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MRI safety oversight: Gaps 'big enough to drive a truck through'

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Gilk described his efforts to get a copy of the report about the Kaiser accident from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the state's body for licensing hospitals and healthcare providers. It soon became clear that the CDPH may not have even been aware of the incident -- likely indicating that the hospital did not report it.

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ISMRM: 'Reinventing' an MRI safety protocol

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Safety incidents around the world and the evolving complexities of implants, clothing, and technology inspired a team from St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, to create and institute a multifaceted MRI safety program. Be it contrast issues, upset patients, safety issues, etc.,

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Philips Brings Mobile CT Lung Screening to Underserved Communities Worldwide

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We needed to move screening outside of institutions and hospitals and offer it in the neighborhood where people will get used to seeing it.” The role of Philips’ CT scanner on board has been pivotal in facilitating accurate diagnoses and ensuring optimal outcomes,” said Martha Henderson , the Global Mercy ’s onboard radiology technologist.

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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals

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On the other hand, two serious side effects occurring less frequently are carcinoid crisis with DOTATATE therapies, and extravasations with any intravenous (IV) radiopharmaceutical therapies, explained Erica Cohen Major, DO, a nuclear medicine specialist and assistant chief of nuclear medicine at Edward Hines VA Hospital near Chicago.

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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

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Here are five recommendations to help radiology departments achieve excellence in pediatric medical imaging in care settings of all sizes. With advance planning and an emphasis on learning, your facility can perform imaging studies with the same standard of care as a large children’s hospital.