Practice Management

Practice management involves overseeing all business aspects of a medical practice including financials, human resources, information technology, compliance, marketing and operations.

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Dietary supplement in sports drinks may control growth of HER2-positive breast cancer

A team of scientists has found that cyclocreatine, a dietary supplement, may block an avenue for growth for HER2-positive breast cancers. The findings, outlined in a study published Aug. 30 in Cell Metabolism, helped develop a treatment method that reduced cancer growth without toxicity in mice.

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How imaging departments can reduce MRI-related accidents, increase safety

Most accidents in MR suites are related to issues with the magnetic field, but researchers from the department of radiology at the University of Washington have a few real-world approaches to boost safety.

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Woman sues Illinois-based physicians for failing to diagnose terminal cancer

Michaleen Peterson is suing Illinois-based Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group in Chicago and physicians for allegedly failing to properly diagnose what would later be identified as terminal advanced-stage adenocarcinoma.

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Australia hopes to reduce unnecessary imaging, surgery with updated osteoarthritis guidelines

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has issued updated guidelines for knee and hip osteoarthritis management, with an aim to reduce unnecessary imaging, surgery and medication across the continent.

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Elderly patients undergoing breast cancer surgery face 30-day mortality rate of 8.4%

Surgery related to breast cancer is considered a low-risk intervention. But when performed on elderly patients, it can significantly impact life expectancy while increasing functional dependence, according to a study published online Aug. 29 in JAMA Surgery.

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Southern Illinois VA improving after misreading x-rays

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, recently spoke with veterans and employees at Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois following a report detailing misread radiology scans at the hospital, NBC’s WPSD reported.

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Female MSK academic radiologists represented in workforce, overall disparity still exists

New research published in Clinical Imaging finds a male majority in the academic musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology workforce, but female representation in the field is similar to or higher than national rates.

Imaging industry supports AMA call to reduce documentation for E&M procedures

More than 100 U.S. healthcare organizations and associations have signed a letter to CMS calling for reduced paperwork requirements in filing evaluation and management (E&M) procedure codes, according to a release from the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI).