Fujifilm schedules educational sessions for AHRA 2018 in Orlando

Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. announced Wednesday, July 18, that the company will be offering multiple educational opportunities to attendees at AHRA 2018 July 22-25 in Orlando.

One such opportunity is a breakfast session, “Developments in Pediatric Imaging: Best Practices in Dose, Comfort and Safety,” Fujifilm is scheduled to host July 25 at 7:15 a.m. Presenters at the session will include Fujifilm’s own Gregg Cretella, Steven Don, MD, of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri, and Robert MacDougall, MSc, of Boston Children’s Hospital.

The company will also host Nancy M. Cappello, MD, executive director and founder of Are You Dense, for a Q&A session July 23 at booth #801 at 11:30 a.m.

Fujifilm’s AHRA 2018 plans also include displaying its latest digital radiography, women’s health and pediatric imaging solutions.

“With expertise in diagnostic imaging and healthcare IT, Fujifilm is well recognized as a valuable partner to radiology departments across the United States,” Robert Fabrizio, director of strategic marketing, digital radiography and women’s health for FUJIFILM Medical Systems U.S.A., said in a prepared statement. “With the introduction of Fujifilm’s pediatric imaging portfolio, designed to optimize image quality at a low dose, Fujifilm is committed to facilitate best practices in pediatric imaging that improve patient safety and comfort.”

Michael Walter
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