Radiographers: Page 3

Radiographers: Don't be the anonymous lead apron
By Edna Astbury-Ward, PhD
Radiographers must do more to get their faces and names known by attending a wide range of hospital meetings, using social media more effectively, and taking other steps to raise their profile if they're to avoid being the anonymous lead apron in the room, attendees learned at a webinar organized by the British Institute of Radiology on 16 September.
September 19, 2019
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Cropping of digital x-rays can lead to 'collimation creep'
By Brian Casey
Research from the U.K. and the United Arab Emirates suggests that the effort to produce "prettier" x-ray images can lead to "collimation creep" as radiographers crop digital radiography images rather than use more appropriate collimation settings. The article was published in the June edition of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.
June 23, 2019
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Instability leads to serious ultrasound skills shortage in U.K.
By Erik L. Ridley
Continuous personnel changes are a major factor behind the serious shortage of ultrasound staff in the National Health Service, a situation that has resulted in increased diagnostic delays and canceling of operations, according to research presented this week at the UK Imaging & Oncology Congress (UKIO) in Liverpool, U.K.
June 10, 2019
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ESR, EFRS address patient safety issues in radiology
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies (EFRS) have released a joint statement addressing key safety issues in the provision of radiology services. The statement was published online on 5 April in Insights into Imaging.
April 21, 2019
Germany offers November open days for radiology assistants
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
People looking for a career as a medical-technical radiologist assistant (MTRA) can attend the open house at 19 schools in Germany during the month of November.
October 30, 2018
GE partners on radiographer training in Kenya
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
GE Healthcare has announced a two-year partnership with the Society of Radiography in Kenya to bring at least 140 radiographers in Kenya up to date on the latest medical imaging technologies and techniques.
October 14, 2018
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Rigorous training improves outcome in sonographer-led unit
By Kate Madden Yee
The introduction of a brief ergonomic training session is enabling sonographers to reduce their grip force on the ultrasound transducer, leading to fewer work-related musculoskeletal injuries, according to a study conducted at a top London facility.
October 3, 2018
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ESR, ASRT expand partnership
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is continuing its worldwide outreach initiative with a new expanded collaboration with the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).
September 4, 2018
SoR disparages NHS effort to ease radiographer shortage
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
The U.K. Society of Radiographers (SoR) has criticized efforts by the government and the National Health Service (NHS) of England to address an ongoing shortage of therapeutics radiographers, warning that the availability of cancer treatment could be negatively affected because not enough students are being trained.
August 15, 2018
MRI quality training comes up short
By Frances Rylands-Monk
A study conducted by Irish and Saudi researchers into opinions and attitudes among MRI professionals has revealed that radiographers have a low participation rate in quality assurance testing and may rely too heavily on equipment vendors for ongoing scanner performance.
August 2, 2018
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U.K. radiographers vote in favor of NHS pay offer
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
A vast majority of members of the Society of Radiographers (SoR) in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales have voted "yes" to the 2018 pay offer from the U.K. National Health Service (NHS).
June 10, 2018
Radiographers read chest x-rays as well as radiologists
By Kate Madden Yee
Radiographers can read chest x-rays as well as radiologists, according to a new study published on 30 April in Academic Radiology. The finding is good news for busy departments -- allowing radiographers to read chest x-rays could streamline workflow, the U.K. researchers noted.
May 6, 2018
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