Reflections in Real Time : July 2009

Texas Law Requires Widespread Cardiovascular Screening July 30, 2009 3:14 PM by Daniel Merton: A new Texas law requires coronary artery calcium (CAC) scans and duplex carotid sonography examinations for ALL men ages 45-75 and women ages 55-75, as well as anyone regardless of age who has diabetes or is considered at risk for heart disease. That Read More...
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Oregon Close to Requiring Licensure July 16, 2009 3:34 PM by Daniel Merton: According to the June 30, 2009 issue of the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography's newsletter Newswave , the Oregon Legislature has passed sonographer licensure legislation. The bill (HB 2245) , which addresses licensure for a variety of medical professions Read More...
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Biopsies at the Supermarket July 9, 2009 10:10 AM by Daniel Merton: Researchers at Duke University are developing robotic technologies that they believe could change the way patients undergo ultrasound-guided diagnostic biopsies and other medical procedures. The team has been making steady progress with their inventions. Read More...
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