Achieving dose reduction in lumbar spine radiography.

Conventional lumbar spine examinations are performed by placing the patient in the supine position. The alternative prone position is less commonly used. In this study, researchers measured entrance skin exposure for both supine and prone positioning techniques and the radiation dose to the eyes, thyroid, ovaries, testes and bone marrow.

Learning to work with cliques in your department.

The supervisor/manager deals with people every day. The basis for most worker behavior comes from interaction with their peers on the job. The effective manager must learn to understand and work with the various informal groups that form in the organization.