the years ahead, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. | | |
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A higher consumption of processed meat—foods such as bacon, sausage and salami—is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of research published in the International Journal of Cancer. A higher consumption of processed meat—foods such as bacon, sausage and salami—is associated with a higher risk of breast cancer, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of research published in the International Journal of Cancer. | | |
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Kheiron Medical Technologies (Kheiron) has received CE certification for its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based breast screening software, making it the first U.K. company to receive such a designation for deep learning software in radiology. Kheiron Medical Technologies (Kheiron) has received CE certification for its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based breast screening software, making it the first U.K. company to receive such a designation for deep learning software in radiology. | | |
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Sam Sarkis Solakyan, the owner and operator of diagnostic imaging facilities across California, was arrested on Sept. 26 for fraud—including conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud and health care fraud. Sam Sarkis Solakyan, the owner and operator of diagnostic imaging facilities across California, was arrested on Sept. 26 for fraud—including conspiracy to commit honest services mail fraud and health care fraud. | | |
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