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WHO to hold patient safety webinar on medical imaging

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The World Health Organization (WHO) on September 17 will offer a webinar on the importance of accurate and timely diagnoses in ensuring patient safety that will include discussion of medical imaging and radiation exposure. to 1:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Michigan adds requirements for medical imaging equipment operators

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The rules also establish initial and continuing education requirements for limited-scope radiographers and radiologist assistants. ARRT Director of Government Affairs Dana Aragon said the effort started five years ago when advocates in Michigan tried to persuade the Michigan Legislature to require licensure for radiologic technologists.

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X-ray Visionaries: Unveiling the Expertise of Radiographers and Technologists (Tripura, Dhalai, Gomati, Khowai, North Tripura)

Future Teleradiology

Teleradiology-India Introduction: “X-ray Visionaries” takes you on a compelling journey to unveil the expertise of radiographers and technologists, the unsung heroes of X-ray technology. Chapter 1: Introduction to Radiographers and Technologists An overview of the pivotal roles radiographers and technologists play in healthcare.

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Reducing Exposure and Dose in Medical Radiology

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 9 minutes read Carestream solutions help improve patient safety and clinical outcomes. A fundamental goal of radiographers is to complete an imaging exam that provides sufficient information for an accurate clinical diagnosis–and at the lowest possible dose.

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Minnies winners for 2023 highlight AI, innovation in radiology

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The first female editor in chief of RSNA’s peer-reviewed RadioGraphics journal since 2021, Menias splits her time between Mayo Clinic, where she’s a specialist in abdominal imaging, and the journal, where she is achieving her first goals of expanding RadioGraphics as a learning platform. The latter type of imaging is waste.

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Open Disclosure in Radiology

Everything Rad

The purpose of this blog is not to define requirements for reporting safety incidents, but rather to encourage and challenge radiology imaging directors to examine the culture and awareness around reporting within your departments. How are radiographers treated when they admit to making a mistake? Do they know who to contact?

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Volpara Health Breast Density and Mammography Quality Software Highlighted in New Peer-reviewed Research

Imaging Technology

This new dose model will be integrated into Volpara's TruRadDose algorithm, which analyzes a patient's exposure to radiation from a mammogram, with the aim of ensuring patient safety while maintaining optimal image quality.