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2023 AHEC’s Mammography Opinion Questionnaire 

Advanced Health Education Center frequently does opinion surveys to understand the trends in the profession and how professionals are responding to the state of the industry.  Generally, these surveys are used by our curriculum committee to design the continuing education coursework that can meet the practice demands experienced by our profession.   One done recently focused on mammography and the state of the industry. It provided … Continue reading 2023 AHEC’s Mammography Opinion Questionnaire 

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MQSA Update to Federal Regulations: What You Need to Know!  

I attended the CRCPD Mammography Conference in Houston last week, and one of the sessions was the FDA Update: Amendments to MQSA Regulations. It was presented by Dr. David Lerner who is the Medical Officer, FDA Division of Mammography of Quality Standards of FDA.  He expounded on the three broad categories in which the amendments are categorized: improvements that addresses changes in mammography technology; improvements … Continue reading MQSA Update to Federal Regulations: What You Need to Know!  

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MRI Safety Accidents Increasing – Danger Ahead 

Regardless of how many new regulations, recommendations, suggestions, policies and procedures, and common-sense knowledge we implement, MRI safety accidents continue to increase. Some are startling. How is this happening? Are we so overworked, short staffed, and burned out that we have let our defenses down? FDA regulations for reporting MRI accidents do not require reporting unless a patient or others are harmed. In accordance with … Continue reading MRI Safety Accidents Increasing – Danger Ahead 

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GROW! Mammography Scholarship

The field of radiologic technology has seen a significant increase in demand in recent years, and mammography is no exception. Mammography is an essential tool in the early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, which can help save lives. With the demand for mammography services on the rise, the need for skilled and trained professionals in this field has also increased.  As a response to … Continue reading GROW! Mammography Scholarship

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Elevate Your Gynecological Ultrasound Skills with AHEC

As a medical professional, staying up to date with the latest advancements in your field is crucial for providing quality patient care. This is especially true in the field of gynecology, where diagnostic imaging plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions affecting women’s health.  Whether you are looking to enhance your skills in gynecological ultrasound or interested … Continue reading Elevate Your Gynecological Ultrasound Skills with AHEC

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Surviving in the Zone: The Genetic Changes in Chernobyl Wildlife

After the explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986, a large exclusion zone was created to keep people away from the radiation. Many people were exposed to radiation that caused mutations in their DNA. Studies since then have shown that people exposed to the radiation didn’t pass on their mutations to their children. While everyone was evacuated away from the area, many animals … Continue reading Surviving in the Zone: The Genetic Changes in Chernobyl Wildlife

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Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound Testimonial

Last week, we had Najah K. come and join us for our 5-Day Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound course. She thoroughly enjoyed the course and agreed to give us an interview about her experience and her thoughts on the class. Read her testimonial below! Q: Could you tell us about your background? I am an internal medicine resident and research fellow at Houston Methodist and with … Continue reading Echocardiography Cardiac Doppler Ultrasound Testimonial

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New Mammography Amendments to MQSA

 It’s Been A Long Time Coming! Most of the requirements in our MQSA mammography regulations are 20 years old and, in some cases, not reflective of current clinical practice.  The updates according to the FDA are to, “modernize the regulations by incorporating current science and mammography best practices”. The changes first proposed in 2019 were published in the federal register for comments.  On March 10, … Continue reading New Mammography Amendments to MQSA

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Women's History Month, AHEC, Celebrate

Inspirational Women in Modern Radiology

Throughout history, many women have played pivotal roles in advancing many industries. For radiology, women have made numerous contributions to the field since its inception, from early pioneering women in medicine to modern women who continue to elevate and evolve the field. In the past, even though women faced significant barriers as the field was primarily male-dominated, there were many women who made an impact … Continue reading Inspirational Women in Modern Radiology

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5 Future Trends in Radiology to Expect

Radiology is a field based on innovation and change. Even during the past decades, radiology has continued to evolve as the imaging industry added CT and MRI as well as interventional radiology. As technology becomes more advanced, so will radiology. With AI becoming more incorporated into healthcare and telemedicine becoming more popular, here are 5 trends in radiology we expect to see.  Trend 1: AI’s … Continue reading 5 Future Trends in Radiology to Expect

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