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. This would include many radiologists. All other practices would attest to two activities.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Continue reading to learn about Carestream’s suite of solutions to help you improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. Additional software features to help reduce exposure are embedded in our ImageView Software package.

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Everything Rad

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

My name is Dr. Lori Barr and I am a practicing pediatric radiologist with Radiology Associates of Florida. 1) To support ALARA, and also to provide optimum patient outcomes, it is critical that you and your staff know your equipment and adhere to validated protocols. Neither outcome is in the best interest of the patient.

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Everything Rad

MAY 10, 2023

Adrian Brady, President of the European Society of Radiology; and consultant radiologist from Mercy University Hospital in Cork, Ireland. Certainly they are not intentional, and many have little or no consequence to patients; others are significant. Reporting errors happen in radiology.

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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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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Precision and Accuracy : Radiologists are highly trained specialists who can interpret images with precision. For instance, in cancer care, radiation therapy is heavily reliant on precise imaging for targeting tumors. It continuously evolves, contributing to the development of new techniques and technologies that improve patient care.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Medical Imaging Pioneers : Radiologists and imaging technologists work together to harness the power of these technologies, ensuring that they are employed effectively and safely. Radiology in Disease Detection : Radiology plays a pivotal role in early disease detection, particularly in cancer diagnosis and tracking the progress of treatment.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Chapter 4: Radiologists as Silent Detectives – The Art of Interpretation: Discover the role of radiologists as silent detectives, who meticulously interpret CT images to reveal diagnostic insights that guide healthcare decisions.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Chapter 4: Artistic Precision – Post-Processing and Image Enhancement: Explore the art of post-processing and image enhancement, where radiologists use technology to refine images, optimizing diagnostic clarity.

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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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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

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Safety and Radiation Control: Ensuring patient safety is paramount. The technologist follows strict radiation safety protocols, minimizing exposure while obtaining the necessary diagnostic insights. The technologist adapts to each, adjusting settings and protocols accordingly.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Radiation Reduction : Advancements in imaging technology have led to lower radiation doses in traditional radiographic and fluoroscopic procedures, prioritizing patient safety.

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Everything Rad

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Incorrect markers can result in a patient having to undergo a second exam and additional exposure to radiation. Some safety incidents have nothing to do with radiation. A patient might slip and fall in the exam room; a radiographer might inadvertently touch or “catch” the patient with equipment.

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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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Aidoc

JULY 19, 2023

Each of the facilities “are renowned for clinical excellence, patient safety, innovation efforts, research and education, patient satisfaction and more.” Because it was identified by the Aidoc solution, the radiologist was notified almost immediately of a potentially positive life-threatening finding on that CT scan.

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Future Teleradiology

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Chapter 3: Behind the Screens – The Lives of Imaging Professionals Personal stories and experiences of radiologic technologists, radiologists, and other imaging professionals. The importance of minimizing radiation exposure while ensuring diagnostic accuracy.

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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. The involvement of neuro-radiologists in DBS is mandatory to achieve excellent clinical results consistently.

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AuntMinnie

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Joint Commission on the dangers of medical radiation. Joint Commission has issued an alert on the dangers of medical radiation, sending an unmistakable signal that radiology has entered its sights in a formal way. New articles will be published each Monday until our official anniversary at RSNA 2024. Noting that the U.S.

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AuntMinnie

AUGUST 5, 2024

Since then, reports on NFS and its connection to gadolinium have been pouring in: At the 2007 European Congress of Radiology (ECR) meeting in Vienna, Scottish radiologists reported on NSF episodes in the whole renal failure population of western Scotland. They found 14 cases (0.77%) of confirmed NSF among 1,826 patients.

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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 coordinate with the whole care team to discuss what could be wrong with each patient and how best to treat them next.

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Delaney Radiology

JUNE 10, 2021

However, CT provides much more detail and allows radiologists to find smaller lung nodules. Designed to be low radiation exposure We all encounter radiation every day. A CT lung cancer screening exam is equal to about 6 months of normal radiation exposure from soil and the sun.

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AuntMinnie

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This has been a temporary modification of Medicare rules since 2020, but the CMS has failed to make it permanent as they continue to evaluate additional information regarding potential patient safety and quality of care concerns. This would include many radiologists. This would include many radiologists.

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