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ECR: 3 tips for developing a successful cardiac imaging practice

AuntMinnie

Gutberlet described how he came to cardiac imaging early in his medical career. At the time, there was little training for, say, cardiac MRI. Imaging was so important [for cardiac indications], that I decided to become a radiologist," he said. years of follow-up compared with CT imaging (2.1% But he persevered.

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ISMRM: Does MRI have a role in the emergency department?

AuntMinnie

SINGAPORE - Does MRI have a role in the emergency department (ED)? MRI complements CT, ultrasound, and x-ray when it comes to trauma imaging," Mandel said. And having MRI available in the emergency department means that ED patients don't have to compete with inpatients or outpatients for MRI time."

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ECR: Green protocols can reduce radiology department energy consumption

AuntMinnie

The green project conducted by radiographers at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan and nearby Hospital of Legnano saved an estimated 12,000 euros ($13,000), said Andrea Masperi, who presented the details. during indirect radiology department activities, according to findings of a pilot study presented March 1 at ECR 2024.

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AI's impact on false-positive mammograms, breast cancer screening performance

AuntMinnie

AI software based on deep-learning algorithms is showing promise, however, for helping to improve specificity in screening mammography and other breast imaging modalities. Although mammogram is the most widely used screening modality, a known problem is that 9.5% Just over 40.5 million mammograms were performed in the U.S.

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Breakthroughs in breast cancer screening technologies

AuntMinnie

For dense-breasted patients requiring supplemental imaging, MRI remains a valuable option that is not limited by breast density and is shown to be more sensitive than mammography at finding breast cancer. Ultrasound rounds out the radiologist’s toolkit for supplemental imaging of women with dense breasts. doi: 10.1016/j.jmir.2023.10.001.

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Attracting and Retaining Radiology Staff

Everything Rad

The enduring shortage is affecting staffing for radiographers and radiologists; and all imaging modalities. Marion Anderson, CRA, Diagnostic Imaging Manager at Karmanos Cancer Center in Detroit, Michigan reports that her facility is down two-thirds of staff for CT and mammography exams. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Radiography, Research, and You

The British Institute of Radiology

Kim Mason Kim Mason, an Audit and Research Radiographer for Mid Yorkshire Teaching Hospitals Trust, talks about their role as well as the value of radiographer engagement in research activities and how to get involved. Hi, I’m Kim and I am an alternative-styled, funky-haired, septum-pierced, disabled Audit and Research Radiographer.