Accidents abound, but radiology managers can lead safety efforts
INDIANAPOLIS -- Hospitals and imaging centers are supposed to be medical saf...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Marketing, regulatory summaries may differ with AI tech More radiologists embracing peer learning Radiography and medical students benefit from VR training 6 ways to foster a 'no blame' safety reporting culture in radiology How can radiology practice managers overcome today's challenges? (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 13, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Radiodiagnostics of standard orthodontic radiographs —dental and extradental incidental findings
ConclusionsEven in daily routine practice, attention must be paid to a thorough assessment of all radiographed regions. The factors time and professional experience can prevent practitioners from overlooking findings outside the orthodontic focus.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 11, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

Canon to showcase wireless DR tech at AHRA 2023
Canon Medical Components USA will showcase its CXDI-Elite wireless digital radiograph...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Canon launches x-ray and CT systems at ECR Canon highlights sessions at ECR 2023 Canon inks partnership with ScImage Canon highlights U.S. subsidiary, new products at RSNA 2022 Canon sees rebound in medical equipment sales in Q2 (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 7, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Synthetic CT images as good as real ones for visualizing CF
Synthetic CT images show almost perfect concordance with real ones for visualizin...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Dynamic chest radiography reveals treatment response in CF patients Thirona launches AI algorithm for cystic fibrosis Ultrasound identifies kids at risk of CF liver disease Novel MRI scans could aid in cystic fibrosis CT can replace x-ray for pediatric cystic fibrosis patients (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 7, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Shimadzu debuts DDR feature for mobile x-ray system
Shimadzu Medical Systems has launched a dynamic digital radiography (DDR) functio...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Shimadzu integrates Konica detector panels into its RF tables Shimadzu makes AHRA launch of new mobile x-ray system Shimadzu inks IDN deal with Methodist Health in Texas Shimadzu installs 1st power-assisted x-ray in North America Shimadzu adds power assist to x-ray system (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 6, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of CBCT and intraoral radiography for proximal caries detection in the presence of different dental restoration materials
ConclusionArtifact-free CBCT images had higher diagnostic accuracy than intraoral radiography for the detection of all grades of proximal caries. The diagnostic accuracy of CBCT images of teeth adjacent to amalgam, porcelain, and MCRs was lower compared to intraoral radiographs and artifact-free CBCT images.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - July 5, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

How confident are radiologists in informed consent conversations?
Most interventional radiologists are confident in discussing benefits, risks...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Virtual residency applicants get more interviews, save money Diagnostic radiology certifying exams will switch to oral format Radiography and medical students benefit from VR training Applicants, directors differ in opinion about matching process Radiology fills all available positions on resident Match Day 2023 (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - July 3, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

Radiographers in England to strike over pay
Staff at 43 NHS trusts have sufficient votes to stage walkouts, ballot results reveal. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - June 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Now radiographers are striking! Catalogue of NHS summer walk-outs grows
NHS radiographers could hold a strike next month with staff who operate essential diagnostic equipment like X-Rays and CT scans likely to walk off the job in a dispute with ministers over pay. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 30, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Restoring black triangle with bioclear matrix versus conventional celluloid matrix method: a randomized clinical trial
ConclusionsThe restorative management of the black triangle with both protocols was able to deliver superior aesthetic and good marginal adaptation; suitable biological properties; with adequate survival time. Both techniques were almost equally successful, however they are depending on the operator skills.  (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - June 29, 2023 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news

AI improves lung cancer detection on chest radiographs
Assistance from an AI model with high diagnostic accuracy can improve lung cance...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Medical students concerned about AI's impact on radiology ChatGPT, Google Bard simplify lung reports, but at high reading level AI predicts mortality risk in pneumonia patients Radiology well-positioned to integrate AI, but concerns remain AI estimates lung cancer mortality on x-rays (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 27, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

ASRT elects speaker, vice speaker
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists' (ASRT) House of Delegate...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: ASRT report shows increase in medical imaging vacancy rates ASRT names advocacy award winners ASRT Foundation names 2 Siemens Education Journey award recipients ASRT reports enrollment increase in radiography programs ASRT bestows $25K research grant (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 26, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news

AI Model Can Predict Mortality in Community-Acquired Pneumonia
WEDNESDAY, June 21, 2023 -- For patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), a deep learning (DL) model using initial chest radiographs can predict 30-day mortality, according to a study published online June 14 in the American Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 21, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Pelvic Radiography as First Imaging Modality in Sacroiliitis Pelvic Radiography as First Imaging Modality in Sacroiliitis
Pelvic radiographs are recommended as the first imaging test in the diagnostic work up of patients with suspected sacroiliitis, but are there more accurate alternatives?Current Opinion in Rheumatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 21, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rheumatology Journal Article Source Type: news

X-ray technique shows promise for differentiating lung nodules
Doctors may be able to distinguish between calcified and noncalcified lung nodule...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading: Dynamic digital radiography tested in lung transplant patients Dark-field chest x-ray images compared to conventional x-rays Digital chest x-ray technique improves detection of lung lesions DXR reveals lung hyperinflation in patients with COPD Dynamic chest radiography reveals diaphragm dysfunction (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 19, 2023 Category: Radiology Source Type: news