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
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
Between October 12th and 14th, the CBR 17 – Brazilian Congress of Radiology will be held, an annual event organized by the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR). Again, it will be in Curitiba (PR), at the Expo Unimed Convention Center. Entries will open soon. The content of the event will feature several … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), with the objective of facilitating the actions of its members, offers from 2017 a new form of payment of the annual contribution: until a certain date, the amount can be paid with a discount, as it had been happening in previous years, but from now on too… Continue lendo
It's coming: the 47th São Paulo Day of Radiology (JPR'2017) will be held between the 4th and 7th of May at the Transamerica Expo Center (TEC), in São Paulo (SP). The event is organized by the São Paulo Society of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (SPR), in partnership with the French Society of Radiology (SFR). It is … Continue lendo
This Monday, April 10, 2017, the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) issued a note on the statement attributed to Mr. Minister of Health, Ricardo Barros, in Cambridge, United States. Check out the full note below: “Government once again errs in the subject of complementary exams. Accurate diagnosis is a fundamental condition for treating patients. Exams do… Continue lendo
Check article signed by Dr. Alan Skorkowski, lawyer for CBR's legal advisory, on the age classification for carrying out tests and the respective obligation to have a companion on site. Initially, it should be clarified that the Brazilian Civil Code, with regard to the ability to perform acts of civil life in relation to … Continue lendo
