Interventional Radiology (IR) is a fast growing and advancing radiology modality. With that growth comes new and innovative procedures‚ such as chemoembolization. With the introduction of chemoembolization for the treatment of‚ primarily‚ liver tumors‚ a question emerges; which radiologic modality is better: chemoembolization or traditional radiation therapy? While both chemoembolization and traditional radiation therapy have their benefits and obstacles‚ will chemoembolization be more effective
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In the field of medical healthcare‚ professionals are forced to make ethical decisions constantly. After graduation‚ I will be entering the medical field of Radiology. Over the two courses I have been introduced to regarding radiology‚ it seems inevitable that almost all Radiologist will encounter a scenario where they have to determine if the image in clear and precise enough to provide the highest quality achievable. Although it is unethical to submit a photo the is not of the highest quality‚
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Allison‚ I agree that improving communication in health care will improve patient outcomes. I work in a busy interventional radiology (IR) suite where we perform many procedures every day. Interventional Radiology is normally vigilant regarding patient safety and preventing wrong site errors. When patients arrive in our department we identify the patient‚ and begin a time out form‚ the time out form is a written safety check list meant to prevent errors. A patient came to our department for a G-J
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Technology at Shawnee State University after I graduate from Point Pleasant. I have wanted to go to Shawnee State since my 11th grade year when we had college day at our school‚ and I got to talk to them and found out they have a radiology program available. Radiology has been what I have wanted to go to college for since 7th grade but more recently‚ I have fallen in love with Medical Assistant and Dental Hygiene. I have always loved helping people (even though I have the patience of a new mother
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analyze the value of developing an electronic career portfolio. The learning goals are to: 1. Familiarize myself with the concept of creating an electronic portfolio‚ 2. Apply and understand research methods‚ design‚ data analysis‚ and interpretations. 3. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats 4. Use of critical thinking skills 5. Demonstrate the use of technology in creating a portfolio 6. Learn how to create my own well develop electronic career portfolio. Analysis In today’s 21st century
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6267450-292100Test #1 Final 00Test #1 Final EXAM 1 Arthritides and Arthropathies To provide a method to logically exercise approach the radiographic findings in arthritis Categories of Bone Disease- common abbreviation is CATBITES C: Congenital (Normal finding) – achondroplasia‚ dwarfism‚ etc A: Arthritides – arthritis‚ spondylitis‚ etc T: Trauma – fractures‚ etc B: Hematological (blood) – osteonocrosis‚ sickle cell‚ thallesemia I: Infection – pyogenic infection‚ TB‚ staph‚ etc T: Tumors
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Anode-The positive terminal of an x-ray tube; a tungsten block embedded in a copper stem and set at an angle to the cathode (q.v). The anode emits x rays from the point of impact of the electron stream from the cathode. A rotating anode is one that rotates constantly during x-ray production to present a changing focal spot to the currents without overheating. Bitewing (Radiograph) - the x-ray shadow images of the crowns‚ necks‚ and coronal third of the roots of both the upper and lower teeth‚ so
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Why I have chosen aviation as my career. Ever since I went for a ride in my friends Dad’s Zenith Skyjeep I have had a passion for flying. I was thrown back by the whole atmosphere of the flight. Soon after this I decided to make sure it wasn’t a one off. I went for a trial flight with Quantum Aviation in Whangarei. This was undoubtedly enough‚ I was hooked. The start of this year presented itself with two options. I had to decide between having a gap year or getting stuck
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BUAD 2000: CAREER DEVELOPMENT I COURSE SCHEDULE‚ FALL 2012 Assignments submitted in Blackboard are always due on Fridays by 5 p.m. Resumes are due in the class you attend (*with one exception—see week of 11/19)‚ not in Blackboard. Week of Topics and Special Notes Readings/Viewings for Next Week Due This Week 10/15 Course Introduction‚ Expectations‚ Review of Resources‚ Beginning of Self-Assessment Note: Students who have not created their Optimal Resume account must do so by the first
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difference in people lives is the most important aspect of a future career to me. The occupational outlook handbook website explains the responsibilities of social workers: Social workers “help people solve and cope with problems in their everyday lives. One group of social workers‚ clinical social workers‚ also diagnose and treat mental‚ behavioral‚ and emotional issues” (“Social Worker”). Therefore a social worker is the perfect career for me because of the education level‚ outlook‚ and income. According
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