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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Oncology Med to bring brachytherapy to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Cancer treatment provider Oncology Med has signed a multi-year agreement to provide mobile prostate cancer brachytherapy services to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).

TomoTherapy adds Lance Balk to board of directors

Radiotherapy solutions provider TomoTherapy has appointed Lance C. Balk to its board of directors, effective  May 5.

Elekta names Powell new executive VP of software division

Clinical oncology and neurosurgery solutions provider Elekta has named Todd Powell as the Executive Vice President of Elekta Software,  effective May 1.

NIH allots $1.5M to Texas Heart Institute for stem cell research

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has granted Texas Heart Institute at St. Lukes Episcopal Hospital $1.5 million in grant money for treating patients with end-stage heart failure (HF) via a combination of left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) and stem cell treatments.

Cohort of 53 organizations urges greater flexibility on MU regs

A cohort of 53 organizations including the American College of Radiology and the American Hospital Association sent a letter this week to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius to provide greater flexibility in meeting meaningful use.

SCAI: Female cardiac treatment disparities rooted in lack of knowledge

SAN DIEGOThe risk factor profile in women presenting with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and acute MI is distinctive compared to men, and cardiologists need to tailor their management of women with these differences in mind, noted Kimberly A. Skelding, MD, during a Wednesday presentation at the 33rd annual scientific sessions for the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI). Slides

ARRS: On-site pathologist can reduce unnecessary biopsies

If a facility utilizes an on-site pathologist during ultrasound-guided thyroid biopsy procedures, the number of repeat biopsies can be decreased, according to the results of a recent study presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego on May 5.

JAMA Feature: Standardized early follow up for HF lowers readmissions

Hospitals that consistently follow up with heart failure (HF) patients within one week of discharge have a lower rate of readmission at 30 days, according to a study in the May 5 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. However, one study author said there is no standard protocol for early evaluation.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.