Dear AuntMinnie Member,
Has the dreaded WannaCry ransomware virus appeared in the U.S.? A new article published yesterday in Forbes claims that it has.
The May 17 article published on the magazine's website claims that WannaCry has been found on an MRI contrast injector in operation at a U.S. hospital. The manufacturer of the injector confirmed to Forbes that it received reports that two of its customers were infected, and the company told Forbes that it is pushing out a Windows patch designed to close security holes in the devices.
The U.S. so far has been spared the disruption that WannaCry has caused around the world, most notably at hospitals in the U.K. But that may not last, given the pernicious nature of the virus and the lax computer security practices in place at many healthcare facilities. Read more about this developing story by clicking here, and check back in our Imaging Informatics Community at informatics.auntminnie.com for future updates.
10 ways to destroy your residency
Being a radiology resident can be a trying experience. But don't make it worse through poor study habits and bad behavior.
That's according to Dr. Barry Julius, founder of the website RadsResident.com. Dr. Julius has seen it all in his career working with radiology residents, and he shares 10 ways you can destroy your residency if you're not careful. Check it out by clicking here.
MRI staff training
Most radiology personnel focus on clinical issues such as delivering a rapid, accurate diagnosis when it comes to handling patients. But softer skills such as interpersonal communication can also be important, according to a new study we're featuring in our MRI Community.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that sites that trained their staff in advanced communication skills delivered better service and had happier patients than sites that didn't undergo the training. What's more, the trained sites ended up having better efficiency metrics like higher throughput. Learn more by clicking here, or visit the MRI Community at mri.auntminnie.com.
