Rise in obesity complicates imaging.(RESEARCH &
TECHNOLOGY)
The increasing prevalence of obesity in the United States is
leading to a rise in the number of inconclusive diagnostic imaging
exams, according to a study in the August issue of . . .
Radiofrequency ablation of liver and lung tumors.(CE DIRECTED
READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Discuss the history of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and the
principles behind its use.
* Describe various RFA equipment models.
. . .
Contrast studies.(CE: DIRECTED READING)(includes "Continuing
Education Quiz" and statistical tables)
After completing this article, readers should be able to:
* Describe patient rights of contrast administration and why they
are important.
* State the proper methods and indications for . . .
Calendar.(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 . . .
Collaborative learning in radiologic science education.
Context Radiologic science is a complex health profession,
requiring the competent use of technology as well as the ability to
function as part of a team, think critically, exercise . . .
Agenesis of the corpus callosum: neonatal sonographic
detection.
Context Agenesis of the corpus callosum is a rare congenital
midline brain abnormality that can disrupt normal cognitive progression.
Primary complete agenesis usually occurs earlier in . . .
The blob, the line and the shadow.(TECHNICAL
QUERY)(radiology)(Column)
The Problem
Radiologic technology has journeyed from the discovery of x-rays in
1895 to present-day digital imaging in filmless departments. This
particular film was taken at a time somewhere . . .
Alternate trauma shoulder projection.(ON THE JOB)
Traumatic shoulder dislocations occur in approximately 11 out of
every 100 000 injuries and account for more than half of the major joint
dislocations seen in the emergency department (ED). Using . . .
Advantages of hiring a radiologist assistant.(MY
PERSPECTIVE)(Column)
As we move into a new era of diagnostic medical imaging with
technologically advanced equipment and systems, we face an even larger
dilemma in the staffing arena. When the demand for imaging . . .
Calling all aces.(EDITOR'S NOTE)(Editorial)
While my father doesn't have a Jeopardy trophy on his mantle,
he prides himself in his knowledge of many different topics. If asked,
"How in the world did you know that?" he would probably
jokingly . . .
Your first mammogram/Su primera mamografia.(PATIENT PAGE)
There's a good reason 25 million mammograms, or low-dose x-ray
images of the breast, are performed annually. Mammography is the best
way of finding breast cancer during its early, more treatable . . .
Pulmonary embolism imaging.(DIRECTED READING)
After completing this article, the reader should be able to:
* Discuss the pathophysiology of pulmonary embolism.
* Discuss the classic symptoms of pulmonary embolism and ways to
diagnose . . .
Cardiovascular imaging using CT and MR.(DIRECTED READING)
After reading the information presented, readers should be able to:
* Define cardiovascular disease and the complications caused by
atherosclerosis.
* Recognize the complex anatomy of the . . .
Calendar.(Calendar)
Sept 7-9
Iowa
Iowa Society of Radiologic Technologists
Harrah's, Council Bluffs
www.isrt.org
Sept 13-15
Michigan
Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists
Best Western Valley . . .
Understanding osteoporosis prevalence in Hispanic women.
There is a great deal of variability in the prevalence of
osteoporosis across different populations. The variability is so great
that diagnosis and management of this disease is not considered . . .
Radiography student perceptions of clinical stressors.
The study of workplace stress in the health care field gained
attention in 1977 after the National Institute of Safety and Health
(NIOSH) identified health care occupations as some of the most . . .
Abdominal artifact.(TECHNICAL QUERY; radiology)
Under the right conditions, imaging of the abdomen is a relatively
easy examination. The patient imaged in Figure 1, however, was confused
and disorientated, so the radiologic technologist did not . . .
Trends in the health care workplace.(SPECIAL REPORT)
A little more than 2 years ago, the American Society of Radiologic
Technologists (ASRT) embarked on a research project called FutureScan.
The goal of the project was to identify major trends and . . .
Holmblad variations.(ON THE JOB; knee radiology)
In Chicago during the summer of 1936, Edward C. Holmblad, M.D., was
perplexed about the complexities involved in making an accurate knee
diagnosis. He was concerned because specific pathologic . . .
Answers to Directed Reading Quizzes DRI0004009 and
DRI0004010.
Directed Reading Quiz DRI0004009 "Biological Effects of
Diagnostic Imaging" and Quiz DRI0004010 "PACS Integration and
Work Flow" were published in the Vol. 75, No. 5 issue of Radiologic
Technology. . . .
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