Imaging Technology

JANUARY 9, 2024

milla1cf Tue, 01/09/2024 - 11:02 January 9, 2024 — The American Society for Radiation Oncology ( ASTRO ) announced that CEO Laura Thevenot plans to retire at the end of 2024 after leading the organization since 2002. Proposed new radiation oncology payment program to Congress. million to an array of bipartisan political candidates.

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Imaging Technology

MAY 15, 2023

milla1cf Mon, 05/15/2023 - 10:26 May 15, 2023 — GE HealthCare is presenting three new global innovations – Intelligent Radiation Therapy (iRT), Auto Segmentation, and an updated Magnetic Resonance (MR) Radiation Therapy Suite (AIR Open Coil Suite) – that underscore the company’s commitment to enhancing the radiation oncology care pathway.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 9, 2024

Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1 Radiation doses from computed tomography (CT) scans on patients are highly variable across patients and hospitals throughout the United States and other nations.1

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CurveBeam AI

MAY 16, 2024

These scans empower the Duke Health medical team to make more informed decisions about treatment, prioritize patient safety with reduced radiation exposure and personalize care tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Read more from the featured article on Duke Health’s website.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Vizient customer-led councils identify technologies that have the potential to enhance clinical care, patient safety, healthcare worker safety or improve business operations of healthcare organizations. Seno’s Imagio OA/US technology combines light, sound, and AI to deliver new information never before available.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 14, 2023

For more information: [link] Monday, August 14, 2023 - 13:10 If you enjoy this content, please share it with a colleague Precision Imaging Centers is acquiring the new View CT system to offer physicians and the Jacksonville, FL, community access to new and advanced diagnostic imaging techniques.

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The British Institute of Radiology

MARCH 7, 2023

Radiation oncology clinics face numerous challenges in the present environment, including the simultaneous management of multiple tasks (many of which are manual in nature), various degrees of standardisation, and the potential for errors to impact patient treatment.

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Imaging Technology

JULY 12, 2023

Since its founding in 2016, Radformation has grown to serve over 1,400 radiation oncology clinics worldwide with a portfolio of products streamlining all stages of the cancer care treatment process. For more information: www.radformation.com Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 10:10

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

To uphold the principles of patient safety and ensure excellence in radiology, it is crucial to implement best practices that safeguard patients, healthcare professionals, and the overall well-being of the community. This blog explores key best practices for ensuring safety in radiology and contributing to a safer world.

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Future Teleradiology

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Ionizing Radiation: Understanding the Nature of X-Rays: Explain the concept of ionizing radiation and how X-rays fit into this category. Discuss the potential biological effects of ionizing radiation on tissues. Dose Considerations: Balancing Diagnostic Value with Safety: Explore the concept of radiation dose in X-ray imaging.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

PET imaging with POSLUMA reveals clinical information crucial to decision-making for men with prostate cancer, and we are excited to share further information with the radiation oncology community at ASTRO 2023,” said David E. PET in Patients with Suspected Prostate Cancer Recurrence at PSA Levels Presenter: Ashesh B.

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Imaging Technology

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

milla1cf Fri, 09/08/2023 - 16:05 September 8, 2023 — When diagnosing and treating cancer patients, the dynamics of blood flow to and from a suspected lesion can provide clinicians with valuable diagnostic information. Visit Philips EPIQ Elite for more information on Philips premium ultrasound.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This information guides the planning and execution of orthodontic treatments. Implant Success: Dental implants are a popular choice for tooth replacement, and X-rays are essential for assessing the suitability of a patient’s bone structure and guiding implant placement to ensure their long-term success.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Chapter 5: Comfort and Compassion – Supporting Patients Through the Process: Understand how mammography professionals provide comfort and compassion to patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Chapter 5: Patient-Centered Care – The Comfort and Confidence of Women: Understand the importance of a patient-centered approach in mammography, ensuring women have a comfortable and confident experience while prioritizing their breast health.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Chapter 6: Radiation Safety – Balancing Precision and Protection: Understand the crucial balance between image precision and patient safety in terms of radiation exposure in the CT image reconstruction process.

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Imaging Technology

AUGUST 6, 2024

The system captures up to 60 images per second, while SynergyDrive helps streamline the entire scanning process, assisting with positioning of the patient, mapping imaging parameters on where to scan, and scanning and storing of images. IntelliODM organ dose modulation minimizes radiation dose to the orbits while maintaining image quality.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

From ensuring patient safety to producing high-quality diagnostic images, we’ll celebrate the power and precision of these professionals in shaping accurate diagnoses. The delicate balance between minimizing radiation exposure and ensuring precision in diagnostic imaging.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In this exploration, we will delve into the vital roles they play in healthcare, from ensuring patient safety to producing precise diagnostic images. These visionaries bring a blend of knowledge, compassion, and technical skill to the world of X-ray technology, shaping diagnoses and improving patient care.

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AuntMinnie

JULY 26, 2024

This has been a temporary modification of Medicare rules since 2020, but CMS has failed to make it permanent as they continue to evaluate additional information regarding potential patient safety and quality of care concerns. Diagnostic radiology measures 360, 364, 405, and 406 would be included in this provision.

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Imaging Technology

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Transforming the breast dose model The prestigious Joint AAPM Task Group 282/EFOMP Working Group, focused on modernizing breast radiation dose modeling, recently published a report outlining their new model in Medical Physics. Volumetric breast density emerges as an essential input to facilitate patient-based radiation dose estimates.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In addition to the obvious legal requirements for open disclosure and the profession’s priority on patients’ well-being, reporting of even minor safety incidents gives administrators information to improve processes that can benefit both patients and staff. Some safety incidents have nothing to do with radiation.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Delicate Balance: Balancing the need for diagnostic precision with patient safety is a fine line. Expert interpreters adhere to the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) to limit radiation exposure. Patient Education: The art of interpretation extends to patient education.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 12, 2023

It is safe, painless, and does not involve radiation, making it an excellent tool for assessing various aspects of cardiac health. For instance, it plays a crucial role in diagnosing heart failure and cardiomyopathy, where it provides essential information about the heart’s structure and function.

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Imaging Technology

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

An advanced tele-PACS communication system means that remote clinicians can view CT scans within minutes, make a diagnosis, and decide on the best treatment for the patient. We can obtain diagnostic quality imaging by prioritizing patient safety and minimizing radiation dose without compromising scan quality.

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Everything Rad

MAY 10, 2023

We render an interpretation that is based on our understanding of the patient’s condition at the time of the exam. Often an “error” is determined later in the light of additional information and a developing clinical picture. They are the result of our brains’ attempts to simplify information processing.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

He also maintains the NSF Registry at Yale, which contains information on about 230 cases that he has seen personally, 95% of which involve exposure to gadolinium. "I In all cases, the hospital obtains verbal informed consent from patients receiving contrast. What are we going to inform the patient (of)?

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Manipal Hospitals Radiology Group

OCTOBER 12, 2019

CT imaging is suitable for patients who cannot undergo MRI scans due to safety concerns and also there is no risk of tissue damage due to heating, as for example MRI. That being said, there are situations where CT, ultrasound, or nuclear medicine is better than MRI. T T2*-FLASH2D and 7.0

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