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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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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. In an update, Aragon noted that the bill doesn't require education in radiobiology, medical radiation production, radiography positioning, image evaluation, or radiation protection.

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Open Disclosure in Radiology

Everything Rad

Reading Time: 6 minutes read Six recommendations to foster reporting of safety incidents in radiology. By Professor Louise Rainford, Associate Dean of Radiography, UCD Dublin. Some safety incidents have significant consequences; others no significance at all. How are radiographers treated when they admit to making a mistake?

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Radiology Revolution: Advancements in Medical Imaging (Uttar Pradesh, Badaun, Bahraich, Ballia, Balrampur, Banda District)

Future Teleradiology

Digital Radiography : Traditional film-based radiography is being replaced by digital systems, offering higher resolution images and streamlined data management. Telemedicine and Teleradiology : The expansion of telemedicine and teleradiology services ensures that medical expertise is accessible worldwide, even in remote areas.

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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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5 Recommendations to Achieve Excellence in Pediatric Medical Imaging

Everything Rad

Likewise, it is in the best interest of the child to decline an order for an exam for scoliosis if you only have conventional radiography equipment and are incapable of offering the child the benefit of decreased exposure by standard PA positioning and digital imaging systems.

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The Promise of Automation in Radiation Oncology

The British Institute of Radiology

By reducing the time required to execute manual portions of the workflow, clinicians can devote more time to critical clinical elements that require human expertise, such as addressing treatment planning and ensuring patient safety.