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Bayer and Alara Imaging partner to standardize CT radiation doses

Health Imaging

The collaboration is centered on integrating Alara’s dose tools, which ensure radiation doses are accurately measured and optimized to prioritize patient safety, with Bayer's Calantic Digital Solutions platform.

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Road to RSNA 2024: Digital X-Ray Preview

AuntMinnie

This year’s trip along the Road to RSNA for digital x-ray features a few familiar mileposts – AI for chest x-ray studies, for instance – but notably also significant research into how technology and new techniques can reduce radiation exposure in patients. Is adjacent x-ray imaging in the ER justified? 1:30 p.m. | 2:40 p.m. |

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Are Mammograms Safe? Understanding Radiation Exposure and Precautions

Professional Radiology

However, many patients have concerns about radiation exposure and the potential risks involved. The truth is mammograms are generally safe when used properly, and the amount of radiation you’re exposed to is minimal. As the leading diagnostic imaging radiology center in El Paso, patient care and safety are our top priorities.

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How to comply with CMS's CT radiation dose measure

AuntMinnie

Under the auspices of Alara Imaging , a measure steward entity established by the university, CMS plans to adopt the measure into its hospital and physician pay-for-performance programs beginning in 2025. Administered CT radiation doses are highly variable across patients, radiologists, and hospitals throughout the U.S.

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Radiology, radiation oncology among highest paid medical specialties

AuntMinnie

Radiology and radiation oncology are among the top 10 highest average annual compensation medical specialties, according to a May 23 report by Doximity. Radiology and radiation oncology are not immune from these challenges. And this can negatively impact patient safety in imaging.

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

AuntMinnie

Staff operating ionizing radiation equipment in Michigan are now required to meet certain qualifications for active status and employment. The ARRT said the next goal in Michigan is to block a state legislative bill that would open the door to advanced practice registered nurses ordering, performing, and imaging studies.

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WHO to hold patient safety webinar on medical imaging

AuntMinnie

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.