Educational philosophies.(Teaching Techniques)
Philosophy is an area of study that examines the mysteries of
existence and reality. It tries to ascertain the nature of truth and
knowledge, to define what is of basic value and importance in . . .
PACS integration and work flow.(CE Directed Reading)
This article discusses integrating picture, archiving and
communication systems (PACS), radiology information systems (RIS) and
other information technologies to improve radiology department . . .
Biological effects of diagnostic imaging.(CE Directed
Reading)
This article reviews the biological effects of radiation exposure
associated with diagnostic imaging, discusses recent studies of
radiology personnel and patients that examine radiation exposure . . .
Teaching methods in the affective domain.(Peer Review)
Due to the technical nature Of the radiologic technology
profession, educational programs tend to emphasize teaching in the
cognitive and psychomotor domains, with learning in the affective . . .
Changing seasons.(Editor's Letter)(Editorial)
"To every thing there is a season," and the time has come
for me to bid farewell to Radiologic Technology. After more than 5 years
as the Journal's editor, I plan to take some time off to focus . . .
Implant mammography.(Patient Page)
Mammography is an x-ray examination that uses low-dose radiation to
create an image of breast tissue on film. The images are used to detect
abnormalities. Mammograms are currently the best . . .
Radiologic technology contributors wanted.(Guide For
Authors)
Radiologic Technology welcomes written contributions from the
profession it serves. The publication offers a variety of formats and
sections to accommodate many types of contributions.
. . .
Worming its way in.(Technical Query)
The Problem
The patient, a 23-year-old woman, came to the imaging department
with lower abdominal pain. Abdominal and pelvic ultrasound revealed a
complex cystic mass in the right lobe of the . . .
Study compares cervical spine imaging guidelines for trauma
patients.(Research And Technology)
New research shows that the Canadian C-spine Rule (CCR) is a better
way to determine which trauma patients should undergo cervical spine
radiography than criteria developed by the National . . .
It takes a profession ...(JRCERT Update)
The critical shortage of radiation science professionals has
provided an impetus to increase student enrollment in educational
programs. Recruiting and educating radiologic technologists . . .
Has this ever happened to you?(Teaching Techniques)
You wake up in the morning feeling great. Your morning coffee
tastes especially good, your morning meal is just yummy. You look at
yourself in the mirror and your hair is perfect, your new outfit . . .
Left vs right: ring badges in nuclear medicine.(On The
Job)
Radiation safety is one of the most important practices in nuclear
medicine. In addition to film badges worn at the collar level, nuclear
medicine technologists also wear ring badges to measure . . .
Mission driven, evidence based.(Re: registry)
ARRT strives to be a mission-driven, evidence-based decision maker.
This is more than just a slogan to ARRT; it is a philosophy that we live
by. This philosophy impacts both how ARRT makes . . .
Nobel Prize recognizes MR imaging.(Special Report)
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institute has awarded the Nobel
Prize in physiology or medicine for 2003 to Paul C. Lauterbur, Ph.D.,
and Sir Peter Mansfield, Ph.D., for their discoveries leading . . .
Hypertrophic pyloric stenosis.(Student Scope)
A concerned mother enters the emergency room with her 2-month-old
infant. The past few days the baby has been lethargic and seems to be
losing weight, yet appears to be hungry most of the time. . . .
Urinary incontinence and ultrasound imaging.(Directed
Reading)
In the United States, urinary incontinence (UI) is a common problem
affecting an estimated 15 million people, with women affected twice as
often as men. (1) Although not a life-threatening . . .
Patient advocacy: the technologist's role.(Directed
Reading)
T.C., an older woman, waited for half an hour until the radiologic
technologist was ready for her. Usually an active woman, T.C. was
experiencing debilitating pain and having difficulty walking and . . .
Radiologic technologists and ethical reasoning.(Peer
Review)
"What is a virtuous man and what is a virtuous school and
society which educates virtuous men?" (1)
Like other health professionals, radiologic technologists must have
scientific and technical . . .
More keys to minority retention.(Open Forum)
Editor:
Alter reading the article "Increasing Diversity in Radiologic
Technology" (November/December 2003 issue), it became apparent that
we are overlooking some very critical issues that must be . . .
Transvaginal ultrasound.(Patient Page)
Transvaginal ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to detect
abnormalities in the female reproductive system. During a transvaginal
ultrasound examination, a small, hand-held instrument called . . .
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