Journal enhances personalization.(EDITOR'S NOTE)
This month Radiologic Technology marks 79 years in print and 2
years online. However, our recent reader survey suggests that a lot of
you have yet to read Radiologic Technology on the Web. We . . .
Imagenes por resonancia magnetica.(PATIENT PAGE)(magnetic
resonance imaging)
La imagen por resonancia magnetica (RM) es una tecnica de
diagnostico sofisticada que utiliza un campo magnetico fuerte, ondas de
radio y una computadora para producir imagenes de seccion . . .
Magnetic resonance imaging.(PATIENT PAGE)
Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is a sophisticated diagnostic
technique that uses a strong magnetic field, radio-waves and a computer
to produce cross-sectional images of different parts of the . . .
Radiologist support for RA education.(MY PERSPECTIVE)(radiologist
assistant)
With the addition of the radiologist assistant (RA) to the
radiology work force, a small number of colleges and universities have
opened RA educational programs. The Massachusetts College of . . .
Stroke treatment draws fire.(OPEN FORUM)(tissue plasminogen
activator )
Editor:
The Directed Reading article in the May/June 2007 issue titled
"Diagnosis and Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease" by Pamela
J. Jones contained a segment on medical management of stroke . . .
Continued qualifications.(RE:REGISTRY)
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists announced in June
that, effective in 2011, all new certifications awarded by the ARRT will
be time limited. That is, certifications will be good . . .
Calendar.(Brief article)(Calendar)
Aug. 12-19
Alaska
Rad Tech CEUs at Sea
Holland America Cruise to Alaska
909-558-4931
E-mail: radsci@llu.edu
Sept. 10-12
Texas
27th Annual Breast Imaging
Conference
San Antonio . . .
When to assess competency.(TEACHING TECHNIQUES)(Viewpoint
essay)
According to the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the
purpose of the clinical competency requirement is to verify that the
student technologist has demonstrated proficiency in . . .
Pediatric radiology review.(Brief article)(Book review)
Pediatric radiology review. Pappas M, Yamamoto L, Anene O. 2006.
174 pgs. Humana Press Inc. www.humanapress.com. $71.55.
This book is, in simple terms, exactly what the title suggests--a
"review . . .
Clinical 3T magnetic resonance.(Brief article)(Book
review)
Clinical 3T magnetic resonance. Runge V, Nitz W, Schmeets S. 2007.
233 pgs. Thieme. www.thieme.com. $49.95.
As a rule, books about magnetic resonance (MR) imaging don't
exactly qualify as . . .
Imaging humeral fractures.(ON THE JOB)
Radiologic technologists commonly are called to emergency
departments to image the humerus. In the United States humeral fractures
represent 4% to 5% of all fractures) Corby described fracture . . .
A moveable feast.(TECHNICAL QUERY)(maggot debridement therapy for
faster healing)
As a part of the health care team, radiologic technologists must be
prepared for any patient condition. Even so, this technologist was taken
aback by the smell that greeted him when he began . . .
Errata.(Correction notice)
The quiz for the Directed Reading article "Diagnosis and
Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease" in the May/June issue included
an error. Question #4 should have read: "Borderline cholesterol . . .
Chest radiography for radiologic technologists.(DIRECTED
READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Identify the basic anatomy seen on a chest radiograph.
* Describe the anatomical relationships of various organs in the
chest.
* . . .
Diffuse benign liver disease.(DIRECTED READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Explain the liver's functions.
* Describe the differences and connections between cirrhosis, fatty
liver and vascular . . .
Factors affecting radiographers' organizational
commitment.(PEER REVIEW)(Report)
A variety of factors influence an employee's relationship to
work, and vice versa. Relevant issues include satisfaction, wages to the
workplace. In the employees' commitment to the workplace . . .
Job satisfaction among ladiation therapy educators.(PEER
REVIEW)(radiation therapy education)(Report)
Overall employment in the United States fell dramatically in the
late 1990s until late 2003, and only recently has the employment outlook
improved. Despite a decline in overall employment rates in . . .
CT images may show gene activity.(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)(Computed tomography )
One day new tools might allow physicians to view computed
tomography (CT) images of a tumor and discern its genetic activity,
according to a study that appeared in the May 21 online issue of . . .
Barium enema examination/Examen de enema de bario.(PATIENT
PAGE)
A barium enema is an x-ray examination of your large intestine or
colon. This procedure is performed when patients have a change in bowel
habits, experience abdominal pain or rectal bleeding or if . . .
Resources for educators.(RE:REGISTRY)(services of American
Registry of Radiologic Technologists)
The ARRT provides information to radiologic science educators
through various publications. Some of these are targeted at a wide
audience (eg, the Annual Report to Registered Technologists) and . . .
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