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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

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

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Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641 , MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with state radiologist assistant licensure laws.

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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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COVID-19 pandemic led to apparent decreases in cancer incidence

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Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: MRI illuminates the brain effects of long COVID-19 Self-reported delays show pandemic's effect on cancer screening Was burnout really worse for radiologists during the pandemic? Experts sound off on public health strategies CT shows COVID-19's long-term effects on the lungs

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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 technology mitigates the challenges posed by a shortage of on-site radiologists and enhances the quality of care in remote areas.

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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

PET-CT-Scan-Reporting-Service Introduction: “Radiologists in the Multiverse: Navigating the Diverse Realities of Modern Medicine” invites readers to explore the multifaceted roles and challenges faced by radiologists in today’s dynamic healthcare landscape.