Despite time and workload constraints, radiologists are looking for ways to become more directly involved in the care of their patients, according to the findings of a recent survey of radiologists, published online in the journal Radiology.

July 20, 2017 — Rates of recurrence in early-stage non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) patients were virtually identical if they were treated with iCAD’s Xoft Axxent Electronic Brachytherapy (eBx) System or Mohs micrographic surgery, according to a new study. Mohs micrographic surgery is accepted as the most effective technique for removing basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma, the two most common skin cancers. 

In a large, first-of-its-kind population, researchers found an experimental technique known as three-dimensional vascular ultrasound (3DVUS) estimated the quantification of plaque burden (in cubic millimeters) as an important addition to conventional risk factor profile in addressing patient risk stratification.

International Oncologist & Diagnostics Conference 2017

Kubtec announced the launch a new website focused on the applications of digital X-ray imaging and irradiation for research, industrial testing and forensic applications.

July 19, 2017 — The American College of Radiology (ACR) recently collaborated with professional medical societies to update guidance to promote safe and effective diagnostic and therapeutic radiology use.

Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Ga., recently installed three new Aplio 500 Platinum CV ultrasound systems from Toshiba Medical, a Canon Group company, in its cardiology department. To support ultrasound capabilities in the intensive care unit (ICU), Floyd Medical also installed the Xario 200 Platinum Series ultrasound system. Floyd Medical is leveraging the systems for strain imaging, pediatric and fetal echocardiography and stress echocardiography.

During the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine (SIIM) 2017 general closing session held in Pittsburgh, Fabien Beckers, Ph.D., CEO, and founder of Arterys, and his team, were awarded the $10,000 Innovation Challenge grand prize. Arterys was awarded for the project, Intelligent Imaging Platform Supporting Translational Research and New Product Creation. The project addresses the need for simple, comprehensive, quantitative and repeatable imaging that demonstrates the power of cloud medical imaging analytics to enable big data and precision diagnostics in the areas of oncology, cardiology and neurodegenerative diseases.

July 19, 2017 — The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) have elected three new officers to ASTRO’s Board of Directors and three members to serve on the medical society’s Nominating Committee. The newly elected President-elect, Health Policy Council Vice-chair, Science Council Vice-chair and Nominating Committee members will begin their terms at the Annual Business Meeting held during ASTRO’s 59th Annual Meeting in San Diego, Sept. 24-27.

The following radiation oncologists were elected to the Board of Directors:

July 19, 2017 — RAD Technology Medical Systems announced their most recent project at Glendale Adventist Medical Center in Glendale, Calif.  RAD Technology has provided Glendale Adventist Medical Center (GAMC) with their patented Temporary Radiotherapy Vault (TRV). The TRV will be on site for about 150 days while GAMC renovates their department and upgrades their existing linear accelerator.

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