RSNA.org: RSNA 2009 Newsroom

RSNA 2009

95th Scientific Assembly
and Annual Meeting
November 29 - December 4, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago

RSNA 2009 Newsroom

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RSNA 2009 Press Conference Schedule

Monday, November 30
9:00 a.m.	Too Much Physical Activity May Lead to Arthritis
9:30 a.m.	Smart Phones Allow Quick Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
10:00 a.m.	Beverage Can Stay-Tabs Pose Swallowing Risk
10:30 a.m.	Unindicated CT Series Result in Unnecessary Radiation Exposure for Patients
11:00 a.m.	Elastography Reduces Unnecessary Breast Biopsies
Tuesday, December 1
9:00 a.m.	Mammography May Increase Breast Cancer Risk in Some High-Risk Women
9:30 a.m.	MRI Helps Detect Life-Threatening Pregnancy Complication
10:00 a.m.	Special Ultrasound Accurately Identifies Skin Cancer
10:30 a.m.	Childhood Lead Exposure Causes Permanent Brain Damage
11:00 a.m.	Severe Asymptomatic Heart Disease May Accompany Narrowing in Leg Arteries
11:30 a.m.	Overweight Children May Develop Back Pain and Spinal Abnormalities
Wednesday, December 2
9:00 a.m.	Targeted Breast Ultrasound Can Reduce Biopsies for Women under Forty
9:30 a.m.	Outpatient Disc Treatment Gives Long-Term Back Pain Relief
10:00 a.m.	Annual Screening with Breast Ultrasound or MRI Could Benefit Some Women
10:45 a.m.	Expert Panel to Discuss Screening Mammography Guidelines Controversy *Expert Mammography Panel Recording

All RSNA 2009 Press Releases (PDF)

RSNA 2009 Press Conference Recordings

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Embargoed news releases and additional content will be available online beginning approximately November 2. To obtain a user ID and password for online access to the embargoed news releases when they are posted or to request a print version of the RSNA 2009 Press Kit, please contact Linda Brooks at 1-630-590-7762.

WHEN:	Scientific and Exhibitor Press Conferences: Monday, Nov. 30 through Wednesday, Dec. 2 Meeting Dates: Sunday, Nov. 29 - Friday, Dec. 4
WHERE:	McCormick Place Lakeside Learning Center RSNA Newsroom, Level 2, Hall E 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, Ill.

Other highlights from RSNA 2009

More than 2,400 scientific presentations and posters covering the newest trends in radiological research
More than 1,800 education and informatics exhibits
The opportunity to interview experts in all radiologic subspecialties and related fields
Corporate press conferences announcing breaking news
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Announcements from RSNA 2009

Nov. 29 - New Study Finds Men and Women May Respond Differently to Danger
Nov. 29 - Image Sharing Demonstration Includes Dose Monitoring to Improve Patient Safety
Nov. 30 - Radiological Society of North America Awards Honorary Memberships
Nov. 30 - RSNA Announces Honored Lectures and Annual Oration Topics
Dec. 1 - RSNA Awards Gold Medals to Drs. Glazer, Lentle and Levin
Dec. 1 - Image Sharing Demonstration and Pilot Network Link to PHRs and Enable 'Meaningful Use'
Dec. 3 - Hedvig Hricak, M.D., Ph.D., Dr. h.c., Named RSNA President
Dec. 3 - Burton P. Drayer, M.D., Named RSNA President-Elect
Dec. 3 - George S. Bisset III, M.D., Named RSNA Chairman of the Board
Dec. 3 - William T. Thorwarth Jr., M.D., Joins RSNA Board

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95th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting November 29 - December 4, 2009 McCormick Place, Chicago

95th Scientific Assembly
and Annual Meeting
November 29 - December 4, 2009
McCormick Place, Chicago