{"title":"Mentorship Benefits for New Employees, Mentors, Medical Imaging Departments, and Patients.","authors":"Margaret E Hassett","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 5","pages":"376-378"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978121","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":"Applications, Ethics, and Future Implications of AI in Medical Imaging.","authors":"Pedro R Lopez","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 5","pages":"352-360"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978078","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}
Leslie K Anaskevich, Cassidy Hayes, Michael S Strong, Veronica Scott, Jie Zhang
{"title":"Transitioning Patient Shielding Practices and Perspectives in Radiological Protection.","authors":"Leslie K Anaskevich, Cassidy Hayes, Michael S Strong, Veronica Scott, Jie Zhang","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 5","pages":"365-370"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978129","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}
Meek Myoung, Krupa J Trivedi, Felicia N Branch, Tyler A Niles, Michael Tripp, Michael B Berry
{"title":"Discovery of a Rare Duplicated Left Colic Artery in the Setting of a Splenic Flexure Colonic Diverticular Bleed.","authors":"Meek Myoung, Krupa J Trivedi, Felicia N Branch, Tyler A Niles, Michael Tripp, Michael B Berry","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This case describes a 72-year-old man with substantial lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) for whom initial diagnostic workup failed to identify the source of bleeding, leading to progressive hemodynamic instability. A thorough reevaluation of the patient's computed tomography scan revealed a duplicated left colic artery originating directly from the aorta, a rare vascular variant not previously reported in the literature. Angiography identified this aberrant artery as the source of diverticular bleeding, guiding successful superselective coil embolization. At a 6-month follow-up, the patient had recovered well with no further evidence of bleeding.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Acute LGIB presents a substantial medical challenge because of its diverse etiologies and potential for morbidity and mortality. Although diverticular bleeding is the most common cause of LGIB in western countries, rare anatomic variances can complicate diagnosis and treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Awareness of rare anatomic variations in the setting of acute LGIB with hemodynamic compromise can be critical in improving patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 4","pages":"252-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978088","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}
Craig Utter, Matias Prando, Vishal Gupta, Danielle McDonagh, Maria Dimopoulos
{"title":"Imaging, Treatment, and Promoting Quality of Life for Patients With Anal Cancer.","authors":"Craig Utter, Matias Prando, Vishal Gupta, Danielle McDonagh, Maria Dimopoulos","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 4","pages":"279-286"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978222","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":"Enhancing Educational Outcomes Through Hybrid Simulation Methods.","authors":"Sofía Arroyo, Alex Garcia","doi":"","DOIUrl":"","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To investigate long-term effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR) compared with traditional learning methods in a radiography education program through a comparative longitudinal analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For 3 years, educational outcomes, such as student engagement and knowledge retention, were assessed to determine the effects of hybrid simulation methods incorporating immersive VR. The study used Virtual Medical Coaching's X-Ray Pro VR software to integrate VR into the curriculum.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The data and graphical analyses substantiate the effectiveness of the hybrid learning model over traditional physical methods in terms of academic and practical performance metrics, affective measures, and career preparedness. Students using a hybrid of VR and physical simulations had significantly higher mean posttest scores, mean practical exam scores, career readiness, internship performance, mean motivation level, and mean engagement level compared with the students who only used physical simulation machines (P < .001).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The significant improvements in student engagement and retention observed in this study suggest that VR can effectively address some of the limitations of traditional learning methods. The immersive nature of VR might provide a more engaging and interactive learning environment, leading to better educational outcomes. These findings support the potential for VR to be a valuable tool in higher education, particularly in fields that benefit from simulation-based training. However, further research is needed to explore the practical challenges of implementing VR at scale and to evaluate its effectiveness across various educational disciplines.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study uniquely contributes to the literature by providing empirical evidence of the sustained benefits of VR in educational settings, highlighting its potential to transform learning experiences and outcomes. The implications of these results suggest the need for educational institutions to consider integrating VR technologies strategically into their curricula to optimize teaching and learning effectiveness.</p>","PeriodicalId":51772,"journal":{"name":"Radiologic Technology","volume":"96 4","pages":"257-265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2025-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144978086","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}