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Understanding Metal Artifact Reduction in CT
Metal artifact reduction in CT is essential for preserving image quality, HU accuracy, and confidence in diagnostic CT, radiation therapy planning, and hybrid imaging workflows.
Beyond the Geiger Counter: Choosing the Right Radiation Survey Meter in Medical Physics
Not all radiation survey meters are designed for the same job. Understanding how GM meters, ion chambers, hybrid survey meters, x-ray survey sensors, and imaging survey meters work can help facilities choose the right tool for contamination control, leakage surveys, and shielding verification.
Sentinel Events vs Serious Reportable Events: What Joint Commission Alignment Means for Hospitals
A practical overview of sentinel events and serious reportable events, including the 2026 Joint Commission policy baseline, the updated NQF SRE framework, and what the 2027 alignment means for hospitals, radiology, MRI, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
PET Imaging Uptake Time: Why It Matters for Quantification and Image Quality
Physics Pulse overview of PET imaging uptake time and its impact on SUV accuracy, image quality, and protocol standardization.
Occupational Exposure Monitoring Programs
How to design and maintain an effective occupational radiation monitoring program in healthcare.
Sweep: Best Practices for Decontamination in Nuclear Medicine
Physics Pulse Series on nuclear medicine decontamination: practical steps to safely manage radioactive spills while ensuring regulatory compliance and staff protection.
Lead Shielding Design Principles in Diagnostic Imaging and Nuclear Medicine
Lead shielding design principles for CT, fluoroscopy, interventional radiology, PET/CT, and radionuclide therapy—workload, use factor, occupancy, and barrier design.
Getting to the Core: Understanding CTDIvol and DLP in CT Dose Optimization
Physics Pulse Series overview of CTDIvol and DLP, explaining how these standardized CT dose metrics relate to scanner output, protocol optimization, and patient dose management.
Siemens PET Flow Technology: Continuous Motion PET for Better Image Quality and Workflow Efficiency
Physics Pulse Series overview of Siemens PET Flow technology, explaining continuous bed motion acquisition, image quality advantages, and workflow benefits compared to traditional step-and-shoot PET imaging.
Siemens CT Reconstruction Kernels: Understanding Image Sharpness and Quantitative Accuracy
Physics Pulse Series overview of Siemens CT reconstruction kernels, explaining kernel naming, resolution characteristics, and how kernel selection affects image quality and quantitative accuracy.
CT Protocol Optimization - Balancing Dose, Image Quality, and Compliance
Physics Pulse Series on CT protocol optimization: balancing diagnostic image quality with minimal radiation dose while meeting ACR and Joint Commission requirements.
The Technical Advantage of Time-of-Flight (TOF) in PET Imaging
Physics Pulse Series overview of Time-of-Flight (TOF) PET imaging, explaining how TOF improves image resolution, quantitative accuracy, and scan efficiency.
ACR Accreditation Physics Requirements
Comprehensive guide to ACR accreditation physics requirements, including testing protocols, documentation needs, and submission requirements for various imaging modalities.
Common Radiation Safety Violations and How to Avoid Them
A guide to the most common radiation safety violations identified during inspections and how imaging centers can proactively prevent them.
NRC Radioactive Material License Guide
Comprehensive guide to NRC radioactive material licensing for medical facilities, including application requirements, license types, and compliance obligations.
PET/CT Shielding Calculations Guide
Comprehensive guide to PET/CT shielding calculations, including gamma radiation considerations, shielding materials, and design principles.
Florida Radiation Safety Requirements for Imaging Centers
Comprehensive guide to Florida radiation safety requirements for imaging centers, including state regulations, compliance obligations, and best practices.
Understanding Common Isotopes in PET & Radiopharmaceutical Therapy
Physics Pulse Series overview of common PET and radiopharmaceutical therapy isotopes, including decay physics, clinical applications, and radiation safety considerations.
Evaluating the SMPTE Pattern: Ensuring Monitor Performance for Accurate CT Interpretation
Physics Pulse Series on SMPTE pattern evaluation: ensuring monitor performance, ACR compliance, and accurate diagnostic image interpretation.