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Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed

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Nearly half of outpatient MRI orders are delayed -- that is, performed more than 10 days from the date chosen by the referring provider, according to research published January 10 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Almost half (48%) of MRI orders had a prolonged "order-to-performed" interval, with a mean interval of 18.5

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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. The results could lead to better patient care, noted a team led by Angela Tong, MD, of NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. The bottom line?

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Shaping Diagnoses: The Crucial Role of MRI Professionals in Patient Care (Tamil Nadu, Tiruchirappalli, Tirunelveli, Tiruppur, Tiruvallur)

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Introduction: In the realm of patient care, MRI professionals play a crucial role in shaping diagnoses and improving healthcare outcomes. In this comprehensive exploration, we’ll delve into the essential functions of MRI professionals, highlighting their contributions to the healthcare ecosystem.

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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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Paramedics weigh in on the feasibility of portable MRI for stroke care

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Using portable MRI in an ambulance during transport of patients experiencing stroke shows promise for improving outcomes, but there's more work to be done to streamline the process, according to survey results published June 25 in Ergonomics. Patient positioning challenges in a moving vehicle. "[Is a participant asked.

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NEJM: fMRI shows that some unresponsive patients perform cognitive tasks

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Functional MRI (fMRI) shows that 25% of unresponsive brain injury patients can still perform cognitive tasks, according to a study published August 14 in the New England Journal of Medicine. The investigators conducted a study that included clinical, behavioral, and task-based fMRI and EEG data from 353 adults.

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Patient Centered Care and Communication Defined: How They Lead to Better Health Outcomes

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Patients are thrown into an unfamiliar environment with minimal knowledge and lack the confidence to ask the questions they want to, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and lost. When providers don’t take the time to center the care and communication around their patient, it can lead to poor health outcomes.