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Radiologists less susceptible to visual illusions

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Medical image experts demonstrated superior perceptual accuracy in response to visual illusions compared with a control group, according to recent research. and colleagues. Participants were presented with the Ebbinghaus, Ponzo, Mller-Lyer, and Shepard Tabletops visual illusions via forced-choice tasks. Experts had mean scores of 0.49

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

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The new rules now in effect in Michigan help ensure that only medical radiologic technologists with the appropriate education and training can operate medical imaging equipment, according to an American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) legislative update. Read the full filing here.

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Penn. bill will change licensing rules for medical imaging personnel

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) said it supports a new Pennsylvania bill that requires licensing of medical imaging professionals, radiation therapists, radiologist assistants, and trainees. Pennsylvania Senate Bill 1281 Licensing of Medical Imaging Professionals (SB 1281) was introduced July 12.

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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In 2024, it sent its survey to 1,263 directors of several programs, including the following: radiography, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine technology, sonography, and MR imaging. The ASRT began tracking enrollment data for sonography and MR imaging in 2022. Fifteen medical organizations attended the meeting.

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Making the Transformation from Analog to Digital Radiography

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The benefits of moving from analog imaging to full digital X-ray are well known. Digital Radiography (DR) can help speed your imaging workflow, ease the workload on your staff, and reduce the dose to support a higher standard of care. However, the image capture process is only one piece of the imaging chain.

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ASRT report shows increase in medical imaging vacancy rates

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Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: ASRT names advocacy award winners ASRT Foundation names 2 Siemens Education Journey award recipients ASRT reports enrollment increase in radiography programs ASRT bestows $25K research grant ASRT launches patient shielding resource webpage

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Top 3 Medical Imaging Insights from RSNA 2023

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This year’s annual Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) conference came at what felt like a pivotal moment in the medical imaging world. Yet medical imaging teams still face significant changes and pressures. Cross-training also needs to be more prominent in medical imaging staffing strategies.