Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose. Fortunately, considerable progress has been made in reducing exposure in digital radiology

Strategies to improve performance at healthcare facilities of all sizes. By Lori Lee Barr, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.I.U.M., Radiology Associates of Florida, a Radiology Partners practice. If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. As a result,

A director shares her experiences in surviving – and thriving – through crises. By Carmen Geerlings, MBA, RT(R) (ARRT), Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Raleigh Radiology. Potential crises seem to be waiting perpetually in the wings for radiology administrators and our facilities. Sources of crises can

Carestream customers realized average reject rate reduction of 16%. (1) Do you know that, on average,18% of imaging exams require retakes? (2). Repeating imaging exams increases the workload of your radiographers who are already stretched too thin; increases the exposure of the affected patients; and contributes

Radiology administrators at AHRA share their strategies. What is the biggest challenge currently facing radiology administrators? The answer from radiology administrators attending AHRA 2023 was unanimous: attracting and retaining radiology staff. Read on to learn their strategies for addressing this critical and persistent issue. The lasting impact

Mid-cycle refresh can increase clinical, operational, and security benefits. How would you rate the value you are getting from your current X-ray imaging equipment? Does it support new medical imaging software that can help improve clinical outcomes? Does it have automation features that improve operational efficiencies? Does

Carestream joins research for earlier detection and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What if you could detect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) earlier – and get patients into treatment sooner? What if X-ray imaging, the most prevalent and accessible imaging modality in the world, could provide the

Maximize uptime and return on investment of X-ray equipment. As we enter 2023, we see familiar – and essential – service strategies for maximizing the return on investment (ROI) on medical imaging equipment: Strengthen cybersecurity to keep operations flowing.Establish a plan for fastest possible resolution of issues

Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. By Professor Louise Rainford, Associate Dean of Radiography, UCD Dublin. Mistakes happen in radiology – just as mistakes happen in all professions. Some safety incidents have significant consequences; others no significance at all. In fact, the majority

Oswego Hospital’s innovative imaging staff maximized its use of the CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile Imaging System to care for patients. Table of contents COVID's Multiple Challenges Minimizing Exposure Streamlining Workflow Filling the Gaps in DR Imaging Training With Ease Oswego Hospital, which is part of Oswego Health in Central New York, is

Learn the techniques behind maximizing dose efficiency for pediatric imaging. Table of contents Pediatric Solutions for Image Acquistion Pediatric Solutions for Image Processing Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Best practices of radiographic imaging follow the principle of using a dose “as low

Carestream accelerates delivery of AI features that help improve patient outcomes and patient care. Table of contents AI's role in improving clinical outcomes AI's role in improving the human experience Accelerating delivery of AI applications for radiology There are numerous technologies and technical terms related to artificial intelligence (AI) that

Study results demonstrate Smart Noise Cancellation delivers significant improvement in dose efficiency. Table of contents Radiation dose reduction study Reader study results Study conclusions Best practice in medical X-ray imaging employs the principle of ALARA – “as low as reasonably achievable” – for radiation dose management. A consequence of this

Key takeaways from the 2023 RSNA Conference The topic of artificial intelligence technology trends in medical imaging was once again infused throughout sessions and on display in the exhibitor hall at the 2023 Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) scientific assembly and annual meeting. The need

A View of the Radiology Department Inside Xi'an Gaoxin Hospital. Table of contents Service: more convenient and more humanistic Talent: pyramid structure Equipment: Sharp tools make good work Future: Radiate influence to around, and Take a Lead among Regions Due to travel requirements, Wang Xue, who was on business in