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FDA Updates information related to: Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure from Medical Imaging
2012, May 15 - 14:01Like all medical procedures, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine imaging exams present both benefits and risks. These types of imaging procedures have led to improvements in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous medical conditions. At the same time, these types of exams expose patients to...
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FDA announces a Public Workshop - Device Improvements for Pediatric X-ray Imaging, July 16, 2012
2012, May 15 - 13:58The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public Workshop on "Device Improvements for Pediatric X-ray Imaging." The main purpose of the workshop is to discuss the draft guidance "Pediatric Information for X-ray Imaging Device Premarket Notifications." This guidance will apply to...
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Webcast of the Month
2012, May 15 - 07:07Medical Physics Certification the Path to the Future. We hope you find this months Webcast valuable and that you return each month during the year to benefit from new offerings in the series...
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New Report Available
2012, May 14 - 06:47Short Report of the AAPM and ESTRO: Dose calculation for photon-emitting brachytherapy sources with average energy higher than 50 keV
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New Report Available
2012, May 14 - 06:39Executive Summary of the Report of Task Group 125 Radiography/Fluoroscopy Subcommittee, Imaging Physics Committee, Science Council: Functionality and operation of fluoroscopic automatic brightness control/automatic dose rate control logic in modern cardiovascular and interventional angiography systems
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ASTRO requests public comment on QA Safety White Paper The Status of Guidance for Safety, Quality Management and Practice for High Dose-Rate...
2012, May 10 - 15:47AAPM members: ASTRO, as part of a multi-society response to patient safety in radiation therapy, has developed a set of white papers that provide very specific guidance for a given clinical procedure. While AAPM will be reviewing these documents in Science Council and Professional Council, it is important that you consider providing comments on this document...
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2012 Proposed Dues Changes and Amendments to AAPM By-Laws
2012, May 9 - 14:18The Board has passed three motions that require your attention. One affects membership dues and the other two are By-Law changes. These proposals will be voted on by electronic vote by the membership after this years Annual Business Meeting. This letter is written to notify all members 60 days before the Annual Business Meeting and to solicit comments and statements on the three proposals...
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AAPM Newsletter - New Edition Now Available
2012, May 7 - 07:07Welcome to the 3rd issue of this year. This issue contains a number of articles updating various activities and issues pertaining to the Association. I would like to draw your attention to the Ad Hoc committee report on page 6 regarding the rationale behind the proposed membership dues increase and I would like to encourage readers to read this article and respond positively. In addition to regular columns...
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IOMP e-Zine - Online Newsletter of IOMP
2012, April 30 - 08:46IOMP e-Zine is a regularly distributed digital bulletin aiming to present its subscribers with the latest IOMP updates...
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ASTRO requests public comment on Assuring Safety and Quality in Image-guided Delivery of Radiation Therapy
2012, April 19 - 03:58AAPM members: ASTRO, as part of a multi-society response to patient safety in radiation therapy, has developed a set of white papers that provide very specific guidance for a given clinical procedure. While AAPM will be reviewing these documents in Science Council and Professional Council, it is important that you consider providing comments on this document...
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2012 AAPM Annual Meeting
2012, April 16 - 13:43Abstract Submission Dispositions Available
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2012 AAPM Annual Meeting
2012, April 16 - 13:43Abstract Submission Dispositions Available
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The NIH and NSF have identified Big Data as a program focus. Full details on the programmatic goals and application process are described here
2012, April 16 - 05:41The Core Techniques and Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science & Engineering (BIGDATA) solicitation aims to advance the core scientific and technological means of managing, analyzing, visualizing, and extracting useful information...
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USA Science and Engineering Festival
2012, April 12 - 05:31Radiation Physics In 3D! Visit AAPM in Hall B, Booth Number 2608. Enter a 3D virtual treatment room and learn how a radiation treatment accelerator works. See how medical physics and science are used in the radiation treatment of cancer. Participants will get a 3D view of the technological advances used in this cancer treatment...
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NCI announces funding opportunities for exploratory/development research and also for small research projects
2012, April 10 - 11:15PAR-12-145: NCI Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program; PAR-12-144: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus R03)...
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New Report Available
2012, April 3 - 12:35Long Report of AAPM Task Group 166: The Use and QA of Biologically Related Models for Treatment Planning
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New Report Available
2012, March 22 - 08:24Quality assurance for image-guided radiation therapy utilizing CT-based technologies: A report of the AAPM TG-179
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