Current Issue March 2012, Vol. 43, No. 1

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Radiotherapy Treatment Review: A Prospective Evaluation of Concordance between Clinical Specialist Radiation Therapist and Radiation Oncologist in Patient Assessments
March 2012(Vol. 43 | No. 1 | Pages 6-10)
Grace Lee, Nicole Harnett, Laura Zychla, Robert E. Dinniwell

Effect of Heat on Image Plates in Computed Radiography Systems
March 2012(Vol. 43 | No. 1 | Pages 11-15)
Khaled Al Khalifah, Ajit Brindhaban, Abrar Dashti, Latifa Kandari, Abeer Kandari

“Relevant and Current”: Radiation Therapy Students' Perception of Clinical Credibility in the CSRT as Lecturer
14 May 2012
Kieng Tan, Grace Lee, Rob Dinniwell
Abstract: Purpose: To examine how radiation therapy students' perceive the clinical credibility of the clinical specialist radiation therapist who is serving as a lecturer. This lecturer is a clinical...
Erratum
30 April 2012
In the ISRRT supplement published in March 2012, an abstract was accredited incorrectly. On A4 #10S, “Encouraging Reflection: Do professional development workshops increase the skill level and use of ...
The Effect of Registration Volume Extent on Residual Errors Assessed Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Radiation Treatment of Head and Neck Cancer
27 March 2012
Lyndon Morley, John Waldron, Laura Dawson, Andrew Bayley, Jolie Ringash, Bernard Cummings, John Kim, Brian O'Sullivan, Stephen L. Breen
Abstract: Purpose: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of the varying extent of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) registration volumes (RVs) on setup errors for head and neck ...
A Simple QI Project to Improve Practice Quality in Neuroradiological CT Angiography
16 March 2012
Tyler G. Gasser, Michael Chen, Upma Hemal, Saundra Ellis, Annette J. Johnson
Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was continuous quality improvement (CQI) of head and neck CT angiography (CTA) in the neuroradiology practice of a tertiary care medical center. Material...
Common Factors Affecting Radiographic Diagnostic Quality in X-Ray Facilities in Lagos
13 February 2012
Victor I. Edeh, Omodele A. Olowoyeye, Nicholas K. Irurhe, Livinus C. Abonyi, Rasheed A. Arogundade, Gbolahan O. Awosanya, Cletus U. Eze, Oselumenosen D. Omiyi
Abstract: Objective: To determine the common factors that affect the diagnostic quality of radiographs in radiodiagnostic centers in Lagos state, Nigeria. Methods: Self-administered questionnaires con...

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The Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences (JMIRS) is a cutting edge, peer-reviewed journal that accepts manuscripts in all fields of diagnostic imaging and radiation therapies. We provide timely, evidence-based information that helps medical radiation technologists advance quality and innovation in patient care. The publication is developed under the direction of the JMIRS Editorial Board of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists.

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