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The quest for higher patient satisfaction scores seems to be the holy grail of healthcare these days. Or is it more a catch 22?
Skin Tears in Mammography Happen…But Do They Have To?
In mammography, skin tears happen. Some are avoidable, while others are not. If a patient pulls away from the receptor plate too fast after the compression paddle has been released, the breast can...
Patient Satisfaction and Oral Contrast in CAT-Scan
Happy customers often turn into repeat customers. More importantly, they tell their friends about their positive experience. This is true for any business, including medical imaging.
Unplanned Breaks in Radiation Treatment Heighten Risk of Cancer Recurrence
Patients who miss radiation treatment appointments are at a greater risk of recurrence than those who don’t. The authors of the study Radiotherapy Noncompliance and Clinical Outcomes in an Urban...
A Radiologist's Perspective on the Importance of Marking Moles in Mammography
Friday morning, 8:00 am, my first patient arrives. A 61 year old woman with a personal history of breast cancer and a mother with postmenopausal breast cancer presents for her annual mammogram. The...
Positive Oral Contrast for Acute Abdominal Pain in Emergency Imaging
There has been much debate in the last few years regarding the use of positive oral contrast for patients with acute abdominal pain in the ED setting.
Effective Communication in Mammography is Key to Successful Patient Care
Mammography technologists are the eyes and ears of the radiologist; which makes them critically important in the breast imaging process.
Trauma and Recovery. My Miracle. My Elequil Story
For my son Tanner, it was going to be a really fun summer, the one between high school and college when all the friends are together for one more season.
Beyond the Mammography Reading Room: Recognizing Radiologists Who Inspire and Empower
October may be one month dedicated to breast cancer awareness and the importance of early detection. However, for those in the field of mammography and breast health – it’s a daily affair.
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