Professional Associations

This page includes news coverage of medical associations and medical societies. Use these links to find focused news coverage from specific organizations: Cardiology Associations, Healthcare Associations, Radiology Associations.

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Drinking alcohol while pregnant: Less than 1 drink per week can cause 'significant' changes in the brains of fetuses

A study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America is raising questions about the safety of consuming even the slightest amount of alcohol while pregnant.

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Socioeconomic status and mental health make a big impact on AVR outcomes

Nontraditional risk factors such as dementia, PTSD, bipolar disorder and low socioeconomic status are all important to consider when patients are candidates for aortic valve replacement. 

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Sunshine and rainbows and trauma: How weather can impact CT volume in EDs

This week at the annual RSNA meeting, the worlds of radiologists and meteorologists collided when researchers presented evidence of associations between certain weather conditions and patients presenting with polytrauma. 

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Imaging-guided treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome provides long-term relief without surgery or hospitalization

Carpal tunnel syndrome can be successfully treated without surgery, according to new findings being presented at RSNA 2022 in Chicago. The procedure typically takes just 10 to 15 minutes.

Experienced teleradiologist shares 3 ‘remedies’ for work-from-home ailments

Remote radiology is not without its formidable challenges. A longtime veteran of the model discussed a number of these in a session at RSNA 2022.

Helga and Zohar, the phantom passengers, on the flight deck of the Orion spacecraft. NASA/LM/DLR photo

NASA's Artemis 1 moon mission using phantom technology familiar to imaging specialists

Ehsan Samei, PhD, president-elect of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine, helped NASA build medical phantoms that are literally out of this world. Samei detailed the project at RSNA 2022 in Chicago. 

Sustainability emerges as a prevalent theme at RSNA 2022

Sustainability might not have been the official theme of RSNA 2022, but it was a prevalent topic among vendors, attendees and presenters.

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Canon Medical Components U.S.A., Inc. announces launch of new products in the US to be on display at RSNA 2022

RSNA 2022 is a global radiology forum where the power of imaging, education and collaboration come to life.  Canon Medical Components U.S.A. is displaying a number of innovative products, some that are now available for the first time in the United States.