Pari V. Pandharipande, MD, MPH, FACR, a nationally renowned physician-scientist at The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine and Wexner Medical Center, has been named Chair of the department of radiology at Penn Medicine, effective June 1, 2025.
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The conventional wisdom associated with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is that it’s a safer imaging modality than computed tomography (CT) or X-ray because it doesn’t rely on exposing human tissue to ionizing radiation. However, that doesn’t mean that MRI is a completely benign modality, or that there aren’t safety concerns and contraindications for patients prescribed an MR study.
For many patients it is the first encounter with imaging. It is our opportunity to make an outstanding first impression. These patients are judging our centers on cleanliness, friendliness and quality. It has been shown that women are likely to make health care decisions for the entire family.
The LUMINOS Lotus Max, an advanced two-in-one fluoroscopy and radiography system from Siemens Healthineers, enhances system utilization and reduces the need for additional imaging systems and examination spaces. It features an integrated, remote-controlled design that delivers both dynamic and static images at a high level of quality with low radiation exposure for patients.
Stress, the physical or mental response to external causes like overwhelming work assignments or difficult life moments, can add unnecessary pressure to your day to day. While everyone feels stress from time to time, when left untreated or unrecognized, it can begin to wreak havoc in the form of anxiety.
KDR Flex was designed for efficiency. The system automatically tracks the tube and moves to the detector’s center on the table or wall stand to ensure the alignment, SID and angulation. The motorized axes provide more than 5 meters/16 feet of travel and 3,600 angles.
This month, the ICE Magazine roundtable discussion is focused on X-ray machine technology, management, and innovation.
The 2025 Imaging Conference & Expo (ICE), held in Orlando, Florida, was a resounding success, drawing professionals from across the medical imaging industry. With more than 500 participants, the event created a vibrant hub for imaging directors, radiology administrators, and imaging engineers to network, learn, and explore the latest advancements in medical imaging technology.
It’s not uncommon for managers or supervisors to think that when someone’s performance is slipping, the person has lost motivation. However, the idea that people lack motivation is fundamentally flawed. In fact, it’s bad psychology. By definition, the word motivation means “a reason to move.” And everyone, at all times, has reasons to move. Therefore, everyone has motivation.
Many healthcare professionals talk grandly about the need for continuing education and forming a lifelong commitment to learning. More than most, Jennifer J. Alexander has lived it.
