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AuntMinnie 2007: Gadolinium: A 'necessary factor' in the development of NSF?

AuntMinnie

Making careful choices Fortunately, the imaging community has taken the old "ounce of prevention" adage to heart by proposing and adopting risk management strategies for performing gadolinium-enhanced MRI on renal patients. The group in Wisconsin found a 5% incidence of NSF among high-risk patients who received Omniscan.

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Demystifying How Medical Images Are Managed

Median

Consequently, more timely diagnoses and treatment decisions, reductions in duplicate/unnecessary imaging, and reduced administrative burden and costs were enabled. Implementing an image management system, however, forms just one part of the process; organizations must also be mindful of regulatory rules (e.g.,

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A Blueprint for Breast Imaging Protocols: Understanding the Why, How and When

Mammography Educators

Compliance and risk management: adhering to protocols ensures regulatory compliance. Reduce litigation risk: following established protocols helps mitigate errors. Thomas et al. However, the frequency and average number of suits accrued varies widely by state of residence and sex (3).