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Understanding Radiation Risks
21
Dec 2020
Understanding Radiation Risks
The most common tool used by a radiologist is the x-ray. X-rays help us see through the patient to diagnose certain diseases and injuries that otherwise would not be obvious to the naked eye. But what are the drawbacks? One controversy that I have seen circulating on social media is that X-rays are radiation that
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
Meet The Team
Radiology Welcomes Kelsey Goodridge and Samantha Benz
30
Jul 2020
Radiology Welcomes Kelsey Goodridge and Samantha Benz
Get to know Kelsey Goodridge and Samantha Benz, who have recently joined the Radiology family at Cincinnati Children's.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
Dogs Need Radiology Too!
21
May 2020
Dogs Need Radiology Too!
X-rays are an important diagnostic tool in human medicine, but not many people know that x-rays are just as important in animal medicine. This is how x-rays helped save my dog's leg.  
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
What Can a Chest X-ray Show?
01
May 2020
What Can a Chest X-ray Show?
Chest x-rays can help identify more than just broken bones.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
If the shoe fits, wear it
18
Mar 2020
If the shoe fits, wear it
Some of the most commonly reported soft-tissue foreign bodies are objects that can be easily stepped on such as glass, metal, splinters from wood, or, in one very interesting case, a pencil.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
April Showers Bring May Flowers
17
May 2019
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Take a look at what flowers look like under an x-ray!
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
“Poetry” in Pediatric Radiology
27
Nov 2018
“Poetry” in Pediatric Radiology
What does Snoopy and an ice-scream scoop have to do with radiology? Plenty!
By: Janet M. Adams | 0
How We Do It
Monkey Bars and Trampolines and Bikes – Oh My!
14
May 2018
Monkey Bars and Trampolines and Bikes – Oh My!
Kids’ bones look a lot different on x-rays than adult bones, and our pediatric radiologists at Cincinnati Children's are trained to recognize these differences.
By: Janet M. Adams | 0
Patient Stories
Ten Years Later And They Still Remember
29
Mar 2018
Ten Years Later And They Still Remember
Today I am honored to share a story from my colleague, Tiffany Lang, a radiology technologist who works at our Burnet Campus. Over 10 years ago, I was working on a Sunday when I was called to the Emergency Department to take x-ray pictures of a 2-year-old little boy who was a victim of an
By: Catherine Leopard | 1
How We Do It
Radiologic Technologists: Why We’re Not Just “Button Pushers”
28
Mar 2018
Radiologic Technologists: Why We’re Not Just “Button Pushers”
As a radiology technologist, one of the most common questions asked of me is, “Don’t you just push a button?” My answer? Yes, I do push a button, but I went through two years of schooling that involved learning the inner workings of the human body and the x-ray camera before I could acquire a license
By: Sarah Kaupp | 0
How We Do It
X-Ray vs Imaging Department: Is There a Difference?
05
Mar 2018
X-Ray vs Imaging Department: Is There a Difference?
The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging Center provides a wide range of care for pediatric patients with over 200,000 imaging procedures every year.
By: Catherine Leopard | 0
How We Do It
Toys: Inside Out
11
Aug 2017
Toys: Inside Out
Take a look at the amazing x-rays we took of some common kids' toys!
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
Radiology
Newer Imaging Techniques for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
18
Jul 2017
Newer Imaging Techniques for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Learn about which techniques we're using to understand the lung structural pathology associated with preterm birth and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
Radiology
How UTE MRI Images Lung Disease in Infants
19
Jun 2017
How UTE MRI Images Lung Disease in Infants
UTE MRI techniques could possibly replace the need for CT in imaging lung disease in sick infants.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
What Is Little League Shoulder?
22
May 2017
What Is Little League Shoulder?
Learn about Little League Shoulder and how it could affect your Little Leaguer.
By: Sparkle Torruella | 0
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Humor Can Be the Best Medicine
31
Mar 2017
Humor Can Be the Best Medicine
It can be difficult to get kids with bowel issues to talk about how they're feeling, but at Cincinnati Children's, we've found humor can help.
By: Catherine Leopard | 0
Radiology
Children and swallowed foreign bodies
15
Mar 2017
Children and swallowed foreign bodies
What happens when a child swallows a foreign object? Read today's blog post to find out what it might look like on an x-ray and what you should do.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
Imaging Urinary Tract Infections in Children
09
Feb 2017
Imaging Urinary Tract Infections in Children
Urinary infections in kids is not uncommon. Learn how we diagnose these infections and determine if the problems have become more complex.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
Questions You Can Ask as a Parent to Help Minimize Radiation Dose
10
Jan 2017
Questions You Can Ask as a Parent to Help Minimize Radiation Dose
You are your child's number one advocate, especially when they're sick. Learn what questions to ask to ensure that your child is getting the safest care.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
Radiology
Radiography and Fluoroscopy Takes Up the Challenge
09
Dec 2016
Radiography and Fluoroscopy Takes Up the Challenge
Some of our Radiology and Fluoroscopy staff got in on the Mannequin Challenge fun sweeping the Internet!
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
Outpatient X-ray Options Available All Times of Year
07
Dec 2016
Outpatient X-ray Options Available All Times of Year
No on wants to get an x-ray during the holidays, but just in case your child runs into problem, we're here for you--all over the city!
By: Tony Dandino | 0
Radiology
Our Jack-o’-lantern Gets Imaged
31
Oct 2016
Our Jack-o’-lantern Gets Imaged
We celebrated Halloween by taking a peek inside our very own jack-o'-lantern using x-rays! Take a look at what we found.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
Using X-Rays In Different Modalities
28
Oct 2016
Using X-Rays In Different Modalities
Learn how the Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children's uses x-rays to take pictures in three different modalities: radiography, CT and fluoroscopy.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
How We Do It
My child snores!
17
Oct 2016
My child snores!
Children can snore for a variety of reasons. Read on to see when medical intervention is necessary.
By: Glenn Miñano | 0
Radiology
Back-to-School Supplies, Uncovered
26
Aug 2016
Back-to-School Supplies, Uncovered
It’s time to go back to school. Have you ever wondered what your school supplies look like on the inside? We in the Radiology Department, Cincinnati Children’s, have wondered also. Use the “slider” in each image and discover what’s underneath those back-to-school supplies. [twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty]   [twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty]   [twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty]   [twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty]   [twentytwenty] [/twentytwenty]
By: Glenn Miñano | 0

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