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.
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.
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 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.
ACR Accreditation Physics Requirements
Comprehensive guide to ACR accreditation physics requirements, including testing protocols, documentation needs, and submission requirements for various imaging modalities.
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.