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Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

Medical history often holds chapters that are both chilling and controversial, none more so than the era of lobotomies. At one time these procedures were seen as a breakthrough treatment for severe mental illnesses. These procedures involved accessing the brain through the eye socket with an ice pick, often leaving patients drastically changed or in vegetative states. Unfortunately, lobotomies were practiced until the 1970s, which … Continue reading Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

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The Veteran’s Administration Proposes to Allow Nurses to Perform and Interpret Imaging Studies

June 3, 2016 On May 25, 2016 the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs introduced a proposal that would allow nurses to, “Order, perform, supervise, and interpret laboratory and imaging studies.” Contained in the proposal is the ability to circumvent state laws which might prohibit this professional task. There should be strong opposition to this measure as only registered radiologic technologists should perform procedures that use … Continue reading The Veteran’s Administration Proposes to Allow Nurses to Perform and Interpret Imaging Studies

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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!

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Transgender Identity Crisis: Theirs or OURS?

The year 2015 was a banner year for advances in transgender visibility. Caitlyn Jenner came out as a woman starring on the cover of the magazine Vanity Fair. TLC premiered a reality show based on following 14 year old Jazz in her daily life as a Florida trans teen. Amazon won a Golden Globe for Transparent a show about the metamorphous of an AARP-card-carrying father … Continue reading Transgender Identity Crisis: Theirs or OURS?

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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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Radiation Protection and Politics

A petition to reinstate the required administrative rule from the Texas Department of State Health Services, Bureau of Radiation Control is gaining momentum. This administrative rule was published and went through the regular ruled making process in 2012-2013. A similar rule has been implemented in California, Alaska, Colorado, Massachusetts, and Oregon. A recommendation to the nation for implementation of similar rules in every state is … Continue reading Radiation Protection and Politics

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