ResourcesVendorsX-rayAccessoriesRadiation Safety, LlcPO Box 11065 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33339eMail:Website:https://radiationsafety.comLatest from Radiation Safety, Llc2019RSNA plans to cut Friday sessions starting in 2021By Erik L. RidleyRSNA 2019 may be right around the corner, but the society has already announced the biggest changes to its meeting format in decades. As of RSNA 2021, the conference will end on Thursday and the technical exhibition will be cut from five days to four days.November 14, 2019Radiation Oncology/TherapyBrachytherapy error halts treatment at Canadian centerBy Louise GagnonA cancer center in Hamilton, Ontario, has suspended brachytherapy treatment for cervical cancer patients after discovering that guide tubes of the wrong length were being used, meaning radiation may have missed the tumor target. The episode highlights the importance of anonymous error reporting, according to experts.February 13, 2019CTHow accurate is CT radiation dose info on the internet?By Abraham KimThe internet often harbors inaccurate information regarding CT radiation dose, with online media outlets aimed at the lay public leading the way, according to a new study published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.November 7, 2017CT8 strategies to optimize radiation dose in CTBy Priscilla ButlerHow can imaging providers optimize CT dose to maximize the risk-benefit ratio and deliver better patient care? In this article, Priscilla Butler from the American College of Radiology offers eight actionable strategies for managing radiation dose while still providing diagnostic quality and accuracy.July 13, 2017CTOfficial launch of ArabSafe goes aheadBy Inga StevensDUBAI - The first ArabSafe committee meeting was held during Arab Health 2017. Modeled on the EuroSafe Imaging campaign, the new initiative aims to establish a radiation safety culture among Arabic-speaking countries and to ensure the appropriate use of radiation.February 9, 2017Nuclear MedicineUAE steps up campaign on dose awarenessBy Frances Rylands-MonkMoves to limit medical radiation exposure are intensifying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and safety issues and education now are high on the agenda of healthcare professionals. Every effort must be made to reduce exposure and boost risk awareness, according to key participants at next month's summit in the region.September 12, 2016UltrasoundImaging accreditation with quality and ease: Part 3By Judith BucklandIn the third installment of this series, Judith Buckland from consulting firm CardioServ offers more tips on how to comply with the latest accreditation requirements for quality improvement from the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.July 12, 2016Digital X-RayInterventional cardiologists exposed to high radiation doseBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersInterventional cardiologists receive very high radiation exposure levels to the left side of their head when performing fluoroscopically guided invasive cardiovascular procedures, according to a study published recently in JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions.September 21, 2015EconomicsWhat exactly is quality in radiology?By Kate Madden YeeIn the ever-evolving healthcare delivery environment, the discussion is centering on the need to shift from volume to quality. But what does the word "quality" actually mean in the context of radiology? It's imperative that radiologists work to define it, according to a talk at the recent International Symposium on Multidetector-Row CT.June 24, 2015CTUCSF adds talks to radiation symposiumBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersThe University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has added six new talks to its virtual meeting on CT radiation dose, bolstering its video library covering safe imaging with CT and fluoroscopy.June 1, 2015Digital X-RayORSIF releases documentary videoBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersThe Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF) has introduced a new documentary film on the risks of ionizing radiation exposure for physicians who practice interventional medicine in fluoroscopy labs.May 5, 2015CTACR, AAPM release radiation safety resourceBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersThe American College of Radiology (ACR) and the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) have released ACR-AAPM Radiation Safety Officer Resources, a new document designed to assist physicians and medical physicists who serve as radiation safety officers at medical facilities.April 23, 2015Digital X-RayORSIF launches to promote radiation safetyBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersA new radiation safety organization, the Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF), has been launched.April 6, 2015CTFDA releases statement on radiation protection effortBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a statement on the Bonn Call for Action, a list of priorities for radiation protection over the next decade.April 1, 2015AssociationsJoint Commission creates imaging infographicBy AuntMinnie.com staff writersThe Joint Commission has created an infographic to better inform the public about medical imaging exams.December 7, 2014
