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When MRI Positioning Gets Messy – Smart Tips That Actually Help

Date 28. July 2025
Patient positioning is one of the most underestimated elements of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A relaxed, well‑positioned patient will hold still longer, breathe more calmly and experience less ...
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Tricky Patient Positioning in CT – Tipps by an Expert

Date 26. June 2025
In computed tomography (CT), time, image quality, and patient safety are critical. Yet one key factor is often overlooked: proper patient positioning. Especially in routine or technically challenging ...
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Sedation Free Pediatric Imaging – optimizing Musculoskeletal and Neuro Imaging procedures

Date 13. May 2025
Bac Nguyen At Oslo University Hospital, we specialize in imaging some of the most sensitive and technically demanding patients: children. Pediatric MRI isn’t just a scaled-down version of adult ...
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Shoulder X-ray - One joint, many possibilities

Date 16. April 2025
(Translated from German) The shoulder is one of the most mobile and complex joints in the human body. However, it is not only anatomically versatile - there are also numerous possibilities for ...
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Cranial CT – What Radiology Technologists Should Know

Date 25. February 2025
Author: Tanja Neumann, Radiographer, Asklepios Klinikum Hamburg, Germany (Translated from German) (This article follows German standards in radiation protection - differences to other countries may ...
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Brain MR Examination: Anxiety and Claustrophobia management for optimal image quality

Date 05. December 2024
Fear, anxiety and phobia are common terms used to indicate different feelings, often used interchangeably, but they have different meaning.
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Beyond the Weight: Achieving Clarity in MRI for Obese Patients

Date 03. December 2024
Introduction Obesity presents unique challenges in daily life and, perhaps unexpectedly, in radiology. Performing MRI scans on obese patients often requires bespoke solutions to ensure both quality ...
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Patient delays in MRI departments: Why and how to improve it 

Date 08. November 2024
Introduction In radiology departments, delays in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures can lead to workflow inefficiencies, prolonged patient wait times, loss of appointment slots, and ...
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PATIENT PREPARATION, SCREENING AND POSITIONING

Date 24. October 2024
What every MRI Radiographer/Technologist needs to know Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the most powerful tools in modern medicine, allowing to see detailed images of the body’s internal ...
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ONCE FROG LEG, ALWAYS FROG LEG?

Date 30. August 2024
(Translated from German) Choosing the right lateral view at the hip is crucial to avoid complications and ensure the best possible healing for the patient.
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