Children’s hospitals use dedicated pediatric technologists and more closely follow protocols, resulting in dramatically lower radiation doses. Adult hospitals must take greater care in monitoring dose. Here’s how.
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.
Contrast-enhanced ultrasounds are an effective complementary tool in following up patients who undergo endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm.
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
It's important that data and reports be complete, accurate, and timely. It's an essential part running a successful business and a critical part of the revenue cycle in diagnostic imaging. 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.
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.
Children’s hospitals use dedicated pediatric technologists and more closely follow protocols, resulting in dramatically lower radiation doses. Adult hospitals must take greater care in monitoring dose. Here’s how.
A no-prep virtual colonoscopy appears to be as effective as a standard colonoscopy in detecting larger polyps that are more likely to become cancers.
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.
A radiologist alone in a dark room with his computer.
