Quality | November 2018

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

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Patients see significant value in medical imaging results

New research published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology suggests that patients place great importance in learning about their imaging results, even if the findings do not directly impact their healthcare. The knowledge obtained from these tests is viewed as “a valuable outcome.”

Patients see significant value in medical imaging results

Breakthrough could lead to safer, more affordable x-ray imaging

The work of chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) could someday lead to safer, more affordable x-rays, according to new research published in Nature.

Breakthrough could lead to safer, more affordable x-ray imaging

The work of chemists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) could someday lead to safer, more affordable x-rays, according to new research published in Nature.

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MR spectroscopy adds little diagnostic value when imaging brain tumors

Adding magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to MRI does not significantly improve the classification of brain tumors in clinical practice, although MRS may be a valuable supplement to MRI in certain cases, according to researchers from Sweden's Uppsala University.

MR spectroscopy adds little diagnostic value when imaging brain tumors

MRI effective for pediatric appendicitis, even when read by adult-focused radiologists

Ultrasound (US) and CT are typically viewed as the most appropriate imaging modalities for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, but what about MRI?

MRI effective for pediatric appendicitis, even when read by adult-focused radiologists

Ultrasound (US) and CT are typically viewed as the most appropriate imaging modalities for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, but what about MRI?

Phone calls work better than letters for reminding patients about cancer screening

Phone calls work better as patient reminders than mailed letters when attempting to increase compliance for cancer screening, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

Phone calls work better than letters for reminding patients about cancer screening

Mid-rotation feedback provides radiology trainees with timely evaluations

The advent of peer learning programs has “changed the game” with regards to radiologists providing feedback to their peers and colleagues. But what about feedback for radiology trainees?

Mid-rotation feedback provides radiology trainees with timely evaluations

The advent of peer learning programs has “changed the game” with regards to radiologists providing feedback to their peers and colleagues. But what about feedback for radiology trainees?

Radiologist develops medical school course focused on misdiagnosis

Radiologist Timothy Mosher, MD, has developed a first-of-its-kind medical school course that seeks to pinpoint “systemic causes of misdiagnosis” and identify ways of preventing such cases.

Radiologist develops medical school course focused on misdiagnosis

Radiologist Timothy Mosher, MD, has developed a first-of-its-kind medical school course that seeks to pinpoint “systemic causes of misdiagnosis” and identify ways of preventing such cases.

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