ASNC Association News
Latest ASNC Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC) Podcast available today!
ASNC SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Current ASNC President John Mahmarian, MD, FASNC, is the faculty on the latest JNC Podcast of 2012. In Assessing Risk in Acute Chest Pain: The Value of Myocardial Perfusion in Patients Admitted Through the Emergency Department, Dr. Mahmarian discusses the results of his recent study evaluating low-to intermediate-risk patients admitted through the emergency room with acute chest pain. Dr. Mahmarian is the Director of the Nuclear Cardiology and Computed Tomography (CT) Services at the Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center in Houston.
Have you registered for ASNC2012 and its ancillary programs?
ASNC SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
ASNC is pleased to offer two ancillary programs as part of ASNC2012. Both programs are designed to address the specific needs of certification candidates and technologists. Course content complements the main curriculum presented at ASNC2012 and provides an in-depth review of important topics.
ASNC2012 travel grants available for fellows
ASNC SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
ASNC is pleased to announce that twelve applicants will be selected by a panel of judges to receive Travel Awards in the amount of $1,200, as well as complimentary registration to the conference in Baltimore. The purpose of the ASNC2012 Travel Award is to encourage ongoing education and to recognize research in nuclear cardiology during fellows' training programs. Visit the ASNC2012 website to submit an application by June 15, 2012.
Early-bird registration closing soon for Nuclear Cardiology Board Exam Preparation Course
ASNC SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
Join ASNC and our expert faculty in Chicago, July 27–29, 2012, to prepare for the certification and recertification exam in nuclear cardiology. The last day for early-bird registration for this course is June 3, so register today to receive early-bird pricing.
ASNC's First Journal of Nuclear Cardiology (JNC) Podcast of 2012 Has Arrived!
ASNC SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
It's fitting that the first JNC Podcast of the year comes to us from ASNC founding member and past president, Robert Hendel, MD, FASNC. In this podcast, Dr. Hendel, who serves on the appropriate use criteria (AUC) task force at the American College of Cardiology, reviews a new study evaluating the use of appropriate use criteria in an academic practice and a Veterans Affairs hospital. Utilization of Radionuclide Myocardial Perfusion Imaging in Two Health Care Systems: Assessment with the 2009 ACCF/ASNC/AHA Appropriate Use Criteria is available now, with more podcasts becoming available throughout the year.
ASNC Signs Letter in Support of American Medical Isotope Production Act of 2011
ASNC SmartBrief | May 16, 2012
ASNC, as part of a coalition assembled by the Council on Radionuclides and Radiopharmaceuticals (CORAR), recently signed a letter to support domestic production of essential medical isotopes (S.99). With this bill in place, it is intended that the United States would have a reliable and continuous supply of essential medical radioisotopes.
Submit a Late-Breaking Clinical Trial Abstract for ASNC2012
ASNC SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
ASNC invites individuals to submit original abstracts of late-breaking clinical trials for presentation at the 17th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, Sept. 6–9, 2012, in Baltimore. The online submission system is open until June 15, 2012.
ASNC joins the Obesity Action Coalition (OAC) to raise awareness that obesity is a serious medical condition
ASNC SmartBrief | May 14, 2012
ASNC encourages doctors and patients to contact their legislators regarding the need to address weight, specifically obesity, as a matter of health. As part of a group of 45 organizations, ASNC stands with the Obesity Action Coalition to support the notion that obesity should be treated with the respect, urgency and action it deserves. The OAC maintains that care should not be seen as having the goal of reducing body weight, but should additionally be focused on improving overall health and quality of life.
ASNC Webinar: Quality Control Considerations for Cardiac PET – Free ACE for Technologists
ASNC SmartBrief | May 09, 2012
On Monday, May 14, 2012, at 4:00 p.m. EDT, ASNC is hosting a free webinar regarding Quality Control Considerations for Cardiac PET, taught by Howard C. Lewin, MD, FASNC and April Mann, CNMT, RT(N), NCT, FASNC. Free registration is available for the live webinar, which has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 ACE credits for technologists.
Technologist Month Discount on ASNC2012 Ends Today – Register Now!
ASNC SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
ASNC continues to offer to technologist members a $50 discount on ASNC2012, so please make sure to get your registration in today to take advantage of this offer. We welcome all imaging professionals to join ASNC in Baltimore Sept. 6–9, 2012, for ASNC2012: The 17th Annual Scientific Session of the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Registration for ASNC2012 is now open and the preliminary program is now available.
MedAxiom Cardiovascular Service Line Management Symposium – Early Bird Discount
ASNC SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
Learn how progressive programs are leveraging the alignment of physician and hospital organizations to create value for patients in the Cardiovascular Service line at MedAxiom's Symposium June 6–8 in Chicago. The early bird deadline has been extended to May 9, so register today to save $100 off of the registration fee.
Walk-In Registration Option Still Available for Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist (#NCTech)
ASNC SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
If you haven't yet registered for Nuclear Cardiology for the Technologist, held May 4-6, 2012, in Chicago, Ill., on-site registration is still available. This popular continuing education program is intended for technologists practicing nuclear cardiology and will familiarize nuclear cardiology and nuclear medicine technologists with current standards for performing nuclear cardiology and cardiac PET procedures and the future direction of techniques and procedures currently in research and development. For attendees and members who wish they could be there, tweets from and about this event will be tagged with the hashtag #NCTech.
Free ASNC Membership for Fellows-in-Training
ASNC SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
ASNC is pleased to offer free Affiliate Membership to cardiology and nuclear medicine fellows and residents who are training in nuclear cardiology. Affiliate members receive complimentary subscriptions to the Journal of Nuclear Cardiology and other ASNC publications, member rates on ASNC educational programs and the Annual Scientific Session, and access to ASNC's online member directory. Please share this invitation to join ASNC with fellows in your institution today.
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