The Imaging Assistant: A Critical Link in the Age of Remote MRI Scanning
As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the roles within imaging departments. One of the most impactful new positions emerging in MRI is the Imaging Assistant, a role designed to keep patient care,...
Why Skin Markers Are Still Essential in the Age of AI and Advanced MRI
MRI technology continues to evolve at a remarkable pace. With higher field strengths, faster sequences, and artificial intelligence (AI) now assisting in image reconstruction and analysis, radiology...
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...
Navigating the Challenges of MRI Communication
In the fast-paced world of MRI diagnostics, clear communication between MRI technologists and radiologists is a must—but let's face it—it's not always smooth sailing. Often, patients describe pain or...
Communication’s Critical Role in MRI
Effective communication between radiologists and technologists in the MRI suite is essential to improving departmental workflow and patient throughput. With radiologists often working offsite and...
Inventing the First Professional Skin Markers for MRI
Dave Dillard’s career in medical imaging began in CT department at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia, 1975. Although he helped open other imaging centers, Dave always found his way back to...
Patient Callbacks in MRI Due to Miscommunication Largely Preventable
Patient callbacks are sometimes unavoidable in MRI, but a majority of callbacks are preventable. Improving communication between clinicians and technologists could decrease patient callbacks for a...
Choosing the Ideal Localization Marker in MRI
MRI scans can be used to examine almost any part of the body including bones and joints, the heart and blood vessels, and internal organs like the liver.
Skin Markers and Small Field of View Imaging in MRI
Skin marking in MRI has evolved over the years in an attempt to keep up with the technology it supports. With recent advancements in hardware and improved sensitivity of surface coils, imaging in a...