http://www.diagnosticimaging.com Radiology, Ultrasound, CT, MRI, X-ray - News and Resources - Diagnostic Imaging en Copyright 2009, CMPMedica US Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:02 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:00:02 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/practice-management/content/article/113619/2026160?CID=rss Many in the imaging industry say for radiologists to thrive in the future, they must embrace this responsibility. Are you ahead of the curve? Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2026024?CID=rss The more advanced and more complicated the disease process, the more likely the patient will end up with surgery and/or amputation, increasing the cost of initial care and the additional intervention. Thu, 2 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/case-studies/content/article/113619/2025597?CID=rss <img hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" width="71" height="85" alt="" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2025607&amp;t=1328127786512" />Clinical History: A 31-year-old man with back pain. X-Ray Chest: Lower thoracic paravertebral soft issue with trabeculated T9. Lungs are clear. Heart size within normal limit. No other obvious bony abnormality. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/ct/content/article/113619/2025298?CID=rss The Aquilion Prime CT was designed for facilities that need to perform a wide variety of advanced clinical exams and produce high-quality clinical images with reduced radiation exposure, the company said. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/informatics-pacs/content/article/113619/2024991?CID=rss The rising popularity of sending images via the Internet doesn’t mean everyone in the radiology industry is comfortable with the idea. Yet experts say existing protocols are keeping images safe. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/musculoskeletal/content/article/113619/2024977?CID=rss Study seems to support concern about increased MSK ultrasound use, possibly facilitated by the low cost and ready availability of the technology. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/womens-imaging/content/article/113619/2024968?CID=rss The use of surgical biopsy is "substantially less than the 30 percent previously alleged," researchers found. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2023779?CID=rss In an environment where competition is increasing, branding your practice can be very useful. Here's how. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/mri/content/article/113619/2022787?CID=rss A new magnetic resonance spectroscopy technique provides a definitive diagnosis of brain cancer based on imaging of a protein associated with a mutated gene. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2022776?CID=rss The problem with making rules that define cheating is that he who makes the rules needs to have a plan of action to enforce them. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/pet-mr/content/article/113619/2022627?CID=rss <img hspace="5" alt="Pamela Woodard, MD" vspace="5" align="left" width="65" height="79" src="/image/image_gallery?img_id=2023768&t=1327937124204" />Pamela Woodard, MD, of the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, discusses the challenges and benefits of being an early adopter of this technology. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2022434?CID=rss If those of us who are in positions to evaluate and review hiring policies do not take a significant role in ensuring a level playing field then we are truly to blame. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/cardiac/content/article/113619/2022429?CID=rss SPECT, PET and CT angiography results were not leading to therapeutic changes in the patients receiving them. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/practice-management/content/article/113619/2022181?CID=rss Tell us what you think about using recalls for radiology board exam prep. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/digital-x-ray/content/article/113619/2022154?CID=rss California-based startup, Tribogenics, developing compact solution that could be used for portable X-ray or tomographic breast imaging. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/mri/content/article/113619/2021648?CID=rss Preoperative MRI helps surgeons make better decisions about nerve-sparing procedures in men with prostate cancer, according to a study in the journal Radiology. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/interventional-radiology/content/article/113619/2021636?CID=rss Diagnostic Imaging recently spoke with Dr. Rahul Desia, director of interventional pain management at EPIC Imaging, about their experiences with a mobile anesthesia unit. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://www.diagnosticimaging.com/radblog/display/article/113619/2021598?CID=rss In reality any radiology resident or radiologist who has taken the oral or written board examinations knows the use of recalls occurs. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:00:00 GMT