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Researchers offer age-specific dose estimator for fluoroscopy exams

AuntMinnie

A team of researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital has developed an age-specific dose catalog for estimating radiation exposure to children from diagnostic and interventional radiology fluoroscopy procedures. mSv for interventional radiology (24 procedure types) and 0.001 to 0.44

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ChatGPT tested on cardiac imaging questions

AuntMinnie

ChatGPT's ability to comprehend user inputs and produce relevant responses has led to questions about its use in medicine, with recent studies testing the large language model (LLM) as a tool to educate patients in radiology , interventional radiology , and oncology , for instance.

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RSNA offers clinical trials methodology workshop

AuntMinnie

Attendees will learn to develop protocols for the clinical evaluation of imaging modalities. The RNSA noted that the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Foundation will provide up to four travel awards for selected interventional radiology participants, but sponsored applicants must be SIR members.

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Shutting down angio systems reduces environmental impact

AuntMinnie

The finding is from a study at Ulm University Medical Center in Ulm, Germany, and highlights an effective strategy for mitigating the environmental impact of angio systems in interventional radiology (IR) departments, noted presenter Billurvan Taskin, MD, and colleagues.

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What Does It Take to Become a Radiologist?

TRA Medical Imaging

Residency Training: Following medical school, radiologists enter a four-year residency in diagnostic radiology, where they learn to interpret medical images, perform imaging-guided procedures, and provide accurate diagnoses. TRA Medical Imaging: Where Expertise Meets CompassionClose to Home.

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Choosing the Right Diagnostic Imaging Center: What Patients Should Consider

TRA Medical Imaging

Additionally, the staff should include certified radiologic technologists and board-certified radiologists who specialize in interpreting various imaging modalities. Ensuring your imaging center has these certifications guarantees that your scans will be handled by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.

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Utility of Hybrid Angio-CT in Interventional Radiology: Case-Based Examples

JVIR

Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the predominant cross-sectional imaging modality used by interventional radiologists, advancements in hybrid angiography-computed tomography (Angio-CT) technology have demonstrated a strong potential for increased utilization in the angiography suite.