Previous studies have demonstrated that imaging overuse is pervasive in the ED, with “defensive medicine” a common reason, experts wrote in JAMA Network Open. 

Omer A. Awan, MD, and colleagues detailed their advice in an Educational Perspective piece published Aug. 17 by Academic Radiology.  

Norway has worked to address unnecessary imaging in its public healthcare system, sharing lessons learned in the journal Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology

That’s according to a new analysis from Boston-based researchers, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. 

Although much of the energy consumed by imaging departments is unavoidable, experts propose that small, seemingly insignificant changes can be an effective means of reducing radiology’s carbon footprint. 

According to the DOJ, the pharmacist and those working under him “would ‘fractionate’ or ‘split’ the active ingredient of Technescan MAG3, without ensuring the pieces were equal in size, purity or strength.” 

UNC Health undertook this exercise with a focus on pediatric diagnostics, according to a study published in Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology.  

Per an order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the hospital has had to halt all mammography services.