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New CDC Proposal Suggests Allowing Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to Read Chest X-rays. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is deciding on expanding their federal

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Alright – let’s admit it, X-Ray Machines are pretty smart these days.  So smart, in fact, they can adjust hardware and technique settings automatically, taking some of the weight off us rad techs (more formally known as Radiologic Technologists).  But just because the machine can

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The following is intended for promotional purposes only and is not medical advice. Additionally, any views, statements, or opinions expressed by the speakers were made voluntarily by uncompensated customers or employees and should not be construed as factual. Working in healthcare comes with a sense of

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Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose. Fortunately, considerable progress has been made in reducing exposure in digital radiology

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Strategies to improve performance at healthcare facilities of all sizes. By Lori Lee Barr, M.D., F.A.C.R., F.A.I.U.M., Radiology Associates of Florida, a Radiology Partners practice. If you work in radiology in a community healthcare facility, you may have low demand for pediatric medical imaging. As a result,

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A director shares her experiences in surviving – and thriving – through crises. By Carmen Geerlings, MBA, RT(R) (ARRT), Director of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Raleigh Radiology. Potential crises seem to be waiting perpetually in the wings for radiology administrators and our facilities. Sources of crises can

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Carestream customers realized average reject rate reduction of 16%. (1) Do you know that, on average,18% of imaging exams require retakes? (2). Repeating imaging exams increases the workload of your radiographers who are already stretched too thin; increases the exposure of the affected patients; and contributes

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Radiology administrators at AHRA share their strategies. What is the biggest challenge currently facing radiology administrators? The answer from radiology administrators attending AHRA 2023 was unanimous: attracting and retaining radiology staff. Read on to learn their strategies for addressing this critical and persistent issue. The lasting impact

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Mid-cycle refresh can increase clinical, operational, and security benefits. How would you rate the value you are getting from your current X-ray imaging equipment? Does it support new medical imaging software that can help improve clinical outcomes? Does it have automation features that improve operational efficiencies? Does

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Carestream joins research for earlier detection and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What if you could detect idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) earlier – and get patients into treatment sooner? What if X-ray imaging, the most prevalent and accessible imaging modality in the world, could provide the

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Maximize uptime and return on investment of X-ray equipment. As we enter 2023, we see familiar – and essential – service strategies for maximizing the return on investment (ROI) on medical imaging equipment: Strengthen cybersecurity to keep operations flowing.Establish a plan for fastest possible resolution of issues

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Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. By Professor Louise Rainford, Associate Dean of Radiography, UCD Dublin. Mistakes happen in radiology – just as mistakes happen in all professions. Some safety incidents have significant consequences; others no significance at all. In fact, the majority

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Oswego Hospital’s innovative imaging staff maximized its use of the CARESTREAM DRX-Revolution Mobile Imaging System to care for patients. Table of contents COVID's Multiple Challenges Minimizing Exposure Streamlining Workflow Filling the Gaps in DR Imaging Training With Ease Oswego Hospital, which is part of Oswego Health in Central New York, is

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Learn the techniques behind maximizing dose efficiency for pediatric imaging. Table of contents Pediatric Solutions for Image Acquistion Pediatric Solutions for Image Processing Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Pediatric Solutions for Image Review and Assessment Best practices of radiographic imaging follow the principle of using a dose “as low

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Carestream accelerates delivery of AI features that help improve patient outcomes and patient care. Table of contents AI's role in improving clinical outcomes AI's role in improving the human experience Accelerating delivery of AI applications for radiology There are numerous technologies and technical terms related to artificial intelligence (AI) that

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Study results demonstrate Smart Noise Cancellation delivers significant improvement in dose efficiency. Table of contents Radiation dose reduction study Reader study results Study conclusions Best practice in medical X-ray imaging employs the principle of ALARA – “as low as reasonably achievable” – for radiation dose management. A consequence of this

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Nova proposta do CDC sugere que assistentes médicos e profissionais de enfermagem possam analisar raios X de tórax. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream O Instituto Nacional de Segurança e Saúde Ocupacional (NIOSH) dos Centros de Controle e Prevenção de Doenças (CDC)

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La nueva propuesta de los CDC sugiere permitir la lectura de radiografías de tórax a médicos asistentes y enfermeros especializados. By Ann London BS. RT (R)(T) | Clinical Applications Specialist, Carestream El Instituto Nacional para la Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (NIOSH) de los Centros de Control de

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Muitos países não apresentam infraestrutura de rede, de armazenamento e de monitores médicos para fornecer aos profissionais de saúde acesso online às imagens médicas dos pacientes para diagnóstico e planejamento de tratamento.  Filmes médicos são impressos para transporte, armazenamento e visualização de imagens médicas. Os profissionais

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Many countries lack the network, storage, and medical display infrastructure to provide healthcare providers on-line access to patients’ medical images for diagnosis and treatment planning.  Medical films are printed for transport, storage, and display of medical images.   Healthcare providers must decide on the brand and printing