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Rad Groups Recommend Keeping a Closer Eye on CT Scan Dosage Protocols After Cedars-Sinai Fiasco In the wake of accidental radiation overexposure of hundreds of patients at a Los Angeles hospital, two leading radiologists groups offer guidelines for making sure patients are getting safe scans.
Stereotactic Radiotherapy Halts Lung Cancer in Patients Too Sick for Surgery A recent study presented at this year's ASTRO annual meeting shows that stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) can kill lung cancer tumors and keep them from recurring in medically frail patients ineligible for surgery.
DOTmed Certified Parts Vendor Program Gains Traction A new and better way for Biomedical Engineers to source parts.
Health Care Reform Round-Up: GOP Releases Health Care Plan; CBO Analyzes House Bill H.R. 3962 estimated to cost $894 billion, reduce budget deficit by $104 billion.
Radiologists' Requests for Follow-Up Exams Doubled in the Last Decade Using a sophisticated computer algorithm, doctors discover the odds of a radiological test leading to a recommendation for another one doubled since 1995.
Scientists Discover Protein Linked to Diabetes A potentially rare defect to a biochemical pathway implicated in cystic fibrosis could also lead to diabetes.
Radiologists Think "Ergonomics" When it Comes to Furniture
Because of the complexity of the field of radiology, there are fewer radiologists, making the workload particularly heavy and stressful. Ergonomic researchers have found that repetitive stress injuries along with tiredness can create problems unless departments are aware of the necessary environmental changes that could have a positive or negative impact on a radiologist's efficiency and effectiveness.
Reading rooms designed the ergonomic way with height-adjustable radiology reading room furniture for PACS and mammography are less stressful, more comfortable and offer a very productive work environment for physicians and assistants. This includes lighting, sound, overall room design and furniture.
Workstations are tailored to all sizes; however, any equipment that is designed for people of various sizes whose physical needs are not known or may change, should consult the National Ergonomic Standards for Height and Adjustment that provides for the 5th percentile (4'11" tall -- when seated) to the 95th percentile (6'3" -- when standing). It is also advised to determine compliance to BSR/HFES 100 Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations Standards. Other points to consider are the range of height adjustment, the monitor mounting system, hardware mounts, cable maintenance, ease of use, stability, functionality and climate controls, installation and service, air quality indoors, warranty and company reputation.
It is also advised when purchasing ergonomic height-adjustable furniture to check the following websites: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, (HFES) -- www.hfes.org and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) -- www.ansi.org.
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