WASHINGTON, D.C.—Providers shouldn’t simply want satisfied patients, they should strive to create patient advocates, according to a keynote presentation at the AHRA annual meeting.

The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has expanded its popular MR Basics series to include two new modules focused on common pathological conditions seen on magnetic resonance images.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Radiation dose safety presents an outstanding opportunity for radiologists to add value and assert their role in the care continuum, according to a pair of presentations at the annual meeting of AHRA.

Earlier training in fine-needle aspiration (FNA) for radiology residents could improve correct diagnosis using biopsy of the thyroid gland, according to a study published in the August issue of Academic Radiology.

Radiation exposure during CT-guided interventions (CTGIs) is generally low for the interventionist as long as general rules and precautions are followed, according to a study published online July 31 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

Disparities exist in the utilization of imaging for acute ischemic stroke based on the insurance status of the patient, though the underlying causes of these disparities aren’t quite clear, according to a study published in the August issue of American Journal of Roentgenology.

The London-based Institution of Mechanical Engineers issued a report saying U.K. hospitals must do more to prevent faulty medical equipment issues, including problems with imaging equipment.

The radiology job market has had its ups and downs over the past 20 years. A surplus of workers in the late 1990s turned into a shortage in the 2000s. Now, a recent survey of practicing radiologists finds that many feel overworked and fear they must delay retirement.