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Inteleos And ICUS Announce Partnership to Develop Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Ecosystem

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torsdag, maj 16, 2024
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ROCKVILLE, Md., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inteleos™ , a global non-profit healthcare certification organization, and the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) today announced a partnership to develop an ecosystem for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., May 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inteleos™ , a global non-profit healthcare certification organization, and the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) today announced a partnership to develop an ecosystem for contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS).
  • "By creating an ecosystem with ICUS and other partners, we can define and uphold CEUS standards through education, training, validation and implementation resources."
  • ICUS is a nonprofit global medical society dedicated to expansion of CEUS utilization to improve patient care.
  • ICUS offers free CME-accredited CEUS webinars, newsletters and other resources on its website: www.ICUS-Society.org.

International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums announce partnership to advance IV training for sonographers

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tisdag, april 23, 2024
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The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) today announced an educational partnership to help train sonographers to perform contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations and administer intravenous ultrasound contrast agents.

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  • The International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS) and Northwest Imaging Forums (NWIF) today announced an educational partnership to help train sonographers to perform contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) examinations and administer intravenous ultrasound contrast agents.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240423887525/en/
    The new IV training program follows the recent update of the sonographer Scope of Practice, which expands the role of sonographers in administering ultrasound contrast agents.
  • The new Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer was released last month by the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.
  • During a CEUS exam, an ultrasound contrast agent is injected intravenously to improve the clarity and functionality of the ultrasound image.

ICUS Endorses Expanded Role of Sonographers in CEUS Procedures

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torsdag, mars 21, 2024
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More patients will now have access to safe and inexpensive diagnostic scans known as “contrast-enhanced ultrasound” (CEUS) as a result of the expanding role of sonographers, according to the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).

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  • More patients will now have access to safe and inexpensive diagnostic scans known as “contrast-enhanced ultrasound” (CEUS) as a result of the expanding role of sonographers, according to the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).
  • “Sonographers play a vital role in conducting CEUS examinations, and continually learning new techniques, such as CEUS, is a core component of providing innovative care and elevating our profession,” said Maria Stanczak, a member of the ICUS board of directors who played a key role in updating CEUS content in the new Scope of Practice.
  • ICUS does not charge fees for membership, CME-accredited webinars on CEUS, newsletters and other CEUS resources or programming.
  • To join ICUS, register and learn more, visit the ICUS website at www.ICUS-Society.org , or download the free ICUS app for iPhone and Android devices.

Empowering Employees To De-escalate Crisis: Crisis Consultant Group Launch its Crisis Prevention Training

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tisdag, december 5, 2023
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The organisation’s Crisis Prevention Intervention Training will empower employees in a range of professions, including healthcare workers, nurses, social workers, crisis intervention staff, security, law enforcement, customer service employees, managers, and general staff on how to effectively de-escalate crisis on a person-to-person ‘front line’ basis.

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  • The organisation’s Crisis Prevention Intervention Training will empower employees in a range of professions, including healthcare workers, nurses, social workers, crisis intervention staff, security, law enforcement, customer service employees, managers, and general staff on how to effectively de-escalate crisis on a person-to-person ‘front line’ basis.
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  • Accepted in the USA, Canada, and internationally, the Crisis Consultant Group’s Online Crisis Intervention Certification Training course lasts 3.5 hours and applies to hospitals, health care, retail, corporate, security, corrections, and group homes.
  • One of the most popular Crisis Consultant Group Products , the course covers a broad array of topics, including:

New Physician Guidelines Recommend Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound to Diagnose Certain Liver Cancers

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tisdag, oktober 3, 2023
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New physician guidelines now recommend use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to diagnose hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common primary liver cancer.

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  • New physician guidelines now recommend use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) to diagnose hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common primary liver cancer.
  • The new guidelines recommend CEUS for diagnosing HCC when MR and CT are inconclusive, unavailable or contraindicated.
  • CEUS uses FDA-approved “microbubble” ultrasound contrast agents (UCAs) that are administered intravenously during an ultrasound scan.
  • UCAs are manufactured and sold in the US and elsewhere by Bracco, Lantheus and GE Healthcare.

CEUS Underutilization May Pose Greater Risk Than Rare Side Effects Associated With Use, Say Experts

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fredag, september 8, 2023
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He noted that UEAs present a rare risk of a severe allergic reaction in 1/15,000 patients.

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  • He noted that UEAs present a rare risk of a severe allergic reaction in 1/15,000 patients.
  • By comparison, iodinated contrast agents used for CT present a risk of life threatening reactions in 1/500 to 1/5,000 patients.
  • “Despite the rare risk of an adverse event associated with UEAs, patients face an even greater risk associated with non-use,” said Dr. Tom Porter, lead author of the ICUS guidelines.
  • He also said that CEUS use has even been associated with a reduced length of hospital stay in some patients.

Simple Contrast Ultrasound Scan Resolves Indeterminate MR and CT

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fredag, september 8, 2023
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A simple, noninvasive contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) scan is an ideal tool for resolving frequent indeterminate MR and CT scans, according to Dr. Stephanie Wilson, a clinical professor of radiology and gastroenterology at the University of Calgary and Co-President of the International Contrast Ultrasound Society.

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  • A simple, noninvasive contrast enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) scan is an ideal tool for resolving frequent indeterminate MR and CT scans, according to Dr. Stephanie Wilson, a clinical professor of radiology and gastroenterology at the University of Calgary and Co-President of the International Contrast Ultrasound Society.
  • “CEUS often overcomes limitations of MR and CT in diagnosing many tumors and detecting their recurrence,” said Dr. Wilson, who spoke today at the International Bubble Conference in Chicago.
  • In addition, “CEUS scans are significantly less expensive than MR and CT,” she said.
  • Ultrasound contrast agents are currently available worldwide from Bracco, Lantheus and GE Healthcare.

Enhanced Ultrasound Superior to MRI for Diagnosing Certain Liver and Kidney Tumors, According to New Studies

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tisdag, februari 21, 2023
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Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM) and highlighted by the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).

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  • Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) is more accurate and reliable than MRI for examining certain liver and kidney nodules, according to two new studies published in the Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine (JUM) and highlighted by the International Contrast Ultrasound Society (ICUS).
  • She called upon the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) to include CEUS in its liver imaging guidelines, along with MRI and CT.
  • The Canadian liver study represents the first prospective comparison of CEUS and contrast-enhanced MRI for assessment of newly-discovered liver nodules, according to Dr. Wilson.
  • Nonetheless, MRI remains an essential tool for managing patients with malignant tumors, particularly for staging these tumors prior to treatment, according to Dr. Wilson.

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torsdag, februari 2, 2023
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NFEC Announces Expanded Financial Educator Credentialing Opportunities

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tisdag, januari 17, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council has expanded its credentialing and professional development opportunities for individuals who seek to help others work toward economic empowerment through financial education.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Financial Educators Council has expanded its credentialing and professional development opportunities for individuals who seek to help others work toward economic empowerment through financial education.
  • Since 2009, the NFEC has offered the Certified Financial Education Instructor® (CFEI®) course for people who desire to teach personal finance.
  • Graduates earn IACET-recognized CEUs and can offer NFEC financial literacy badging to the learners they teach.
  • "The NFEC has expanded our credentialing opportunities to support the unique needs of our team of passionate financial education instructors and advocates," states Vince Shorb, NFEC CEO.