{"title":"Using Computed Tomography to Rule Out Cryptorchidism in a Muntjac Deer.","authors":"Bradford Gildon, Daniela Yuschenkoff","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This case describes a Reeves' muntjac deer (<i>Muntiacus reevesi</i>) with a suspected undescended testicle or cryptorchidism. The cryptorchid testicle could not be palpated or visualized with sonography. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) imaging was performed to avoid an exploratory surgical operation, but no cryptorchid testicle was discovered. The final diagnosis was a singular testicular anorchia.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Cryptorchidism and hypogonadism affect a relatively small population of male infants but are the most common male genitourinary anomalies. Identifying the location of the undescended testicle is paramount because surgical intervention should occur before the individual's first birthday. Although sonography and magnetic resonance imaging can help identify the location of undescended testicles, when the testicle is intra-abdominal, surgical intervention often is required to identify or confirm the location.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although CT is not a first-line imaging modality in human infants with suspected cryptorchidism because of the associated radiation exposure, this case serves as evidence that it might be useful.</p>","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"95 6","pages":"397-401"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141857131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Opportunities and Ethical Considerations of Social Media Use in Health Care.","authors":"Lillian Amann","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"95 6","pages":"436-438"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141857124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christine Gouveia, Ryan S Baker, Scott Wimer, Peter Granville, Ben Babcock
{"title":"Predictive Validity of the HESI Radiography Exit Exam and Best Practices for ARRT Certification Exam Success.","authors":"Christine Gouveia, Ryan S Baker, Scott Wimer, Peter Granville, Ben Babcock","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the predictive validity of Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) Exit Exam scores for student first-time success on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification exam and to analyze whether schools' policies on the HESI Exit Exam are associated with end-of-program student success.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Twenty-five radiography program directors provided retrospective data on ARRT certification exam student outcomes, and 24 program directors completed the HESI Exit Exam program policy survey. Data analysis was performed to examine the correlation between students' HESI Exit Exam scores and their first-time ARRT certification exam outcomes and to investigate the relationship between program policies and performance on both exams.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>First-time ARRT certification exam outcomes were obtained for 1265 program graduates who took the HESI Exit Exam from 2018 through 2021. Students achieving acceptable (700-749) and recommended (750-799) HESI Exit Exam scores exhibited significantly higher certification exam pass rates of 79.4% and 86.4%, respectively. ARRT certification exam pass rates were higher for those scoring 800 or above (94.5-100%). Implementation of a minimum HESI Exit Exam score requirements and a required exam preparation were significantly associated with more favorable ARRT certification exam outcomes.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>There was a significant positive relationship between higher HESI Exit Exam scores and more successful outcomes on the ARRT certification exam. Two program policies regarding use of the HESI Exit Exam (minimum exit exam score required, required test prep) emerged as best-practice approaches for ARRT certification exam success.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The HESI Exit Exam was predictive of success on the ARRT certification exam. The results presented in this study can be used to improve radiography education. Future research on how additional educational resources affect HESI Exit Exam and ARRT certification exam success is warranted.</p>","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"95 6","pages":"402-414"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141857125","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Trauma-Informed Practices in Higher Education.","authors":"Kevin R Clark","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"95 5","pages":"376-381"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140892790","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CT Lung Cancer Screening of Female Never Smokers.","authors":"Katrina Steinsultz","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"95 5","pages":"365-371"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140892697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}