Radiofrequency ablation destroys lung tumors.(Research And
Technology)
Radiofrequency (RF) thermal ablation is a safe and promising
technique in the treatment of patients with lung tumors that cannot be
removed by surgery, according to a new study.
In RF ablation, a . . .
Making the grade.(JRCERT Update)
Recent articles in this column have focused on the education of
radiologic science students. The theme that the entire profession, not
just program directors and faculty, is responsible for . . .
Barium swallow.(CE Directed Reading)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Describe the functional phases and anatomy of swallowing.
* Detail common unnderlying causes of dysphagia and their
radiographic . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
September 23-25
Indiana
Indiana Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Meeting. Roberts
Hotel, Muncie. Topics to he covered include new noninvasive shoulder and
hip surgery techniques, . . .
Safety alert for transdermal patches.(Research And
Technology)
A medical safety organization is warning health care practitioners
that medication patches with aluminized backings could potentially cause
injury if not removed before a magnetic resonance . . .
New medicines contribute to osteoporosis recognition and
treatment.(Research And Technology)
New research shows that osteoporosis medications are having a major
impact on disease recognition and treatment.
Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass and deterioration of
bone . . .
Registry eligible.(Re: registry)
Would it surprise you to know that "registry eligible" is
not an ARRT status? Although you've seen this terminology in job
advertisements and perhaps used it in conversations with others, . . .
Legal trends in imaging.(CE Directed Reading)
Since the advent of western medicine in Greece, several groups have
attempted to determine policy and govern how medicine is practiced.
Professional health care organizations have drafted codes of . . .
Advancing the profession.(Editor's Note)(Editorial)
Because the radiologic science profession is an exciting and
progressive part of allied health, I am thrilled about the opportunity
to edit the profession's leading journal. A dedicated . . .
Student supervision and patient care.(JRCERT Update)
The promotion of quality and safety in patient care is integral to
the missions of each of the profession's 3 national organizations:
the ARRT, the ASRT and the JRCERT. Though each . . .
PET and MR show promise in diagnosing Alzheimer disease.(Research
And Technology)
New research shows that positron emission tomography (PET) and
magnetic resonance (MR) can provide earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer
disease and distinguish it from other types of dementia.
Mild . . .
Assessing interest for a radiologist assistant program.(My
Perspective)
As the radiologist assistant (RA) concept gains acceptance within
the imaging community, several educational institutions are developing
or have started RA programs. Although program approval . . .
Perceived research needs and barriers among R.T. educators.(Peer
Review)
The allied health disciplines throughout the past decades to
establish autonomy within the academic community. As a result, many
professions have focused almost entirely on graduating . . .
Mammography patient surveys.(Open Forum)(Letter to the
Editor)
Editor:
I would like to point out 2 inaccuracies in the article
"Measuring Mammography Patient Satisfaction" in the
July/August issue of Radiologic Technology (Vol. 75, No. 6). The . . .
A computed radiography challenge.(Technical Query)
The Problem
Switching to computed radiography is becoming more common across
the country. For the surgical department at Fairview Hospital in
Cleveland, the switch was expected to improve imaging . . .
Chex-ray.(Technical Query)
This recipe calls for a cooperative patient, 2 scout films, 100 cc
of Onmipaque contrast medium, 2 radiographers, a gown and a blanket for
a 30-minute to 45-minute timed intravenous pylogram (IVP) . . .
Workplace diversity: a generational view.(Teaching
Techniques)
Scenario
The elevator descends the 7 floors of a modern level II trauma
center returning a full cart of imaging plates to the radiology
department. Donna, the morning portable technologist, is . . .
Sonographic markers used to detect frequent trisomies.(Peer
Review)
Trisomy 13, 18 and 21 are 3 of the most prevalent chromosome
abnormalities. Although a large percentage of fetuses with these
chromosome abnormalities die in utero, they constitute 67% of all . . .
Lower extremity radiography.(Patient Page)
Lower extremity radiography is another way of saying x-ray images
of the toes, feet, ankles, lower leg, knee, upper leg or hip. These
types of examinations are performed to detect conditions such . . .
www.arrt.org.(RE: Registry)
ARRT's Web site, www.arrt.org, is on its way to becoming a
primary point of contact for all things ARRT. The reasons are easy to
understand: cost, convenience and content accuracy.
Printing and . . .
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