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ASRT reports enrollment increases in radiologic technologist programs

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published results from its 2024 enrollment survey, showing that the number of new students enrolled increased compared with 2023. Student enrollment in ARRT-approved radiation therapy programs is estimated at 1,663 students in 2024, up from 1,302 in 2023.

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ASRT report highlights enrollment growth in technologist programs

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Student interest in radiologic technology education programs is on the rise, suggest survey findings published by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). These students entered programs approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). All these programs are approved by the ARRT. "We

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Radiologists less susceptible to visual illusions

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In addition, further analysis showed that medical radiography students performed similarly to psychology students, which indicates that it is unlikely that these differences in visual illusion susceptibility are due to preexisting visual abilities, the researchers noted. Experts had mean scores of 0.49 versus 0.29 versus 0.46

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AI model for ankle stress radiography could reduce radiologists’ workload by average of 70%

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Interpreting such exams can be a “subjective and time-consuming task,” researchers detailed in Academic Radiology.

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Workplace violence ‘extremely high’ in radiologic sciences

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More than 60% of diagnostic radiology and radiation therapy staff experience workplace violence, according to a study published January 9 in Radiography. Also, two-thirds of the studies focused on staff in diagnostic radiography, with the rest covering radiation therapy, medical sonography, and nuclear medicine.

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ASRT publishes digital radiography guidance

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The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has published a new white paper giving guidance on best practices in digital radiography to ensure patient and radiographer safety and to help patients make informed decisions. The white paper may be viewed here.

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AI model detects low BMD on ankle and foot x-rays

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The study was published February 4 in the European Journal of Radiology. International) and courtesy of the European Journal of Radiology. Performance of a DL model for predicting low or normal BMD on foot or ankle x-rays Metric Performance AUC 87% Sensitivity 89.9% Specificity 83.6% Accuracy 89.9% DEED, Attribution 4.0

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