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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

AuntMinnie

Substituting less energy-consuming ultrasound for x-ray or CT reduced energy use by as much as 8% during diagnostic radiology processes and 31.2% Masperi and colleagues conducted the study between January 2023 and June 2023. The group developed a "green imaging review" for patients accessing the emergency room.

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Radiography, Research, and You

The British Institute of Radiology

Kim Mason Kim Mason, an Audit and Research Radiographer for Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, talks about their role as well as the value of radiographer engagement in research activities and how to get involved. Hi, I’m Kim and I am an alternative-styled, funky-haired, septum-pierced, disabled Audit and Research Radiographer.

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

We recently adopted a nationwide pediatric appendix ultrasound performance protocol, sonographer worksheet, and radiologist reporting template in order to decrease CT utilization for this diagnosis nationwide. You can enroll in the free, on-demand course at Pediatric Appendix Ultrasound Standardized Performance and Reporting Training.

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AI's impact on false-positive mammograms, breast cancer screening performance

AuntMinnie

AI software based on deep-learning algorithms is showing promise, however, for helping to improve specificity in screening mammography and other breast imaging modalities. in 2023, according to Mammography Quality Standards Act (MQSA) national statistics. Just over 40.5 million mammograms were performed in the U.S.

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Breakthroughs in breast cancer screening technologies

AuntMinnie

For dense-breasted patients requiring supplemental imaging, MRI remains a valuable option that is not limited by breast density and is shown to be more sensitive than mammography at finding breast cancer. vi Investigations continue of this newer imaging modality, which has the potential to positively benefit patients with dense breasts.