Becoming a radiologist is not easy. The education and training are expensive and rigorous, and you have to invest a good amount of time, money and effort into earning your radiologist degree. Even after completion of training, your work life is going to be demanding and strenuous. You may be required to work for long […]
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Guidelines for Operations and Surgeries During COVID-19
In the Covid-19 pandemic scenario of current times, there is an urgent need to follow guidelines while performing surgical procedures. That being said, the top priority remains the safety of the patients as well as healthcare workers. Over the last few months, every sphere of life has been thrown upside down, and we are bringing […]
CHI Franciscan Establishes Mission Control Center for Healthcare
CHI Franciscan, a Tacoma, Washington based Catholic nonprofit health system, recently announced the launch of a Mission Control Center that would focus on optimizing care for patients, enhancing their services, and boosting their capacity to handle more patients in its acute care hospitals across 8 locations. The institution has one of the biggest health systems […]
Adoption of AI: An Equal Mix Between Optimism and Skepticism
Over the last few years, Artificial Intelligence is gaining application in almost every aspect of life. Business owners are already adopting it with an open mind. They are whole-heartedly investing in it to get higher returns in the future, but the question arises as to whether consumers are also comfortable with its adoption or not. […]
Importance of Reduced Variations in Radiology Reports with a Standard Template
Wide-ranging variations are found among radiologists for making reports for radiology exams. But have you ever wondered what causes such variations and discrepancies? According to previous studies conducted at small institutions and single subspecialty divisions, radiologists’ experiences are associated with fewer recommendations for follow-ups. However, it is not clear how many variations are there, what […]
Medical Specialty Associations Write a Letter to Congress Making Six Requests
A number of medical specialty associations, including the American College of Radiology, Radiology Business Management Association, and other healthcare provider groups have written a letter to Congress, asking the national lawmakers to relieve radiology practices that have been until great turmoil due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Requests Made in the Letter The letter that has […]
The Crisis Situation in the Aviation Industry Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
It is a fact that the current COVID-19 pandemic situation has shattered the world economy into pieces. The entire world has come to a halt due to global lockdown, and no transaction is being carried out in any industry. But the worst affected industry can be pinpointed to be the aviation industry. While the US […]
7-Steps Plan Recommended by ACR to Resume Radiology Practices
The world has come to a halt over the last few months. In order to contain coronavirus and keep its spread under control, almost all the industries, offices, markets, and establishments across the globe have gone under complete lockdown. But since it is not possible to keep the world economy closed until a potential vaccine […]
RSNA Task Force Develops Guidelines for Best Practices on COVID
RSNA, the Radiological Society of North America, has assigned a special Covid-19 Task Force to publish a document of practices to be followed by radiology departments. Considering the present scenario of the Covid-19 pandemic, a large number of hospitals, clinics and institutions are also establishing their local guidelines. The aim of these guidelines is to […]
Role of Optical Imaging in Identifying Brain Lesions
The technique of optical imaging measures changes in metabolism and blood flow from the brain surface. Instead of detecting changes in the electrical or magnetic structures of the neurons, like EEG, MEG and fMRI do, optical imaging observes changes in the reflectance of light from the brain surface. Optical imaging is a technology that helps […]