State of the RT profession more palpable than ever
As the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) prepares to announce changes to its professional pathways and practice standards at its June meeting in Orlando, FL, ASRT Board President Brandon Smith said the state of the field is "more palpable than ever." An ASRT video published in March began setting the stage for what is to come from the collective professional trust of 18 radiologic science organizations. Together, they form the Consensus Committee on the Future of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy. With industry guidance on professional-entry pathways coming soon, the Consensus Committee's findings...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 24, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Jobs Market Analysis Associations Careers Radiologic Technologist Source Type: news
Comparative effectiveness of interventions for the treatment of peri-implantitis: A systematic review with network meta-analysis
ConclusionsMechanical debridement with adjunctive systemic antibiotics or photodynamic therapy
results in improved clinical outcomes. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 24, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Progression of proximal caries in primary molars using the radiographic ICDAS: a retrospective cohort study
ConclusionsProgressions
of the initial enamel proximal caries were significantly different
among primary molars at the average 18.3-month follow-up. The median
survival period of the enamel proximal caries was more extended than
that of dentine but without statistical difference. These results
provide essential information for dentists regarding an appropriate
appointment for bitewing examinations. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 23, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?
A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them.
For example, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) is working with lawmakers to reintroduce the federal Medicare Access to Radiology Care Act (MARCA) in the current legislative session. Last introduced in June 2021 as HR-3657 and companion SB-2641, MARCA would amend Medicare reimbursement policy for radiologist assistants (RAs) to align reimbursement with st...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 22, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: Liz Carey Tags: Industry News Radiologic Technologist Source Type: news
What Causes Hemoptysis?
Discussion
True hemoptysis is a very uncommon or rare problem in pediatrics but can be potentially life-threatening. Massive hemoptysis has a high mortality (up to 50%) mainly from asphyxia and inability to ventilate and oxygenate the patient because of blood in the pulmonary airways. Fortunately, most hemoptysis is small in amount that resolves within 24 hours.
Initial evaluation for hemoptysis can include complete blood count, coagulation studies, C-reactive protein, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, urinalysis (possible pulmonary-renal problems), radiographic imaging including chest x-ray and/or computed tomography, and...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - April 22, 2024 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Radiographic knee osteoarthritis severity has no impact on fall risk: the locomotive syndrome and health outcomes in the aizu cohort study (LOHAS): a cross-sectional study - Sonobe T, Otani K, Sekiguchi M, Otoshi K, Nikaido T, Sato M, Konno S, Matsumoto Y.
BACKGROUND: To investigate factors that have an impact on the risk of falls and determine whether radiographic knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a factor involved in falls independent of knee pain, psychological factors, and physical function. METHODS: ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - April 18, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
Outcome and prognostic factors for partial and full pulpotomy in the management of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis in carious mature permanent teeth: A randomized clinical trial
ConclusionFull pulpotomy has higher success rate than partial pulpotomy in the management of spontaneous symptomatic pulpitis. Hemostasis within 4 minutes in partial pulpotomy can be set as cutoff point beyond which further tissue removal is indicated. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 16, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Bras should be exempt from VAT because they are essential for women's health, radiographers urge the Treasury
Delegates at the Society of Radiographers annual conference will call on the Treasury to axe the tax, claiming it disproportionately affects women. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Comparison of the outcome of intentional replantation in teeth with or without periodontal involvement: a retrospective study
ConclusionThe long-term prognosis of teeth with CPEL is significantly worse than those with simple apical periodontitis. The main reason of extraction was periodontal involvement. Regular periodontal maintenance and appropriate crown restoration may help to improve the prognosis for teeth with CPEL. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 9, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
Teen cancer survivor reveals she had no idea how ill she was until radiographer CRIED during scan
Molly Cuddihy, 21, from Scotland was 15-years-old when she was told she told she had metastatic Ewing sarcoma. The maths student, knew something was not right for six months before. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - April 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Can AI improve sustainability in nuclear medicine?
Nuclear medicine experts support the use of AI to improve sustainability of practices in the field, yet said implementation will require careful consideration of the technology’s benefits and detriments, according to an article published April 6 in Radiography.
Lead author Geoff Currie, PhD, of Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, Australia, and U.S. colleagues, discussed the potential for AI across what they describe as the “five pillars” of sustainability in nuclear medicine (social, human, economic, ecological, and environmental) and noted its benefits and threats in each pillar.
“AI, digital twins, an...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 9, 2024 Category: Radiology Tags: Nuclear Medicine Artificial Intelligence Source Type: news
'Radiographer started crying during my cancer scan'
Molly Cuddihy shares her story in a podcast covering themes including mental health and body image. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 7, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Why Is Novartis Stock Trading Higher On Thursday?
Thursday, Novartis AG NVS shares are trading higher after the company confirmed plans to file for Pluvicto pre-taxane label expansion in the second half of 2024 based on data from its Phase 3 PSMAfore study. Updated overall survival (OS) results from a pre-planned analysis at approximately 75%…#novartisag #phase3psmafore #itt #radiographic #readnovartisagrees #cancerdrugdeveloper #mcrpc #nvs (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - April 4, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ASRT names 2024 Life Member honorees
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) will award Life Member status to two members during its upcoming 2024 annual meeting in June.
Catherine Kukec.Catherine Kukec and Bettye Wilson are the society’s newest Life Members, with the designation awarded by the ASRT Board of Directors to those who have maintained continuous membership for at least 30 years and who have demonstrated superior performance in support of the ASRT and the radiologic science profession.
Kukec, a diagnostic radiographer for Chicago Ridge Medical Imaging in Illinois, has been a member of the ISSRT for 38 years and has held positi...
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - April 3, 2024 Category: Radiology Authors: AuntMinnie.com staff writers Tags: Industry News Radiologic Technologist Source Type: news
Clinical and Radiographic Failure of Non-surgical Endodontic Treatment and Retreatment Using Single-cone Technique with Calcium Silicate-Based Sealers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
ConclusionsThe overall results of this systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate that the
SC obturation technique with CSBC sealer provides similar results compared to other
obturation materials and techniques in facilitating the healing of apical periodontitis. (Source: Dental Technology Blog)
Source: Dental Technology Blog - April 2, 2024 Category: Dentistry Source Type: news
