August 2014 - Everything Rad

After receiving his X-ray certification, Marty Pesce worked in a hospital for 10+ years as a chief technologist and was cross-trained in different modalities. He became an applications consultant in 2000 and transitioned to Carestream in 2007. When an opportunity arose to be an applications

Enterprise Dose Management Is Radiology’s Opportunity to Lead

August 22, 2014

AHRA 2014, Radiology

Radiology administrators looking to raise the visibility and value of their department should seize the opportunity to lead an enterprise dose initiative. In a session at last week’s AHRA annual meeting titled, “An Executive Guide to Implementing a Successful Enterprise Dose Solution,” Chris Tomlinson, MBA, director

FDA Regulations Benefit the Medical Profession and Improve Patient Care

August 21, 2014

Patient Safety, Radiology

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) branch named the “Center for Devices and Radiologic Health” regulates manufacturers, distributors and importers of medical devices. Carestream Health follows FDA regulations and guidance relating to the design, manufacture, distribution, servicing and maintenance of its products. In addition,

Uncompromised Quality: Bone Suppression and Chest X-Ray Images

August 20, 2014

Digital Radiography

No one would claim that any part of a radiologist’s job is easy, but there are some aspects of their work that pose greater challenges than others. The interpretation of chest X-rays, the most common way to screen and diagnose lung diseases, is one of

AHRA 2014 Keynote Highlights: Lessons for Your Radiology Department from a Fighter Pilot

August 12, 2014

AHRA 2014, Tradeshows

Radiology’s “top guns” are being tested and success in the changing healthcare environment is dependent on your commitment to yourself, the mission and your team. This was the message from AHRA 2014 keynote speaker Lieutenant Colonel Rob “Waldo” Waldman, a decorated fighter pilot and the

Infographic: Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are a Major Public Health Problem

August 11, 2014

Specialty Markets, Sports Medicine

We have written before about the importance of sports medicine, and how it doesn't apply only to athletes but to recreational enthusiasts too. One of the areas we highlighted was traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), and they occurring more often, among athletes across the spectrum--from professional

Implementing Effective Ways to Reduce and Track Radiation Dose for X-ray Exams

August 7, 2014

Customer Spotlight, Digital Radiography, Mobile X-Ray, Radiology

[caption id="attachment_4358" align="alignleft" width="448"] El Camino uses two DRX-Revolutions as part of its conversion to DR technology.[/caption] El Camino Hospital has made dramatic decreases in patient dose in recent years. We use Bayer Radimetrics dose management software to track dose for all CT exams and we

Guess The X-Ray- August’s Image Challenge

August 5, 2014

Image Challenge, Radiology, X-ray

Happy August everyone! Time for a new image challenge. Last month's flashlight image was pretty easy, and we think that this month's image will be a little tougher. The image for August is below. Please enter your guesses in the comments below or on our Facebook page.

Patient Care Over There: A Talk About Global Radiology Practices

August 4, 2014

AHRA 2014

Todd Minnigh is a familiar face in the AHRA community. As a frequent conference attendee and speaker, he has presented on a variety of topics because he has seen and experienced a great deal throughout his career. In a new role within Carestream, Minnigh’s responsibilities

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