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February 2016, Student Life Calendar
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Minimizing the Long-term Effects of Ionizing Radiation in Pediatric Computed Tomography Examinations
No full textPurpose To identify methods for minimizing the effects of ionizing radiation from pediatric computed tomography (CT) examinations, including the education of medical staff, imaging staff, and patients, and dose-reduction techniques that provide the best patient care and highest image quality at the lowest possible dose. Methods A literature search was conducted for peer-reviewed journal articles and Web-based information from professional organizations that discuss ionizing radiation in CT examinations and its effects on adult or pediatric patients. Results and Discussion The literature indicates that dose-reduction methods, such as using appropriate technical factors and shielding, are beneficial in acquiring the best image quality for proper diagnosis at the lowest dose possible to the patient. In addition, a radiologist review of examination requisitions can help eliminate duplicate orders and unnecessary examinations, along with providing recommendations for alternative examinations that do not use radiation such as ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Education for referring physicians and other medical professionals on the importance of alternative examinations and dose-reduction methods is essential to ensure they provide adequate education to pediatric patients and their families. Conclusion Patient education and radiation safety are top priorities for imaging professionals. Radiation exposure to pediatric patients should be minimized through the use of shielding, appropriate CT parameters, other dose-reduction methods, and education. Further research is needed in these areas to ensure optimal patient care
#WeAreTrayvonMartin: the racially packaged NBA commodity and the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin
No full textThis article utilizes Walter Benjamin’s concept of the dialectical image to contextualize racial narratives in the contemporary United States. It examines techniques employed by the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the racial packaging of its product, which includes the selection of commentators, the content of commentary, the NBA’s dress code and the NBA’s minimum age requirement. Following this packaging, the NBA then projects the resulting commodification of black masculinity to its fans as phantasmagoria. Moving beyond a critique of these phantasmagorical racial narratives, this article incorporates the NBA’s commodification of black masculinity within a dialectical image that also includes written and visual texts found within the reactions to the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin. This dialectical image is used to illuminate tensions that carefully packaged racial narratives such as those found in the NBA attempt to keep hidden
March 11, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting
Get PDFMinutes of the March 11, 2016 Executive Committee Meeting, Board of Trustees
