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ISMRM: Communication, multidisciplinary engagement key to pediatric MRI

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Communication and engagement with child-life specialists are a couple of factors in successful MR imaging for young children, according to research presented May 4 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting in Singapore. Performing MRI scans on young children can be challenging for radiologists.

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Is your equipment helping or hurting patient communication?

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A critical element of care can suffer on account of this pressure: patient communication. Effective patient communication is already a topic of concern in radiology. The systems technologists rely on to do their job directly impact how and when they communicate with patients -- for better or for worse.

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Effective Communication Strategies for Construction Managers

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As a construction manager, the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently is essential to not only the project’s success but to the way your employees interact with and follow through. Clear and concise communication Clear communication ensures the employee can receive the information provided in a meaningful and effective manner.

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The Importance of Effective Communication in Construction Management

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While maintaining effective communication is important in any industry, it’s vital for construction management. Most importantly, a lack of clear communication can lead to injuries, especially at the construction site. This article provides several tips for building effective communication in construction management.

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Is Your Equipment Helping or Hurting Patient Communication?

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A critical element of care can suffer on account of this pressure: patient communication. Effective patient communication is already a topic of concern in radiology. The systems technologists rely on to do their job directly impact how and when they communicate with patients -- for better or for worse.

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Considering patient symptoms improves spine MRI diagnosis

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A team led by study senior author William Palmer, MD, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston found that radiologists who had access to information on patients' symptoms when they interpreted MRI spine exams achieved "a near statistically perfect agreement with spine specialists." The results were published October 29 in Radiology.

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Dedicated ultrasound, MRI protocols improve endometriosis diagnosis

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Dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols -- in contrast to routine ones -- are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis, researchers have reported. Correct workup [of endometriosis] is imperative for timely diagnosis and can involve both ultrasound and MRI," it explained. The weighted mean specificity for ultrasound was 84.4%