News & Updates
Check here regularly for news about medical imaging and updates from MITA.
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In The News
On July 13, U.S. physicians and hospitals received their marching orders on how to receive federal incentive payments for adopting electronic medical records. But the question remains: What does this mean for radiology?
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In The News
One of the frustrating things about suspecting a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease is that no definitive test of any kind can make a firm diagnosis. Only an autopsy can confirm that a person had the disease. That’s why scientists are working to use new types of brain imaging in hopes that such a test may soon be possible.
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In The News
Advocates of a national screening program for detection of breast and cervical cancer marked the program’s 20th anniversary on Tuesday but also expressed frustration that it hasn’t been extended to more low-income women.
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In The News
Children with brain cancer who undergo chemotherapy may benefit from a technique known as intensity-modulated arc therapy (IMAT).
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In The News 07.27.10
Ms. Lindley Goes To Washington
This February, when the U.S. Congress was trying to help make medical radiation safer for patients and providers alike, one of the experts it turned to for advice was Suzanne Lindley, a Stage IV colon cancer survivor of more than 11 years.
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In The News
You’ve seen high-definition televisions. Now some medical centers are marketing their high-definitioncolonoscopes, which they say will detect more pre-cancerous polyps.
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In The News
The number of Americans being screened for colorectal cancer continues to increase, but the vast majority of the uninsured still do not get screened for this cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths after lung cancer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
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In The News
Citing uncertainty about the future of U.S. device regulations, many devicemakers are considering launching their products in other countries, according to a recent industry survey.
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In The News
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a $10 million project to evaluate the efficacy of decision-support systems for ordering diagnostic imaging studies.
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In The News
Because of all the attention currently focused on radiation dose, a California imaging bill addressing radiation exposure has the potential to spread like wildfire to other states.
Access to Virtual Colonoscopy
In line with American Cancer Society guidelines, H.R. 5461 would give Medicare patients access to CT colonography, often referred to as “virtual colonoscopy.” Access to virtual colonoscopy has been shown to increase colorectal cancer screening rates. Learn More
Further Enhancing Radiation Therapy
A new industry-wide initiative to develop and implement additional patient protection features for radiation therapy equipment will help ensure that cancer patients receive their treatments as intended. Learn More
CT Radiation Dose Check Initiative
As part of its ongoing commitment to ensuring safe, appropriate and effective medical imaging, MITA and CT manufacturers are spearheading the effort to include new, more expansive radiation dose safeguards on CT technology. Learn More
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