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UT Health San Antonio Offers New MS in Imaging Sciences
The School of Health Professions at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) recently announced its plan to introduce the first Master of Science in Imaging Sciences. The program offers training for imaging technologists in radiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). According to program director…
Read MoreRadiologic Technologists in High Demand
AMN Healthcare’s 2022 “Survey of Allied Healthcare Professional New Graduate Hiring Patterns” showed that the position of radiologic technologist has the most unfilled positions. This finding is part of an AMN report released on October 20. Their results were from 1,005 responses to an email survey sent to healthcare executives/managers of hospital systems, independent hospitals,…
Read MoreBridging the Digital Gap for Breast Cancer Screening
While radiologists update their practices with new technology, a study published August 30 in Radiology Business suggests that breast cancer screening locations should continue their non-digital channels — for appointment scheduling, participation in community health programs, as well as maintaining mobile mammography screening in mobile settings close to where patients reside. The study led by…
Read MoreSome Contrasts Backordered Until January 2023
The FDA updated its ongoing list of drugs that remain in short supply. As of early September, both Iodixanol (Visipaque) and Iohexol (Omnipaque) injections remain on that U.S. Food and Drug Administration list. The shortages began in late April, with the American Hospital Association confirming nationwide shortages on May 5. During this timeframe, GE announced…
Read MoreACR Reaches Out to FDA and HHS regarding Contrast Shortage
The American College of Radiology’s government relations staff began engaging with the FDA and HHS in late May to help mitigate the current contrast shortage. In response to the ACR’s outreach, the Division of Critical Infrastructure Protection, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness…
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