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Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance, A division of NEMA.

Washington, D.C.
Joined May 2009
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Callie is a sweet, smiley 6-year-old bravely fighting DIPG. She is the first US patient to complete full treatment in a clinical trial @ChildrensNatl, using focused ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier temporarily and allow increased drug delivery. washingtonpost.com/science/2…
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Lack of #Medicare coverage for screening CT colonography affects uptake, according to a new study. #radiology bit.ly/3NXoSq5
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New MRI machine makes scans faster, more comfortable for patients trib.al/Fn6ga1U
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"As online threats of various sorts, from malicious hacking to holding data hostage, continue to grow and evolve, the enhancement of cybersecurity has become critical – for industry, healthcare providers, regulators, and policymakers." realclearhealth.com/articles…
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Bipartisan bill aims to boost Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic #imaging agents ow.ly/UKAJ50N8bl7
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A team of scientists from MIT developed a system that uses artificial intelligence to help predict future risk of developing breast cancer. Read more: bit.ly/40b5lag
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The MITA has applauded Representatives Neal Dunn (R-Fla.), Greg Murphy (R-N.C.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), and Terri Sewell (D-Ala.) for their introduction of The Facilitating Innovative Nuclear Diagnostics (FIND) Act of 2023 (H.R. 1199). Read here: buff.ly/3IRmgHE
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7T #MRI may help determine which patients with previously untreatable symptoms of #Parkinsons and similar conditions would benefit from new treatments. dotmed.com/news/story/57950
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#Deeplearning algorithm predicts emphysema mortality using CT images @radiology_rsna #medicalimaging #tomography ow.ly/uKtn50JeKlp
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An AI algorithm from @SubtleMedical was able to improve image quality in half-count F-18 FDG-PET scans, a finding that paves the way for significant cuts in acquisition time in routine clinical practice. Story by @willbmorton. #NucMed #radiology bit.ly/3MUXBmI
AI tool accurately predicts tumour regrowth in cancer patients theguardian.com/society/2022…
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ICYMI: MITA recently expressed their displeasure with the CMS final coverage decision regarding access to diagnostic testing and treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease @MITAtoday ow.ly/J9LT50IMun3 #alzheimers #radiology #nukeimaging #PET
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Beloved broadcaster @DickieV details his recovery from a seven-month fight with cancer and being cleared to use his voice after "fricken brutal" period of vocal cord rest. bit.ly/3iMQzTA
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The findings identify appropriate radiation doses for pediatric CT studies of the head, abdomen and other anatomy. @KalpanaKanal led the research, published by @RadiologyACR. bit.ly/3Dt4ZRd @UWRadiology @LowDoseCT
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Florian Willomitzer and Oliver Cossairt invented a new high-resolution camera that can see the unseen — including around corners and through scattering media, such as skin, fog, or potentially even the human skull. bit.ly/3nru5u8
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Biden got it right on the Right-to-repair conversation by excluding medical devices trib.al/lLrFWfe
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Imaging advocates blast CMS repeal of rule granting faster Medicare coverage for breakthrough devices. @MITAtoday #radiology ow.ly/co2350Gc0Cs
Senators introduce bipartisan bill bolstering Medicare patients’ access to diagnostic imaging agents. @MITAtoday @SenatorBaldwin @MarshaBlackburn ow.ly/cMW850FLPfu
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