Sumer’s Radiology Blog

This blog post features a video lecture by Dr. Sumer Sethi, a well-known Radiologist and Teleradiologist at the Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences.  The information can provide resources for educators in advanced modalities.  The information contained in the blog is:

• Updated weekly
• Accurate:  Endorsed by the Delhi Academy of Medical Sciences,  Congress of the Brain Tumor Radiology in Neuro-oncology Society.
• Credible: Dr. Sethi is also the Editor-in-Chief of Internet Journal of Radiology

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Multicolor MRI for Early Diagnosis

https://www.news-medical.net/news/20170817/New-multicolor-MRI-approach-could-aid-disease-diagnosis.aspx

This blog addresses an up-and-coming MRI approach involving the potential use of two different contrast agents used at once in conjunction with one another.  The practice is brand new and is showing positive results in market testing.  The resource provides the most current research and market testing of products that are being used on patients in clinical trials. The information contained in this blog is:

• Updated August 2017 and viewed by 862 site members
• Accurate:  Endorsed by research physicians at The Western Reserve University School of Medicine
• Credible:  Describes information with regards to clinical trials and studies performed on the use of dual contrast agents in Magnetic Resonance Imaging Studies

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The Student Radiographer

http://thestudentradiographer.blogspot.com/2011/11/interventional-radiology-treatments-for.html

This blog gives a walkthrough from a student perspective on the Interventional Radiology Procedure to treat Peripheral Vascular Disease.  It can be used for educational purposes for the educator and the student radiographer who is learning about these procedures in class and in the hospital environment.  The information on this blog is:

• Updated within the last five years
• Accurate:  Contributions to the site are made by Radiology staff and Student Radiographers after direct observation in the clinical site
• Credible: Supported by comments from physicians, clinicians, and educators

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CT for Mummies

https://radiologyportal.wordpress.com/2017/04/01/museums-use-ct-scans-to-take-the-mystery-out-of-mummies/

This blog is associated with a recent article describing how scientists have begun to use CT scanners to discover the mysteries of the ancient Egyptian mummies.  The article gives the Educator an in-depth look at some of the advanced modalities in Radiology and what can be accomplished outside the realm of medical imaging.  Information contained in this blog is:

• Updated Recently and frequently: Article was released in March 2017. Blog post originated April 2017
• Accurate: Article is written using resources from the Museum of Natural History in New York
• Credible: Contributor is an established author and Veteran CT tech who worked in the field for 18 years.

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RadTech Modules

http://www.radtech1895.com/2016/04/who-can-benefit-the-radtech-online-review-program.html/

This blog analyzes the RadTech Online Review program and its effectiveness at preparing Radiology graduates for the ARRT licensing examination.  The program is designed to help graduates study for their board exams.  The information is:

• Updated frequently:  Information on modules is updated as new modules are released.
• Accurate:  Blog members are able to comment as to the content of the modules after they sit for their registry exams.
• Credible:  The modules are approved by the ASRT and users leave comments and reviews on the blog

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