AI developments dominate the week’s news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: the year of machine learning and AI in healthcare; how radiologists can prepare for the future of AI; Mayo Clinic enterprise imaging leaders collaborate on enterprise imaging; Google AI is using images of
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11 tips to protect your DR detectors for digital radiography. Rad techs often ask us for best practices for protecting DR detectors. My number one suggestion? Handle them with care. Many medical imaging providers have upgraded from CR to DR imaging because the technology is more efficient, quicker,
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Trate sus detectores DR como un Corvette. Los técnicos en radiología frecuentemente nos piden las mejores prácticas para proteger los detectores para radiografía digital. ¿Mi sugerencia número uno? Manéjalos con cuidado. Muchos proveedores de imágenes médicas han migrado de imágenes CR a DR porque la tecnología es
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The value of radiology technologists, and facts and fallacies on artificial intelligence are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: new AR technology for improved medical images; myths and truths about physicians and AI; Apple may help improve patient access to health data;
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Metal artifact reduction software offers additional diagnostic advantages. By Levon Vogelsang, PhD, Senior Research Scientist at Carestream Health. Editor's note: This article was originally published in Becker’s Spine Review on Jan. 16, 2018. It is republished here with the publication’s permission. An aging population along with a wide
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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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Remote patient monitoring and the case for data scientists are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: the status of digital healthcare in Italy; the importance of data scientists in healthcare; primary care providers and breast density laws; improving radiation safety for children;
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The obsolescence of X-ray equipment and its fundamental role in diagnosis. By: Dr. Miguel Ángel Trapero, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón Editor’s note: the Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM) recently published its "Guidelines for Renewal and Technology Update in Radiology," in which it analyzes the situation of medical
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La obsolescencia de los equipos de rayos X y su papel fundamental en el diagnóstico. Nota del editor: La Sociedad Española de Radiología Médica (SERAM) ha publicado recientemente el documento “Guía para la renovación y actualización tecnológica en radiología”, en el que se hace un análisis
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Headlines this week: health IT funding and ultrasound market are growing. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: night shifts take a toll on radiologists’ performance; analyzing stored medical image data population enables better health management and precision medicine; health IT funding set a record in
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