May 8, 2014 — Cianna Medical announced the results of a trial examining the long-term side effects of strut-based brachytherapy for early-stage breast cancer. According to researchers, treatment with SAVI breast brachytherapy resulted in very low rates of late toxicities, even in patients with minimal space between the tumor cavity and skin.

Elekta has established a Center of Excellence program that seeks the collaboration of its clinical customers in the development of high-quality research, education and outreach to advance the treatment of cancer and brain disorders.

Advanced Radiology and its affiliate RadNet Inc. announced a formal partnership to provide imaging services to the Baltimore Ravens.

May 7, 2014 — RedRick Technologies announced it will display its new reading environment consulting service at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM).

May 7, 2014 — DR Systems will participate on a panel at the 2014 annual meeting of the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM), to be held May 15-17 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, Calif.

Mammography Women's Health ACR SBI NEJM Article

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) agree with statements by Andorno and Jüni, in their recent article published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), that women need clear information with which to discuss mammography with their doctor. 
CT Lung Screening ACR Medicare Coverage

The American College of Radiology said it is deeply disappointed at the failure of the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC) to vote in support of national Medicare coverage of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening for patients at high risk for lung cancer.
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