These programs include case submissions following errors, as well as “good calls," to place the focus on educational opportunities and improvement in groups, rather than placing blame.
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is warning U.S. hospitals about possible cyber attacks from Russia on U.S. healthcare IT systems due to rising tensions over the war in Ukraine.
Recommendations include clear communication between radiologists and technologists, creating dose benchmarks and "locking in" CT protocols to reduce variations that might make monitoring image quality difficult.
Scientists believe their findings could inform the development of gender-specific diagnosis and treatment strategies for the disorder, according to research published the British Journal of Psychiatry.
CT scan showing lung cancer nodules with measurements of each nodule to track growth or regression from treatment. Image courtesy of RSNA
The American College of Radiology recently released a detailed summary of the National Coverage Determination related to screening for lung cancer with low dose CT.
Lack of professional fulfillment, sleep impairment and dissatisfaction with departmental leadership were all cited as contributing to feelings of burnout among radiology residents.
William Northway Jr., MD, is credited for discovering bronchopulmonary dysplasia on the chest x-rays of premature infants. His research also led to the condition's treatment.
Numerous medical imaging societies, including the ACR, signed onto a letter dated Feb. 25 that was sent to members of Congress requesting collaboration on reforms to the Medicare physician payment system.
