An imaging informatics fellowship director and fellow share their insights. By Dr. Teresa Martin-Carreras and Dr. Tessa S. Cook, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. At first glance, the principles of patient care in radiology and imaging informatics might seem at odds. Patient care being very personal,
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The three cornerstones of high-quality, consistent X-ray imaging. Like most technologies, X-ray imaging software is evolving, delivering more automation and improved image quality. However, the fundamental imaging basics for radiologic technologists remain unchanged. Here is a helpful review of the imaging basics for rad techs. In
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Techniques to improve workflow in the X-ray imaging department. Radiology administrators are constantly looking for ways to improve productivity in the imaging department. As modality software has evolved, so have the features that enhance automation and efficiency in the workflow. But in my interactions with
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Section 179 offers radiology equipment tax savings for some small businesses New radiology equipment and medical printing solutions have the potential to improve an imaging center or medical practice’s bottom line through increased patient throughput. But did you know that there is also a possible
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The pros and cons of new hires for radiology department staff. By Ron Jones MSRS, RT (R, CT) ARRT Editor note: This is the second in a 2-part series. In Part One, we looked at the benefits and process of cross-training current employees to fill a
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The pros and cons of cross-training radiology department staff By Ron Jones MSRS, RT (R, CT) ARRT Editor note: This is the first in a 2-part series on staffing in radiology departments. In Part One, we look at the benefits and process of cross-training current employees to
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Innovations in hardware and software help keep medical imaging as affordable and secure as possible. Last week in our blog on Medical Imaging Trends in 2020,we explored four technology innovations in radiology that can help improve diagnosis while keeping dose as low as possible. In addition
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Four technology innovations that will shape the future of diagnostic imaging. It's a new year and a new decade - and time to look ahead at the innovations that will shape the future of medical imaging in 2020. The overall healthcare industry is striving to make
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Which apps will be the most useful to radiologists in the New Year? Whether you’re looking for an app to help you study for your radiology exams, or one that is FDA-approved to support clinical diagnoses, look no further than consumer app stores and AI marketplaces.
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The top 10 medical imaging blogs in 2019. What were the most popular blogs about diagnostic imaging published on Everything Rad in 2019? Here’s the summary – keep reading to get the complete story behind the headlines! Radiologist burnout Improving the quality of chest X-rays
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AuntMinnie Semifinalists share their strategies for leading successful radiology departments. What are the best practices used by effective radiology administrators? Read the strategies shared by three of the AuntMinnie Semifinalists for Most Effective Radiology Administrator/Manager. Make your strategic goals measurable Radiology administrators have multiple complex and highly
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Balancing the patient experience with high case volumes. The issue – and the opportunity – for radiologists to interact with patients was in the spotlight on day one of RSNA 19. To highlight the need for radiologists to interact with patients, RSNA President Valerie Jackson, MD,
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Educate yourself for the possibility of being a witness in a criminal investigation. By Dr. Michaela Davis, Winston Churchill Research Fellow, Assistant Professor UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, and Diagnostic Radiographer Assistant. Although you might not carry the actual title of “forensic radiologist,” there
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Diagnostic Imaging Providers Need to be Diligent in Evaluating New Technologies Artificial intelligence (AI) in radiology has been generating significant buzz for several years, and will inevitably play a large and vital role in the future of medical imaging. But what is the cost-benefit analysis
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An Everything Rad Interview with RAD-AID Volunteers Jamie and Steve Surratt. RAD-AID, founded in 2008, is an international, volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to increasing radiological availability, expertise and infrastructure around the globe –in many underserved countries that need this support the most. In today’s post, we interview
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Los estudios clínicos identifican cuándo usar la tomografía computarizada en 3D para las lesiones de pie y tobillo. Por Anish R Kadakia, MD, Hospital Northwestern Memorial Aunque la tomografía computarizada para imágenes médicas ha estado disponible durante algún tiempo, la TC 3D con carga de peso es
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Clinical studies identify when to use 3D computed tomography for foot and ankle injuries. By Anish R Kadakia, MD, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Although computed tomography for medical imaging has been available for some time, weight-bearing 3D CT is a relatively new modality. For the past year,
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Adopting new breast imaging technologies for earlier cancer detection. By Dr. Stamatia Destounis, MD FACR, Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic. Editor’s note: for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Everything Rad asked EWBC physician, Dr. Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, to share her insights on the current and future role
Read MoreNorth Colorado Medical Center shares process and tips for installing ceiling mounted X-ray systems. Rafael Hernandez is the Medical Imaging Senior Manager at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. DOTmed HealthCare Business News recently interviewed him about the facility’s updates to their X-ray room
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Epidemiologic evidence and bench research demonstrate the truth about low radiation risk to patients. By Dr. Akshay Baheti and Dr. Bhavin Jankharia. The perceived risk of radiation from medical imaging remains a major source of concern in the minds of many radiologists, referring physicians,
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RAD-AID deploys Radiology-Readiness and volunteers worldwide. Radiology shortages come in many forms - lack of radiologists, lack of training, or perhaps lack of equipment. RAD-AID understands that a single model can’t address all aspects of radiology shortages. That’s why its critical first step is to
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AHRA 2019 speakers share insights on leadership, employees, and stress. What are the top challenges in medical imaging management? According to knowledgeable presenters at AHRA 2019, they are: leadership – and often lack of it;managing medical imaging staff;dealing with stress Challenge 1: Leadership – or lack thereof
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Dr. Wende Young, a pioneer in breast imaging, discusses the roles of technology and patient-centricity in breast imaging. Editor’s note: the Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic (EWBC) in Rochester, NY, is highly regarded as being on the cutting edge of technology in its quest to identify breast
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Visit Carestream to see our innovative solutions for your medical imaging needs. Going to RSNA 2019? Be sure to visit Carestream Health in the North Hall. Here is a preview of the medical imaging solutions we are showing in our booth - #7513. Visit Carestream at RSNA
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New corrugated packaging for DRYVIEW Laser Imaging Films reduces solid waste and promotes recycling. According to the World Bank’s 2018 What a Waste 2.0 report (1), annual waste generation in the world’s cities is expected to surge from 2.01 billion tons in 2016 to 3.40 billion
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AHRA 2019 keynote speaker identifies tips for overcoming challenges and reaching goals in medical imaging. Imagine that you decide to pick up a sport and have just four years to make it to the Olympics. That is what AHRA 2019 Keynote Speaker, Vince Poscente, asked of
Read MoreSteps for organizations and individuals to combat burnout in radiology. By M. G. Myriam Hunink, MD, PhD. Chronic stress and burnout in radiologists and other healthcare professionals is a serious issue. It can lead not only to diminished health and quality of life among the professionals
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A look at ROI on moving from film to digital medical imaging. Upgrading your office’s medical imaging equipment from film to digital can be a smart strategy for building your practice and expanding your range of billable services. Plus, digital medical imaging delivers a wealth of
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A mid-year review of Everything Rad's top blogs. What are the most popular blogs on medical imaging? Everything Rad reviews which blogs written this year in the first half of 2019 were opened the most by our 15,000 monthly visitors. The most popular blogs are
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A radiography educator explains how to utilise VBP in daily practice By Dr. Ruth Strudwick, Associate Professor and Subject Lead for Radiography and Interprofessional Learning at The University of Suffolk. Values-Based Practice (VBP) is the consideration of a patient’s values in decision-making. By patient’s values, we
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Study identifies ideas, views and perceptions of technology; and opportunities to increase its adoption. By Sil Aarts, Assistant Professor, Department of Health Services Research, the Netherlands. New forms of technology are introduced constantly in medical imaging, often leading to enhanced diagnostic and therapeutic options. However, new
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A strategic approach to X-ray purchases. Radiologic technology is advancing at an extraordinary and ever-accelerating pace. Ongoing advances help empower radiology departments to continually increase their efficiency as well as their standard of care. However, this rapid evolution can mean that expensive imaging equipment becomes obsolete too
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Educator calls for updated and more extensive curriculum for radiographers. Salvador Pedraza Gutiérrez, Director of the Diagnostic Imaging Institute. Spain has one of the shortest curricula in the world for radiographers: two years. This is half the time considered necessary worldwide. But advanced imaging and the continuously rising
Read MoreECR sessions offer studies and suggestions for keeping the patient in focus. There were 80 sessions on artificial intelligence at ECR 2019. However, the topic that surfaced often in conversations and the sessions I attended on day one was the very low-tech but all-important human factor.
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Diagnostic imaging can be a critical step in treating patients as early as possible. Sometimes, patients suffering from a rare disease experience a delayed diagnosis. The delay can enable their condition to further advance, possibly jeopardizing their quality of life and, in some cases, life expectancy.
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Compensating for the effects of X-ray scatter improves contrast. Mobile chest X-rays are often performed on acutely ill patients who are too critical or unstable to be transported to an X-ray imaging room. For these patients, bedside mobile X-rays can be the only option for
Read MoreToday’s portable systems are smaller, safer during transport, and more affordable than ever. Since its introduction, mobile X-ray imaging has quickly emerged as an essential modality. And for good reason – because when every patient who needs an imaging exam has to be transported to an
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A local resident shares his itinerary for a perfect day of eating and sightseeing in Vienna for ECR attendees. If you are attending ECR 2019, you might be wondering where to eat in Vienna. As a local who assists Carestream Health at ECR, I am
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Carbon nanotube technology increases portability and image quality; and is more energy efficient. We are constantly bearing witness to important advances in the development and applications of medical technologies. However, it is not so common for there to be changes of a disruptive nature that lend
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The technology is not new, but the applications might be surprising. The outlook for diagnostic imaging in 2019 seems very familiar to what Everything Rad reported in 2018. Artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable devices are on the list once again, along with the addition of more apps for mobile
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Faster and more accurate diagnoses possible as the IoT continues to evolve. Is your healthcare organization adopting Internet of Things (IoT) technology in 2019? Or perhaps you already are using it. According to a report by Aruba Networks, 87 percent of healthcare organizations will have
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The impact of COVID-19 in radiology dominates the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: four important radiology measures to help control the spread of COVID-19; expert advice on COVID-19 strategies; chest imaging reveals similar EVALI traits; ACR 2020 meeting will be online; and a
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Can you guess the image in the X-Ray? This month's "Guess the X-Ray Image Challenge!" is here! We welcome radiologists, technologists, RAs, MDs, PAs - or anyone who thinks they're up to the challenge - to guess the object in this X-Ray. Please leave your
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Edúquese para la posibilidad de ser testigo en una investigación criminal. Por la Dr. Michaela Davis, investigadora de Winston Churchill, profesora asistente de la facultad de medicina y ciencias médicas de la UCD y asistente de radiología de diagnóstico. Aunque es posible que no
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Las innovaciones en hardware y software ayudan a que las imágenes médicas se mantengan tan accesibles y seguras como sea posible. La semana pasada en nuestro blog sobre Tendencias de imágenes médicas en 2020,exploramos cuatro innovaciones tecnológicas en radiología que pueden ayudar a mejorar el diagnóstico
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The impact of COVID-19 on radiology dominates headlines. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR releases COVID-19 guidance; managing radiology staff during the COVID-19 outbreak; ABR cancels exams; WBCT may better detect osteoarthritis; PET scans identify brain inflammation in veterans. ACR releases CT and
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Cuatro innovaciones tecnológicas que conformarán el futuro del diagnóstico por imágenes. Nos encontramos en un nuevo año y en una nueva década: es el momento de mirar hacia adelante a las innovaciones que conformarán el futuro de las imágenes médicas en 2020 y los años venideros.
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This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: SIR and AHRA cancel upcoming meetings; new research shows CT scans help determine COVID-19 severity; techniques to improve workflow in radiology; time to cut through the AI hype; and mobile stroke units may help reduce disabilities. SIR and AHRA
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Coronavirus and its impact on radiology is in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: how radiologists can help limit the spread of coronavirus; ECR 2020 rescheduled due to coronavirus; radiologists’ salaries hit $400,000; some patients fearful of AI; and an increase in radiology
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Can you guess the image in the X-Ray? This month's "Guess the X-Ray Image Challenge!" is here! We welcome radiologists, technologists, RAs, MDs, PAs - or anyone who thinks they're up to the challenge - to guess the object in this X-Ray. Please leave your
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In the news: positive job outlook for radiologists This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: the radiologist job market continues to thrive; imaging industry supports change in Alzheimer’s scan reimbursement; checklists to help chest CT interpretation; the pros and cons of external hires in the radiology
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In the news: the coronavirus and simplifying radiology reports for patients. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: CT imaging alone is not enough to rule out coronavirus; expert states AI isn’t ready to ease radiology workload; PET/MRI identifies new breast cancer biomarkers; informatics could
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CT dose reduction and peer learning in radiology are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: advances in CT dose reduction; cross-training radiology department staff; suggestions to improve peer learning; important considerations before providing remote reading; and low-dose CT screening reduces smoker
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