CT-guided needle biopsies play a crucial role in diagnosing a wide range of conditions, particularly in the lungs. But one of the most challenging parts of the procedure is getting the needle entry...
In the fast-paced world of CT imaging, efficiency and patient satisfaction are paramount. Enterography, in particular, requires precise timing and coordination—and oral contrast agents play a...
Brian McKinney, is the first CT technologist recognized with a Beekley Medical EMPOWER award. Brian has been in the field for over two decades and is a reliable champion to the imaging department at...
There is new insight into the debate over the use of oral contrast in the ED setting when evaluating patients with acute abdominal pain (AAP). A 2023 study from the University of Michigan saw a 30%...
Early in spring of 2022, GE shutdown its iohexol manufacturing facility in Shanghai to comply with China’s zero-covid policy. GE was unprepared for this sudden halt of production and flew dye to...
In October 2021, technologists in Interventional Radiology across the United States responded to a blind market survey and shared how they localize needle entry sites for biopsy. According to survey...
If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it revealed how fragile our supply chain systems really are. As of this writing, the US is experiencing a critical shortage of the contrast medium Iohexol.
Radiology is one of the most affected hospital departments by patient cancellations according to the article, " The Financial Burden of Missed Appointments: Uncaptured Revenue Due to Outpatient...
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. experiences a stroke. It’s the fifth leading cause of death and the top contributor to long-term disability.
