Patient Safety: Page 4

Does patient anxiety influence MRI contrast extravasation?
By Giuseppe Scappatura
In anxious patients, the MRI environment can sustain or amplify activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
January 22, 2026
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What's AI's impact on radiologist burnout?
By Liz Carey
Despite optimism about AI implementation in radiology, how AI affects radiologist burnout in the real-world remains a "black box," researchers have found.
January 21, 2026
Digital stress meter at maximum level with red warning indicators
75% gadolinium reduction maintains diagnostic sensitivity in breast MRI
By Liz Carey
Study suggests real-world feasibility of AI-driven dose reduction with preserved diagnostic confidence in breast imaging.
December 22, 2025
Gadolinium chemical element symbol Gd with atomic number 64
LLMs improve patient comprehension of oncologic CT reports
By Kate Madden Yee
Patients' understanding of their health data is "key to empowering them for health care decision-making and informed consent."
November 18, 2025
Medical CT scan series showing lung metastases across three radiological image panels
Multimedia education tools reduce patient anxiety in IR settings
By Amerigo Allegretto
Patients planning to undergo interventional radiology (IR) procedures reported less anxiety after viewing an educational video.
November 12, 2025
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Joint Commission imaging requirements start soon
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The commission has included imaging safety requirements in its hospital and critical access hospital accreditation programs.
October 24, 2025
Person facing complex maze representing challenges of accreditation process
Image Gently course aims to reduce children's radiation exposure
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The course simulates imaging decisions for a common pediatric case of acute abdominal pain.
September 30, 2025
Radiation hazard warning symbol in yellow and black
NQF seeks comments on 'high stakes' healthcare quality measurement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Initiative may eventually inform broader applications beyond accountability programs.
September 26, 2025
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What prompts radiology department cancellations of imaging orders?
By Kate Madden Yee
Although the percentage of radiology cancellations of imaging orders is low, these cancellations are influenced by particular factors.
September 18, 2025
Red 'CANCELLED' stamp with circular border and textured design
Post Cures Act, outpatients access radiology reports faster
By Amerigo Allegretto
Post the Cures Act, outpatients can see their radiology reports sooner than those treated in inpatient and emergency settings.
August 27, 2025
Close-up of medical document showing 'Radiological Report' text
N.C. legislators address imaging, radiation therapy licensing
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
North Carolina is one of only five states with no standards or licensing structure for medical imaging or radiation therapy.
July 24, 2025
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RadSite launches remote scanning accreditation program
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Rapid expansion of teleradiology and mobile imaging platforms prompt new accreditation pathway.
July 22, 2025
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