Radiology News, Features, Case Studies
Factors both within and beyond the radiology industry’s control continue to push utilization, but growth is still slow.
Recent Content
Case History: Pregnant female, 21 weeks 3 days gestational age, G2P1, experiencing severe peri-umbilical pain and a palpable bump just to the right of the umbilicus.
Use of imaging studies in emergency departments rose significantly from 1993 to 2007, but then declined from 2007 to 2012.
When it comes to healthcare spending, salary cuts may not be the best approach.
Long-time proponent of ultrasound for breast screening, Kevin M. Kelly, MD, discusses what radiologists need to know.
The type of imaging processing used in digital mammography has an impact on detection of calcification clusters.
Two more radiographic signs for gastric band slippage have been identified.
A letter to the radiologist dedicated to over-radiating patients.
VIDEO: Merging health records and PACS can improve radiologists’ workflow. Cree M. Gaskin, MD, discusses the benefits and challenges of a new system.
VIDEO: Residents must understand it is radiologists’ responsibility to ensure the right tests are being performed at the right time. It’s a culture shift they should embrace, said Vijay Rao, MD.
VIDEO - Consultant Jef Williams details the four areas driving change in healthcare for radiologists.
VIDEO: What’s behind the imaging operations mergers and acquisitions? Brian Baker discusses the why and what to do about medical imaging consolidation.
Hackensack University Medical Center has earned ACR’s distinction as one of the first two Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence. Here’s how they did it.
Stacy Johnson, of Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, discusses the use of technology to meet California’s dose reporting requirement and the law’s impact.
Lisa Lowe, MD, an Academy of Radiology Leadership and Management grad, discusses the training radiology leaders need in today’s health care environment.
James Rawson, MD, discusses health care reform, appropriate imaging utilization, changes in practice structure, and the upcoming presidential election.
Case Studies
Case History: Pregnant female, 21 weeks 3 days gestational age, G2P1, experiencing severe peri-umbilical pain and a palpable bump just to the right of the umbilicus.
Case History: 54-year-old male presents with palpable right retroareolar abnormality.
Case History: Female patient in early 60s with abdominal pain and nausea.
From Physicians Practice
Carrying and using a weapon for self defense while in a professional environment can bring grave consequences; both for physicians and their institutions. Be aware of legal provisions in your state.
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