Passed away, on June 8, at the age of 33, Dr. Jonatha de Oliveira Lopes, full member of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) and of the Alagoas Society of Radiology (Sara). Born in Fortaleza (CE), he graduated in Medicine from the Federal University of Alagoas (UFAL), in Maceió (AL), in 2009, and … Continue lendo
Hospital Sírio-Libanês received, on June 6, at its Teaching and Research Institute in the city of São Paulo (SP), the certificate from the Accreditation Program in Diagnostic Imaging (PADI) from the Brazilian College of Radiology (CBR) , being the first hospital service and the third establishment in the country to obtain such accreditation. Were … Continue lendo
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
