Remember the cartoon Goofus and Gallant from Highlights? Introducing teleradiology’s version, Doofus and Valiant, with quite different approaches to their jobs.
Kristi Funk, MD, of the Pink Lotus Breast Center explains the benefits of CESM, the implementation of GE’s SenoBright technology, and the reaction from her patients.
Radiology department managers were slightly more confident in study volume growth, but don’t expect reimbursement to improve, the latest MICI report shows.
Radiologist Judy Dean, MD, examines real and perceived barriers to screening with automated breast ultrasound, including clinical and technical workflow, training, and density notification.Read More
A 7-year-old girl presented with difficulty breathing for last three months and mild dull aching pain on left side. She was referred to the Radiology Department for evaluation.
A 32-year-old female, with previous history for ectopic pregnancy, presents to the ER with a positive pregnancy test, and right side pelvic pain. An ultrasound of the pelvis was ordered by the ER physician.
Three cases: A 98-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities presented with abdominal pain, fever and distension; Elderly female patient with right upper quadrant pain; A 50-year-old female with acute abdominal pain, r/o obstruction.
A 51-year-old diabetic male presented with leg pain after walking for about 200 to 300 meters; Referred for CT angiography, runoff for the lower limbs after he was investigated with lower limbs Doppler. Doppler found no stenosis in both lower limbs.
Newborn with one eye relatively smaller than the other one. On examination the right eye was minimally smaller than left. B mode ultrasound images and MRI images shown below.
Remember the cartoon Goofus and Gallant from Highlights? Introducing teleradiology’s version, Doofus and Valiant, with quite different approaches to their jobs.
The drive for improved system integration and decreased turnaround time has led to a continuous analysis of procedures and a never-ending cycle of trying to get the work flow to work.
Physician Performance Goals Are Great, But Balance Is More Realistic Jennifer Frank, MD, May 15, 2012 Performance measurements for physicians are well-intentioned and get me to rethink how I practice. But in the end I won't make the goals, so I'll have to go with balance over perfection.
Designing the Perfect Business Card for Your Medical Practice C. Noel Henley, MD, May 11, 2012 Does your business card say anything substantive about the valuable work you do in your practice? Here’s how to re-design your next business card for maximum impact and engagement.
Registered Nurses an Ideal Fit for Primary Care Practices Audrey "Christie" McLaughlin, RN, May 10, 2012 Here are four good reasons to hire a registered nurse for your primary care practice …maybe even instead of a medical assistant.
The Five Biggest Medical Practice Marketing Mistakes James Doulgeris, May 10, 2012 There are best practices to marketing your practice, but often, success is more about knowing what not to do. Here are the five most common pitfalls …and how to avoid them.
Can You Practice Medicine and Manage Your Practice? Rosemarie Nelson, May 9, 2012 Whether you practice alone, or in a group, if you're trying to see patients in this pay-for-volume environment and also run the business of your practice, you may be missing out on important opportunities.
Tablet use among physicians has nearly doubled since 2011, with 62 percent of doctors using them on the job. Do you?
A 32-year-old female, with previous history for ectopic pregnancy, presents to the ER with a positive pregnancy test, and right side pelvic pain. An ultrasound of the pelvis was ordered by the ER physician.
Three cases: A 98-year-old male with multiple co-morbidities presented with abdominal pain, fever and distension; Elderly female patient with right upper quadrant pain; A 50-year-old female with acute abdominal pain, r/o obstruction.
A 51-year-old diabetic male presented with leg pain after walking for about 200 to 300 meters; Referred for CT angiography, runoff for the lower limbs after he was investigated with lower limbs Doppler. Doppler found no stenosis in both lower limbs.
Newborn with one eye relatively smaller than the other one. On examination the right eye was minimally smaller than left. B mode ultrasound images and MRI images shown below.
