La solución a los inconvenientes de CXR sin necesidad de aumentar la dosis. Las radiografías de tórax (CXR) son uno de los tipos de radiografías más difíciles de interpretar. La estructura densa del tórax comprende estructuras anatómicas subyacentes y sobrepuestas complejas y presenta la dificultad adicional
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Superando as complexidades da CXR sem um ajuste de dose. As radiografias torácicas (CXRs) são uma das mais difíceis de interpretar. A densa estrutura torácica inclui uma complexa anatomia sobrejacente e subjacente do paciente, além dos movimentos constantes dos pulmões e do coração. Idealmente, os
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Overcoming the complexities of CXR without a dose penalty. Chest X-rays (CXR) are one of the most difficult radiographs to interpret. The dense chest structure includes complex overlying and underlying patient anatomy, and the ever-present motions of the lungs and heart. Ideally, radiologists would like to
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In the news: updated AC guidelines and creating a better radiology report. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR releases update to appropriateness criteria; how to improve a radiology report; the CIR’s mission to elevate the radiology profession; how the pandemic is changing breast cancer
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Entrevista con el presidente electo del Colegio Interamericano de Radiología. Everything Rad: ¿Puedes explicarnos la misión del CIR? Dra. Gonzalez Ulloa: El Colegio Interamericano de Radiología (Colegio Interamericano de Radiología, CIR) es una Asociación Médico Científica Iberoamericana fundada en 1943. Está integrado por 25 países representados por
Read More An interview with the President-elect of the Inter-American College of Radiology. Everything Rad: Please explain the mission of the CIR. Dra. Gonzalez Ulloa: The Inter-American College of Radiology (Colegio Interamericano de Radiología) (CIR) is an Ibero-American Scientific Medical Association founded in 1943. It is made up of
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6 pasos para convertirse en un administrador más eficaz. De Kernesha S. Weatherly, directora de radiología, UAB Medicine. ¿Es un gerente de radiología eficaz? ¿Cómo lo sabe? En el clima actual, el aumento de la productividad y el uso eficiente de los centros existentes se han convertido en una
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Breast imaging news for Pinktober. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: radiology field on alert for Pinktober 2020; MITA stresses appropriate device cleaning; is this the next step in breast imaging?; new ultrasound detector technology; and machine learning helps improve medication prescriptions. A ‘drastically different’ Pinktober
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6 steps to become a more effective administrator. By Kernesha S. Weatherly, Director of Radiology, UAB Medicine. Are you an effective radiology manager? How do you know? In today’s climate, increased productivity and efficient use of existing facilities have become a necessity. From budget cuts, fee for performance,
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Online education and impact of free imaging exams are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: FDA supports advancement of digital health technology; time of day may affect mammogram diagnosis; free imaging exam greatly increases utilization; online teaching from ESHNR; and Medicare reimbursement
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Impacto da COVID-19 nas equipes de radiologia e no planejamento administrativo. A pandemia da COVID-19 criou inúmeros desafios para a imagiologia médica: os principais são diagnosticar e monitorar a doença, além de controlar a infecção. Além disso, esse vírus persistente tem um impacto significativo na administração
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El impacto de COVID-19 en el personal de radiología y la planificación administrativa. La pandemia de COVID-19 ha creado numerosos desafíos para el área de imágenes médicas: los principales son el diagnóstico y la supervisión de la enfermedad, así como el control de infecciones. Asimismo, el
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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 object in this X-ray. Please leave your answer in
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Patient perceptions on imaging modalities and radiation make news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: worldwide variation in COVID-19 imaging; radiologists must support physician, patient education; post-Brexit medical imaging regulations; imaging agent illuminates inflammation; and are clinicians ordering too many CT lung exams? Survey finds widespread
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Estratégias para fornecer diagnóstico por imagem de pacientes internados ou ambulatoriais em um cenário novo e desafiador. A persistência do vírus da COVID-19 está exigindo que muitos fornecedores de diagnóstico por imagem adaptem as operações para retomar o atendimento radiológico de rotina, assim como para atender
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Estrategias para ofrecer servicios de imágenes médicas a pacientes hospitalizados y ambulatorios en condiciones nuevas y desafiantes La persistencia del virus de COVID-19 está obligando a los centros de imágenes médicas a adaptar sus operaciones para reanudar los servicios de radiología de rutina mientras atienden a
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In the news: capturing images of cells at work inside our lungs. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include radiology research funding surges; how to capture ‘real-time’ immune cell images; radiation-absorbing pad greatly reduces exposure; focused ultrasound helps cancer patients; and a clinical comparison of modalities
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