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Breast Density: What Is Its Real Impact?
CHIGACO - Researchers continue to study the role of dense breast tissue. Knowing the risk factors, how to monitor it, and what to recommend as a next step is crucial.
Rice: Next Generation’s Leaders Will Mobilize Human Potential
CHICAGO - Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses how maximizing human creativity and talents can keep countries at the head of the global pack.
How Radiologists Can Manage Change
CHICAGO - The healthcare landscape is constantly changing, and radiologists should anticipate and promote change with an eye toward organizational culture.
ABR Explains Changes to Certification Process
CHICAGO - The American Board of Radiology has made major changes to the core exam and maintenance of certification. Here’s what you need to know.
Frequent Screening Mammos Detect Cancer Before Lymph Node Involvement
CHICAGO - Screening mammograms done every year have a higher chance of detecting breast cancer before it spreads to the lymph nodes than do less frequent exams.
How to Ensure Safety at Work
CHICAGO - Keeping your patients, colleagues, and yourself safe in the radiology workplace means taking steps to improve communication, avoid injury, and manage potential risks.
Mobile Radiology Computing: How to Get Started
CHICAGO - From determining the platform and device to adding apps, there are quite a few considerations when going mobile.
Radiologists Should Embrace Social Media
CHICAGO - Patients expect to be able to interact with their doctors online, so radiologists should understand and embrace the power of social media.
Deconstructing the Root Cause Analysis in Radiology
CHICAGO - A root cause analysis can help prevent future mistakes, and isn’t just a way to place blame on clinicians. Here’s what radiologists need to know.
Konica Minolta Introduces Hand-Held Ultrasound
BridgeHead Announces Backup and Recovery Capabilities
Decisions and Challenges Facing Aging Radiologists
CHICAGO - Retirement can present challenges to the aging radiologist, but hobbies, personal connections, and planning can help.
Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Screening Reduces False Positives
CHICAGO - More breast cancer detection, fewer false positives with digital tomosynthesis.
CT Angiography Shows Heart Disease Similar in Men and Women
CHICAGO - Coronary CT angiography reveals similarities between coronary disease and cardiovascular risk among both men and women.
Barco Launches New Display System
Nuance Announces Improvements to PowerScribe 360
ACR Dose Index Registry - One Institution’s Experience
CHICAGO - Roughly 18 months after joining the Dose Index Registry, Emory HealthCare identifies significant progress in controlling dose.
Changes in Breast Density May Predict Cancer Risk for Younger Women
CHICAGO - Establishing early breast density through full-digital mammography may predict breast cancer among younger women.
How to Talk With a Patient after a Medical Error
CHICAGO - Radiologists should be sincere and authentic in delivering news of mistake to patients and families. Here’s what to consider after a medical error.
Improve Radiologist Efficiency with Better Lighting
CHICAGO - Making low-cost changes in lighting and adding a sound-masking system can improve radiologists’ performance and health.
