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Researchers offer age-specific dose estimator for fluoroscopy exams

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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.

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FDA issues guidance on scanning interference with implanted medical devices

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Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said CT is still the preferred imaging modality for patients with medical devices. In an October 15 communication , the agency said it had received reports of electronic medical devices being damaged during CT scans due to radiation. Read the FDA's full guidance here.

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ISCT: New professional positions could relieve RT workforce strain

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Geoffrey Rubin, MD, of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson, offered session attendees an overview of key issues in the radiology workforce landscape, highlighting a 2024 consensus committee report from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) on the future of medical imaging and radiation therapy.

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AuntMinnie 2014: Health information exchange lowers repeat emergency imaging

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Adopting health information exchange (HIE) between unaffiliated healthcare providers leads to significant decreases in repeat imaging studies in emergency departments (EDs) and could potentially save millions of dollars, according to a large study from the University of Michigan. of ultrasound cases), and 29,073 repeat chest x-rays (19.5%

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X-Rays Unveiled: Navigating the Safety Landscape in Medical Imaging (Kerala, Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam, Thiruvananthapuram, Palakkad, Wayanad, Kozhikode)

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Teleradiology Introduction: X-rays have been a revolutionary tool in medical imaging, providing valuable insights into the human body. However, understanding and navigating the safety landscape associated with X-ray imaging are crucial for both healthcare professionals and patients.

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Radiant Insights: The Transformative Nature of X-ray Technology in Healthcare (Uttar Pradesh, Ghazipur, Gonda, Gorakhpur, Hamirpur, Hapur, Hardoi)

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Teleradiology Introduction: X-ray technology has been a cornerstone of modern medicine for over a century. This blog explores the evolution, significance, and the latest advancements in X-ray technology, shedding light on how it continues to shape and revolutionize the healthcare industry.

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ISMRM: What's next for MRI applications for MSK trauma?

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X-ray and CT imaging are the go-to exams for trauma, Fritz conceded, but MRI is gaining ground as an effective modality for MSK trauma applications, in part because it does not expose patients to radiation and because it can image soft tissue well. All images and captions courtesy of Prof.

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