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In the medical equipment manufacturing space, proprietary information is powerful. The investments required to bring a life-saving technology to market are often measured in the hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, and the opportunity to profit from those investments isn’t always guaranteed in a free-market economy, or at least, not for long.
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When Jose E. Rodriguez graduated high school, he wasn’t sure what career path to follow. A trip overseas to live with his sister and brother-in-law in Germany helped set his course toward what would become a distinguished career in medical imaging.
Technological innovations are central to this expansion. Recent developments include the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in MRI systems, enhancing image reconstruction and diagnostic accuracy. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disorders, and neurological conditions is a significant driver of MRI market growth.
When he’s not reviewing medical images for his role as the medical director for MRI and radiology at Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital in Omaha, radiologist Derek Burdeny is out studying images in the field – quite literally.
In the past several years the trend has been moving toward simplifying the hardware used in ultrasound systems. Clearly, advances in technology have aided in the endeavor. From a electromechanical perspective, ultrasound systems have become much easier to troubleshoot and maintain.
Maria Nunez, RT (R) (M), ARRT Breast Sonographer, holds an Associate In Applied Science and serves as a Multimodality Breast Imaging Specialist-Lead Technologist and QC Specialist at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Taylor/Chaplin Breast Center, in Miami, Florida.
Radiology is a fast-paced field where precision and efficiency are critical. But have you ever considered how the way we define disability influences not only patient care but also hiring practices, workplace policies and team culture? Many leaders still operate under a medical model of disability, focusing on individual limitations rather than examining the environmental barriers that exclude people from fully participating in the workplace.
