There is a shocking decline in the number of candidates who are pursuing radiology as their career. It is impacting the overall need for radiologists. In certain aspects, there is a possibility of using artificial intelligence to balance the dearth of radiologists. But artificial intelligence cannot suffice certain specific needs, and therefore, there is a […]
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Prevailing Concerns from Physicians Impel CMS to Update Incentive Payment System
People who keep abreast of the news regarding the healthcare sector in the United States know that there is an existence of a federal organization within the Department of Health and Human Services. The agency is renowned as the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services all over the country. CMS has the authority to administer […]
The Pandemic’s Toll: 55 Long-Term Side Effects of COVID-19
The Covid 19 took a toll on health, the economy, and the working sector. People had to face multiple difficulties due to the pandemic and the lockdown. The initial infection and death rate was so high that it became difficult to contain the disease. To bring some order, most governments had to issue lockdown. This […]
Significance of Making Patients the Owner of Their Medical Records
The ecosystem of medical data is remarkably complicated, and it has been giving indications constantly to become more complex over time. Despite the existence of state laws on the ownership of clinical data or information, it’s still not clear who should own the data – hospitals/ physicians or patients? This particular debate regarding medical data […]
Coffee, When Consumed Moderately, Reduces the Risk of Stroke, Heart Disease, Death
According to the latest research reported at the 2021 ESC Congress, drinking a moderate amount of coffee, which is three cups a day, is linked to reduced risks of critical heart diseases and stroke. The authors of this report studied data gathered from 468,629 subjects from the study of UK Biobank. 55 percent of these […]
Vaping is as Fatal as Smoking Cigarettes, the Same Rate of Blood Vessels Damage Detected
According to the latest research presented at the American Heart Association Basic Cardiovascular Sciences Scientific Session in 2021, the aerosol that emits from modern vaping devices like e-cigarettes may cause as much harm to the blood vessels as cigarettes. Hence, the impact can be easily compared to smoking cigarettes. Matthew L. Springer, Ph.D., and a […]
Exhaustion and Burnout in Healthcare is Common among Physicians and Other Professionals
Most of the studies looking at job satisfaction and burnout in the healthcare industry are focused on physicians only. However, the latest findings as published in the JAMA Network Open examined such feelings, as well as others, among nonphysician workers in the healthcare industry too, such as nurse practitioners, nurses, social workers, and pharmacists. The […]
Radiologists Are Highly in Demand, at 5th Position in Terms of Starting Salary
Radiologists rank among the highly demanded physician specialties in America. They receive the highest package in terms of starting salaries, reveals the recent Merritt Hawkins figures. Most of the requests that healthcare recruitment agencies performed were for specific physician specialties instead of the primary healthcare providers, and radiology ranked the third most frequently requested specialty, […]
Some Referring Providers Hesitant with Radiologists Delivering their Imaging Result; others are fine
There is an increasing demand to push the visibility of radiologists by communicating imaging results to patients directly. However, further research reveals that patients and providers do not see an eye-to-eye on this subject, citing an individual move towards delivering imaging findings might be the best solution. Imaging results may be presented in several ways, […]
Another Covid-19 Concern: Vaccines Can Have Potential Side Effects
Covid-19 vaccines are likely to make their recipients feel a little lousy and lethargic for a couple of days, according to reports. Repeat the vaccination routine after 3 to 4 weeks. The vaccines, as we know, require 2 doses to give strong protection. Shots are to be given few weeks apart, according to respective brands. […]