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5 Tips For Reducing MRI Claustrophobia

For some patients, getting an MRI (magnetic resonance<br>imaging) scan can elicit thoughts of being trapped in a dark, closed-off<br>tunnel-like machine, and when it comes to thinking about what to expect during<br>their procedure, MRI<br>Claustrophobia is a real issue for some people. Below, we will take a look<br>at some tips for reducing your anxiety

What Are The Benefits Of An Open MRI?

This post discusses the benefits of opting for an Open MRI, especially if you are claustrophobic.

Open MRI: How A Woman Conquered MRI Claustrophobia

For those who suffer from claustrophobia, MRI’s can seem like a nightmare.<br>Even the toughest football players can feel overwhelmed by MRI’s, and the<br>anxiety can be crippling for some to the point where undergoing an MRI is<br>impossible.

APN Health Receives FDA Clearance for Cardiac Mapping System

Navik 3D helps electrophysiologists/cardiologists ID catheter location in cardiac arrhythmias.

Mammography Screening: Benefits and Potential Risks

The fact that there are differences in screening mammography recommendations highlights the need for additional research into the benefits and potential risks of mammography screening.

Lancet: Annual mammography screening starting at 40 does reduce mortality

When it comes to reducing the number of deaths caused by breast cancer, starting screening mammography at age 40 and continuing it yearly does the job and does it well for at least 10 years after the initial exam.

Another Study Questions Mammography Screening

But cancer and radiology specialists take issue with findings, say one study unlikely to change guidelines

Breast Screening Guidelines Vary: One Doctor Explains It All

Though guidelines differ, a doctor says you should start annual mammograms in your 40s – and tells why.

3D Breast Screenings Make Detection Easier & Decrease False Positives

More evidence for 3D mammograms suggests significant improvements in cancer detection and in decreasing false positives when used in collaboration with regular 2D mammograms.

More than 85 percent of surgeons disregard USPSTF breast screening recommendation

Breast and general surgeons still advocate annual screenings for average-risk patientsThe vast majority of surgeons continue to recommend that women 40 years old or...

In Dense Breasts, Screening Ultrasounds Find More Cancers

Screening ultrasounds plus mammography may find more cancers in women who have breast dense tissue. 1

When You Need A Breast Screening, Should You Get A 3-D Mammogram?

The newer images are more expensive, but it’s not yet clear if they are more effective in catching cancers that will kill.

How Patient-Centered Care Is Changing Radiology

Imaging departments and practices are slowly adjusting to the new reality that is patient-centered care.

How Will Teleradiology Fit Into Radiology?

Technology advancements in diagnostic imaging have helped make doctors' jobs a lot easier as they provide comprehensive scan results to patients.

Tips on developing AI for emergency radiology

Fun facts about radiology

Amazing, fun and inspiring facts about radiology X-rays have been around for a long time. X-rays were discovered …

Enterprise imaging: Threat or opportunity for radiology?

Enterprise imaging is an opportunity for change, not a threat, and should be embraced by radiologists, according to informatics expert Herman Oosterwijk of OTech. He offers some recommendations for dealing with the advent of enterprise imaging, as well as suggestions for turning it into an opportunity.

What is Radiology Nursing?

Listen to this article. Radiology nursing primarily involves diagnosis through imaging. It is one of the most heavily used departments in nursing. Nonetheless, many nurses are unfamiliar with what a radiology nurse is or does. Schools don’t have courses dedicated to radiology and clinicals tend to focus on inpatient units. Furthermore, most new graduate nurses …

5 signs of ineffective leadership in radiology

The success or failure of a radiology department can often be traced back to its leadership. A recent article published by the Journal of the American College of Radiology expanded on that, detailing some of the many habits and characteristics of an ineffective leader.

Student Interest in Radiology Needs to be Increased

Without radiologists, diagnosing health conditions would be slightly more difficult. However, students going to school for medicine are not seeing that benefit, and many are leaning in other directions.