The expansion of screening, advocated by experts to include women between 40 and 74 years old, contributes to early diagnosis and increases the chances of a cure. More than 108,000 women under 50 years old were diagnosed with breast cancer in Brazil between 2018 and 2023, according to data from Painel Oncologia Brasil, analyzed … Continue lendo
The scientific journal of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) has a new website, a new look, and a more modern design. The traditional scientific journal was first published in 1958, and has since undergone several transformations until reaching its current format and layout. The new RB website is … Continue lendo
For the first time in its history, the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) promoted the international launch of one of its main scientific productions: the CBR Collection. The official presentation of the work — composed of 15 volumes that cover all subspecialties and areas of radiology — took place during the 17th Congress … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) had a stand at the Hospital Fair, held from May 20 to 23, at São Paulo Expo, in São Paulo (SP). In addition to the physical space, the College was a protagonist in the scientific program of the fair, with the holding of the 3rd Congress of Accreditation and Quality … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) was invited to participate in an event in Geneva, Switzerland, promoted by the World Health Organization (WHO), in partnership with the International Society of Radiology (ISR), the World Federation of Nuclear Medicine and Biology (WFNMB) and Siemens Healthineers. The initiative takes place during the 78th … Continue lendo
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer affecting women worldwide. In 2020, 2.3 million cases were recorded worldwide, equivalent to 24.5% of all types of neoplasms diagnosed among women, according to the National Cancer Institute (INCA). Because of this, it is … Continue lendo
The CBR Radiological Protection Commission (CPR), with the support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Brazilian Association of Medical Physics (ABFM), Brazilian Society of Nuclear Medicine (SBMN) and National Nuclear Energy Commission (CNEN) , held the Workshop on Justification, Optimization and Quality in Tomography, in the week of January 23rd to 27th, … Continue lendo
To make CBR22 even more remarkable, Ponto de Encontro brings tips for radiologists to take advantage of in Florianopolis. Theme of the time: GASTRONOMY.
In Diagnostic Imaging services that use ionizing radiation, the appointment of a technically responsible doctor is mandatory.
Perhaps the doctor José Carlos Ferreira Pires (1854-1912) was incredulous when he learned that, nowadays, a chest X-ray takes just a few minutes. When he brought the first x-ray machine to Brazil, in 1897, patients spent half an hour standing. Imagine, then, showing him an ultra-modern image of the skull, in full color and well … Continue lendo
