Sinus series/Serie de los senos paranasales.(PATIENT
PAGE)(radiology research)
The paranasal sinuses are air-filled spaces in the facial bones of
your skull Radiography of the paranasal sinuses is performed to detect
sinusitis (inflammation of the sinuses), as well as to . . .
Placenta accreta.(CASE STUDY)
Placenta accreta is an abnormally invasive implantation of the
placenta into the uterine wall. It occurs when the chorionic villi
invade into the myometrium. This condition affects 1 in . . .
The CASL study: dose reduction in a computed radiography
environment.(TEACHING AND THE PROFESSION)(radiology research)
According to Stearns, computed radiography (CR) "refers to the
process of creating a diagnostic digital image from data acquired with
an imaging plate and reader." (4) However, CR allows . . .
Diagnostic imaging of traumatic brain injury.(CE DIRECTED
READING)(radiology research)(includes quiz and tables)
After completing this Directed Reading, the reader should be able
to:
* Describe the scope and cost of traumatic brain injury (TBI).
* List the risk factors for TBI.
* Explain the role of . . .
Management concepts.(CE DIRECTED READING)(includes quiz)
After reading this article, readers should be able to:
* Discuss traditional management strategies and their relevancy to
modern management techniques.
* Explain common managerial roles and . . .
Accreditation: the hallmark of educational quality.(radiology
research)
How can the higher education accreditation system ensure quality?
Unlike other countries, the United States does not have a centralized
single authority that oversees national postsecondary . . .
Occupational stress and radiography.(radiology research)(includes
tables)
Occupational stress is caused by workplace, individual and social
factors, and it is recognized as 1 of the most pervasive and potent
health hazards in the work environment. (1) This is true in . . .
Errata.(Correction notice)
In the article, Breast MR (Odle T. Radiol Technol.
2006;78:45M-66M), on page 53M, a sentence in the first paragraph on the
right column should read: "The most common cause of male breast
masses is . . .
Program director satisfaction with leadership skills.(radiology
research)(includes statistical tables)
Educators in radiologic technology help students mature into health
care professionals; however, not all educators receive formal training
in education. (1) The majority of radiologic technology . . .
Nothing up the sleeve?(TECHNICAL QUERY)(mobile mammography
equipment)(Column)
The Problem
The mobile mammography unit was always able to produce high-quality
mammograms. The technologists were, therefore, dismayed to find
recurring artifacts on a series of mammograms. The . . .
Answers to Directed Reading Quizzes DRI0004015, DRI0004016 and
DRI0004017.
Answers to Directed Reading Quizzes DRI0004015, DRI0004016
and DRI0004017
Directed Reading Quiz DRI0004015 "Legal Trends in Imaging," Quiz
DRI0004016 "Barium Swallow" and Quiz DRI0004017 . . .
Collaboration.(RE: REGISTRY)(radiology research)(Society of
Nuclear Medicine and The American Registry of Radiologic
Technologis
In today's business world it has become increasingly
advantageous for organizations to collaborate through partnerships.
Because complex projects require specialized skills and technology, it
is . . .
New skills acquisition.(SPECIAL REPORT)(radiology
research)(Health Care Industry Advisory Council)
Everything that can be invented has been invented.
--Charles H. Duell, commissioner, U.S. Patent Office, 1899.
Nobody today faults Mr. Duell for his lack of vision at the end of
the 19th . . .
Calendar.(radiological societies)(Calendar)
Calendar carries announcements concerning events, meetings and
educational offerings of interest to radiologic technologists. Notices
are published selectively on the basis of reader service vs . . .
Idiopathic pericarditis.(ON THE JOB)
In early March 2005, I woke up with severe pain in my chest. I was
having all of the clinical symptoms of a heart attack, including
substernal chest pain that radiated to my left shoulder and arm. . . .
Computed tomography/Tomografia computadorizada.(PATIENT
PAGE)
This patient education page provides general information concerning
the radiologic sciences. The ASRT suggests that you consult your
physician for specific information concerning your imaging exam . . .
Erratum.(Correction notice)
In the article, Cardiovascular Imaging Using CT and MR, (Wilson B.
Radiol Technol. 2006;77(6):461-474) on page 465, the second full
sentence should read: "The right ventricle, after . . .
Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography.(Book review)
RADIATION PROTECTION IN MEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY. 5th ed. Sherer MAS,
Visconti PJ, Ritenour ER. 2006. 358 pgs. Mosby. $42.95.
Getting ready to review this book, the first words that caught my
interest . . .
Computed Tomography Fundamentals, System Technology, Image
Quality, Applications.(Book review)
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FUNDAMENTALS, SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY, IMAGE QUALITY,
APPLICATIONS. 2nd ed. Kalendar W. 2006. 304 pgs. Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH
& Co, Weinheim, Germany. www.wiley.com. $75.00.
This . . .
MR and internal derangement.(ON THE JOB)(knee pain)
Knee pain is a common reason for patient visits to a physician
office. (1) Cluette (2) suggests common causes of knee pain, including
arthritis, ligament injuries, cartilage injuries, meniscal . . .
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