Education & Training

The Federal Aviation Administration assesses pilots for five “hazardous attitudes” that may forewarn of risky behaviors in the air. Therapeutic radiology researchers have adapted the FAA scale for radiation oncologists making treatment decisions. Marilyn Fornell

Radiation oncology relatively low in ‘hazardous attitudes,’ although ‘macho’ makes the radar

The Federal Aviation Administration assesses pilots for five “hazardous attitudes” that may forewarn of risky behaviors in the air. Therapeutic radiology researchers have adapted the FAA scale for radiation oncologists making treatment decisions.

October 2, 2022
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Specialty-specific workflow training could increase radiologist satisfaction with EHRs

Clinicians who receive specialty-specific workflow training are 24 times more likely to agree that the EHR meets their functionality needs, according to a new KLAS report.

September 29, 2022
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RSNA to shutter print journals

Collectors of medical memorabilia may want to plan on preserving the January 2023 print edition of Radiology.

September 27, 2022

Majority of radiology residents support implementation of AI-based curriculum

Residents who were given access to the AI-based decision support system reported feeling that the tool was useful in multiple clinical scenarios, and its use was overwhelmingly supported by those who provided feedback. 

September 26, 2022

Overworked and inadequately trained, many x-ray managers are in 'an untenable position'

New survey data completed by 200 respondents reveal that 45% of x-ray managers have never received proper training on management practices from their organizations.

September 23, 2022
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4D ultrasound shows preborn humans ‘laughing’ over carrots, ‘crying’ over kale

Researchers in the U.K. have documented fetuses smiling when exposed to sweet flavors and frowning over bitter tastes.

September 23, 2022
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Written PDAs a quick, easy way to ‘enhance IR patients’ sense of empowerment’

Interventional radiology patients who receive this type of patient decision aid for consent purposes tend to feel more heard and better informed.

September 22, 2022
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Go-anywhere imaging devices dispatched to Kenya

Butterfly Network has sent 500 of its iQ+ handheld ultrasound devices to Kenya as part of a charitable effort to improve outcomes for, primarily, mothers-to-be and their babies in Sub-Saharan Africa.

September 21, 2022