Navigating the Landscape of Ultrasound: Challenges, Perks, and Strategies for Success
Ultrasound is experiencing tremendous growth and technological advancements. ICE Magazine recently published an article with insights from the following four directors: ... Read more.
Japan’s Plan to Release Radioactive Wastewater from Fukushima into the Ocean
Last Thursday, Japan began the deliberate release of treated radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear facility into the Pacific Ocean. This action... Read more.
Shedding Light on Patient Safety Issues: The Case of Lucy Letby
Lucy Letby, a neonatal nurse from northern England, was recently convicted and sentenced to life for the murders of 7 babies. The case has astounded everybody due... Read more.
New Draft Recommendations Urge Women to Start Breast Cancer Screenings at Age 40
Breast cancer is a significant health concern affecting women worldwide, and early detection is key to improving survival rates. Usually, women between the ages... Read more.
The Future of Ultrasound on Cruises
When you think about cruises, you generally think about the ocean, exploring new cities, and enjoying all the food. The last thing on your mind is probably what... Read more.
Why Online Continuing Education is the Best Choice
Continuing education is very important to the growth and development of professionals in the field of radiology. As medical imaging technologies continue to advance... Read more.
The Progress of LGBTQ+ in Healthcare
As June continues, we find ourselves in the midst of Pride Month, which is a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and promoting equality and inclusivity.... Read more.
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... Read more.
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... Read more.
Non-Profit Does Not Mean Ethical
In Mid-December, the New York Times published an article entitled “How a Sprawling Hospital Chain Ignited Its Own Staffing Crisis”. This piece discusses... Read more.
3 Career Advancements in Radiology
Becoming a radiology technologist requires at least two years of higher education, but after getting that degree, you still have many opportunities to advance your... Read more.
National Handwashing Awareness Week
Did you know it’s National Handwashing Awareness Week? While it’s a simple action, hand-washing is a great way to prevent diseases such as COVID-19. Hand hygiene... Read more.
Racial Disparities in Healthcare
Although we are in 2022, racial disparities in healthcare still exist, and it can have an impact on medical diagnosis for minority groups as well. Racial bias, racial... Read more.
The Superman Complex/Superwoman Syndrome in Healthcare
Healthcare heroes is a term that many of you have probably heard before. Your work as a healthcare professional is important and lifesaving, but burnout and stress... Read more.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer 101
Breast cancer can affect 1 out of 8 women in the US. Out of all of the breast cancers, triple-negative breast cancer accounts for around 10-15% of them. Triple-negative... Read more.
Emergency Medicine/ Point of Care Ultrasound Class Testimonial
After being around for over 30 years, AHEC has had the good fortune of having students from all over the country and the world attend our ultrasound classes. Taught... Read more.
3 Ways to tell a Good Recruiter from a Bad Recruiter
Many companies use recruiters to find quality candidates suited for the open role. If you’re job searching, you’ve probably run into a couple of them yourself.... Read more.
Is Telemedicine Here to Stay?
Telemedicine has been around since the 1950s, and it has steadily evolved throughout the years. You can receive it through a variety of methods, including phone... Read more.
The 411 on Job Fairs
With everything being digital nowadays, you might think it’s easier to find and apply to jobs online through different job boards. However, have you though about... Read more.
What Should We Learn from the Contrast Media Shortage?
Has your department been affected by the contrast media shortage? Several months ago, one of the factories making iodinated contrast media was shut down in China... Read more.
How to Use Social Media as a Healthcare Professional
Using social media as a professional can be tricky to navigate. On one hand, social media offers a platform to professionally network, promote services and products,... Read more.
How Do Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Affect Your Nursing Career?
Before you can renew your license, the state you live in may require you to get a set amount of continuing education credits. Different states require different... Read more.
What is Forensic Radiology?
Beyond medical procedures, radiology plays an important role in many industries. When it comes to law, forensic radiology can help gather evidence for causes of... Read more.
The Best (and Worst) Parts of Being a Nurse
Nursing is a demanding career. Many go into the industry bright-eyed, hoping to make a difference in the world by helping people. While nursing can be very rewarding,... Read more.
5 Steps to Solving Healthcare Ethical Dilemmas
Ethics play a major role in the healthcare industry. After all, you are responsible for people’s lives and their wellbeing. Every healthcare professional knows... Read more.
10 Tips to Combat Burnout for Healthcare Workers
Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers have had to put in extra time and effort due to the increased intake of patients and staffing shortages that affected... Read more.
The Impact of Medical Tourism on the Healthcare Industry in the US
With medical procedures costing an arm and a leg in the United States, many people have turned to medical tourism. What is the impact of medical tourism on the US... Read more.
The Raddest Women in Radiology
March winds bring forth a month of remembering and celebrating women and their achievements and contributions to history and society. Women have been pivotal in... Read more.
Top 3 Medical Inventions Born from Love
Without new advancements in technology or new inventions, society would experience a multitude of issues stemming from illnesses, inconvenience, and ignorance. New... Read more.
‘Tis the Season…For Injuries
What do you imagine when you think of the winter holidays? Most people imagine good cheer, spending time with loved ones, and holiday traditions. However, as people... Read more.
The Impact of Deep Learning AI on Mammography
A new study by Dr. Shepherd and colleagues has recently shown that deep learning, a type of artificial intelligence, has a higher precision rate of detecting... Read more.