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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.

Are structured radiology reports failing physicians?

Structured radiology reports are becoming more common, allowing radiologists to work quickly and document key coding and billing information. But according to a recent commentary published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, today’s radiology reports are increasingly unhelpful.

What was one physician's impression of a Capitol Imaging Services radiology report?

When a screening or diagnostic test is done, there are three components involved: The technology: the MRI or CT scanner, the mammography and/or ultrasound system; The technologist: the experienced professional performing the test and capturing the images; The radiologist: the medical doctor who will study the images and issue their findings and impression to the ordering medical professional. The physician’s ... Read More

Can You Get SSD For Cervical Cancer?

As your local Social Security lawyer in Aurora, I am sharing what you need to know about SSD and cervical cancer this month.

How To Win Social Security Disability

When we speak of “winning” Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, we are not talking about winning the lottery, winning a prize or getting lucky. We are talking about achieving your goal of a successful application for benefits, assuming that you do meet the criteria for receiving disability benefits. SSD is not a charity or a lucky break. It is an insurance program that healthy, working people…

When Family Members Are Eligible For Benefits

As an Aurora disability lawyer, we think it's important that those applying for disability benefits understand when their families are eligible.

Qualifying For Social Security Disability Benefits In Waukegan

There are two programs available to those that have either a physical or mental disability; SSD and SSI. Do you know how you qualify for benefits?

Quantitative measures, interactivity on physician wish list for radiology reports

Many radiologists and oncologists believe that traditional radiology reporting should be improved to assist with the assessment of tumors, according to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.

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 …

How to Choose Radiology Physicians

Radiology physicians receive special training to be able to handle medical imaging such as MRIs, X-rays, CT scans and ultrasounds to help diagnose a patien

The case for keeping radiology practices independent

We are in an era marked by the consolidation of healthcare services into fewer but larger providers, involving not only hospital systems but physician groups as well. Radiology practices are not immune to this trend. But what if a practice wants to remain independent? Rebecca Farrington of Healthcare Administrative Partners offers advice.

Benefits of Artificial Intelligence to Radiology Workflows

Artificial intelligence is a large opportunity for the data-rich area of radiology and the technology can especially help optimize radiology workflows.

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.

Are Big Radiology Groups the Specialty’s Future?

The number of radiology practice consolidations is rapidly growing, causing the valuations for physician groups to significantly increase, says a report from F…

How Value-Based Care is Affecting Radiology

The shift to value-based care may be slower than anticipated, but it’s going to drastically change radiology.

Tips on developing AI for emergency radiology