September, 2022

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3D Mammography

Delaney Radiology

3D Mammography By Adam Braithwaite, M.D. I am a son, husband and father of three daughters. As you can imagine, women’s health is a priority for me and I have dedicated my life to the pursuit of detecting breast cancer early so that it can be treated and cured. For years, screening mammography has been our primary tool in this fight. In fact, since regular screening mammography began in the United States in the 1980s, breast cancer deaths have plummeted 35 percent.

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Less is More. Again: Speed of IV Fluid Administration in Pancreatitis (WATERFALL Trial)

REBEL EM

Background: Standard emergency department management of acute pancreatitis has focused on aggressive hydration, analgesia and investigation for an underlying reversible cause (eg gallstones). Recent evidence has challenged the routine use of aggressive hydration as unnecessary. There are also potential harms to large volume fluid resuscitation including progression of pancreatitis and fluid overload with or without respiratory failure.

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MRINetwork Announces Debut of its First Documentary, United in Excellence, Premiering September 29

MRI Network

MR INetwork, the global leader in executive recruiting franchising, announced their documentary, United in Excellence will premiere Thursday, September 29 at 4:30PM ET on MRINetworkTV. As MRI Network leadership continues to invest in resources to strengthen the Network and put their valued franchisees on trajectories for long-term success, they are pleased to announce the debut of the organization’s very first documentary.

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Project philosophical doughnut

Radiopaedia

Project philosophical doughnut was an editorial project to tidy up, standardize and, most importantly, give clinical indications and purpose to our CT protocol articles (hence the wacky name Andrew chose and stuck with). Radiography training in many institutions around the world is heavily process-driven; that is, radiographers are taught the technical requirements of a CT scan and learn the clinical side on the job.

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Testing Innovations in Cancer: How to evaluate and use new technologies

Amidst rising cancer prevalence and soaring costs, new cancer technologies and innovations are emerging to support the early detection, treatment, and surveillance of cancer. Read this guide to understand how to evaluate these solutions for your employees and members – and to learn more about the current state of coverage, clinical and cost effectiveness, and impact on quality and outcomes.

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Interview: An Immunotherapeutic Drug Development Expert Discusses Future of Cancer Management

Keosys Medical Imaging

William Le brings nearly 20 years of experience in drug development in oncology and immunotherapy to his role as Vice President of Operations for ImaginAb. We recently spoke to William about the future of immunotherapy technologies, and how ImaginAb is using imaging to change how cancer and autoimmune disease are managed. The following is a selection of excerpts from our conversation.

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How to Survive Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Mammography Educators

This post was written in 2021 by Louise Miller , R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC. We felt this information is so valuable, that we wanted to share it again this year! I don’t know about you, but when Breast Cancer Awareness Month would come around, I'd have mixed feelings: YIKES… full schedules everyday… non-stop! But then. WOW… this is the time of year where we can have fun with decorations, patient giveaways and celebrate the amazing work that we do!

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New Database: MedOne Radiology

MSK Library

Thieme’s MedOne Radiology is a comprehensive medical imaging database. It provides extensive case libraries and diagnostic guidance for those in training, and essential references and procedural guidelines for the qualified specialist in clinical practice.

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Global Talent Update – September 2022

MRI Network

“Finding and winning the right talent continues to be a priority and a challenge for business leaders. It’s more important than ever to evaluate your strategic workforce needs to understand not only the skills and capabilities required today but also those that will be needed to execute future strategic initiatives. Given the shift to hybrid work, work from anywhere (WFX) and in-person, it’s important to make sure you are fostering an inclusive environment to avoid a two-tiered organ

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TEG-Guided Resuscitation of Patients with Cirrhosis and Non-Variceal Bleeding

REBEL EM

Background: Thromboelastography (TEG) is a reliable, comprehensive non-invasive hemostatic assay that measures the ability of whole blood to form a clot. TEG analyzes the interaction between platelets and the coagulation cascade. It provides highly descriptive, real-time information on clot formation, clot strength, platelet function, and fibrinolysis, which is superior to traditional coagulation tests such as INR, aPTT, and platelet count.

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Maximize Your Radiology Center’s Performance With Specialized Scheduling

Patient-centric scheduling can only be achieved through optimized radiology workflows, effective communications between staff and physicians, and, of course, through specialized schedulers. In this guide, we’ll take you through a step-by-step process to transform your radiology center into a high-performance hub of medical imaging.

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Top 8 Benefits of Outsourcing Teleradiology Services

MedBillingExperts

Over the years, dependency on teleradiology outsourcing for obtaining quality reports has grown. This because of several reasons. On one hand, developed countries like the US face a severe shortage of radiologists. This is despite a substantial increase in the number of scans they conduct. According to reports, in USA, a radiology report requires an average of over two weeks to be signed off from the day of scan.

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Service Excellence Award Goes to 20-Year Cassling Engineer Terry Hingtgen

Cassling's MRI

We live and work in the communities we serve, which makes a profound difference when it comes to the level of service we provide at Cassling. When you know it’s you or a loved one who could be reliant on the lifesaving equipment we work on every day, you’re going to do everything you can to ensure it’s operating at peak efficiency. That is why, when you hear this about Field Service Engineer Terry Hingtgen from longtime Cassling Field Service Engineer Jason Schmitt, you know how important the st

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Inflammatory Breast Carcinoma

Global Radiology CME

by Nishtha Raval, Rend Al-Khalili, MD, and Kevin Rice, MD 63 F with one month history of enlarging right breast with redness and tenderness. What is the diagnosis? • Xray of the Week Figure 1. A) Mammogram MLO view. Focal asymmetries involving most of the anterior and mid right breast with diffuse skin thickening, trabecular coarsening and increased overall density of the right breast.

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The clear-cut choice for women and physicians when it comes to mammograms

Capitol Imaging Services

Capitol Imaging Services has served tens of thousands of women with our women’s health examinations in screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, bone density studies, breast MRI and breast biopsy. We implemented 3D mammography several years ago to provide a mammogram technique that is considered superior to conventional 2D mammography in thoroughly evaluating breast tissue to identify any areas of concern.

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The Employers Guide to Controlling Cancer

About 40% of us will be diagnosed with cancer in our lifetime, and patients are getting younger. At the same time, the cost of treatment continues to rise, with employers spending 8.5% more on cancer care for each employee than they did last year. The best thing employers can do for their employees and business tomorrow is to invest in cancer detection and care today.

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MRINetwork: United in Excellence Documentary Premiere

MRI Network

What is it like to be united in excellence? To challenge yourself daily, be relentless in your dreams, and give back to the industry and your community? What is it like to make a positive impact on people’s lives … to broaden your gaze beyond “recruiting as usual,” and build a thriving search firm? These are the questions we ask ourselves daily at MRI Network.

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Another Piece of Equipment with Racial Bias

REBEL EM

Background: Medical equipment that gives clinicians vital signs or other objective information must be reliable across populations as this data drives medical decisions. Many of these tools were not developed or validated in a racially diverse group of patients. We have already covered issues with pulse oximetry potentially missing hypoxemia in Black patients on REBEL EM ( Link is HERE ).

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The Top 5 Benefits of Diagnostic Imaging in El Paso

Professional Radiology

Diagnostic imaging is an important tool used every day in healthcare to assist doctors in making the most informed decisions for their patients. Over the years, advancements in diagnostic imaging have greatly increased patients’ overall care, quality of life, and outcome when diagnosed with certain conditions. If you are looking for a reliable and knowledgeable diagnostic imaging service in El Paso, look no further than Professional Radiology !

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Unlock the advantage of time across the breast health continuum of care

The British Institute of Radiology

Tim Simpson Time is everything when it comes to breast cancer care. If we can embrace smarter technology, this will help to provide better workflow efficiency and clinical confidence across the patient pathway, unlocking that much needed time to care for breast cancer patients. Tim Simpson General manager, UK and Ireland at Hologic explores how we can achieve this across the breast health continuum of care.

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Improving Access To & Utilization Of Cancer Screening With Color

Discover how Color's comprehensive care solution is revolutionizing cancer screening adherence and knowledge. Through an in-depth case study, Color's unique approach to comprehensive cancer care has shown significant benefits in increasing screening rates and enhancing patient knowledge. Participants reported a 2-3x increase in adherence to screening guidelines over just 8 weeks, with 84% of participants increasing their familiarity with timing and frequency of cancer screening.

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Northwest Radiology Network Welcomes Women’s Health Radiologist Dr. Shakeeb Ahmad

Northwest Radiology

Northwest Radiology Network welcomes Shakeeb Ahmad, M.D., who is subspecialized in women’s health radiology, including mammography. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from Bellarmine University in Louisville, Ky., Dr. Ahmad received his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He completed a medicine internship at the University of Louisville, radiology residency at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and Indiana University, and breast imaging fellowshi

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Acute Infective Vasitis

Global Radiology CME

36 M with RLQ pain, R inguinal swelling and fever. What is the diagnosis? • Xray of the Week Figure 1. CT scan of the pelvis on 36 year old male with right lower quadrant pain, right inguinal swelling, and fever. Figure 2. CT scan of the pelvis demonstrating acute infective vasitis. A. Axial CT- Inflammation of the right vas deferens (yellow arrows) with mild adjacent edema in the right side of pelvis.

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SHIFT – September 2022

MRI Network

Trending Topics in the World of Work_ Our September issue of SHIFT looks at the industries that grew the fastest in August; provides insight on why interim executives are in demand; examines how employers can meet expectations of workers; and recommends seven must-read business books for 2022. U.S. Jobs: Industries that Grew the Fastest in August U.S. employers added 315,000 jobs in August, and the nation’s unemployment rate ticked up to 3.7 percent, according to the latest data by the Lab

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REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks

REBEL EM

REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks Click here for Direct Download of the Podcast References: Core Ultrasound: Median Nerve Block Core Ultrasound: Radial Nerve Block Core Ultrasound: Ulnar Nerve Block Post Peer Reviewed By: Salim R. Rezaie, MD (Twitter: @srrezaie ) The post REBEL Core Cast 86.0 – Hand Nerve Blocks appeared first on REBEL EM - Emergency Medicine Blog.

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From Prevention to Survivorship: How HR Can Support Employees Facing Cancer Diagnoses

Explore the latest insights from the American Cancer Society's “Cancer Statistics 2024” report, which unveils multiple alarming trends in cancer data. Cancer is on the rise among young adults, and diagnoses for 6 of the 10 most common cancers are escalating. With over 2 million new cancer cases projected in the U.S. this year, employers face increased challenges when it comes to supporting employees.

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Challenging Patients & Situations Part 2: Circumstances

Mammography Educators

Written by: Louise C. Miller , R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), CRT(M), FSBI, FNCBC, Director of Education When I started writing this blog, I created a list of challenging patients and situations that were not related specifically to positioning challenges (i.e. frozen shoulder, kyphosis, wheelchair patients, etc) since these were addressed in my previous blog article.

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Project Bone-RADS

Radiopaedia

Project Bone-RADS was an editorial project aimed at the update and revision of several articles on the most common bone lesions encountered in imaging. It was inspired by the white paper Guidelines for the Diagnostic Management of Incidental Solitary Bone Lesions on CT and MRI in Adults: Bone Reporting and Data System (Bone-RADS) by Chang et al. published in Skeletal Radiology.

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The Benefits of the 3T MRI

The Radiology Clinic

MRIs, also known as Magnetic Resonance Imaging, allow for very detailed scans with the help of a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy. They help doctors see organs and structures inside the body that is different than other types of scans such as X-rays, ultrasounds, or CT scans. What is a 3T MRI? Traditional MRI machines operate at a strength of 1.5T, or Teslas.

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WTHR-TV Highlights Jovial Family Farm for Seniors

Northwest Radiology

WTHR-TV took an up-close look at Jovial Family Farm, a farm in the Broad Ripple area founded by Dr. Bobbie Jellison and her husband, Northwest Radiology Neuroradiologist Dr. Brian Jellison. Jovial Family Farm provides seniors, their families and their communities engagement and meaning through urban agrarian and culinary activities. The post WTHR-TV Highlights Jovial Family Farm for Seniors appeared first on Northwest Radiology | Indianapolis | Carmel | Fishers | Greenwood | Avon.

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An HR Leaders Guide: 7 Questions To Ask When Developing Your Cancer Strategy

As HR and Benefits leaders are in the midst of evaluating cancer care solutions and designing their requirements for vendors, it’s key to know what questions to ask to ensure the development of a truly comprehensive strategy: from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. Getting to the right answers starts with asking the right questions: How can better access improve engagement?