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Body composition analysis, MRI safety topped 2024's most read articles

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MRI safety also remains a hot-button issue. MRI shows ties between ovary removal and brain function later in life A Wake Forest University study showed a concerning trend in women who underwent ovary removal by premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy (PBO) and used conjugated equine estrogens.

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Wash. MRI technologist bill to take effect June 6

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The state of Washington is reducing barriers to certifying new radiologic technologists, especially MRI providers, with a new workforce bill that goes into effect June 6. HB 2355 relates to establishing a primary certification process for MRI technologists.

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Philips highlights AI automation, cloud at RSNA 2024

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CHICAGO Philips brought a range of new AI-enhanced offerings to RSNA 2024 aimed at bolstering efficiency and improving workflows for radiologists and radiologic technologists. MRI In MRI, the star of the show was Philips next-generation of its 1.5-tesla tesla MRI scanner. tesla BlueSeal MR wide-bore scanner.

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

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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.

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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. That section currently covers the training and education required to perform radiologic procedures.

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ISMRM: 'Reinventing' an MRI safety protocol

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Reinventing an MRI safety program can create a culture of safety, engage technologists, and inspire safer workflows, according to research shared May 3 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. We need to embrace the MRI environment as it is today." To that end, St.

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

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A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them. For CT and MRI procedures where injected contrast media is ordered, ".