Julie Morse's Blog – September 2017 Archive (15)

In the movement to curb radiologist burnout, researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center are recommending radiology departments implement a reading room coordinator. This reading room coordinator would help decrease burnout by fielding calls…

Just like in any work environment, the radiology department is staffed with all different kinds of personalities, and communication styles are bound to clash. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, 'givers,' 'takers,' and 'matchers' are the three types of team members that make up the radiology department. The study…

The thought of undergoing a MRI or CT-scan can be a source of anxiety and confusion for everyone, especially children. That’s why the University of California San Francisco’s Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging has introduced the KittenScanner, a miniature-sized version of a CAT scanner that…

To Susan Summerton, MD, a medical scan isn’t just a detailed image of the human body, it’s a form of artistic expression. Summerton is the brains behind Xray Artistry, an ever-growing collection of collages comprised of MRI, CT scans, x-ray, and ultrasound images.



About 20 years ago, Summerton began…

Strong patient communication is a priority for most radiologists, yet many find this goal to be squandered by bureaucratic expectations and technological demands. In a new survey from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), around three-quarters of participating radiologists felt that time…

Last month, a now-former Google engineer, James Damore, published a scathing memo about how Google should minimize its diversity efforts. He was quickly fired, and in response, more than 60 female employees filed a lawsuit against Google for gender discrimination. Through the throngs of social media, diversity in the tech industry has become a controversial topic. However,…

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have created a camera that can identify the location of endoscopes. This new technology could eliminate the need for x-ray and other scan technology to track fiber-optic devices. They recently published their research in…

Siemens Healthineers’ Magnetom Terra has just received CE approval, and can now be used in clinical practice within the European Union. This ultra-high-field MRI operates on a magnetic field of 7 tesla, and produces more finite images, stronger signal-to-noise ratio, and better spatial resolution than its predecessor, 3 tesla.



The Healthineers have big hopes for…

Anthem has announced they will no longer cover outpatient MRI and CT scan services, unless the insurance company deems the imaging procedure to be medically necessary. Instead, patients will be referred to a freestanding imaging center. Anthem, which boasts around 40 million members, just enacted this new policy in Colorado, Nevada, New York, Ohio, and Georgia. Indiana,…

Receiving image test results is generally a nerve-wracking experience for patients. According to a new article published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology online, there are two contrasting schools of thought on how those results should be delivered. Andrea…

In recent years, the surge of technological advancements has resulted in drastic changes in the medical industry. For example, in radiology, teleradiology is a market that has evolved into a crucial component of clinical practice. According to a Healthcare Informatics …

Israel-based Aspect Imaging’s Embrace Neonatal MRI has received Food and Drug Administration clearance. The system is purposely designed for neonatal brain and head imaging, so that infants can avoid transportation outside of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).



The Embrace Neonatal MRI touts several benefits and safety measures, including the option to allow…

Advancements in technology have improved many aspects of radiology — from communication to record organization to faster imaging. However, just as much as technology has made radiology work easier, it has also lessened interpersonal interactions and changed the professional climate in many reading rooms and healthcare facilities. According to an…

Mednax, a South Florida-based consortium of healthcare services, has recently acquired Radiology Associates of South Florida (RASF).



Based in Miami, RASF has been providing diagnostic and interventional radiology and vascular surgery services for Baptist Health South Florida’s eight hospitals. Since 1960, they have conducted around 1 million studies per year.…

Siemens Healthineers is taking a few cues from Hollywood to create CT scans that actually look photorealistic. The medical technology company has introduced Cinematic Volume Rendering Technique (VRT), a technique that produces 3D medical images that give a more illustrative depiction of tissue structures and help patients and physicians better understand the diagnosis.…