Management of Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Detected LesionsCanadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Tập 63 - Trang 192-206 - 2012
Jean M. Seely
Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become an essential component of
breast imaging. Whether it is used as a problem-solving tool or a screening test
or for staging patients with breast cancer, it detects many lesions in the
breast. The challenge for the radiologist is to distinguish significant from
insignificant lesions and to direct their management. A brief summary of the
terminology a... hiện toàn bộ
Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents in Kidney Disease: Comprehensive Review and Clinical Practice Guideline Issued by the Canadian Association of RadiologistsCanadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Tập 69 - Trang 136-150 - 2018
Nicola Schieda, Jason I. Blaichman, Andreu F. Costa, Rafael Glikstein, Casey Hurrell, Matthew James, Pejman Jabehdar Maralani, Wael Shabana, An Tang, Anne Tsampalieros, Christian van der Pol, Swapnil Hiremath
Use of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) in renal impairment is
controversial, with physician and patient apprehension in acute kidney injury
(AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), and dialysis because of concerns regarding
nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF). The position that GBCAs are absolutely
contraindicated in AKI, CKD stage 4 or 5 (estimated glomerular filtration rate
[eGFR] <30 mL/mi... hiện toàn bộ
How Well Are We Respecting Patient Privacy in Medical Imaging? Lessons Learnt from a Departmental AuditCanadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Tập 67 - Trang 339-344 - 2016
Marc Dilauro, Rebecca Thornhill, Najla Fasih
Rationale and Objectives Preservation of patient privacy and dignity are basic
requirements for all patients visiting a hospital. The purpose of this study was
to perform an audit of patients' satisfaction with privacy whilst in the
Department of Medical Imaging (MI) at the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital.
Materials and Methods Outpatients who underwent magnetic resonance imaging
(MRI), comput... hiện toàn bộ
Perception of Radiation Exposure and Risk among Patients, Medical Students, and Referring Physicians at a Tertiary Care Community HospitalCanadian Association of Radiologists Journal - Tập 64 - Trang 208-212 - 2013
Michelle L. Ricketts, Mark O. Baerlocher, Murray R. Asch, Andy Myers
Background It is important for physicians to be aware of the radiation doses as
well as the risks associated with diagnostic imaging procedures that they are
ordering. Methods A survey was administered to patients, medical students, and
referring physicians from a number of specialties to determine background
knowledge regarding radiation exposure and risk associated with commonly ordered
medical ... hiện toàn bộ