Balancing patient populations with changes in procedures and equipment. By Rick Perez, Administrative Director, Winthrop University Hospital's Department. Radiology room requirements are a paradox. Imaging rooms require solid construction to support 1,000 pound overhead tube cranes as well as lead linings to contain x-ray scatter. Yet they
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This week’s articles include: EHRs and HIEs lacking, and post-processing in radiology. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: radiology in the era of payment reform; making the most of EHRs is easier said than done; exposing reasons for the difficulties in connecting patient information; brain MRI might help
Read MoreCan you guess the image in the X-ray? It’s February, and with a new month comes a new “Guess the X-ray Image Challenge”. Here's a hint: there are 2 items in the image and you likely have them on or near your desk! We welcome radiologists, technicians,
Read MoreAlgorithms, on-the-job-training, and confidence are topics in radiology this week. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: radiologists face pressure to consolidate; an algorithm can extract and characterize findings in radiology reports; a year of clinical practice dramatically improves competency among radiologists; The Journal of the ACR outlines reasons
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Improving access and precision, and decreasing costs along the care pathway. What lies ahead for the future of medical imaging? In 2017, Carestream is pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation in radiology in four important areas: Accelerating processing speedExpanding the parameters of 3D and 4DCapturing images at
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Forbes healthcare predictions for 2017; rads less susceptible to vendor perks. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: Forbes healthcare predictions for 2017; can EHRs offer personalized care; why radiology is less susceptible to enticements from healthcare vendors; exercise might help men (but not women) stave off Alzheimer’s disease;
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In the news: 'radiologist' a top career; healthcare created most jobs in 2016. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: ‘radiologist" landed at No. 45 on CNN's list of the top 100 careers; many YouTube videos designed to educate patients don’t address important quality and safety concerns; radiology journals
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Topics include: interoperability needs more progress; CDC increases Zika funding. Diagnostic Reading summary includes: the need for increased interoperability; patients who travel for medical care are creating opportunities for new hotels near specialty hospitals; study shows millions of Americans can afford medical coverage thanks to Obamacare;
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? Happy New Year! What better way to start 2017 than by participating in our new “Guess the X-ray Challenge!” Here's a hint: they are 2 items to help keep you warm in the winter months! We welcome radiologists, technicians, RAs,
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Le nuove tendenze della radiologia nel 2017 includono l’intelligenza artificiale, la tecnologia indossabile (wearable), l'internet delle cose (internet of thing) e la stampa 3D. Che cosa si possono aspettare per il 2017 i radiologi e gli altri specialisti interessati ai temi dell’imaging diagnostico? I temi caldi
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Reports can help facilitate the prevention of serious or disabling diseases; an interview with Dr. Luis Martí-Bonmatí of the Royal Academy of Medicine. Haga clic aquí para leer esta entrevista en español. Dr. Luis Martí-Bonmatí has held chair number 13 of the Royal Academy of Medicine since
Read More Una entrevista con Dr. Luis Martí-Bonmatí de la Real Academia Nacional de Medicina. En esta segunda parte de la entrevista concedida a Everything Rad, el radiólogo Luís Martí-Bonmatí, que desde el pasado mes de febrero ocupa el Sillón número 13 de la Real Academia Nacional de
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In-house imaging provides orthopaedic practices with ancillary revenue stream. “Where you win or lose the game in a medical practice is on the revenue side of the balance sheet.” Orthopaedic practices, like all medical practices, are feeling the pinch of increased costs, reimbursement pressure, and time-consuming administrative
Read MoreGrowing portfolio supports diverse healthcare facilities. Carestream transformed diagnostic imaging with the launch of our first wireless detector. The innovation continues today with our expanded detector portfolio that includes our DRX Plus and DRX Core detectors. CARESTREAM DRX Plus detectors in 35 x 43 cm and 43 x 43
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Can you guess the image in the X-ray? It’s a new month – and also time for November’s “Guess the X-ray” Image Challenge! Congratulations to those who correctly guessed the October image challenge! The correct answer was — a nail polish bottle! We welcome radiologists, technicians, RAs,
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5 reasons why the future of radiologists is secure. Dr. Eliot Siegel, Professor and Vice Chair Research Informatics, University of Maryland School of Medicine. There has been quite a bit of “trash talk” about radiologists being replaced by computers in both thepopular press and in the medical journals
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Going to RSNA 2016 in Chicago? Add these restaurants to your schedule! RSNA16 is coming up fast and soon many of my colleagues will join me in Chicago. They occasionally ask me to suggest a good restaurant. I thought I'd share my recommendations for best places to
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