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WHO to hold patient safety webinar on medical imaging

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals

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Carcinoid crisis A dangerous event with DOTATATE treatments for NETs is carcinoid crisis, a sudden release of vasoactive substances into the bloodstream. In any event, consulting with oncology colleagues is key. Major said imaging assessments are not needed for these conditions, but listening to patients will serve them well.