Xray Tech Tips

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I am willing to take prereqs for DMS program. But it's so competitive, so I would rather to have backup plan to get into radiolography program(If I failed DMS program.) And I want to know how different are both jobs. Like income or schedule Is anyone to answer my question? Thank you in advance submitted by /u/Due_Concert_5293 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/npakrp/what_are_differences_between_a_sonographer_and_a/

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I'm trying not to psych myself out and postpone the test. submitted by /u/dream2inspire [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nng9gv/so_i_have_scheduled_my_registry_for_ct_is_there/

lol this is kinda a serious question im just wondering because i have to get a cervical spine x ray tommorow ( thyroid confirmation my doc said it’s probably not going to show anything but to be on the safe side ). I also plan on getting my first jab of the vaccine next week so would the x ray negatively impact the efficiency or outcomes of the vaccine or cause any problems with it short or long term? submitted by /u/uniman03 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nnehxf/will_an_x_ray_interfere_or_cause_problems_with/

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Anyone have any radiology tats? I thought getting MRI TE and TR values might be neat . On the anterior wrist submitted by /u/Pappymommy [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nnbyfb/radiology_tattoo/

Hello, radiologists of reddit. I'm a general practitioner and next month I'm choosing my medical specialty. I've never considered radiology as a specialty during med school years since you don't get to see much in those years, until I prepared for the medical residency tests. I wanted to become a clinician, but during my rotations and intern year, the day to day kind of disappointed me. I have some doubts about the profile of a radiologist, like what kind of qualities would define a good radiologist such as space intelligence (is this learnable?) or AI in the future. Also, what would you recommend in order to choose a hospital to become a radiologist? Thank you in advance. submitted by /u/MD-redditor [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nnbuho/choosing_radiology_as_a_specialty/

Hello everyone. I am a X ray and CT tech here in Vegas and was wondering how does one become an IR tech. Do you need to pass a board? Are there programs for it? What should I use to study? Is there a big difference between IR tech and Cath lab? Thanks submitted by /u/pto1995 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nnbbbc/how_to_become_ir_tech/

Hey guys hope you're well. I have been trying to improve my image interpretation skills and have used the Norwich image interpretation site but was wondering if there's any others. Thank you submitted by /u/meelatalha [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nna1cv/image_interpretation_resources/

So I’ve been a CT tech for around 4 years now and I’m getting very frustrated with how the department is treated. I used to be a travel tech so I’ve seen the same thing all over the country. I originally was interested in perfusion but was not accepted into the school near me. I’m definitely not interested in being a PA or NP. Any thoughts or ideas? submitted by /u/PAxHC [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nn9sii/other_career_ideas/

I’m radiology resident just looking for some cool inspiration is all! Feel free to share your battlestations submitted by /u/gwedog [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nmzfdd/any_radiologists_here_have_awesome_wfh_reading/

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I got a pretty low preliminary score. Has it ever dropped below than what the test has shown you? submitted by /u/pinkslimebucket [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nmltfg/i_passed_my_arrt_registry_a_lot_harder_than_i/

I’ve purchased both Lange and Mosbys, but I bought them from Amazon so there’s issues with access to the online tests for the Mosbys (my program professor is in contact with the company because the whole class has this issue) I’m wondering if those who used Lange felt good on the registry? submitted by /u/smilingstiles2 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nmlpyt/who_used_lange_qa_practice_books_for_the_registry/

I am trying to calculate the organ dose using the tissue weighting factor for the adrenal glands that are exposed to radiation through CT imaging. I tried looking everywhere I could possibly think of, but I am not getting lucky. Anyone know the tissue weighting factor according to ICRP 103? submitted by /u/phymathnerd [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nm8vqg/does_anyone_know_the_tissue_weighting_factor_for/

Ive been given a task, i am looking or researching a guidelines/rules that will be use on our new mobile radiography(NOT PORTABLE) this mobile radiography will be used for patients that cant or wont be able to go to hospital because they are afraid of covid. If you are wondering what it is like, it is a truck that has lead embedded in its walls and has xray machine inside. Please i need your help thank you. submitted by /u/wckd25 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nm7265/mobile_radiography/

This is a follow up to the 2016 post Link here to see if the volume has increased over the last 5 years (certainly has at our institution) So how much do you read overnight and what is your call schedule like? I.e. 6 weeks of night float (7 days straight), 8pm-8am , with no in-house attending. Read all ED and Inpatient (XR, CT, MR, US). On average reach about 100 studies per night (30-50 CT, 5-10 US, 0-5 MR, and the rest XR). Wanted to see what the CT volume is at other instituitions? ​ EDIT 1: In bold 8pm-8am submitted by /u/syedhali35 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nj4kuf/radiology_residents_how_many_studies_do_you_read/

Was just wondering how fast a fast spin echo sequence really is in comparison to CT or plain x-ray. How long would a fast spin echo for OA of the knee typically take? Additionally, how long does SSFP take for the knee? Any insight would be appreciated Thanks! submitted by /u/idreamofgigi [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nj2dkl/fast_spin_echo_mri/

I was recently accepted into a Radiologic Technology program. I have heard anything from it’s super easy, fairly easy, and extremely difficult from past students. submitted by /u/Mitosis_Stages [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/niu7u0/re_xray_tech_students_what_is_the_most_difficult/

Like the title says, I’m debating dropping out. I waited 1.5 years to get into this program but I’m not sure it’s what I thought it would be. I’m now ~6 months in and have been in clinical for 1 month and really don’t like it. I am an extremely anxious person and it has been hell trying to catch on to all the little protocols and steps plus patient interaction in general. I don’t know what I was thinking, but certainly didn’t think it would be as hands on with patients as it is. We spend a LOT of time transferring and generally being with patients which is why I didn’t go into nursing in the first place. I am also suffering from some severe mental health issues so that’s making school and clinicals more difficult, but also makes me wonder if I can figure those out- maybe I wouldn’t hate this field so much? Right now I just feel miserable. Anybody have any insight? I’m not even sure what to ask myself to really figure out if I should quit or not; but it just really doesn’t seem like a

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I’ve had so many dental X-rays as a kid after an accident. Since age 9 until 17, I had maybe more than 40 dental X-rays. And last year I got 2 CBCTs. I know that being exposed to radiation at a young age is worse because of tissues sensitivity but I want to make sure how bad my situation is. Three years ago my mom got breast cancer so I’m already at a high risk. I’m 20 right now. Thanks submitted by /u/Violetflower00 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nm0w46/dangers_of_dental_xrays/

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Good evening all! So I’ll be applying for rads this coming cycle. As of now, I have 2 well written IR letters (asides from my others) but no DR letter. Given the difficulty finding rads rotations in this pandemic, how bad do you think it will be to apply DR with IR letters. Also, what else have you guys done that showed interest in radiology. All I have is is that I’m a member of SIR, ACR, and RSNA. I feel like that’s not enough to sell them that I want radiology. Your opinions? submitted by /u/No_supinator [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nly8jk/rads_residency_applications/

For all of you that used mosbys to study for the boards and passed them, did you also use the online component that came with the book that allowed you to take 200 question mock exams? Did you find those exams to be similar to the actual registry? Or did you find them to be easier or harder? submitted by /u/LaurenCz30 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nls5n1/mosbys_comprehensive_review/

Title. I know the information is out there, but I'm still a bit confused. I completed a CE course and have a certificate but I'm unsure of how to add that course to my ARRT Biennium. Do I have to wait till my birth month/registration is up before I can upload my certificate or do I have to be an ASRT member to send my CE Certificate to the ARRT? submitted by /u/ilovesushimore [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nlqnsc/how_do_i_submit_my_eradimaging_ce_credits_to_the/

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i’m 17 and going to be starting a bsc degree in diagnostic radiography come september. i’m definitely going to be staying in the uk for my whole degree and likely working fulltime as a radiographer here for at least a few years too, so there’s no issues there. my question is, if i were to fully move to the usa after getting my degree in the uk and some work experience, (so in the pretty distant future, like i said this is very much just hypothetical atm) and intend to do the same job, how exactly would i go about getting qualified to work there? i understand that requirements are different, would i need to start completely from scratch and do a whole degree in the usa in order to be qualified, or is there a simpler way? i understand it’s probably a very lengthy process either way, and i’ve tried to look it up myself but i know very little about all this yet and so i just ended up getting more confused. if anyone has any idea about this and can explain it like i’m a toddler, that’d b

Hi everyone, I'm a Biomedical Engineering graduate and after 3 years of unemployment I've been recruited by a clinic to be CT technician, but my expertise (that is studies and internships) is related to maintenance and conventional X-Ray. They will train me at first of course but I was wondering if I can find resources that would help me in understanding the post faster (manipulation and parameters). I really don't want to lose this chance to work. submitted by /u/soufiane60 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nlkq25/new_recruit_needs_guidance_in_ct/

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Hey all! I found this subreddit and I thought it might be the best place to ask a question. Currently I'm in the process of applying to a CT/MRI technologist course and have been looking up all kinds of resources, opinions and experiences of others in the field. When speaking about the requirements of the job, one of the recurring points was being in good enough shape to lift and position patients who have difficulty doing so themselves. Now since childhood, I've had scoliosis. I'm 29 now and 20+ years of that I've lived with this condition and it hasn't really impacted my daily life in a negative way thankfully. I haven't had to see a doctor because of it since high school. However, I do remember him warning me about certain physical exercises to avoid, and one of those was lifting heavy weights. So as you could guess my question is of course this: is having scoliosis a significant enough factor to make me unfit for this field? Or if not, and let's say

Hello, Quick question. From a radiologists perspective, what would you say the accuracy of differentiating benign vs blood cancer vs metastasis in cervical lymph nodes via ultrasound is? ​ thanks! submitted by /u/Fast_Theory [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nlgqpf/diagnostic_accuracy_of_cervical_lymph_nodes_using/

Exam in five days I am looking for a quick revision for anatomical radiology and physics. Anyone help is appreciated! submitted by /u/Ufotobia [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nlgnb0/quick_resources_for_fast_review_for_first_year/

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Hi there! I'm giving up on my dream of teaching. In the US, teachers bend over backwards only to be returned with measly pay, and it looks like change won't come soon enough so I'm not going to keep persuing it. So I decided to try to become an x-ray tech. Can someone tell me the steps, recommend a school? (CA) I don't know anyone in the medical field who could help me out. Thank you submitted by /u/docusatedependant [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nl9eg4/need_guidance_into_career/

I take my boards for the first time next tuesday. Is there any recommendations beforehand? been using mosby's to study, got mid 80's on the mock tests on there and Seals, which i got a 75 on the first two. Any advice helps, thanks! submitted by /u/XAnomaly10 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nl7r9a/rad_boards/

I'm a rad tech asst (read: transporter) and I have pts ask me all the time what the difference is between CT and XR. My common answer is CT is an XR that can look at you in slices and build a 3D image if we want. Am I right to say that? And onto the difference between CT and MR, I say we use MR because it's better at looking at soft tissues. What can I say to better serve my patients? Thanks for your time submitted by /u/AnonymousPork [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nl5mjc/eli5_xr_v_ct_v_mr/

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Can anyone help me understand? This is my 14yo kids MRI result on his knee from yesterday ... thank you so much 14yo Male: Study Result Impression 1. Comminuted, mildly depressed Salter III fracture of the lateral tibial plateau 2. Large lipohemarthrosis 3. Intact menisci, cruciate and collateral ligaments Narrative MR KNEE RIGHT WITHOUT CONTRAST STUDY DATE: 5/24/2021 6:10 PM REASON FOR EXAM: knee injury: concern for intra-articular process ;Effusion of right knee ;Acute pain of right knee COMPARISON: Right knee radiographs May 22, 2021 TECHNIQUE: Coronal sagittal and axial MRI images of the Right knee FINDINGS: Fluid: There is a large joint effusion. There is layering differential signal intensity within the fluid and fat in the most nondependent or anterior aspect of the effusion. Deep soft tissue swelling of the knee and proximal lower leg with lateral and anterior subcutaneous edema. No extra-axial fluid collection. MEDIAL COMPARTMENT Medial meniscus: No abnormality. Medial colla

I have a case this week doing SI screws and the patient will be supine. If anyone has any tips, videos or pictures of the different C arm angles I would really appreciate it! submitted by /u/rad-bananas [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nkdqkr/si_screw_carm_angles/

I scored well on my tests in school just having anxiety. What do i do? I only have Tuesday and Wednesday to go submitted by /u/Alternative_Young_25 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nkbvym/registry_on_thursday/

Wanted to share that I passed my ARRT registry. I know some people said don’t second guess your answers, but I went back over them anyway because I knew my nerves would affect my performance at the beginning. I’ve been reading all the posts about the registry and they definitely helped. For any students-I studied primarily using Mosby’s and used RTBC to brush up on the material I didn’t remember. submitted by /u/talklowtalkslow [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nka59j/i_passed_my_registry_today/

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Im attempting to do some research on butterfly and I've heard that the image quality is a major concern at the moment. Would anybody with more knowledge than I do in this field be able to help me understand 1) Is the image quality "Good enough" and 2) if not, how far off is the image quality from being usable widespread Thanks in advance from a struggling intern :) submitted by /u/CafinatedPepsi [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/njobdz/thoughts_on_the_butterfly_iq_image_quality/

Hey everyone! I was curious if anyone has any tips they’d mind sharing as far as what to expect the day of the exam? I also was wondering if anyone has used Cloverleaf and Mosby’s and how you liked them?Any help would be appreciated! Thanks! submitted by /u/SplashleyMarfis [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/njk6mk/taking_the_arrt_exam_in_a_week/

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This is a follow up to the 2016 post Link here to see if the volume has increased over the last 5 years (certainly has at our institution) So how much do you read overnight and what is your call schedule like? I.e. 6 weeks of night float (7 days straight), 8pm-8am , with no in-house attending. Read all ED and Inpatient (XR, CT, MR, US). On average reach about 100 studies per night (30-50 CT, 5-10 US, 0-5 MR, and the rest XR). Wanted to see what the CT volume is at other instituitions? ​ EDIT 1: In bold 8pm-8am submitted by /u/syedhali35 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nj4kuf/radiology_residents_how_many_studies_do_you_read/

Was just wondering how fast a fast spin echo sequence really is in comparison to CT or plain x-ray. How long would a fast spin echo for OA of the knee typically take? Additionally, how long does SSFP take for the knee? Any insight would be appreciated Thanks! submitted by /u/idreamofgigi [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nj2dkl/fast_spin_echo_mri/

I was recently accepted into a Radiologic Technology program. I have heard anything from it’s super easy, fairly easy, and extremely difficult from past students. submitted by /u/Mitosis_Stages [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/niu7u0/re_xray_tech_students_what_is_the_most_difficult/

As far as salary, benefits, hospital reputation, etc. City and/or state. (USA) submitted by /u/nmc9279 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nirl30/where_is_the_best_place_to_work_as_a_rad_tech/

Like the title says, I’m debating dropping out. I waited 1.5 years to get into this program but I’m not sure it’s what I thought it would be. I’m now ~6 months in and have been in clinical for 1 month and really don’t like it. I am an extremely anxious person and it has been hell trying to catch on to all the little protocols and steps plus patient interaction in general. I don’t know what I was thinking, but certainly didn’t think it would be as hands on with patients as it is. We spend a LOT of time transferring and generally being with patients which is why I didn’t go into nursing in the first place. I am also suffering from some severe mental health issues so that’s making school and clinicals more difficult, but also makes me wonder if I can figure those out- maybe I wouldn’t hate this field so much? Right now I just feel miserable. Anybody have any insight? I’m not even sure what to ask myself to really figure out if I should quit or not; but it just really doesn’t seem like a

Has anyone here been a radiology quality specialist / coordinator? I'm wondering what the position entails and what kind of day to day work can be expected? Our department is just starting this position as a new role and I am interested. It says we'd be working closely with the physicist on projects and quality control but I'm curious as to what the every day work looks like. submitted by /u/Dustbunni29 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nimt6k/radiology_quality_specialist/

Any recommendations on where to purchase markers online? Thanks. submitted by /u/Mitosis_Stages [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ni04qc/markers/

hey tech geniuses I'm looking for some advice. I'm thinking about setting up a home reading station with a used barco Monitor. Does anyone know if you need to use the barco GPU or can I just use my gaming GPU radeon RX 580? Also it looks like the monitor uses 2X DVI and my card uses 3x display port I'm assuming I can just use a DVI to display port adapter? Last question is the QA web software is there a place that you can download this, and is there a subscription fee? submitted by /u/xiAMLEO [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nhx5c3/home_radiology_barco_monitors/

hey tech geniuses I'm looking for some advice. I'm thinking about setting up a home reading station with a used barco Monitor. Does anyone know if you need to use the barco GPU or can I just use my gaming GPU radeon RX 580? Also it looks like the monitor uses 2X DVI and my card uses 3x display port I'm assuming I can just use a DVI to display port adapter? Last question is the QA web software is there a place that you can download this, and is there a subscription fee? submitted by /u/xiAMLEO [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nhw56k/home_radiology_barco_monitors/

Hello, I'd like to study CT scans, normal anatomy, relative positions and some patologies. I've found some websites that discusses these topics using .jpg images for example, but I'd like to open real CT and follow each slice of the image. How do I do this? Thanks submitted by /u/Ok-Cryptographer-207 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nhw13d/where_can_i_get_full_ct_scans/

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I'm in a position where I'm looking at different options to go back to school. I was looking at some descriptions of the field, and some of them described a shift where you would have to stand almost the entire time. I have some crazy knee injuries, so that's a tough one for me. Is that an accurate assessment? I can't say that I've seen techs standing in all of my imaging experiences. My mom is a nursing prof, and she says she can't recall techs just standing, either. She said they're generally sitting. Thanks. submitted by /u/slabby [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nhklt3/rad_tech_disability_friendly_job/

When I was about 9, I had a pretty bad case of pneumonia, as well as asthma and strep, all at the same time. Before I went into the machine, they gave me this nasty "orange juice". What was that stuff, and what was the purpose of it? Granted, that hospital didn't have the brightest doctors. I was diagnosed in the ER with a burst appendix, it was pneumonia. submitted by /u/Top_Jellyfish3149 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nhjsip/what_the_hell_did_i_drink_at_the_hospital/

Hey guys, Was recently looking into a few travel positions. I’m based in Pa but was wondering how techs go about getting their license approved in most states? Some states seem straightforward but a lot of them seem like a big PITA to get your license good. Otherwise, any other input on how travel jobs are? I’m in MRI mind you. Thanks! submitted by /u/SteakPizza [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nh84yj/question_for_travel_techs_mri/

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Hello there! I am (hopefully) making my graduation at Rad-tech school next year and I am about to write my first bachelor-thesis. As it hasn't been discussed in our lectures I am very curious about the use of hyperpolarised gases like Helium-3 or Xenon-129 for MRI scans. It isn't a common used method in our country, but I still would like to write about it. I already have read several studies and would like to know more about the daily use of it, especially in lung diagnostics. My main questions are: Is it used frequently in your facility? What are the main application areas? Is there any significant diagnostic advantage compared to other methods (SPECT/FRT/HR-CT)? I am very eager to read your answers, it is really an interesting topic! submitted by /u/Texasdrummer96 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nh5po8/use_of_hyperpolarised_noble_gases_for_mri_scans/

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I work on 1.5T and 3T magnets and really don't like taking my apple watch on and off as I know these get ruined near the magnet. Looking for something else that I can wear when preparing patients near the machine! I just want to track my steps 😅😅 submitted by /u/afinle04 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ngmy7p/any_mri_techs_here_have_a_smart_watchtracker_that/

I'm looking into getting into this program as there does not seem to be a waitlist like their is at many of the CUNY schools. submitted by /u/Dense_Clothes_6142 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ngguuk/anyone_go_to_center_for_allied_health_education/

Do you perform portable cxr's on patients in the ER that are out in hallway beds? submitted by /u/gmck80 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nggaio/portable_cxr_in_hallway/

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Hi! Can you all recommend some resources to study MRI physics? Any help would be appreciated! submitted by /u/pranjasaur [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ngaw9v/looking_for_resources_for_mri_physics/

Hello Im PGY1 resident in radiology in a private center in India. The academics here is non existent and I took up radiology just for the love of the tech world in medicine. It's all self learning other than the occasional 1-1 case discussions that happen. So my primary resources are webinars and radiopedia. Radiopedia is good but feels less professional and more like reporting off Google. So I searched up and found statdx. I'm not aware of anyone using it in India but from Reddit found that it's common among the residents in US. But the catch is that it's way too costly that even US residents consider it costly. Buying it right now will require me to take a loan literally. I tried reaching out their customer care for access but was turned down. So as a last resort I'm posting it here in Reddit. If any of you are willing to lend me access to statdx if you're having it, I'd be deeply grateful to you. I assure you that Il make a donation of the equal amount

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I was really confused about the different diagnostic techniques that exist for cancer and had the opportunity to connect with Dr.Daniel Appelbaum from UChiacago. The conversation is up on spotify incase anyone's interested. https://open.spotify.com/episode/2LaVPucrxHpfwMIAga3fej?si=XIxAKXK-RgOL05J8DKcgew Also if anyone knows of any other resources to learn about radiology please let me know submitted by /u/Biology_Today [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng87zj/radiology/

Hiii I’m writing an essay on different scans that can be used on dead bodies as an alternative for dissections during an autopsy. I was just wondering if it was possible give a corpse a CT scan, and if so, how would they be able to see soft tissue since a CT contrast agent would be required for that and I’m not sure how they’d get one into the body since there’s no blood flow ?? Many thanks :) submitted by /u/swolehol [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng6yjb/can_a_ct_scan_be_used_on_a_dead_body/

Was wondering if anybody heard anything about this course and/or thier thoughts. A flyer was attached to the recent ASRT scanner magazine. submitted by /u/SirTeb [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng6irq/is_anybody_in_the_mercy_college_of_ohio_bachelors/

Hi Everyone, Just a quick question in terms of mammography. If using a Mo/Mo anode/filter combination, I can't get my head around the idea that when you hit the K-edge (and above) on the filter, the photoelectric events will produce a bunch of similar energy photons as the original beam itself. Can somebody explain this? I understand why this isn't an issue in tissue's as the secondary photons from the photoelectric effect of say, calcium, are not penetrable enough to reach the detector. Thank you submitted by /u/HubrisBird [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfuamp/question_secondary_photons_in_mammography/

Thank you! submitted by /u/420born [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng1f8u/hey_guys_im_looking_for_radiology_interest/

Hey all, I'm writing a thesis about Tl-201 (Thallium-201) and I was wondering the following: Is it correct to assume/state that Tl-201 is not used in radiotherapy, exclusively for radiodiagnostics? Because of the fact that Tl-201 only emits gamma -and X-rays? For therapy you would want a particle with more energy, like a beta particle, because that one doesn't just fly straight through the human body, like gamma and x-rays. For diagnostics it's perfect because you would want gamma and Xrays -- exactly what Tl-201 emits. Hope some of you can help me because I really need it! Also, if I posted in the wrong sub, please let me know. ​ Cheers, Coolnow_ submitted by /u/coolnow_ [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng0z54/question_ive_got_about_tl201/

I'm just curious. I'm a new CT tech and I was just hired at a larger hospital. We do a lot of different ct exams and a ton of reconstructions. So far I think Cow/Coratid Angios are the hardest exams. We use Siemens Somatom Dual Energy Flash. submitted by /u/ktalley76 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/ng02so/what_in_your_opinion_is_the_hardest_ct_exam_to/

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Hi All, A month ago I posted https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/mogilx/i_want_to_buy_a_ct_and_start_doing_amazing/ about starting a CT based imaging centre. Since then I've done tons of researched, interviewed lots of people in the industry and some at my only competitor, and decided there is actually a need to do other modalities too. So I'm going to do CT, MRI, US and General Xray. There will also be space for a Breast Specialist partner to do mammo. I have 500,000 people within 1.5 hours drive and only one competitor who will have the same spread of modalities. As I said in my previous post my themes and differentiator of service will be speed of results, quality of care and latest technology. I have a team of Radiologists onboard and a serious industry partner who can provide PACS/RIS, Call Centre Staff, Ops staff etc. Investors will come along too. The Rads know MSK, General, Neuro and International. Last time I asked for CT Radiographers feedback about wh

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First year rad tech student here and I’m just exploring options outside of the current market I’m located in (New York). Would appreciate any insight from techs in the Texas areas about the market and their comfort of living. Please feel free to pm me as well! Thanks for the help in advance submitted by /u/thefitgerian [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfsfy3/any_rad_techs_in_the_houstondallas_area/

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Does anyone know where I can find t-spine oblique images online? Hopefully none with anatomy listed on the image itself. I need AP/PA obliques for a school presentation. Due to quarantine I’m not able to get the images from my clinical site. I’ve been searching for hours but it seems like there isn’t much aside from the AP & lateral views. Thanks! submitted by /u/Im-Toxik [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfpzhr/thoracic_spine_oblique_xrays/

I have the ARRT in 2 weeks and have been mainly using Corectec with some Mosbys and Radreview sprinkled in. What is the consensus on Corectec if that has been my major study component? submitted by /u/Xraygoesbrrrr [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfp5ii/thoughts_on_corectec/

To any techs and/or radiologists that give contrast, what do you tell pregnant patients when they show concern regarding the IV contrast injection? I feel like I’ve been having patients ask more and more recently and I admittedly do not have a good answer for them submitted by /u/PAxHC [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfo3ts/pregnant_patients_and_iv_contrast/

Can CT scans see stomach and esophageal cancer? submitted by /u/OkProfessor9506 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfnrm2/ct_scans_and_stomach_and_esophageal_cancer/

Hey, guys, I've seen a question like this asked similarly by someone pursuing a bachelor's in MRI in Canada. In my case I would be pursuing an ARRT-certified Associate's in MRI from Dallas College here in Texas, which would allow someone with no experience in medical care to jump in to the career. My original plan was to do the typical route of becoming an RT, then getting cross-trained/returning to school for other modalities such as CT, Mammo, etc, and eventually my ultimate goal of MRI. I understand most hospitals want someone with some Rad Tech experience, but I also l know that the physics of Radiologic Technology is unrelated to the physics used in MRI. Do you guys in the U.S know of any MRI techs who were educated only in MRI, no Rad tech experience? Link to program: https://www.dallascollege.edu/cd/credit/mri/pages/default.aspx#:~:text=Our%20program%20is%20the%20only,with%20a%20perfect%20pass%20rate . submitted by /u/INFPOnAnIsland [link] [comments] s

Hi guys, Hope you're well,I have a to create a poster on modality VS modality and have decided to centre it around bladder cancer. I know that biopsies are done to confirm diagnosis but what modalities are used. I know they use CT urography but can you provide me with more information please. Thank you submitted by /u/meelatalha [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfhrgu/bladder_cancer_poster/

Unspecified pelvic pain, insisted no prior surgeries. Should have asked about alien abduction. https://preview.redd.it/p4l155cn4xz61.png?width=983&format=png&auto=webp&s=c3f74e98fb7f8f07aaf5df3659c78996df0ae2db submitted by /u/lukewarmtrsh [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfhhnv/pt_advised_no_prior_surgery/

Any chance at all of a score going up 3 whole points? I know it’s a lot so my gut tells me no. But if anyone can share similar experience I’d appreciate it. submitted by /u/Njs1985 [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfeckc/preliminary_score_of_72_on_mri_registry/

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My partner's been going through rad tech school for about two years now, pulling through despite changes to accommodate COVID. She's got one more term ahead of her. She interviewed for a student tech position at the hospital she's doing clinicals at and she got the job!! I'm hoping it really validates all the dedication she's had in this process. I wanted to brag for her, yes, but I also wanted to thank you guys for being such a funny, welcoming community that she's been able to participate in even while we're all stuck at home. And thank you for all the late-night XRs of foreign bodies lodged up someone's rectum, just what I need before going to bed. ❤️ submitted by /u/wtfitscole [link] [comments] source https://www.reddit.com/r/Radiology/comments/nfdm0i/my_partner_got_a_student_tech_job/