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Conducting MR exams with a refrigerator magnet? Just add diamond particles
by John W. Mitchell 05/29/2018Research team looks to a future of significantly simplified imaging
Lessons from the frontlines of install/deinstall projects
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2018Moving imaging equipment in and out of the facility is a massive job
Study finds patients confused by radiology reports
by John W. Mitchell 05/16/2018As patient portals gain momentum, medical jargon becomes a hurdle
Techs can interpret chest X-rays as well as radiologists: study
by John W. Mitchell 05/04/2018Might help relieve imaging capacity that is being stretched worldwide
Thermal imaging in development could provide real-time ablation views
by John W. Mitchell 04/29/2018Taking guesswork and additional imaging out of the equation
Three ways good ethics prevent radiologists from breaking the law
by John W. Mitchell 04/24/2018Why better insight can help imaging professionals avoid unethical behavior
Study finds majority of U.S. radiologists practice as generalists
by John W. Mitchell 04/11/2018Bringing new clarity to the composition of the imaging workforce
Five tips for making radiology education more effective for millennials
by John W. Mitchell 04/05/2018Millennials create challenges and opportunities in radiology training
Meaningful radiation dialogue with patients requires an artful approach
by John W. Mitchell 03/26/2018New paper offers tips for balancing benefits and risks without stirring up radiophobia
Staff training to calm patients yields lower MR operating costs: study
by John W. Mitchell 03/16/2018Free-standing imaging facilities saved $12,800 over 1,000 exams
Q&A with Dr. Camran Nezhat, the father of video endoscopy
by John W. Mitchell 03/14/2018Great innovations are initially often met with skepticism
RING! Study measures impact of phone call interruptions on imaging workflow
by John W. Mitchell 03/10/2018Researchers find room for improvement in use of electronic reporting systems
Radiologists configure MR to find bone and brain metastases in 7 minutes
by John W. Mitchell 02/27/2018Increases efficiency by roughly 30 percent
PET/MR and the future of pediatric chemotherapy
by John W. Mitchell 02/20/2018Dr. Ashok Joseph Theruvath, postdoctoral research fellow in the Molecular Imaging Program at the Stanford School of Medicine discusses promising research for assessing pediatric chemo outcomes
GE and ENDRA extend agreement to advance liver ultrasound
by John W. Mitchell 02/07/2018Aiming to deploy system this year for about $40,000 per unit
Using RTLS/RFID data to improve surgical outcomes
by John W. Mitchell 01/22/2018Q&A with Ashley Simmons, director of innovation development at Florida Hospital
Because one EHR is better than two
by John W. Mitchell 01/22/2018Q&A with Dr. Christopher Longhurst, chief information officer UC San Diego Health
One-of-a-kind TEE cardiac imaging probe invented to better train cardiologists
by John W. Mitchell 01/18/2018A safe and realistic simulator
Change Healthcare advances imaging AI with Zebra Medical Vision agreement
by John W. Mitchell 12/08/2017Collaborating for complex radiology reporting environments
CT study gives further pause about possible football health risks
by John W. Mitchell 12/07/2017High rate of enlarged aortas increase risk of life-threatening aneurysm
3-D printed middle-ear to correct hearing loss shows promise at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/06/2017Further evidence of CT and 3-D printing synergy
TeraRecon brings a partnership focused strategy to AI at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 12/03/2017Moving beyond 'the buzz' in imaging to offer practical solutions
QMENTA carves out brain imaging niche in the realm of 3-D AI
by John W. Mitchell 12/01/2017Taking on 'the most complicated organ in the body' via the cloud
Change Healthcare partners-up with Google Cloud at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/30/2017Aims to bring interactive collaboration back to diagnostics
Toshiba Medical brand shines at RSNA for final time, prepares to join Canon
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2017A wide range of new offerings may be a testament to Canon's big investment
IMRIS announces FDA registration for multifunctional table for surgical theater
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2017$1 billion intraoperative imaging market projected to grow to $4 billion by 2025
What does it take to be a good leader in the imaging department?
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2017Radiologists make the case for leadership at RSNA session
Hitachi unveils single broad-based ultrasound probe at RSNA
by John W. Mitchell 11/29/2017'Unlike any other in the sector'
Philips beefs up 3-D printing capability to expand imaging into the surgical suite
by John W. Mitchell 11/28/2017Inks deals with Stratasys and 3D Systems
MIPS and MACRA to continue, physician panel advises rads to take the lead in ACOs
by John W. Mitchell 11/28/2017Health care may reach 20 percent of GDP by 2025
Radiologists report why they can’t spend more face time with patients
by John W. Mitchell 11/28/2017Hurdles on the road to patient-centric care
Quantitative Insights showcases machine learning breast lesion analytics platform
by John W. Mitchell 11/27/2017FDA-approved QuantX on display at RSNA
RSNA opening session: A future beyond independent medical judgment
by John W. Mitchell 11/26/2017Experts call for embracing disruptive change and looking to the cloud
Rep. Scalise credits interventional radiology with saving his life after shooting
by John W. Mitchell 11/08/2017SIR event promotes specialized care in underserved areas
Medical 3-D printing: Q&A with Dr. Jonathan Morris, Mayo Clinic radiologist
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017Imaging and 3-D printing have proven to be a perfect match
Q&A with Dr. Julie Gill: How tech innovation has created gaps in the radiology student’s education
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017The ability to discuss procedures and pronounce medical terms correctly are vital skills that are often developed through interactions that don't take place anymore
How a thriving social media presence can benefit radiology departments
by John W. Mitchell 10/13/2017Q&A with Alexander J. Towbin, associate chief of clinical operations and radiology informatics, Radiology Department, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center
Is a cyber equivalent of 'D-Day' inevitable in the medical industry?
by John W. Mitchell 10/04/2017Experts warn that the industry is on that path, and lives will be lost
Wireless, handheld spinal ultrasound takes the guesswork out of epidural needle placement
by John W. Mitchell 09/28/2017Two new studies demonstrate value
Why radiology must embrace artificial intelligence, not fear it
by John W. Mitchell 09/22/2017Is big data anxiety in the industry overblown?
PET/MR scans can assess pediatric cancer survivor health
by John W. Mitchell 09/14/2017Study targets chemotherapy after-effects in young patients
Patient face-time is radiology's big goal, but it doesn't pay as well
by John W. Mitchell 08/29/2017Radiologists struggle with 'competing priorities' as they seek to maintain incomes under Medicare cuts
Lean study finds about a third of available MR schedule lost to poor processes
by John W. Mitchell 08/24/2017'Determining how to avoid long wait times is crucial in managing an effective workflow'
Musculoskeletal CT exams jump 754 percent over 20 years
by John W. Mitchell 08/17/2017New study could guide capital expenditures for imaging technology
Radiation shielding in the era of patient satisfaction
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Making shielded environments less intimidating and more conducive to workflow
What factors impact the success of a proton therapy facility?
by John W. Mitchell 08/15/2017Treatment is gaining ground all over the world, but not every new facility is a success
'Glaring void' in diagnostics prompts 3-D MR solution for life-threatening births
by John W. Mitchell 08/03/2017Researchers show 86 percent accuracy in diagnosing the problem
Contrary to popular belief, deodorant OK for breast cancer patients: Study
by John W. Mitchell 07/28/2017Radiation treatment outcomes are not impacted by antiperspirants
Kaiser ERs reduce unnecessary CT scans with 'well-validated decision rules'
by John W. Mitchell 07/26/2017Progress implementing the Canadian CT Head Rule
Researchers developing miniaturized device to capture brain waves during MR
by John W. Mitchell 07/21/2017Aiming for a better way to read brain waves
