Recently launched, the “CBR Visiting Professor” Program already brings together 10 selected professors

An important initiative of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis (CBR), the “CBR Visiting Professor” Program, which was launched in September, during the entity's 70th anniversary celebrations, already has 10 professors registered. The objective of the program is to promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences from the visit of … Continue lendo

Death Note

It is with great regret that the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) received the news of the death of colleagues Marcos Nogueira Chagas and Carla Giannine Pereira Medina, both members of this institution. On behalf of Brazilian Radiology, we reinforce our most sincere condolences to family and friends.

CBR signs Technical Cooperation Agreement with ANVISA

Another important initiative of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis (CBR) in favor of Brazilian Radiology, the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the entity and the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) was signed in Brasília (DF) at the end of October. CBR President Dr. Manoel Rocha, was at … Continue lendo

Standardization of ultrasound exams

Check the position of the CBR Ultrasonography Commission on the subject The versatility and high efficiency of ultrasound as a diagnostic method in daily medical practice constitute the great strength of this method, but at the same time, impose an enormous difficulty in standardizing conduct both in terms of refers to the execution of ultrasound examinations … Continue lendo

Delivery of exams and reports to health plan operators/insurers

A situation routinely verified within the scope of radiology, the requirement presented by health plan operators regarding the request to send images and reports of patients is illegal - and unequivocally characterizes the violation of medical confidentiality, since they are demanded Sensitive patient information that only the … Continue lendo

Guidelines for performing MRI exams in patients with cardiac electronic devices

Introduction It is estimated that up to 75% of patients with implantable electronic cardiac devices (IEDs) will have an indication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) throughout their lives. Due to the characteristics of the devices, they were historically excluded from the list of patients considered eligible for the test. The DCEI is composed of electrode cable and generator. Each lead… Continue lendo