Demand for mobile imaging surges as unlikely locations become urgent care facilities. Carestream has added production lines, shifts, and workers to meet the increased demand for the DRX-Revolution mobile imaging unit. In response to the overwhelming and crushing need for critical care of patients infected with
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News this week: imaging informatics in radiology, and COVID headlines. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: radiologists should reschedule non-urgent imaging; social media can provide COVID-19 support; applying imaging informatics to improve patient care in radiology; ABR postpones more exams; and telehealth rules eased for
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An imaging informatics fellowship director and fellow share their insights. By Dr. Teresa Martin-Carreras and Dr. Tessa S. Cook, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. At first glance, the principles of patient care in radiology and imaging informatics might seem at odds. Patient care being very personal,
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The impact of COVID-19 in radiology dominates the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: four important radiology measures to help control the spread of COVID-19; expert advice on COVID-19 strategies; chest imaging reveals similar EVALI traits; ACR 2020 meeting will be online; and a
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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
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Edúquese para la posibilidad de ser testigo en una investigación criminal. Por la Dr. Michaela Davis, investigadora de Winston Churchill, profesora asistente de la facultad de medicina y ciencias médicas de la UCD y asistente de radiología de diagnóstico. Aunque es posible que no
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The three cornerstones of high-quality, consistent X-ray imaging. Like most technologies, X-ray imaging software is evolving, delivering more automation and improved image quality. However, the fundamental imaging basics for radiologic technologists remain unchanged. Here is a helpful review of the imaging basics for rad techs. In
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Las innovaciones en hardware y software ayudan a que las imágenes médicas se mantengan tan accesibles y seguras como sea posible. La semana pasada en nuestro blog sobre Tendencias de imágenes médicas en 2020,exploramos cuatro innovaciones tecnológicas en radiología que pueden ayudar a mejorar el diagnóstico
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The impact of COVID-19 on radiology dominates headlines. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR releases COVID-19 guidance; managing radiology staff during the COVID-19 outbreak; ABR cancels exams; WBCT may better detect osteoarthritis; PET scans identify brain inflammation in veterans. ACR releases CT and
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Cuatro innovaciones tecnológicas que conformarán el futuro del diagnóstico por imágenes. Nos encontramos en un nuevo año y en una nueva década: es el momento de mirar hacia adelante a las innovaciones que conformarán el futuro de las imágenes médicas en 2020 y los años venideros.
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This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: SIR and AHRA cancel upcoming meetings; new research shows CT scans help determine COVID-19 severity; techniques to improve workflow in radiology; time to cut through the AI hype; and mobile stroke units may help reduce disabilities. SIR and AHRA
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Techniques to improve workflow in the X-ray imaging department. Radiology administrators are constantly looking for ways to improve productivity in the imaging department. As modality software has evolved, so have the features that enhance automation and efficiency in the workflow. But in my interactions with
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Coronavirus and its impact on radiology is in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: how radiologists can help limit the spread of coronavirus; ECR 2020 rescheduled due to coronavirus; radiologists’ salaries hit $400,000; some patients fearful of AI; and an increase in radiology
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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
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Section 179 offers radiology equipment tax savings for some small businesses New radiology equipment and medical printing solutions have the potential to improve an imaging center or medical practice’s bottom line through increased patient throughput. But did you know that there is also a possible
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In the news: positive job outlook for radiologists This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: the radiologist job market continues to thrive; imaging industry supports change in Alzheimer’s scan reimbursement; checklists to help chest CT interpretation; the pros and cons of external hires in the radiology
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The pros and cons of new hires for radiology department staff. By Ron Jones MSRS, RT (R, CT) ARRT Editor note: This is the second in a 2-part series. In Part One, we looked at the benefits and process of cross-training current employees to fill a
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