Join CBR's Workplace: the tool to share knowledge and network

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) has a new virtual platform for the integration of physicians who work with Image Diagnosis. This is Workplace, a tool developed by Facebook with restricted access to guests. The invitation was sent by e-mail on June 6th only to members of the College. After the … Continue lendo

CBR is present at a symposium on new forms of medical remuneration

On May 31, the Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis (CBR) was present at the symposium “New forms of remuneration”, promoted by the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) in partnership with the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) and the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS). In the forum, with representatives of various medical associations, operators … Continue lendo

Use of WhatsApp between doctors and patients is the subject of a CFM opinion

The Federal Council of Medicine (CFM) released an opinion on the use of WhatsApp between doctors and also professionals and their patients. Document No. 14/2017 is signed by the reporting member Emmanuel Fortes S. Cavalcanti. After a broad approach on the subject, the opinion, in its conclusion, highlights the private character of the exchanged contents: … Continue lendo

Check out the June issue of the CBR Bulletin

The online version of the May CBR Bulletin is now available. The publication can be read through the CBR Digital Library application, which can be downloaded from the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/biblioteca-digital-cbr/id1226501267?ls=1&mt=8) and on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cbr.digital). There is also an option to read it through the CBR website: https://cbr.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/CBR-JUN17-345-Online.pdf.

CBR 17: Head and Neck will receive two speakers from the USA

The year 2017 brings good winds for Head and Neck Radiology. In February, there was the launch of the printed book Cabeça e Pescoço, from the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnostics (CBR) series, edited by doctors Ademar José de Oliveira Paes Junior (SC) and Rainer Guilherme Haetinger (SP), containing 22 chapters It is, … Continue lendo

FDA claims no proven effects of brain gadolinium deposits

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a review on May 22 stating that there is no evidence that gadolinium remaining in the body after administration of contrast in MRI scans has negative health effects. However, according to the document, the announcement is unlikely to finalize … Continue lendo

Specialist in distance diagnosis indicates CBR Management Course

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) began offering the Clinic Management Course in May, the main objective of which is to guide radiologists on how to better manage and administer their private clinics. Among the topics addressed in the editions of the course, the following can be highlighted: Commercial relationship with operators, Ensuring sustainability … Continue lendo

Neuro Mining Journey takes place in August

On August 18 and 19, 2017, the Society of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging of Minas Gerais (SRMG), with the support of the Brazilian Society of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Neuroradiology (SBNR), will hold the third edition of the Jornada Mineira de Neuroradiologia. The event will have the presence of great national exponents who will address practical issues … Continue lendo

Workplace Usage Policy – CBR

The CBR “Workplace” is the digital relationship and communication platform of the Brazilian College of Radiology, intended for the sharing of topics and discussions in the radiology area by members. For its proper use, the CBR makes the following recommendations: – Identification of patients is not allowed. Radiological images shared on the network must be anonymized for … Continue lendo

CIR offers grants to radiologists in several subspecialties

The Inter-American College of Radiology (CIR), through its “Escola Latino-americana de Radiologia” program, offers 12 scholarships for training internships in various subspecialties. The scholarships have a duration of three months and will be carried out in academic centers of recognized prestige between the second half of 2017 and the first half of 2018. The scholarship will be … Continue lendo