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
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North 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
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Steps 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
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ECR 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
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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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Headlines this week include growth in breast imaging market; AI ethics. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR asks Congress to stop proposed reimbursement changes; breast imaging market continues to grow; X-rays and AI may help ‘read’ destroyed ancient scrolls; how radiologists can help with
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North Colorado Medical Center comparte procesos y consejos para instalar sistemas de rayos X montados a techo. Rafael Hernandez es el gerente senior de imágenes médicas en North Colorado Medical Center en Greeley, Colorado. DOTmed HealthCare Business News recientemente lo entrevistó sobre las actualizaciones de su
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Resources for radiology entrepreneurs; and study on AIO windows are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: advice for innovators in radiology; a study on radiologist performance with AIO windows; NPPs rarely render diagnostic imaging services; some radiologists don’t participate in certification programs;
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In the news this week: imaging utilization on the rise; and social media in breast imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR reports medical imaging utilization is increasing; a new machine learning algorithm to support patient follow-up; how social media can help radiologists; RSNA
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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 subject in this X-ray. Please leave your answer in the comment
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Radiology apps and facts about radiation risks are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: separating fact from fiction about radiation risks; dual-energy CT helps differentiate types of cancer; physicians favor audiovisual radiology reports; AI learning from the decision-making process; and apps that
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La evidencia epidemiológica y la investigación de laboratorio demuestran la verdad sobre el bajo riesgo de radiación para los pacientes. El riesgo percibido de radiación de las imágenes médicas sigue siendo una fuente importante de preocupación en la mente de muchos radiólogos, médicos de referencia y
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In the news: patient-centered radiology and managing mistakes in medical imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: improving radiology readiness worldwide; AAPM clarifies X-ray recommendations; increased emphasis on patient-centered radiology; how to manage mistakes in radiology; and nominations are open for the RADxx Awards. Improving radiology
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RAD-AID despliega disponibilidad de la radiología “Radiology Readiness” y voluntarios en todo el mundo. La escasez de radiología se presenta de muchas formas: falta de radiólogos, falta de capacitación o tal vez falta de equipo. RAD-AID entiende que un solo modelo no puede abordar todos los
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UK recommendations on patient follow up, and testing of radiology residents are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR supports reducing administrative burden for patients; determining the best way to test radiology residents; US leads the world in AI/radiology research publishing;
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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 subject in this X-ray. Please leave your answer in the comment
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Radiology reports are in the news this week. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: how a healthcare system reduced variation in radiology reports; how to handle workplace conflict; a new program to improve global radiology education; AI that identifies cancer outcomes; and radiology business intelligence
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3D images and weight-bearing exams can support faster, more accurate diagnoses. A growing trend in orthopaedic healthcare is the adoption of 3D extremity CT imaging (Cone Beam CT). In Radiology Today (1), Beth W. Orenstein writes: “The CBCT units for extremities are catching on because they provide high-quality,
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