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MRI safety oversight: Gaps 'big enough to drive a truck through'

AuntMinnie

MRI safety oversight is spotty at best, with gaps "big enough to drive a truck through," according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS, and senior vice president of Radiology-Planning in Mission, KS. MRI bed gurney accident, Kaiser Permanente Redwood City, CA. Image courtesy of Tobias Gilk.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

AuntMinnie

University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. He is also founder of Calimetrix, a Madison-based startup that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced MRI test objects called "phantoms" to aid in research.

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Radiology leadership changes to begin in the new year

AuntMinnie

University of Wisconsin In December, the University of Wisconsin (UW) School of Medicine and Public Health named Scott Reeder, MD, PhD, chair of the department of radiology. He is also founder of Calimetrix, a Madison-based startup that designs, manufactures, and markets advanced MRI test objects called "phantoms" to aid in research.

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National Cancer Prevention Month: The Role of Imaging in Early Detection

Vesta Teleradiology

Techniques such as mammography, low-dose computed tomography (LDCT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are instrumental in identifying cancers like breast, lung, and prostate in their nascent stages. This approach addresses staffing challenges and enhances patient care by providing timely, expert interpretations.

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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

ASRT President Brandon Smith, MBA If passed, MARCA would ensure complete Medicare reimbursement for services provided by a radiologist assistant, when supervised by a radiologist as part of a radiologist-led patient care team, regardless of the setting in which the service is performed, according to the ASRT.

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Radiologists in the Multiverse: Navigating the Diverse Realities of Modern Medicine Bottom of Form (Rajasthan, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalor, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Karauli)

Future Teleradiology

Section 2: The Radiologist’s Toolkit Across Realities: Explore the diverse modalities and tools available to radiologists, from traditional X-rays to advanced imaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in diagnostics.

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GE HealthCare, UC San Diego School of Medicine to Collaborate on Women’s Imaging Research

Imaging Technology

19, 2024 — GE HealthCare recently announced a collaboration with the University of California San Diego School of Medicine to investigate advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) protocols and techniques for female-specific diseases and conditions of the pelvis and develop comprehensive educational materials for clinicians. 2006 Jul 6;6:177.