Based on the available medical literature, CBR, through its Department of Thoracic Radiology recommends: Computed tomography should NOT be used as a screening or for the initial diagnosis of COVID-19 imaging; Its use should be reserved for hospitalized, symptomatic patients in specific clinical situations. CT findings do not influence outcomes; When […]
1. Minimize the chance of exposure: When scheduling examinations and appointments for routine medical care (preventive, elective) instruct patients to discuss the possibility of rescheduling, especially if they experience symptoms of a respiratory infection (such as coughing, pain throat, fever). If the patient needs to have tests, establish a screening and ask that […]
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging (CBR) started the work of press relations with the main communication vehicles in the country to disseminate relevant health information and emphasize the importance of the radiologist in the detection, diagnosis and prevention of diseases. See the highlights of CBR in the media: 09/11/2019 - […]
Dear radiologists, as a member of the international Neuroradiology community, we would like to extend a special invitation to attend the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR) 2020, from May 31 to June 4, in Las Vegas, Nevada . This annual learning experience offers participants the opportunity to connect, be inspired by […]
Represented by its president, Dr. Alair Sarmet Santos, the CBR participated in the 110-year Ceremony of the Santa Casa de Misericórdia Radiology Service in Rio de Janeiro, which is headed by Dr. Hilton Augusto Koch, former president of the CBR. At the time, Dr. Hilton Koch, who is the third head of the service in […]
Imaging leaders from around the world have an extremely positive outlook over the next ten years, according to a recently published BIR World Partner Network report, but highlight the key challenges that must be overcome to seize the opportunities that are emerging. The report entitled “The Global Future of Imaging” features interviews […]
Highlighted in 2019, the “Visiting Professor CBR” Program, launched last year during the entity's 70th anniversary celebrations, is one of the most important educational initiatives of CBR and aims to promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences from Visit of a teacher for educational activities in […]
CBR was present at the largest international radiology event, the 105th edition of the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), which took place between November 30 and December 6, in Chicago, United States. With an extensive schedule, including numerous meetings and strategic meetings with other societies […]
Last Wednesday (11), the CBR participated in the board Wellness, TV Globo program "Meeting with Fatima Bernardes", in the category of consultant of the production of the station on a dermatology agenda, which addressed the theme tattoos . The clarification of the CBR was about: “who has a tattoo can do MRI?” The spokesman for […]
On Monday, November 11, registration for the Annual Residents Assessment was opened. The test, which aims to measure the teaching of Radiology in the country, has been held since 2001 and has already become a tradition among residents and students throughout Brazil. It is an assessment that fits the levels of […]