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SciComm_LJJ
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Comms and #SciComm pro obsessed with science, medicine, health and healthcare. Thoughts are my own.

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As imaging volumes rise, #RSNAVentures and Rad AI are working together to give radiologists real-time, evidence-based insights at the point of interpretation—advancing data-driven, high-quality care. Read more: bit.ly/46FtOdT
October 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Age and family history are the major risk factors for #ProstateCancer. The chance of developing it grows sharply at age 55. Discover more information on screening, diagnosis, and treatment at tinyurl.com/bdd8pp9a #ProstateCancerAwarenessMonth #RadiologyInfo #Radsky
September 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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We are still accepting submissions for The Art of Imaging contest. Showcase the beauty and artistry within medical imaging. The top selections will be displayed at #RSNA25! Creative radiologists, submit your piece today: bit.ly/45BV0JQ
August 13, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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Funding from the #RandEFoundation helped shape Darrian McAfee’s radiology education and aspiration to pursue an academic career. bit.ly/4k3UIQR
May 20, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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RSNA is excited to meet the next generation of healthcare superstars @iamablefdn.bsky.social Chicago Health, Medical & Law Careers Citywide Student Conference, stop by Booth #3 to say hello and learn about Radiology!
May 16, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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@cekahn.bsky.social, editor of Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, weighs in on how radiologists are harnessing the power of AI—while recognizing its current limitations. His insights highlight the critical role of expert interpretation in the age of AI. www.nytimes.com/2025/05/14/t...
Your A.I. Radiologist Will Not Be With You Soon
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May 14, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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For the second year, RSNA partnered with the Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research (The Academy), co-sponsoring the 2025 Research Roundtable in March at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. bit.ly/3XXFT9z
April 14, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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RSNA joined over 600 biomedical and health research stakeholder organizations in urging congressional leadership to provide robust funding for the NIH and to preserve protections against harmful research policy changes. @researchamerica.bsky.social bit.ly/3QPAv4g
March 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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#HappyBirthday to Elizabeth Fleischman—a radiographer who pioneered the use of x-rays. Her expertise was vital in treating soldiers during the Spanish-American War. In 1904, she helped introduce protective measures for x-ray machine operators.

#WomensHistoryMonth #RadiologyInfo #Radsky
March 5, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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As an Emory University medical student participating in clinical rotations, Jada Hislop, MD, encountered a lot of patients who expressed confusion about the health information they received. https://bit.ly/41rI5Z4
February 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"You are valuable in many, many, many ecosystems, careers, organizations, and professions.



You, and only you, get to define success for you."

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Allow me to tell you how awesome you are
Introducing “Your Unicorn Career,” a new column from Science Careers
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February 27, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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After becoming the 1st African American female to successful perform open-heart surgery and developing the antibiotic Aureomycin, Dr. Myra Adele Logan developed x-ray technology processes that more easily and accurately detected breast cancer.

#HeartMonth #BlackHistoryMonth #Radsky
February 26, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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February 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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#WorldCancerDay is an opportunity for everyone to raise awareness and education about cancer. RadiologyInfo.org provides screening, diagnosis, procedure, and treatment information on many cancers and other conditions at bit.ly/2YhAzi8

#WCD2025 #RadiologyInfo #Radsky
February 4, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Check out this job at Nestlé Health Science: Senior Brand Experience Marketing Director (Vital Proteins, Garden of Life, Nuun, Carnation, Solgar)

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Nestlé Health Science hiring Senior Brand Experience Marketing Director (Vital Proteins, Garden of Life, Nuun, Carnation, Solgar) in Chicago, IL | LinkedIn
Posted 8:49:42 PM. At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide.…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Check out this job at Unified Women's Healthcare: Senior Director, Communications

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Unified Women's Healthcare hiring Senior Director, Communications in Texas, United States | LinkedIn
Posted 10:13:14 PM. OverviewUnified Women’s Healthcare is a company dedicated to caring for Ob-Gyn providers who care…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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January 30, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Here's the tip sheet I wrote with @smjyoti.bsky.social about underreported angles on the NIH pause in operations. 🧵
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4 angles to consider when covering the far-reaching effects of the NIH pause
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has experienced unprecedented restrictions on their operations in Trump's first week.
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January 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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Since it went into effect in early 2021, the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule has triggered a profound transformation in health care. www.rsna.org/news/2025/ja...
Radiology Adjusts to The 21st Century Cures Act
Since it went into effect in early 2021, the 21st Century Cures Act Final Rule has triggered a profound transformation in health care. The rule mandates seamless and secure access, exchange and use of...
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January 27, 2025 at 7:16 PM