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The Challenge of Positioning and Tissue Acquisition in Breast Imaging
Mammography has long been one of the most effective tools for early breast cancer detection, yet challenges in imaging quality persist. Radiologists and mammographers constantly strive for improved...
Clinical Aromatherapy and Quality Improvement in Healthcare
Quality improvement (QI) projects provide structured opportunities to test new approaches, measure outcomes, and identify strategies that make a lasting difference. QI’s are necessary to ensure safe...
When to Start Mammograms: How to Assess Breast Cancer Risk for Every Woman
While most women are advised to begin annual mammograms at age 40, not everyone falls into the “average risk” category. Personal and family history, genetics, ethnicity, and even lifestyle can...
The Hidden Cost of Poor Small Bowel Distention in CT & MR Imaging
In CT and MR enterography, clear visualization of the small bowel is essential for accurate diagnosis. Yet one of the most common challenges technologists and radiologists face is inadequate bowel...
Why Radiation Marks Shouldn’t Last a Lifetime
For many patients, completing radiation therapy is more than finishing a treatment plan. It is closing a difficult chapter and stepping into survivorship. But what happens when a permanent tattoo...
The Little Habits That Save Hours in the Imaging Suite
In imaging, the difference between a smooth day and a stressful one is often measured in seconds. A misplaced gown, a missing marker, or a delayed explanation may seem small, but repeated dozens of...
From Joy to Strain: Labor & Delivery Under Pressure
Labor & Delivery (L&D) units were once seen as joyful places, welcoming new life, creating special bonds, and offering deeply rewarding work. But today, that joy is often overshadowed by stress and...
Improving Thermoplastic Mask Tolerance with TenderTouch
Thermoplastic masks are indispensable in head and neck radiation therapy, ensuring immobilization and precise treatment delivery. But as every therapist knows, what secures accuracy for the plan can...
When Every Second Counts in MRI
In a busy MRI department, time is one of the most valuable resources. Patients are scheduled back-to-back, radiologists face pressure to deliver timely reports, and technologists balance workflow...