Coronaviruses can cause different pathological processes, from a flu like the common cold to severe acute respiratory failure. The new virus is a strain of the coronavirus family that until then had not been identified in humans (SARS-CoV-2). The virus spreads from person to person when droplets containing viral particles from … Continue lendo
Based on the available medical literature, the CBR, through its Department of Thoracic Radiology recommends: Computed tomography should NOT be used as a screening or for the initial imaging diagnosis of COVID-19; Its use should be reserved for symptomatic hospitalized patients in specific clinical situations. CT findings do not influence outcomes; When … Continue lendo
1. Minimize the chance of exposures: When scheduling tests and appointments for routine medical care (preventive, elective) instruct patients to discuss the possibility of rescheduling, especially if they have symptoms of a respiratory infection (such as cough, pain sore throat, fever). If the patient needs to undergo tests, establish a triage and ask that … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) started press relations work with the main communication vehicles in the country to disseminate relevant information about health and emphasize the importance of the radiologist in the detection, diagnosis and prevention of diseases. See CBR highlights in the media: 11/09/2019 – … Continue lendo
In addition to having the sixth largest delegation at RSNA 2019, Brazil was also featured in the scientific part, in the presentation of papers, at the largest international event in Radiology, held from November 30 to December 6. CBR recognizes the effort and congratulates everyone for the achievement, which demonstrates the strength of Brazilian Radiology … Continue lendo
Due to the success of the series Chernobyl, produced by HBO, the subject gained strength in the media and the CBR, as the main source of information for journalists when the subject involves Radiology, was sought by the SAÚDE magazine portal to talk about the subject. The College's Director of Communications, Dr. Hilton Muniz Leão Filho, and … Continue lendo
Another important initiative of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), the book “The profile of the specialist in Radiology and Image Diagnosis in Brazil” was developed in partnership with the Department of Preventive Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of São Paulo (FMUSP). Click here to download. The purpose of this… Continue lendo
The inauguration ceremony of the elected board, chaired by Prof. Dr. Alair Sarmet Santos, took place on Thursday night (17), at the College's headquarters, in São Paulo, with the presence of associates, members of the previous board and former presidents of the CBR, in addition to guests from Societies and Organisms in Health . The ceremony opened with the … Continue lendo
New from the 2017 Brazilian Congress of Radiology, the CBR Photo Contest will take place again this year during CBR18. This time the theme will be “Moments worthy of a click!” and the expectation is that the participants record in an image the feeling of a remarkable, special moment, which deserves to be eternalized in a … Continue lendo
In these times when technology advances by leaps and bounds, the question of replacing medical work with artificial intelligence arises. Is this our biggest threat or do we need to discuss several other issues much closer beforehand? Teleradiology, whose standardization was carried out by the CFM through Resolution 1890/2009 and … Continue lendo
