Headlines this week: new breast imaging technologies; signs of vaping-related lung injuries. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: important information for radiologists regarding e-cigarettes; new breast imaging technologies for earlier cancer detection; survey results of health execs; advice to radiographers about raising their profile; and
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Adopting new breast imaging technologies for earlier cancer detection. By Dr. Stamatia Destounis, MD FACR, Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic. Editor’s note: for Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Everything Rad asked EWBC physician, Dr. Stamatia V. Destounis, MD, FACR, to share her insights on the current and future role
Read MoreHeadlines this week include growth in breast imaging market; AI ethics. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR asks Congress to stop proposed reimbursement changes; breast imaging market continues to grow; X-rays and AI may help ‘read’ destroyed ancient scrolls; how radiologists can help with
Read MoreNorth Colorado Medical Center shares process and tips for installing ceiling mounted X-ray systems. Rafael Hernandez is the Medical Imaging Senior Manager at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, Colorado. DOTmed HealthCare Business News recently interviewed him about the facility’s updates to their X-ray room
Read MoreNorth Colorado Medical Center comparte procesos y consejos para instalar sistemas de rayos X montados a techo. Rafael Hernandez es el gerente senior de imágenes médicas en North Colorado Medical Center en Greeley, Colorado. DOTmed HealthCare Business News recientemente lo entrevistó sobre las actualizaciones de su
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Resources for radiology entrepreneurs; and study on AIO windows are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: advice for innovators in radiology; a study on radiologist performance with AIO windows; NPPs rarely render diagnostic imaging services; some radiologists don’t participate in certification programs;
Read MoreIn the news this week: imaging utilization on the rise; and social media in breast imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR reports medical imaging utilization is increasing; a new machine learning algorithm to support patient follow-up; how social media can help radiologists; RSNA
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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
Read MoreRadiology apps and facts about radiation risks are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: separating fact from fiction about radiation risks; dual-energy CT helps differentiate types of cancer; physicians favor audiovisual radiology reports; AI learning from the decision-making process; and apps that
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Epidemiologic evidence and bench research demonstrate the truth about low radiation risk to patients. By Dr. Akshay Baheti and Dr. Bhavin Jankharia. The perceived risk of radiation from medical imaging remains a major source of concern in the minds of many radiologists, referring physicians,
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La evidencia epidemiológica y la investigación de laboratorio demuestran la verdad sobre el bajo riesgo de radiación para los pacientes. El riesgo percibido de radiación de las imágenes médicas sigue siendo una fuente importante de preocupación en la mente de muchos radiólogos, médicos de referencia y
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In the news: patient-centered radiology and managing mistakes in medical imaging. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: improving radiology readiness worldwide; AAPM clarifies X-ray recommendations; increased emphasis on patient-centered radiology; how to manage mistakes in radiology; and nominations are open for the RADxx Awards. Improving radiology
Read MoreRAD-AID despliega disponibilidad de la radiología “Radiology Readiness” y voluntarios en todo el mundo. La escasez de radiología se presenta de muchas formas: falta de radiólogos, falta de capacitación o tal vez falta de equipo. RAD-AID entiende que un solo modelo no puede abordar todos los
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RAD-AID deploys Radiology-Readiness and volunteers worldwide. Radiology shortages come in many forms - lack of radiologists, lack of training, or perhaps lack of equipment. RAD-AID understands that a single model can’t address all aspects of radiology shortages. That’s why its critical first step is to
Read MoreUK recommendations on patient follow up, and testing of radiology residents are in the news. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: ACR supports reducing administrative burden for patients; determining the best way to test radiology residents; US leads the world in AI/radiology research publishing;
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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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Radiology reports are in the news this week. This week’s articles in Diagnostic Reading include: how a healthcare system reduced variation in radiology reports; how to handle workplace conflict; a new program to improve global radiology education; AI that identifies cancer outcomes; and radiology business intelligence
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