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Bone Density, Ultrasound

Beyond DXA: The Expanding Role of Ultrasound in Bone Density Assessment

Bone health assessment has long been centered around dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), the gold standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD). However, newer ultrasound-based technologies are emerging as valuable complementary—or in some cases alternative—tools, especially where DXA is not readily available. Technologies such as Quantitative Ultrasound (QUS), Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry (REMS), and Bindex are changing how clinicians evaluate bone density and fracture risk. These … Continue reading Beyond DXA: The Expanding Role of Ultrasound in Bone Density Assessment

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5 Ways AI is Reshaping the Future of Healthcare

The transition of artificial intelligence in healthcare from a futuristic concept to a daily reality is happening faster than many expected. While some clinicians still view the technology with a healthy dose of skepticism—citing concerns over privacy, displacement of judgment, and systemic bias—early adopters are proving that AI isn’t here to replace doctors. Instead, it’s here to act as the ultimate assistant. By automating the … Continue reading 5 Ways AI is Reshaping the Future of Healthcare

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Harvey Flood Stories – A Story to Warm Your Heart

In the midst of the chaotic aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, families and friends are pulling together to put the pieces of their lives back together. People are living minute by minute instead of day by day and struggling with how they can possibly accomplish what they need to do. Here’s where the giving spirit of strangers willing to lend a helping hand comes into play! … Continue reading Harvey Flood Stories – A Story to Warm Your Heart

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News Flash for Radiologic Technologists!

Big Changes are Big News Keeping you updated on the latest changes that affect the way you maintain your license and credentials: Homestudy  Changes The required number of test questions per CE credit for homestudies has been reduced . You will find AHEC has already and is implementing these changes. (This is great) You may now take the same CE homestudy over again in a … Continue reading News Flash for Radiologic Technologists!

Marilyn Sackett, MEd, RT(R), FASRTLeave a comment
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Uberizing Healthcare: Bringing Back the House Call?

This new term, “uberizing” or “uberization”, has many different meanings. As I see the term used in articles, blogs, and ads it seems to have different interpretations. But, specifically, it should mean on-demand at-home care delivery. Will this bring back the house call? Those of us familiar with the Uber principle of transportation find that it has many advantages over the utilization of a rent … Continue reading Uberizing Healthcare: Bringing Back the House Call?

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Is It Apathy or Is It Ignorance?

One of my favorite late night shows was Jay Leno and his segments on “Jaywalking” This segment had Jay going to a public park or boardwalk and interviewing people with common questions. The questions were generally current events, current politics, or some common knowledge such as the capital of a state, or my favorite Question: “Why did women burn their bras in the ‘60”s (meaning … Continue reading Is It Apathy or Is It Ignorance?

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The “Right-To-Try” Before I Die

“Jimmy Clark figures he has only so much time left, maybe five years in a best-case scenario, less than two if things go south quick. He’s trying to stay positive, knocking things off his bucket list, but he knows the deterioration that comes with ALS portends a gradual loss of the ability to speak, move, eat, and breathe. Clark, a 59-year-old Texarkana retailer, wants to … Continue reading The “Right-To-Try” Before I Die

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