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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

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More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. and two-thirds were published from 2019, which indicates a recent increase in attention to the issue, the authors noted. One-quarter of the studies focused on the issue in the U.S.

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Patient position affects radiation exposure during PET/CT scans

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“These findings contribute to a better understanding of the radiation dosimetry associated with different patient positions during WB-PET/CT scans,” the group wrote, in an article published January 4 in Radiography. They divided patients into those scanned in the arm-raised position (n = 545) and arm-lowered position (n = 187).

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Opportunity for osteoporosis check on lumbar spine plain radiographs

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In a retrospective study led by presenter Bin Zhang, MD, of The First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University in China, 1,538 pairs of lumbar spine radiographs and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) results from females aged ≥ 50 years were collected between January 1, 2014, and October 10, 2019.

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WBCT Indications Series: Midfoot Arthritis

CurveBeam AI

In addition, WBCT better quantifies 3 the structural deformity of Chopart, talonavicular, and calcaneocuboid joints when compared to conventional radiography and non-weight bearing computed tomography images. 2019 Feb;40(2):152-158. PMID: 32851880.​ (2) 2) Jeng CL, Rutherford T, Hull MG, Cerrato RA, Campbell JT. Foot Ankle Int.

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WBCT Indications Series: PCFD

CurveBeam AI

In addition, WBCT better quantifies the structural deformity of PCFD compared to conventional radiography and non-weight bearing CT images 1 ​​. 2019 Feb;40(2):152-158. Comparative assessment of midfoot osteoarthritis diagnostic sensitivity using weightbearing computed tomography vs weightbearing plain radiography. Eur J Radiol.

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Open Disclosure in Radiology

Everything Rad

By Professor Louise Rainford, Associate Dean of Radiography, UCD Dublin. A 2019 national Danish study of 208 MR professionals found that 25% of respondents had been in a safety incident that was not reported. (1) Reading Time: 6 minutes read Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. Read the blog.

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Chalk Stick Fracture in Ankylosing Spondylitis

Global Radiology CME

7 Primary diagnosis of AS involves radiography of sacroiliac joints and symptomatic areas of the spine (Figs. Because radiography may not detect early signs of AS, non-enhanced MRI is recommended in identifying early signs of disease. 4 Chalk stick fractures may lead to anterior subluxation and narrowing of the spinal canal.