Recommendations and guidelines for the use of Paediatric DRLs. By Raija Seuri , Paediatric Radiologist in Helsinki University Hospital and clinical consultant for the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland. Editor’s note: the spelling of ‘paediatric’ used in this blog is the correct spelling in
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An inside look at earning a medical imaging degree in Australia. A day in the life of a student has its ups and downs, but overall, my life as a radiography student is a dream come true. I love the courses I am taking, and what
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Radiology administrators at AHRA 2018 share their experiences. Being a successful radiology administrator is a tall order. You need to drive operational and financial results, stay in compliance with changing regulations, and occasionally reconcile physician orders that might conflict with clinical decision support data. But according
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AHRA 2018 keynote speaker shares insights on creating a culture of heroes in medical imaging. When asked “what is a hero?”, many people respond that it is an ordinary person who did an extraordinary thing. Kevin Brown, keynote speaker at the AHRA2018 conference, thinks we should
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When, what, and why to read on mobile devices. Processing speeds and display resolutions on tablets have increased to a level where many people are satisfied to use them for casual gaming or binge watching Netflix. But have we reached the point where radiologists can do
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Easy access to algorithms accelerates development of apps - what will it mean for radiology? By Eliot Siegel, MD, FACR, FSIIM. Want to improve detection of intracranial hemorrhage in a trauma patient? Or quantify the progression of multiple sclerosis? There will be an app for that
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Mindfulness meditation can help radiologists stay focused and precise. By Donald J. Flemming, M.D. , Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Focus and precision are central to accurate diagnostic readings. But how can we as radiologists maintain these essential qualities amidst the growing volume of readings and interruptions?
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Observations about the impact of volume to value on equipment purchasing decisions, and how vendors should help. By Greg Freiherr, collaborating editor, Imaging Technology News. The ongoing shift from volume to value could radically change decisions about the purchase of diagnostic imaging equipment. To gain insight on
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Radiology rooms require experienced planning and skilled project management. A new diagnostic imaging system has the potential to touch hundreds of stakeholders in a healthcare facility. Radiographers, patients, and the physicians who review the radiographs might all benefit from the system’s new features. But leading up to
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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’s bottom line through increased patient throughput. But did you know that there is also a possible radiology equipment tax deduction
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