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Computed Tomography is a technique that uses x-rays to produce multiple images of organs and tissues within a body.
Imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the internal structures ..
Mammography is the process of using low-energy X-rays to examine the human breast, which is used as a diagnostic and screening tool.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a technique that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to create detailed images of the organs and tissues within your body.
Nuclear medicine is "radiology done inside out" or "endoradiology" because it records radiation emitting from within the body rather..
Radiography is an imaging technique that uses x-rays to image the internal structure of the body.
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Ultrasound is safe and painless, and produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves
An enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss
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Apex Medical Physics is a Oklahoma based medical physics practice group providing expertise in all medical imaging modalities. The group comprises of well experienced board certified and board eligible physicists with the intention of providing top notch reliable service to our clients to better serve their patient needs and meet all national and state standards for all imaging modalities.
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Computed Tomography
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The multi-society statement sets expectations and highlights consensus on promoting well-being, minimizing harm and respecting privacy. Experts in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology...
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The Stakeholder Council is an advisory body to the ABMS Board of Directors representing volunteer physicians and patient/public interests. The role of the Stakeholder Council is to ensure that the...
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Mammography
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Due October 18, 2019. AAPM has been working with the American College of Radiology (ACR) as a collaborative organization on ACRs Practice Parameters and Technical Standards for 2020. With the...
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The oral exam is given in five categories. For the 2020 oral exam these categories will change for TMP. The new categories and their descriptions are available on the ABR website. The categories...
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ABR Board Elects Three New Members
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Vol. 1, No. 4, October 2019
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A nephrologist is a kidney specialist. This article looks at what they do, the medical conditions they treat, and the procedures they can perform.
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PET/CT Acceptance Testing and Quality Assurance - The Report of AAPM Task Group 126
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Applications for the 2020 ASTRO-AAPM Physics Seed Grant are now open! Applications must be submitted through Proposal Central. Applications are due on February 15, 2020. The ASTRO-AAPM Physics...
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Learn how a charitable gift can support medical physics research and education AND fit into your long-term financial future with AAPM's new Planned Giving website!
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CEC Online Evaluation System Available. Deadline: November 20, 2019 at 11:59PM ET. #TG100
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An AAPM Grand Challenge. The MATCH challenge stands for Markerless Lung Target Tracking Challenge. The aim is to systematically investigate and benchmark the accuracy of various approaches for lung...
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International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements (ICRU) Report 92, Radiation Monitoring for Protection of the Public after Major Releases of Radionuclides to the Environment has been...
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Radiation Monitoring for Protection of the Public after Major Releases of Radionuclides to the Environment (2019) is now available free to AAPM members.
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RSNA and AAPM are looking for medical physics subject matter experts to ensure the Physics Modules remain accurate and up-to-date. Experts interested in supporting this effort should complete an...
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The AAPM Summer Undergraduate Fellowship Program is 10 week summer program designed to provide opportunities for undergraduate university students to gain experience in medical physics by performing...
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The AAPM Diversity Recruitment through Education and Mentoring Program "DREAM" is a 10 week summer program designed to increase the number of underrepresented groups in medical physics by creating...
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AAPM Graduate Fellowship: The fellowship is awarded for the first two years of graduate study leading to a doctoral degree in Medical Physics (Ph.D. or DMP). Both BSc. and MS holders are eligible to...
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Research Seed Funding Grant: Three $25,000 grants will be awarded to provide funds to develop exciting investigator-initiated concepts, which will hopefully lead to successful longer term project...
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AAPM / RSNA Imaging Physics Residency Grant: Program Update - The AAPM Board of Directors has approved $420,000 in support over 6-years ($70,000/year starting in 2019) in funding for two new imaging...
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Parents planning to attend the AAPM/COMP Joint Meeting in July 2020, please note Camp AAPM (onsite childcare for ages 6 months - 12 years) will be offered again. Details coming soon.
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Category: Radiotherapy: Proton Therapy
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An angiogram is an X-ray of the blood vessels. Doctors use angiograms to help diagnose medical conditions related to the arteries or heart. Learn more about angiograms here.
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A computed tomography (CT) scan of the head creates images of the skull, brain, and other parts of the head. Read about the uses, procedure, and risks of CT head scans here.
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The IAC (also known as Intersocietal Accreditation, or ICANL/ICAMRL/ICACTL/etc.) is requesting AAPM member feedback on its accreditation programs, several of which are co-sponsored by AAPM. The...
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Abstract submission for #AAPMSCM is open now through Wednesday, December 11 at 5pm ET.
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Ad Hoc Committee for Medical Physics Journal Editor Selection has published a FAQ document for anyone considering applying to become the next Editor of Medical Physics.
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A 90-minute Webinar will be offered to address 2020 changes to Medicare policies and payments to hospital outpatient departments, freestanding cancer centers and physicians. This session will be...
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Mammography
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Mammography
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Mammography
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Task Group 174 Report: Utilization of [18F]Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography ([18F]FDG‐PET) in Radiation Therapy
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Task Group No. 343: MPPG #12: Fluoroscopy Dose Management
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Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease. There is no single test for diagnosing it. A doctor might order a few different tests to confirm a diagnosis. Here, learn how doctors test for...
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Ad Hoc Committee to Establish an International Council
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NCRP Report No. 183: Radiation Exposures in Space and the Potential for Central Nervous System Effects: Phase II summarizes the steps and approaches needed to more fully understand the risk of...
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Report No. 183 - Radiation Exposure in Space and the Potential for Central Nervous System Effects: Phase II
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NCRP Report No. 184, Medical Radiation Exposure of Patients in the United States, is an update to NCRP Report No. 160, Ionizing Radiation Exposure of the Population of the United States (2009). This...
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Report No. 184 - Medical Radiation Exposure of Patients in the United States
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Task Group No. 344 - Medical Physics Practice Guideline 4.b
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An AAPM Grand Challenge. The aim of the OpenKBP Challenge is to advance fair and consistent comparisons of dose prediction methods for knowledge-based planning (KBP). Participants of the challenge...
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New research has found that lithium improves memory and learning capabilities in young female mice that have undergone radiation treatment.
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Three NEMA documents that may be of interest to medical physicists. Note: You will be asked to create a login to access NEMA documents.
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According to a survey of people who had undergone treatment for cancer, about one-third wished that they had received more information on the side effects.
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In preparation for the Medical Physics Journal's inaugural virtual issue, AAPM President Dr. Cynthia McCollough shares with us a video on the history of CT Technology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Ultrasound
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Category: Diagnostic Radiology: Digital Radiography
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Some people may experience hair loss in the pubic region. Learn about the causes and additional symptoms. We also provide information on the treatment options.
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Using new types of MRI, scientists have observed features of the blood-brain barrier and activity in brain circuits that may characterize depression.
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Annual Meeting Review Course Working Group
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A radiologist is a doctor who interprets medical imaging, such as X-rays. Learn more about what they do and the education that they receive here.
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Task Group No. 345 - Medical Device Considerations for MR Safety Experts
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Ad Hoc Committee on External Communications and Social Media
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The main purpose of this internship is to support the work of the Radiation Safety and Monitoring Section while gaining practical work experience in the field of web-based development, outreach...
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Early Career Investigator in Imaging Travel Award: Participate in the Medical Imaging Technology Showcase (MedTech 11) and become a member of the 2020 Academy Council of Early Career Investigators in...
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#AAPMSS Scholarship Application Now Available
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Category: General Medical Physics: Professional
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Ad Hoc Committee to Increase the Participation of Medical Physicists Assistants
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Ad Hoc Committee to Develop Conflict-of-Interest Review and Management Policies
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Ad Hoc Committee to Develop User Instructions for IEC X-ray Performance Tests
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It is with great pleasure that we announce the publication of the inaugural virtual issue of Medical Physics on "Significant Advances in CT." This issue is in honor of the 40th anniversary of Cormack...
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December 2019, Volume 7, Number 3
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In mice, researchers have devised a technology that can deliver proton radiation, killing cancer cells while preserving healthy tissue, in under 1 second.