Oncology Imaging

Medical imaging has become integral to cancer care, assessing the stage and location of cancerous tumors. By utilizing powerful imaging modalities including CT, MRI, MRA and PET/CT, oncology imaging radiologists are able to assist referring physicians in the detection and diagnosis of cancer.

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JACR: PQRI participation may not yield better physician service quality

Even when aggressively pursued, Medicare's pay-for-performance program, the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI), yields actual physician bonuses far less than those expected, finds the results of a study published in the June edition of Journal of the American College of Radiology.

MITA, AdvaMed to develop rad therapy patient protection

The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) and the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) have teamed up for the creation of an industry-wide initiative to develop and implement additional patient protection features for radiation therapy equipment.

CMS delays telemedicine requirements until March 2011

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has delayed the Joint Commissions requirement to implement CMS telemedicine standards for both general and critical access hospitals until March 2011.

AoS: Surgery after heart attack can reduce LDL levels, increase life expectancy

For heart attack survivors, partial ileal bypass surgery or bypass of the distal small intestine plus a tailored diet instruction plan can lower LDL cholesterol levels and increase life expectancy, according to a study published in the May 24 edition of the Annals of Surgery.

Siemens, Accuray ink radiosurgery alliance

Accuray has formed a strategic alliance with Siemens Healthcare, which is expected to extend the global sales reach for Accurays CyberKnife robotic radiosurgery system while creating a research and development alliance aimed at developing and commercializing new technologies and products.

Elekta releases new MEG system

At this weeks 16th annual meeting of the Organization of Human Brain Mapping in Barcelona, Spain, Elekta introduced its new magnetoencephalography (MEG) system, Elekta Neuromag TRIUX.

JHM: Uninsured patients have 50% greater chance of dying of MI, stroke

Nearly one in five working-age Americans (age 18-64) is uninsured. And, for those hospitalized for acute MI, stroke or pneumonia, researchers found that rates of mortality, length of stay and cost per hospitalization differed and mortality rates were sometimes higher in the uninsured and Medicare populations compared to those with private insurance, according to a study published June 10 in the Journal of Hospital Medicine.

Mediwatch, GE ink ultrasound distribution deal

Mediwatch, a urological diagnostic manufacturer, has entered into an agreement with GE Healthcare to distribute the companys ultrasound devices to selected areas in the U.S.

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