Social media, messaging apps, and meditation in radiology are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: radiologists find 13-button mouse helpful; secure texting gains traction; next-gen revenue cycle to refine value-based care with AI, advanced analytics; a radiologist practices mindfulness mediation to stay
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Mindfulness meditation can help radiologists stay focused and precise. By Donald J. Flemming, M.D. , Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Focus and precision are central to accurate diagnostic readings. But how can we as radiologists maintain these essential qualities amidst the growing volume of readings and interruptions?
Read More La meditación de atención plena puede ayudar a los radiólogos a mantenerse enfocados y precisos. El enfoque y la precisión son fundamentales para lecturas de diagnóstico precisas. Pero, ¿cómo podemos nosotros, como radiólogos, mantener estas cualidades esenciales en medio del creciente volumen de lecturas e interrupciones?
Read MoreIn the news: radiologists are stretched thin; roundtable gives advice for purchasing diagnostic imaging equipment. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: Apple will open up its health records API; radiologists are stretched thin—and it’s affecting the next generation's education; Mass General and Brigham and Women’s
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Observations about the impact of volume to value on equipment purchasing decisions, and how vendors should help. By Greg Freiherr, collaborating editor, Imaging Technology News. The ongoing shift from volume to value could radically change decisions about the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment. To gain insight on
Read More Las observaciones sobre el impacto del volumen en el valor de las decisiones de compra de equipos, y cómo los proveedores deberían ayudar. Por Greg Freiherr, editor colaborador, noticias de tecnología de imágenes. El cambio continuo del volumen al valor podría cambiar radicalmente las decisiones sobre la
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Health identity management and a redefined role for radiologists are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: preparing for effective health identity management; clinical decision support benefits radiology trainees, redefining the role of radiologists; London hospitals plan to use AI in place of
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Johns Hopkins University and Carestream bring weight-bearing extremity imaging to market. By Dr. John A. Carrino, Vice-Chairman of the Radiology and Imaging Department at the Hospital for Special Surgery and Professor of Radiology, Weill Medical College of Cornell University. There is a well-known adage in radiology: “You
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Radiology & HealthcareIT New this week: advances in ultrasound and PET imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: more than 100 patients with advanced and medication-refractory Parkinson’s disease are undergoing focused ultrasound treatment as part of a pivotal study; Artificial intelligence and wearable technology help predict
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? June'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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