Search Tag: Journal of the American College of Radiology
2023 30 Oct
The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increased significantly in the paediatric population in recent years. This growth is attributed to faster imaging protocols and the desire to minimise unnecessary radiation exposure from CT scans. However, patients may encounter barriers, predominantly the unavailability of staff and scanners,...Read more
2023 29 Sep
A recent study, published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology, revealed an increasing number of patients are taking the initiative to schedule their own screening mammograms through online portals. Notably, this trend is most prominent among younger patients. The American College of Radiology advises annual screening mammograms...Read more
2018 18 Dec
Most of us virtually ‘live’ on social media. Twitter , Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and other platforms are where most of us digitally communicate with each other and the world at large. Social media is perhaps the greatest opportunity doctors have to better communicate with their patients, help educate the next generation of physicians around...Read more
2018 20 Mar
The American College of Radiology has expanded its ACR Appropriateness Criteria (AC) summary resource, with the release of six new patient-friendly summaries that are intended to help patients understand what tests are appropriate for their situation. The new AC patient summaries are less than 250 words, written in language that is easily understood...Read more