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...
Managing Patient Anxiousness in MRI
Nearly half of Americans, 48%, experience anxiety before visiting a doctor, marking an almost 10% rise from the previous year, as revealed by a recent survey. The primary causes of this anxiety...
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...
Preparing for Your MRI Enterography/Small Bowel Exam
MR Enterography is an imaging exam that will help your physician see detailed images of the small intestine and is commonly used to evaluate conditions such as Crohn's disease, small bowel tumors,...
Tricia's Journey: From Uncertainty to Relief with Breast MRI
At 41, Tricia was managing the delicate balance of a busy career, married life and the challenges of raising three children under 10. There was no time to be sick, much less have breast cancer. So,...
Meet Brett Springman, MRI Technologist, EMPOWER Award Recipient
Beekley Medical’s first ever EMPOWER Award for Diagnostic Imaging started off with a bang – nominations from all over the country were submitted. Although all the nominations we received were...
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...
How to Achieve a State of the Art MRE Technique
In their article, "State of the Art MR Enterography Technique" Manjil Chatterji, MD; et. al. answered some commonly asked questions about oral contrast and the usefulness of MRE as a diagnostic tool.
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...
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