Rapid carbohydrate antigen tests are frequently used to diagnose group A streptococcal (GAS) pharyngitis. Despite evidence of modest sensitivity in medical settings, rapid antigen tests are available to the public for self-testing. We sought to determine if the personnel performing a rapid streptococcal antigen test influence the test's performance characteristics. Throat swabs of pediatric pat...

during the past years, special emphasis was put on medical preparedness in the event of radiological or nuclear emergencies. novin medical radiation institute (nmri) encouraged and supported the national authorities to enhance their cooperation in improving medical response to radiation accident. nmri in cooperation with international atomic energy agency (iaea) and atomic energy organization o...

The architectural technologist could be defined as a designer whose methods are driven by the intimate and experimental use of varying digital technologies. The technologist, in this scenario, is a designer by training, but typically, seen primarily for their technical expertise. Through an emerging practice of the architectural technologist as a design collaborator, an identity is forming of t...

The skill and work habits of the pulmonary function technologist are central to the quality of patient testing. Pulmonary function technologists should be chosen carefully. The pulmonary function technologists must be intelligent, conscientious, and possess critical thinking skills. Studies are needed to better identify which kinds of personality traits correlate with superior job performance ...

the currently reactor wreckage in fukushima raised the following important questions: is our knowledge of the possible dangers of ionizing radiation sufficient to warrant special action? what is the role of the medical community in technical radiation accidents from windscale to fukushima? what is the role of the medical community in terrorist radiation attacks? are we prepared for those challe...

Molecular imaging plays a central role in the management of radiation oncology patients. Specific uses of imaging, particularly to plan radiotherapy and assess its efficacy, require an additional level of reproducibility and image quality beyond what is required for diagnostic imaging. Specific requirements include proper patient preparation, adequate technologist training, careful imaging prot...