Dra. María Luisa Chapel: "El físico médico es una figura imprescindible en la medicina radiológica actual”. Por Dr. Pablo Valdés, Vice presidente de Radiología Española. Recientemente se han cumplido dos años desde que María Luisa Chapel, responsable del Servicio de Radiofísica y Protección Radiológica del Hospital Universitario
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A radiology technologist gives his view from the sidelines. Haga clic aquí para leer la versión en español de este blog. It's time for NFL preseason kickoff! For many fans, a player’s physical condition is as important as their number of sacks or passing yards. And of
Read MoreUn técnico en radiología da su punto de vista desde las líneas laterales. La pretemporada de la NFL comenzó el 3 de agosto; Para muchos aficionados, la condición física de un jugador es tan importante como su número total de yardas pasadas. Y, por supuesto, la
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Leadership in healthcare was a pervasive theme at annual conference. Healthcare administrators from around the country attended The Association for Medical Imaging Management (AHRA) annual meeting this month. Multiple learning sessions were offered for attendees to join and listen to their peers. A common theme throughout
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AHRA keynote: practical takeaways for imaging leaders. In the shadow of Disneyland, nearly 1,000 attendees at the 2017 AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management annual meeting, kicked off the week in Anaheim with a keynote from entertainer Chris Blackmore. Combining humor and magic, Chris translated
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Carestream’s Clinical Collaboration Platform supports high volume and workflow efficiencies critical to cancer patient care. By Peter Buchanan, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is one of the world’s leading cancer research, education, and treatment centres. We strive to provide world-class patient care. Carestream’s Clinical Collaboration
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Transportable Carestream detector brings chest X-rays directly to worker sites. By Melanie Brewster, Managing Director, Industrial Diagnostics Company. Exposure to fine dust containing fine particles of sand known as Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS) can cause irreversible lung damage in the form of nodules of scar tissue which can
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15 strategies to help minimize radiological errors in MRI, CT, and ultrasound imaging. By Paola A. Baron Ródiz, M.D., Radiology Resident at hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa, Leganes, Madrid – Spain and Ferreiro Argüelles, M.D., Neuroradiologist at Hospital Universitario Severo Ochoa in Leganés, Madrid – Spain. Editor’s Note:
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Patients get less radiation and center gains faster throughput with digital radiography. By Debbie Heinz, Radiology Manager, Saint Francis Medical Center. OSF Saint Francis Medical Center hit the trifecta by moving from CR to DR. We gained rapid access to high-quality diagnostic images, our patients are getting
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Radiologists becoming more like information managers and image processing specialists. By Pablo Valdés, vice-chairman, Spanish Society of Medical Radiology. Haga clic aquí para leer la versión en español de este blog. Dr. Pablo Valdés is vice-chairman of the Spanish radiologists’ society - Spanish Society of Medical Radiology (SERAM). In
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Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital Shares their “O to U Approach” for capturing high quality diagnostic AP images. By Diane Evans, Radiology Education Specialist, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Mobile chest X-rays performed in the antero-posterior (AP) projection has always been considered an
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9 questions to answer before researching equipment. Radiology equipment selection for imaging rooms is among the most important decisions a hospital or imaging facility will make. Choosing the imaging product best suited to your workflow and imaging needs can help your doctors make quicker diagnoses and
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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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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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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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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
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