RSNA.org: RSNA 2005 Newsroom

RSNA 2005

91st Scientific Assembly
and Annual Meeting
November 27 - December 2, 2005
McCormick Place, Chicago

RSNA 2005 Newsroom

To obtain a user ID and password for online access to the news releases when they are posted or to request a print version of the RSNA 2005 press kit, please contact Heather Babiar at (630) 590-7738.

NOTE: RSNA news releases are embargoed until the time of the RSNA news conference as noted on the release.

Press Conference Schedule

Monday, November 28
9:30 a.m.	Obesity Prevents Injections from Reaching Muscle
10:00 a.m.	New Technology Helps Radiologists Find More Breast Cancers
10:30 a.m.	Virtual Colonoscopy Performance Enhanced by Computer-Aided Detection
11:00 a.m.	Carotid Artery Stenting Improves Thought Process
Tuesday, November 29
9:00 a.m.	MR-Guided Laser Effective in Treating Liver Tumors
9:30 a.m.	Internet May Be Answer to Mammography Crisis
10:30 a.m.	'No Sweat' CT-Guided Injection Treats Embarrassing Hand Condition
11:00 a.m.	HRCT Reveals Asthmatic Risk Long After Cat Allergen Exposure
11:30 a.m.	New Cell Transplantation Technique Restores Insulin Production in Diabetics
Wednesday, November 30
9:00 a.m.	Radiologists Tackle Diagnosis of Puzzling Football Injuries
9:45 a.m.	Noninvasive Ultrasound Treatment Shrinks Fibroids
10:30 a.m.	Diagnostic Images Show Go-Carts Cause Serious Injuries to Children
11:00 a.m.	Imaging Shows Similarities in Brains of Marijuana Smokers, Schizophrenics
11:30 a.m.	Coffee Jump-starts Short-term Memory

WHEN:	Scientific and Exhibitor Press Conferences: Monday, Nov. 28 through Wednesday, Nov. 30 Meeting Dates: Sunday, Nov. 27 -Friday, Dec. 2
WHERE:	McCormick Place Lakeside Center RSNA Newsroom, Level 2, Hall E 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Ill.

More studies of interest from RSNA 2005

X-Rays Good Predictor of Survival in Avian Flu Patients
A study on Avian Flu: The Prognostic Implications of the Radiological Pattern of Disease will be presented on Friday, Dec. 2 at 10:30 a.m. CT in Room E351.
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Other highlights from RSNA 2005

More than 2,000 scientific presentations and posters covering the newest trends in radiological research
More than 1,000 education and infoRAD exhibits
The opportunity to interview experts in all radiologic subspecialties and related fields
Corporate press conferences announcing breaking news
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RSNA 2005 Meeting Facts

Announcements from RSNA 2005

Nov. 28 - RSNA Announces Honored Lectures and Annual Oration Topics
Nov. 28 - RSNA Awards Gold Medals to Drs. Franken, Maynard and Withers
Nov. 30 - Radiological Society of North America Awards Honorary Memberships
Dec. 1 - Robert R. Hattery, M.D., Named President of RSNA
Dec. 1 - R. Gilbert Jost, M.D., Named RSNA President-Elect
Dec. 1 - Theresa C. McLoud, M.D., Becomes RSNA Chairman of the Board
Dec. 1 - Sarah S. Donaldson, M.D., Joins RSNA Board of Directors

B-Roll Satellite Feed Coordinates
Monday, Nov. 28, 2005
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM ET
IA 6 Transponder 15, (C-BAND) Downlink Frequency: 4000 Vertical

Monday, Nov. 28, 2005
1:00 PM to 1:15 PM ET
IA 6 Transponder 11, (C-BAND) Downlink Frequency: 3920 Vertical

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