Although non-radiologist physicians have contributed to the widespread use of point-of-care (POC) ultrasound, radiologists remain the primary users, according to a study in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. POC ultrasound is defined as an ultrasound...
According to a recent study published in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology, many radiologists disagree on the management of incidental findings found on body computed tomography (CT) scans. An incidental finding is something found that is unrelated to the...
Having radiologists shut down their workstations (and monitors) after an eight hour shift leads to substantial cost savings and energy reduction, according to a study in the November issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Radiology is at the forefront of technology use in...
Integration with a picture archiving and communication system (PACS) improves radiologists' use of clinical decision support tools, according to a study in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Decision support systems for radiologists can provide information during...
The world of healthcare is changing rapidly. Reimbursement rates continue to shrink and hospitals are requiring local radiology groups to add more services and coverage than ever before. Many hospitals are now putting contracts out for competitive bids to outside entities that provide radiology...
Radiologists Donna G. Blankenbaker, M.D., from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison (UWSMPH), Erik K. Paulson, M.D., from Duke University Medical Center (DUMC) in Durham and Robert W. Hurst, M.D., from Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia...
USA Today: "Doctors are exploring ways to reduce the amount of radiation exposure from medical imaging tests in light of renewed concerns about the cancer risk, according to research presented at a radiology conference this week. Medical radiation from exams such as CTs, or computed tomography...