Posts Tagged ‘diagnostic imaging’
Henri Becquerel
Antoine-Henri Becquerel Perhaps responsible for more tears of joy than anyone on earth, Antoine Henri Becquerel could be considered the father of the sonogram, that first, pre-natal view of an unborn baby. The French engineer, physicist, and Nobel laureate discovered evidence of radioactivity, the first step toward what we know today as medical imaging. Becquerel…
Read MoreFinding balance in radiology
The concept of balance informs many human actions and interactions. Balance can be described as a point within every structure, but it is almost always temporary because movement and potential is nearly limitless. We are often urged to find balance, seek balance, respect balance. It is as if life itself can somehow be measured, divvied,…
Read MoreImportance of corporate social responsibility
Many companies make high-quality products. Many embrace an ethical culture. But to do both is transformational, for companies, their customers, and their employees. Socially responsible companies don’t just make better products, they make a better world. At Reina, we hold ourselves to that high standard. True leadership means bringing out the best in everyone you…
Read MoreNew year, new goals
Getting even better at what we do As the new year approaches, we all start thinking about ways to improve in the future. Although science says fewer than 20 percent of us will make a personal resolution and really stick to it, just the time spent reflecting on betterment can be helpful. The most common…
Read MoreWe’re problem solvers
From Frau Anna to today, imaging is about innovation “The Hand of Mrs. Roentgen” is among Time magazine’s most influential 100 images of all time. It is the first X-ray, taken of the hand of the wife of its pioneer, Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen. It may look rather Halloween-creepy by today’s standards, but it signaled the…
Read MoreThe shape of DR panels is changing, but is it for the better?
Changing the Shape of DR Panels Doesn’t Guarantee a Better Outcome When a patient needs a radiograph for diagnostic purposes bedside, they are often in a state of high stress. They are worried about what the images could reveal and potentially in a great deal of pain. Historically, patient comfort wasn’t always considered a priority.…
Read MoreSize matters, especially in world of medical accessories
How To Make Sure Your Receptors Fit, the First Time and Every Time Ever bought a big-screen TV, only to get it home and realize it’s not as big as you expected? TV screens, unlike almost everything else in the world, are measured diagonally, which is the biggest measurement on a rectangle. It’s a sales…
Read MoreThe Highest Standards of Imaging Manufacture
Strict Manufacturing Standards Protect Patients Like all medical procedures, imaging exams offer both benefits and risks. They save lives every day and rarely cause harm. At the same time, some modalities can increase patients and healthcare professionals to ionizing radiation, which may have a direct relationship to increasing the chance of a negative biological effect…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Reina Imaging’s Products and Services
The Pros and Cons of Reina Imaging’s Products and Services Is it smart to openly discuss a company’s pros and cons with its customer base? We know it is. Gaining trust through transparency is something we value at Reina Imaging. So let’s start with the cons. Cons New products can have long development cycles. Reina…
Read MoreEfficient ordering of imaging accessories
Talk to us, leave the robots to Final Jeopardy Do you have one of those little robots in your home yet? The kind you speak to, and it answers with information, or a recipe, or the answer to Final Jeopardy? If you do, you know how handy they can be. Science forecasts AI will soon…
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