Scott Bell has been with AIS for eight years as an Ultrasound Field Service Engineer and has recently been named the Ultrasound Service Manager. He enjoys performing field repairs and helping customers provide outstanding health care to patients.
If our staff members don't feel engaged or motivated during training, they may struggle to retain information and develop the skills needed to perform their jobs effectively. This, in turn, can lead to decreased productivity, lower quality work and potentially negative impacts on our bottom line and becomes a waste of effort with a limited ROI. So, how can you assess the learning styles of your imaging staff? Here are some tips to help you get started.
The global X-ray systems market size was valued at $6.7 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.3% from 2022 to 2030, according to Grand View Research. Mordor Intelligence states that the digital X-ray devices market is projected to register a CAGR of 8.16% from 2022 to 2027.
A new type of biodegradable ultrasound implant based on piezoelectric nanofibres could improve outcomes for patients with brain cancer. Researchers led by Thanh Nguyen from the at the University of Connecticut’s department of mechanical engineering fabricated the devices from crystals of glycine, an amino acid found in the human body. Glycine is not only non-toxic and biodegradable, it is also highly piezoelectric, enabling the creation of a powerful ultrasound transducer that could help treat brain tumors.
Doctors may no longer ask you to take a deep breath while they listen to your lungs. Now, they might just look at them instead. Medical residents working to become practicing doctors were trained in Phoenix on June 12 on ultrasound devices that are changing the way they treat health issues.
A receivership option would allow state officials to stabilize and "potentially improve" hospital operations and ensure there's a smooth transition to a new owner or operator, said Esther Hausman, a nurse midwife who previously worked at the North Shore Birth Center.
