| Today's News and Trends | No matter how much safety planning and training occur in a radiology department, accidents can still happen in the MRI suite—and they are often dramatic and unpredictable. An article published online Aug. 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology details the experience of a team from the University in Seattle in implementing training and risk management procedures. No matter how much safety planning and training occur in a radiology department, accidents can still happen in the MRI suite—and they are often dramatic and unpredictable. An article published online Aug. 24 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology details the experience of a team from the University in Seattle in implementing training and risk management procedures. | | |
| Implementing an ultra-low-dose CT protocol during CT-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy (PCNB) can significantly reduce radiation dose while still producing an image quality that is clear enough for biopsy, according to a new study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. Implementing an ultra-low-dose CT protocol during CT-guided percutaneous core needle biopsy (PCNB) can significantly reduce radiation dose while still producing an image quality that is clear enough for biopsy, according to a new study published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. | | |
| New research published in Clinical Imaging finds a male majority in the academic musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology workforce, but female representation in the field is similar to or higher than national rates. New research published in Clinical Imaging finds a male majority in the academic musculoskeletal (MSK) radiology workforce, but female representation in the field is similar to or higher than national rates. | | |
| Catheter-based sclerotherapy is an effective treatment option for patients with endometrial cysts, according to a new study published in Radiology. Unlike other methods, it helps women avoid surgery and does not affect their fertility. Catheter-based sclerotherapy is an effective treatment option for patients with endometrial cysts, according to a new study published in Radiology. Unlike other methods, it helps women avoid surgery and does not affect their fertility. | | |
| The American Medical Association, American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Society of Interventional Radiology and dozens of other healthcare groups have signed a letter to CMS in support of the agency’s “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative and calling for a reduction in paperwork requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) services. The American Medical Association, American College of Radiology (ACR), Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), Society of Interventional Radiology and dozens of other healthcare groups have signed a letter to CMS in support of the agency’s “Patients Over Paperwork” initiative and calling for a reduction in paperwork requirements for evaluation and management (E&M) services. | | |
| The Chinese Journal of Academic Radiology, a new peer-reviewed journal published by Springer, will launch in November alongside the 2018 Chinese Congress of Radiology (CCR) in Beijing. The journal is the first English-language publication to address general radiology in China. The Chinese Journal of Academic Radiology, a new peer-reviewed journal published by Springer, will launch in November alongside the 2018 Chinese Congress of Radiology (CCR) in Beijing. The journal is the first English-language publication to address general radiology in China. | | |
| Fujifilm Corporation and the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis have announced a new research agreement that will focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to medical imaging diagnostic support systems. Fujifilm Corporation and the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis have announced a new research agreement that will focus on applying artificial intelligence (AI) to medical imaging diagnostic support systems. | | |
| The Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC) is now accepting nominations for its public commissioner position, which will be a three-year term and a maximum of two terms. The Radiology Administration Certification Commission (RACC) is now accepting nominations for its public commissioner position, which will be a three-year term and a maximum of two terms. | | |
| U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, recently visited the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois, speaking with Vietnam veterans to discuss a report that uncovered misread radiology scans at the facility. U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, recently visited the Marion VA Medical Center in Illinois, speaking with Vietnam veterans to discuss a report that uncovered misread radiology scans at the facility. | | |
| Between 2003 and 2016, radiologists gave more than $16 million to political bodies. Here are some causes worthy of every rad’s support, regardless of party affiliation. Between 2003 and 2016, radiologists gave more than $16 million to political bodies. Here are some causes worthy of every rad’s support, regardless of party affiliation. | | |
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