A “normal” mammogram does not always mean cancer isn’t present, and when it isn’t, care teams need to be ready to act quickly and confidently. In some cases, breast cancer is diagnosed between routine screenings, which clinicians refer to as interval breast cancer. These cases highlight the complexity of breast imaging and the importance of clear…
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A “normal” mammogram does not always mean cancer isn’t present, and when it isn’t, care teams need to be ready to act quickly and confidently. In some cases, breast cancer is diagnosed between...
In CT and MR imaging, preparation protocols play a critical role in the success of an exam. Whether you are performing a small bowel study or a diagnostic CT of the abdomen pelvis that requires oral...
Each May, Nurses Week offers an opportunity to recognize the dedication, resilience, and compassion that nurses bring to patient care every day. While moments of recognition often highlight...
This week is Patient Experience Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the people who shape how care is delivered and experienced across healthcare. Most of that recognition tends to focus on the more...
When it comes to radiation therapy set-up marks, one question continues to come up across departments: Should we be using permanent tattoos or temporary marks? The answer has always been: it depends....
Nurse onboarding is one of the most important phases in building a confident, capable nursing team. For healthcare leaders and nursing management teams, effective onboarding programs help new nurses...
It’s the first appointment of the morning. She’s early. Quiet. First mammogram. You call her name and notice the tight smile, the one that says, "I’m trying to be brave about this". You’ve performed...
Every MRI exam is a handoff. A patient explains where it hurts. A technologist translates that concern into positioning and protocol. A radiologist interprets the images. When that transfer is clear,...
In radiation oncology, medical physicists work hard to protect dose calculation accuracy. Commissioning, algorithm validation, imaging QA, and machine performance are all tightly controlled.But...
