How should the radiologist proceed when faced with pulmonary abnormalities identified on CT scans of the abdomen during the SARSCoV-2 pandemic?

Findings of lung lesions in COVID-19 include ground-glass opacities and peripheral consolidations, which may have a nodular appearance and predominance at baseline. Pleural effusions are not commonly seen (1,2). Although not specific, these findings should lead to the suspicion of SARS-CoV-2 infection in this pandemic period. The radiologist should always review the lung bases... Continue lendo

CBR participates in a meeting of the Technical Chamber on the pandemic caused by the new Coronavirus at the Federal Chamber

The technical meeting, held on May 27 via videoconference, was held by the External Commission for Actions Against the Coronavirus in Brazil, of the Chamber of Deputies. The topic addressed was "Pulmonary Ultrasound in the diagnosis of Covid-19". The College participated through the presence of Dr. Alair Sarmet Santos, President, Dr. Valdair Muglia, director … Continue lendo

SCR opens registration for the election of its board of directors

The Santa Catarina Society of Radiology (SCR) has opened registration for the plates for those interested in running for election to its board. In order to register for the slate, members must necessarily be members of CBR and SCR. The list of positions that make up the board of SCR are: Position President Vice President 1st Secretary 2nd Secretary … Continue lendo

JPR 2020 Virtual started on May 27th and will have two phases

In all, 26 Lives and seven Plenary Sessions will be presented on the JPR website in two phases: from May 27th to June 24th, and from July 27th to August 12th. In addition to these presentations, around 300 new lessons will be recorded for JPR 2020 Virtual and made available to the active member of … Continue lendo

CBR electoral process will start later this month

The calendar of the electoral process that will decide the board of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) for the biennium 2021/2022 was approved. The registration of plates will take place between May 25th and June 5th, 2020. The electoral campaign will take place from June 29th to September 8th … Continue lendo

CBR Workplace: be part of this network with more than 8,000 radiologists!

Since its launch, almost 3 years ago, Workplace's objective has been to bring together residents, radiologists and professors in different interest groups, expanding the capacity for interaction in the radiological community. Many activities have already been carried out within the platform to contribute to this mission, which continue to be highlighted and adapted according to needs … Continue lendo