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In honor of National Radiologic Technology Week®, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) has launched the "Be Seen" campaign to highlight the indispensable contributions of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the critical role these experts play in patient care and healthcare safety. Key Initiatives of the "Be Seen" Campaign: Public Awareness Enhancement The campaign seeks to educate the public about the essential services provided by medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. By sharing stories and information, ASRT aims to bridge the knowledge gap between these professionals and the communities they serve. Professional Recognition "Be Seen" emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the expertise and dedication of these professionals within the healthcare system. By highlighting their contributions, the campaign fosters a greater appreciation for their work among peers and the public. Community Engagement The initiative encourages professionals to share their experiences and stories, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose. This collective storytelling not only strengthens professional bonds but also educates the public about the diverse roles within the field. Advocacy and Policy Influence By elevating the conversation around the profession, the campaign aims to influence healthcare policies and advocate for the needs and recognition of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals. This advocacy is crucial for ensuring that their roles are adequately supported and valued within the healthcare system. Engaging with the "Be Seen" campaign not only honors the professionals dedicated to medical imaging and radiation therapy but also educates the public about their vital role in healthcare. By sharing stories and information, we can collectively elevate the conversation and ensure these professionals receive the recognition they deserve. #xray #beSeen #radiology #radiologictechnologist #radiologictechnology

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Harmon describes how to incorporate active learning into courses on skull radiography using a stations quiz. Read the article in the September/October issue of Radiologic Technology available now at https://bit.ly/2Wnjhgn.

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MRI Safety is such an important topic that many administration/management teams roll their eyes at. Many do not take proper precautions until an accident or fatality occurs. As MRI professionals, we must do our best to continue to educate others. I would argue that MRI is THE most dangerous modality in Radiology. There are some great points in this article. MRI regulations are non existent or very relaxed in wayyyyy too many places! We must keep fighting the good fight and advocating for MRI Safety & Radiation Safety in the field.

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Question for the #kneereplacement gurus. If someone failed a single stage washout for an acute PJI of a remote TKA due to bacteremia (bacteria is Staph Epi), are you doing a 1.5 or 2-stage and if 2-stage, articulating or static spacer? #jointreplacement #medtech #orthopedicsurgery

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𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗼 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂. After celebrating each other last week for National Radiologic Technology Week 2024: Opinions are easy—𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀. Set the work that saves lives as your priority. What you do matters to so many: • Radiologists stand with Medical Imaging Technologists and Radiation Therapists on tough cases • Surgeons trust us in the decisive moments • We are there for oncologists as an early warning system 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘀: Thinking back in your lifetime, the most criticism you get came from people who do not realize your worth. Support comes from people who do. Remember your superpowers: • Your ability to take great pictures in complicated cases • How you show patience with the patients who feel anxious • The fact that you care about getting every image correct Credit: Art of Poets

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Utilizing OmniView on a daily basis in OB and GYN scanning significantly enhances, the quality and depth of diagnostic imaging. Typically, I use it on the fetal spine and the CSP. I also use it in GYN scanning to evaluate the endometrium. Especially when the endometrium isn’t ideal for the typical 3D render or multiplanar view. Let me walk you through how to add OmniView to your OBGYN scanning. GE HealthCare #GEHealthCare #VolusonExpert22

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Click on the link below if you are preparing for your Computed Tomography (CT) registry review or Computed Tomography (CT) CQR assessment. I have new lessons available. https://lnkd.in/g9a58r4a

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Progress in any field is built on small, intentional steps—each action compounding over time. The meeting between the leaders of JRCERT, ASRT, and ARRT is a perfect example of how committed leadership drives long-term change in healthcare. It’s not just about big decisions; it’s about consistent efforts to build a better future for everyone involved—students, technologists, and ultimately, patients. The release of the 2024 Consensus Committee’s White Paper is a powerful signal, but real transformation happens when these strategies are put into practice day by day. Here’s to continuous improvement and collaboration as we advance the future of medical imaging and radiation therapy. Melissa Pergola, Ed.D., R.T.(R)(M)(ARRT), FASRT, CAE | Leslie Winter | Liana Watson, R.T.(R)(M)(S)(BS)(ARRT), RDMS, FASRT, CAE #improvement #collaboration #radiology #radiologix #xray #radiologictechnologist

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More proof and data that #GenAI is reducing burnout and increasing joy in healthcare. “reduced human effort by an estimated 91% (as measured by gradable items) and dramatically reduced turnaround time (from weeks to days).” #fightburnout #healthtech #aiml #snowflakecortex #cortexai #llama #mistral #anthropic #openai #hcldr #hitsm

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Why is it so hard to grasp the simple changes #wdydcsp #sterileprocessing #spd #cpd #cssd #mdr

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There are four major considerations when prescribing DTI-EPI: • The phase-encode direction should always be anterior/posterior rather than the more typical left/right for non-EPI scans. • Magnetic field inhomogeneities can cause significant artifacts for any EPI based imaging. • Lipid/fat suppression is necessary because of the large chemical shift of lipids with EPI. • Eddy currents become significant with clinical DTI-EPI diffusion gradients and may require Double Spine Echo (DSE) or post-processing compensation. #magneticresonance #DTI #medicalimaging #imageprocessing #radiologist #Medicalphysicists #mrtechnologist #diffusionmri

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Capturing the Bond: A Unique MRI Portrait of a Neuroscientist and Her Newborn In a powerful fusion of science and emotion, an MRI scan reveals an intimate moment between a neuroscientist and her two-month-old son. Inside a 3 Tesla MRI scanner, amidst the rhythmic sounds and vibrations, they are captured in a still embrace, illustrating the quiet resilience required to capture such an image. The scanner's noise fades as the baby sleeps soundly against his mother's chest, providing the necessary stillness for the MRI to capture the delicate details of their brains. This striking image, taken over several minutes, encapsulates more than just a scientific process; it presents a modern twist on the timeless mother-child portrait. The figures, stripped of individual features, represent a universal connection that transcends time and place. The comparison between the baby's developing brain, still smooth and dark with less white matter, and the mature brain of the mother adds a fascinating scientific layer to this tender scene. To some, this image highlights the delicate nature of human development, while others find beauty in the universal representation of the mother-child bond. It’s a unique portrayal that blends the personal with the universal, and the scientific with the deeply emotional.

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We have next weeks episode ready to rollout, so be sure to tune in Tuesday July 2nd as we take you behind the scenes of the SRPE conference. You will get to hear from some of the attendees and what their favorite part is about attending Radiologist Assistant (RA) geared conferences. While you are waiting for the episode drop next week, be sure to click the link below and check out some of our other episodes! Also, be sure to check out the SRPE website at https://www.srpeweb.org and consider attending the 2025 conference with us! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and visited with us, as you can hear, it was a great time! #recognizingprofessionals #recognition #beSeen #equityearned #collaborationiskey #makeanimpactthatmatters #raisingthebar #RADconversations #RADtopics #RADdiscussions #RADfamily #Raisingvisability #pullingupthechair #discussionsthatmatter #whatwedomatters #educationispower #speakup #ourvoices #learningandgrowing #radiology #interventionalradiology #medicalimaging #diagnosticimaging ##RRA #RPA #RadiologistAssistant #MARCA #SupportMARCA #wearemedicalimaging #growingtogether #weareateam #supportingprofessionals #statelaw #legislation #RADlegislation #RADrecognition #beheard #yourvoicematters #useyourvoice #learnmore #RADpodcast #theimagesyouread #selfempowerment #strengthinnumbers #RADvocate #advocate #reachout #comingtogether #gainingperspective #changingyourmindset #takingnotice

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Mini Lecture: The #Homunculus - #Anatomy & #Physiology Mark Salazar, my student at The University of Texas at Dallas, created this for his #neurophysioloy class presentation. #brain #neurocience #neuroanatomy #motor #sensory #language #mapping #IONM #neuromonitoring

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"Being a sonographer is more than just pushing buttons and interpreting images. It's a deeply rewarding but incredibly demanding profession that takes a significant toll on our mental and emotional well-being. * Compassion Fatigue: Witnessing patient suffering, particularly in cases of fetal abnormalities or life-threatening conditions, can be incredibly emotionally draining. * High-Pressure Environment: The pressure to provide accurate and timely diagnoses, often in fast-paced and sometimes chaotic settings, can be immense. * Physical & Emotional Strain: Repetitive motions, long hours, and the constant emotional demands can lead to burnout and compassion fatigue. It's crucial to prioritize self-care, seek support from colleagues and mental health professionals, and engage in stress-reducing activities. Let's acknowledge and address the mental and emotional demands of our profession to ensure the well-being of our colleagues and the quality of patient care." #sonography #medicalimaging #mentalhealth #compassionfatigue #healthcareworkers #selfcare #rvt #vascular #ultrasound

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Image registration in radiation therapy is a crucial process that aligns different sets of medical images to ensure accurate targeting of tumors. This involves matching images from various modalities (e.g., CT, MRI, PET) or from different times to account for patient movement and anatomical changes. Accurate image registration helps in precise tumor localization, dose delivery, and minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues, ultimately improving the effectiveness and safety of radiation therapy. This video is demonstrating image registration of Radiaxt device, fusing CT planning (KV CT) with daily one (MV CT). . . . . #image_registeration #tomotherapy #CT #MRI #radiotherapy #accuray #radiationtherapy

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3D⚜️Flash Angiography🪽 in Cardiac MRI🫀📌 "If people ask me what is perfection, I will show them this." 🫴🏻 FLASH (#Fast_Low_Angle_Shot) is a widely used gradient-echo imaging sequence in cardiac MRI due to its speed🏎️ and flexibility. 🫴🏻 Rapid acquisition allows imaging during a single breath-hold. High temporal resolution makes it ideal for capturing the dynamic🫨 motion of the heart ❤️. 🫴🏻 FLASH MRI’s ability to capture rapid sequences makes it useful for contrast-enhanced🍾 magnetic resonance angiography (#MRA) of various body parts🧠🫀🫁. Siemens Healthineers R.Vinoth Kumar Gourav G Boominathan C CASIS - CArdiac Simulation & Imaging Software Circle Cardiovascular Imaging GE HealthCare Philips United Imaging Healthcare Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance | SCMR INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARDIAC IMAGING Journal of Cardiac cases and cardiovascular medicine European Society of Cardiology European School of Radiology (ESOR) Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) Fiona Rylan Dr. Filippo Cademartiri ____________________________________________________ #For_More_Cardiac_Related_Posts_Check_Profile:) ____________________________________________________ #fl3d | #SCMR #congenitalheartdisease | #viability | #stress #morphology #cardiomyopathy | #CAD #cardiacMR | #cardiacCT | #radiology | #magnetomsola1point5T #philips3Tingenia #somatomforce384sl |#GErevolution256sl #beatsensor | #compressedsensing | #deepresolve | #Biomatrix |#Radiology | #MedicalImaging |#Radiologist |#Healthcare #RadiologicTechnology| #MRI #CTScan #XRay #Ultrasound| #HealthTech #PatientCare| #Diagnostics| #TeleRadiology #MedicalInnovation |#RadiologyEducation #radiology #xray #radiologia #medicine #radiologist #medical #mri #radtech #xraytech #radiographer #doctor #healthcare #radiologytech #imaging #xrays #radiologylife #radiologystudent #ct #ctscan #medicalimaging #ultrasound #hospital #surgery #nurse #medstudent #xraystudent #covid #medicina #medicalstudent #pathology #cardiac #cardiology #cardiologist #heart #cardiovascular #ecg #echocardiography #echocardiogram #cardiacsurgery #health #heartdisease #doctor #hearthealth #cardio #healthcare #surgery #echocardiographer #cardiacphysiology #cardiography #bsecho #heartsurgery #cardiacphysiologist #hospital #medicalscanning #mybse #medical #britishsocietyofechocardiography #echojobs #bsebest #cardiologyjobs

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How do you string your instruments? #wdydcsp #sterileprocessing #spd #cpd #mdr #cssd

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