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Authors: N. Stogiannos, D. Fotopoulos, N. Woznitza, C. Malamateniou Objectives: The aim is to review current literature related to the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 cases. Read the article (PDF)

Authors: S. Benfield, J.D. Hewis, C.M. Hayre The dose creep phenomenon is now a widely recognized concept in diagnostic radiography in light of recent technological advancements transnationally. However, this still remains underexplored amongst radiography students preparing to enter the radiography profession. In response, this study explores the perceptions of dose creep amongst undergraduate student radiographers. Read the article on the Radiography website

Authors: Christian El-Hadad MDCM, Jean Deschênes MD, Bryan Arthurs MD Suspect orbital floor fracture if the orbit has been affected by blunt trauma After blunt trauma from a ball or fist, a fall or motor vehicle collision, the floor of the orbit can fracture without involving the orbital rim or other facial bones. Read the article (PDF)

On March 2, the Edmonton Branch hosted an education event along with a branch update. This well-received event was held via Zoom with 185 members attending. Speakers included Dr. Stanley Greenspan, who presented “Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: Fluoroscopic guided procedure used to treat migraines and facial pain” and Colleen McHugh, who presented “LADiBUG: a new communication tool that addresses many of the communication gaps identified by patient feedback from Diagnostic Imaging (DI)”. Thank you to Branch Chair Anastasia Gasheva and [...]

Authors: Cathy Ridsdale, BSc, CRGS, CRVS, RDMS, RVT Cardiac defects are the most common congenital anomalies in the fetus. In the majority of cases, these anomalies can be detectable by sonography. The utility of diagnostic ultrasound in fetal heart assessment depends on the quality and completeness of the exam. This pictorial essay will focus on the Sonography Canada National Competency Guideline preferred image views for assessment of the fetal heart. To achieve the best outcomes, image optimization and exam [...]

Authors: Michael Warren and Christine Braithwaite Since 2016, the Professional Standards Authority in the United Kingdom (UK) has been building an evidence base to understand the relationship between professional regulation and professional identity of health care professionals. Professional identity can greatly impact the practice of health professionals. To better understand the relationship between professional regulation and professional identity, we conducted a literature review, which gathered definitions of professional identity and analysis of identity among health care professionals. Read the [...]

In 2020, we interviewed three regulated members from different specialties and asked them all the same question: How do you see your field evolving in the next ten years (and beyond)? As we close out a year that has been challenging for many people, we wanted to share their answers again to shine the light on a promising future for the professions we regulate. Watch the video on YouTube

Authors: Muhammad Irfan Jiwa, Shafeeq Armstrong, YiWen Shao and Yona Lunsky Background: Patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) experience increased anxiety when undergoing medical imaging procedures for a variety of reasons including sensory overload, comprehension difficulty, and meeting unfamiliar people. There are several strategies that medical radiation technologists (MRTs) can apply to improve the imaging process. Read the article (PDF) Reprinted with permission from the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences.